Armando Olvera
Raymondville,TX
Summary
Seeking to obtain a responsible and challenging position where my skills and work experience will have valuable application the field of safety. With the ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Supervisor 2
RES
Somerville, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
- Customized safety training materials for different learning styles, increasing engagement and retention.
- Fostered culture of safety, encouraging employees to report unsafe conditions without fear of retribution.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with management to Implement company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Safety Manager
Solv Energy
Deming, NM
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
- Customized safety training materials for different learning styles, increasing engagement and retention.
- Fostered culture of safety, encouraging employees to report unsafe conditions without fear of retribution.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with management to Implement company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Safety Coordinator
People Ready
Corrine, Utah
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Rocket Solar - Corrine, Utah
- Responsible for conducting orientation for all workers on the jobsite
- Regularly conducted safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks
- Coordinated with contractor to verify that site-specific safety programs were being followed
- Ensured that all workers and forepersons were signing and submitting paperwork such as pre-tasks, JHAs, equipment inspections
- Conducted incident/injury reports as well as incident investigations
- Rocket Solar - Corrine, Utah
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Conducted periodic audits of safety initiatives in place, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to maintain best practices.
Safety Tech
People Ready
Enfield, IL
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Big River Solar - Enfield, IL
- Monitored and ensured PPE requirements were being met by all jobsite workers
- Completed daily jobsite walkthroughs and reported any safety hazards or violations
- Ensured that all workers onsite were following job specific heat stress requirements
- Conducted daily safety meetings with all workers before any work started
- Big River Solar - Enfield, IL
Solar Panel Installer
People Ready
Ramsey, IL
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Dresser Plains - Ramsey, IL
- Installed solar panels as part of a team on a 200mw project
- Met and exceeded daily quotas for modules to be installed
- Ensured that modules were properly spaced and conducted QC after each array was completed
- Dresser Plains - Ramsey, IL
Crew Lead – Top Out
Blattner Energy
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Wind
- On approach to jobsite signed JHA and pre-task
- Inspected rigging before and after each use
- Operated extended boom forklift and skid steer for crane walks, building crane pads, and setting up cribbing for components, crane builds and breakdowns
- Ensured safe and proper lifting/ critical lifts were cleared of personnel on ground
- Flagged components into proper location giving direction to crane/ two crane lifts
- Lead crew and ensured clean professional look on jobsite to ensure client satisfaction
- Moving planning ahead/ prepping
- Ensuring safe tool practice for crew, providing hands on training/ guidance
- Tower climber/flagger
- Wind
Education
High School Diploma -
Raymondville High School
Raymondville, TX06.2012
Skills
- Accident prevention
- Implementing safety policies
- Hazard identification
- Site evaluation
- Workplace inspections
- Incident investigation
- Safety audits
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Company policy compliance
- Machine guarding
- Accident reporting
- Ladder safety
- Employee team supervision
- Staff training and mentoring
- Fall protection
- OSHA standards and codes
- OSHA compliance
- Accident reduction planning
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Root-cause analysis
- Training coordination
- Emergency response plans
- Risk assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Safety Supervisor 2
RES
03.2025 - Current
Safety Manager
Solv Energy
08.2023 - Current
Safety Coordinator
People Ready
04.2022 - 08.2023
Solar Panel Installer
People Ready
04.2021 - 07.2021
Safety Tech
People Ready
03.2021 - 04.2022
Crew Lead – Top Out
Blattner Energy
04.2016 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Raymondville High School