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Andrew Uriarte

New Braunfels

Summary

Professional safety specialist prepared to elevate workplace safety standards. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard prevention, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication in high-stress environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Officer

Gary Job Corps
03.2025 - Current


  • Led safety operations for a 1,400-student federal training campus, ensuring OSHA and Department of Labor compliance.
  • Managed 1,200+ fire extinguishers and 135 eyewash stations; implemented a sitewide inspection and tagging system.
  • Improved OSHA score from 5.4 to 6.4 through proactive inspections, SOP enforcement, and team training.
  • Developed and enforced 19 safety SOPs across departments, improving hazard response consistency.
  • Chaired monthly safety meetings with 50+ staff, driving corrective actions on high-risk findings.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental incident responses and performed root-cause analyses to reduce recurrence.
  • Managed a $445K fire system modernization project under a one-month federal funding deadline.

Occupational Health and Safety Senior

Austin Water
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed and delivered safety training to 1,355+ employees, increasing field compliance and incident prevention.
  • Facilitated CPR/First Aid certification and ensured alignment with renewal cycle requirements.
  • Conducted confined space, excavation, and respiratory protection training for high-risk operational teams.
  • Performed routine job site audits, resolving 95% of identified hazards through immediate corrective actions.
  • Supported citywide compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and internal policy during internal and external audits.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Non-Commissioned Officer, Public Health

US Army
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Directed health and safety programs for over 1,000+ soldiers during Operation Orient Shield, enhancing readiness.
  • Spearheaded COVID-19 response across 15+ installations, protecting 5,500+ personnel through surveillance, contact tracing, and policy enforcement.
  • Briefed senior leadership on emerging risks, shaping U.S. Army Japan’s regional public health strategy.
  • Conducted 1,200+ food safety inspections and 700+ audits; taught 600+ food sanitation and field hygiene classes.
  • Managed 16 mosquito surveillance sites and executed outbreak containment protocols.
  • Led 5 COVID-19 and 4 flu vaccination campaigns for soldiers, civilians, and families.
  • Improved environmental health compliance scores through monthly audits of water, sanitation, and dining facilities.

Education

BBA - Business Communication

Lakeland University Japan Campus
Tokyo, JP
04-2024

Skills

  • Safety training
  • Workplace safety
  • Hazard identification
  • Occupational safety
  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • Safety policies
  • Workplace inspections
  • Emergency response
  • Risk management
  • OSHA compliance
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Occupational health
  • Confined space entry
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Public health
  • Team building

Certification

OSHA 30

Secret Security Clearance

Eagle Scout 2014

Languages

Japanese
Limited Working

Timeline

Safety Officer

Gary Job Corps
03.2025 - Current

Occupational Health and Safety Senior

Austin Water
07.2024 - 11.2024

Non-Commissioned Officer, Public Health

US Army
09.2017 - 09.2021

BBA - Business Communication

Lakeland University Japan Campus

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