Carlos Cruz
Natalia,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Safety Technician specializing in safety inspections, hazard assessments, and quality control. Proven ability to implement safety protocols and collaborate effectively with teams to enhance workplace safety.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Technician
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Performed regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and implement safety procedures and protocols.
- Reported unsafe conditions immediately to management for prompt resolution.
- Responded promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace.
- Participated in safety meetings to discuss ongoing issues and improvements needed.
- Reviewed incident reports to recommend corrective actions for future prevention.
- Maintained records of inspections, tests, and evaluations of safety systems.
- Assisted in preparing reports related to safety activities such as incident rates, near misses, audits.
Structural Ironworker
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Aligned structural steel members prior to bolting or welding them together.
- Assembled and bolted structural steel frames with power tools and lifting devices.
- Connected column bases, beam splices, girders, trusses, columns, joists, decking systems and other related components of the structure.
- Executed rigging processes for safe transportation of heavy materials.
CNC Machine Operator/ QC
Hill Country Steel
Converse, Texas
2021 - 2025
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise production setup.
- Documented inspection results to maintain accurate quality records, supporting product reliability.
- Executed in-process inspections to ensure strict compliance with product specifications, safeguarding quality standards.
- Analyzed simulation results from computer-aided design software like AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical to inform production adjustments.
Small Business Owner
Double C Welding
Natalia, Texas
2019 - 2021
- Managed daily operations and workflow of welding projects.
- Coordinated scheduling of projects to meet client deadlines efficiently.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of welding supplies.
- Developed customer relationships to understand project requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated steel components according to project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to fabricate custom metal structures.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products for compliance with specifications.
Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic
Weisman Equipment
San Marcos, Texas
2017 - 2019
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in heavy equipment using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Repaired and maintained hydraulic systems, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment failures, enhancing operational reliability.
- Utilized welding techniques to repair structural damages, restoring integrity and functionality of various machines.
- Assisted with rigging operations to safely position large machinery components for repair or replacement, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery during repairs.
Welder Fabricator
Fischbeck Welding
New Braunfels, Texas
2016 - 2017
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Fabricated metal components using various welding techniques and tools.
- Operated welding equipment and maintained tools for optimal performance.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Natalia High School
Natalia, TX05-2014
Skills
- Safety inspections
- Hazard assessment
- Safety evaluation
- Incident reporting
- Safety documentation
- Hazard elimination
- Fall protection
- Lockout/tagout
- Quality control
- Rigging operations
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safe lifting techniques
- Training delivery
- Project scheduling
- Client relations
- Accident investigation
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving
- Lockout/tagout
Certification
- NCCER Safety Certification, ESH911
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)
- Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
- OSHA 30
- Field Safety
- Safety Technology
- CPR/AED, American Heart Association
- 3M 6424-Fall Protection Competent Person
- 3M 6408-Fall Protection Authorized Person Essentials
- OSHA Forklift Certification
- Welding Certification
- AISC QC
Timeline
Safety Technician
Bechtel
09.2025 - Current
Structural Ironworker
Bechtel
04.2025 - 09.2025
CNC Machine Operator/ QC
Hill Country Steel
2021 - 2025
Small Business Owner
Double C Welding
2019 - 2021
Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic
Weisman Equipment
2017 - 2019
Welder Fabricator
Fischbeck Welding
2016 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Natalia High School