Aaron Kaminski
Converse,TX
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with 16 years of extensive experience in developing and implementing robust safety management systems across the oil, gas, and construction sectors. Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, incident investigations, and case management ensures a proactive approach to minimizing risks and enhancing workplace protection. A strong commitment to fostering a culture of safety is demonstrated through effective coaching and mentoring, alongside active engagement in training and awareness programs. Proven ability to analyze safety data and implement strategic improvements contributes to creating secure, incident-free work environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HSEQ Consultant
Safety Worx's
Taylor, Tx (Samsung - T1 Project)
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Track and analyze safety metrics and KPI's to identify trends and implement preventive measures. Bringing our near misses down from 18% to 0% over a 3 month time period.
- Coached and mentored employees to Identify unsafe behaviors and or conditions and recommend corrective actions by staying proactive and not reactive. Bringing our behavior based safety program from 30% to 100% participation in one year.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee proficiency in safety policies and procedures and SOP's, bringing the company training from 25% complete to 90% completed over six months.
- Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Last three regulatory audits passed with very few items to follow up on and correct.
HSE/DOT Manager
Valence Chemicals
Midland, TX
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented a companywide safety training program, enhancing workforce safety awareness. Managed regulatory compliance filings and informed drivers of regulatory updates. Improving our DOT records from 70% to 100% compliance.
- Managed safety budget allocations and resources planning to be able to cut the safety budget in half from $1200 a new hire to $600 a new hire.
- Mentored junior staff on safety protocols and best practices in chemical handling.
- SMART goals, also implementing dashboards with charts, safety trends, and color-coding tools for faster find.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing PPE waste by 45%. Allowing more of the safety budget to be used on training tools and better safety equipment.
HSE Manager
Black & Veatch
San Pierre, Id
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Manage and oversee security measures, enhancing project safety and response strategies. Analyze safety data and prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with clients and state officials to ensure regulatory compliance and program effectiveness bringing our safety record in ISN to an (A) Grade.
- Led development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs to enhance workplace compliance and culture with introduction to a new BBS and inspection App by improving our near miss recognition from 25% to 85%
- Conducted risk assessments and safety audits, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions over a year time span improving our over all safety participation by 45%.
HSE Consultant
Pharma Safety Industrial Services
Norfolk
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Executed Job Safety Analysis and effectively identifying and mitigating hazards. Delivered training on safety protocols and environmental standards raising our training matrix up by 60% over six month period, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with site leadership to drive continuous safety improvements and promote proactive incident reporting improving our BBS program participation by 80%.
- Analyzed safety data trends to inform strategic recommendations for client safety initiatives that lead to client adopting 10% of the safety trends we implemented.
- Facilitated workshops on regulatory updates, ensuring team awareness and adherence to changing standards or polices by holding a training class with 100% attendance.
Regional QHSE Manager
EnerCorp Engineering Solutions
Midland, Tx
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Implemented and revised robust QHSE culture and safety management systems, collaborating with safety director.
- Managed incidents through investigations and root cause analysis, working with Incident Review Board.
- Developed and managed HSE department budget, identifying cost-effective solutions for performance improvements.
- Developed and implemented health and safety training programs for staff across multiple departments. Training went from 35% to 90% in six months.
- Spearheaded projects aimed at reducing workplace hazards, resulting in improved employee well-being and operational efficiency by 50% over a year time span.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - occupational safety and health technology
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-2022
Skills
- Emergency Response Systems
- Risk Assessment
- Incident/Accident Investigations
- Quality assurance
- HSE Data analytics
- Client requirements assessment
- Training and development
- Budget management
- OSHA safety 10 & 30 complete
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Job-Site Safety - Safety Consultant – Oct 2015 – Dec 2016
- Noble Drilling – Safety Supervisor – Aug 2013 – Sept 2015
- Parker Drilling – STS- Safety Training Supervisor June 2010 – Aug 2013
- TODCO (The Offshore Drilling Co.) Derrickhand, Crane operator, Floorhand - January 2001 - June 2010
Timeline
HSEQ Consultant
Safety Worx's
05.2025 - 01.2026
HSE/DOT Manager
Valence Chemicals
07.2024 - 05.2025
HSE Manager
Black & Veatch
01.2024 - 07.2024
HSE Consultant
Pharma Safety Industrial Services
10.2022 - 01.2024
Regional QHSE Manager
EnerCorp Engineering Solutions
01.2017 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Odessa College
Associate of Applied Science - occupational safety and health technology
Odessa College