Luis Fereira
Occupational Health and Safety Engineer
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Highly experienced, bilingual (English/Spanish) Health and Safety professional with over 20 years of technical and managerial experience in the oil and gas industry, including onshore drilling and production operations, construction and commissioning of power plants, early production facilities, and data centers. Extensive experience in the implementation of Integral Risk Management Systems (SIR-PDVSA) aligned with international best practices and standards, including ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and BS 8800, as well as OSHA and API requirements for process safety. Strong background in Life-Saving Rules, start-work checks, and Operational Excellence management systems. Holds a B.E. in Occupational Health and Safety and an Associate Degree (Higher Technician) in Health and Industrial Safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Manager
Hitt Contracting Inc
Falls Church, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Assist Corporate safety management in managing EH&S at one of our largest electrical projects.
- Manage direct report workloads based on project volume, project need and additional department responsibilities and make staffing recommendations accordingly.
- Conduct regular check-ins and yearly performance evaluations for all direct reports.
- Assess training and learning needs for direct reports.
- Train and support Safety Department members as needed.
- Review career path goals with team members, providing feedback on career development.
- Participate in the retention and recruiting of HITT Safety Department team members.
- Able to determine and fulfill the safety needs of multiple projects and/or business units.
- Able to evaluate the inspection performance of other department members and project team members.
- Conduct on-site safety inspections utilizing Predictive Solutions System independently.
- Evaluate hazard and incident data to identify trends and create focus on specific project and corporate safety needs.
- Set safety inspection criteria and expectations and measure/evaluate performance.
- Mentor Operations/Site Operations in safety inspection process.
- Evaluate project compliance with federal, state, local, corporate and client safety regulations and procedures.
- Evaluate and address safety performance of subcontractors working on HITT projects.
- Regularly analyze and interpret inspection and incident data to identify business unit safety trends and make recommendations to address them.
- Distribute project safety inspections to key Project Team members and subcontractors.
- Distribute open issue summary and evaluation for projects and business units.
- Research/evaluate OSHA current and future regulations to address project needs.
- Lead OSHA or third-party safety inspections independently.
- Participate in HITT Corporate initiatives and/or committees outside of safety.
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with HITT Project Teams and subcontractors.
- Respond to safety concerns from client, tenants, or impacted members of the public.
- Assist/collaborate with other portions of the corporate Risk Management Team as needed.
- Participate in safety and/or construction professional organization meetings.
- Https://www.hitt.com/
Site Safety Manager
Helix Electric Constructors & Engineers
Chantilly
- Https://www.helixelectric.com/
Education
Occupational Health and Safety Engineer Degree -
University Institute of Technology of Cabimas (IUTC)
01.2013
Health and Industrial Safety Degree -
University Institute of Technology of Cabimas (IUTC)
01.2005
Certification and Accreditation of Knowledge
INCES
Teaching - Learning Processes and Strategies programs
Universidad Nacional Experimental Rafael Maria Baralt (UNERM)
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Training
- Teaching Ability
Affiliations
- Venezuelan Engineering Council, https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-fereira-42756a25a
- Volunteer Firefighter /EMS - PGFD Fire Station 832
- Masonic Lodge AW22
Key Strengths And Skills
Very well organized and comfortable working in a multi-tasking project-oriented environment. Known as a 'Highly Organized and Productive Employee'., Above average verbal and written communication skills. A true team player: values and understands the importance of working together towards a common goal., Experienced and effective in training new employees and co-workers alike. Possess a natural teaching ability for which I have often been complimented on, both by trainees and supervisors.
Training
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, 11/13/25 - 11/14/25, MFRI, College Park, MD
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Trainer Course, 10/23/25, Chesapeake Region Baltimore, MD
- OSHA 3015 – Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics, 10/06/25 - 10/08/25, Chesapeake Region Baltimore, MD
- OSHA #500 Standards for Constructions Industry Outreach Trainers, 03/31/25 - 04/03/25
- Personal Protective Equipment and SCBA, 03/10/25 - 03/12/25, MFRI Southern Maryland Regional Training Center. La Plata MD
- Basic Overview of Fire Suppression Systems, 03/03/25, MFRI, College Park, MD
- OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers, 02/25/25 - 02/27/25
- OSHA #2264 - Permit-Required Confined Space Entry, 01/27/25 - 01/29/25, Chesapeake Region Baltimore, MD
- OSHA 7505 - Introduction to Incident [Accident] Investigation, 01/17/25, Chesapeake Region Baltimore, MD
- Fall Protection CP 24hour Training – EM 385-1-1, 12/19/24, Chesapeake Region Baltimore, MD
- Fall Protection Trainer Course, 12/19/24
- OSHA 3115 – Fall Protection
Personal Information
- American
- Venezuelan
Timeline
Site Safety Manager
Hitt Contracting Inc
07.2023 - Current
Site Safety Manager
Helix Electric Constructors & Engineers
Occupational Health and Safety Engineer Degree -
University Institute of Technology of Cabimas (IUTC)
Health and Industrial Safety Degree -
University Institute of Technology of Cabimas (IUTC)
Certification and Accreditation of Knowledge
INCES
Teaching - Learning Processes and Strategies programs
Universidad Nacional Experimental Rafael Maria Baralt (UNERM)