Andres Valles Ruiz
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with a robust analytical background and extensive experience supporting complex, multi-trade construction operations. Expertise in implementing comprehensive safety controls, driving preventative measures, and ensuring compliance with occupational safety standards. Proven track record includes conducting thorough Job Safety Analyses, leading detailed safety audits, and significantly enhancing overall site safety performance. Proficient in evaluating high-risk activities such as fall protection systems and heavy-lift operations while maintaining precise and up-to-date safety documentation to safeguard employees and visitors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Engineer
Mortenson
Glendale, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs) across construction projects to identify safety hazards and implement mitigation strategies aligned with Mortenson’s Zero Injury culture.
- Monitor site operations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Mortenson safety protocols, and state/local regulations.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence and enhance safety protocols across multiple sites.
- Partner with project managers and superintendents to integrate safety planning into daily work activities, while ensuring hazard control and continuous improvement.
- Maintained detailed documentation of inspections, audits, and safety metrics, aimed at supporting internal reporting, client requirements, and regulatory reviews.
- Improved knowledge retention and compliance with company-wide safety standards by delivering safety training programs for field teams and subcontractors.
Safety Technician
Performance Contracting Inc.
Chandler, AZ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Established safety protocols by uncovering and addressing workforce safety violations.
- Assisted in accident investigations to pinpoint root causes as well as implemented preventive measures.
- Executed thorough reviews of safety documentation and procedures to enable compliance and consistency with regulations.
- Regularly performed risk assessments and executed necessary changes to elevate workplace safety.
- Functioned as an essential advisor for employees on safety concerns and best practices.
- Administered provision of PPE and high-risk job site observations for projects, involving over 300 personnel.
Infantryman
United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed orders under high-pressure environments by maintaining clear and effective communication with both superiors and subordinates.
- Provided end-to-end training in marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers to develop soldier skills and readiness.
- Adhered to stringent military operations and safety protocols in all activities.
- Introduced rigorous discipline to maintain compliance with military standards and regulations consistently.
- Orchestrated thorough training sessions focused on hazard identification to ensure a safe operational environment.
- Served my country with dedication and an unwavering commitment to duty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12-2026
Skills
- Hazardous Job Activity Evaluation
- Accident Investigations
- Safety Documentation Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Occupational Safety Compliance
- Job Safety Analysis
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Safety optimization
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), 2025
- OSHA 2255 – Principles of Ergonomics, 2024
- OSHA 2045 – Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards, 2024
- OSHA 3015 – Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics, 2024
- OSHA 3115 – Fall Protection, 2024
- OSHA 7415 – Construction Industry Hazards and Prevention, 2024
- OSHA 510 – Standards for the Construction Industry, 2023
- OSHA 7845 – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar, 2024
Timeline
Safety Engineer
Mortenson
01.2025 - Current
Safety Technician
Performance Contracting Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Infantryman
United States Army
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University