Carlos Vega
Albertville
Summary
Results-driven bilingual Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional with extensive experience supporting both general industry operations and heavy civil/commercial construction projects. Proven expertise in OSHA compliance, regulatory standards, contractor management, incident investigations, risk assessments, safety training, field audits, and continuous safety improvement initiatives. Skilled at partnering with craft personnel, subcontractors, operations teams, and project management to foster a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company safety requirements. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse, multilingual workforces.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Health & Safety Specialist
Independence Excavating
Charleston, SC
05.2026 - Current
- Conduct daily field safety inspections on active construction sites to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
- Partner with project management, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
- Conduct new hire orientations, daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and task-specific training in both English and Spanish.
- Perform Task Hazard Analyses (THAs), risk assessments, and verify implementation of appropriate controls before work begins.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and property damage events while identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Monitor excavation, trenching, fall protection, hot work, and heavy equipment operations for compliance.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation including inspections, audits, permits, training records, and regulatory reports.
- Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices to strengthen the project's safety culture.
- Coordinate with clients and regulatory representatives during audits and site visits.
- Support emergency response planning and ensure required PPE and safety equipment are properly utilized.
Health and Safety Officer
Stryker DES
Philadelphia, PA
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented health and safety policies to enhance workplace compliance.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Delivered training sessions on safety protocols, improving employee awareness and engagement.
- Collaborated with management to create emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for incidents.
- Led safety audits, resulting in enhanced reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend preventive measures.
- Managed hazardous materials handling procedures, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and disposal.
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
Safety Supervisor
D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.
Crossville, AL
03.2018 - 03.2025
- Developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
- Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safety
- Evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
- Visiting various job sites across the United States conducting safety audits and ensuring company/contractor safety policies are being met.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Workers Compensation
- Analyzed safety performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Establishing safety programs
- Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- ISNeWorld Management & Upkeep
- Avetta Management & Upkeep
EHS Manager
Frontier Construction Company, Inc.
Jones Mills, Pennsylvania
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs to enhance workplace compliance and reduce hazards.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives for accident prevention strategies.
- Led training sessions for employees and subcontractors on safety protocols, promoting a culture of health and safety awareness across the organization in English and Spanish.
- Demonstrated ability to manage care operations, insurance underwriting and claim forwarding
- American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor
- Established emergency response plans and coordinated drills, ensuring preparedness for various scenarios in the workplace.
Straw Boss
Frontier Construction Company, Inc.
Jones Mills, Pennsylvania
05.2013 - 11.2014
- I have efficiently led a crew of 8 on different tasks from:
- Installing silt fence and other erosion control products
- Fencing crew
- Right Of Way restoration
- E&S installations and repairs
- Seeding & Mulching
- Ensure DEP guidelines were met
Human Resources Specialist
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Guntersville, Alabama
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings
- Entered personnel and subcontractor data into a central database
- Collaborated with the curriculum coordinator on annual updates of the staff handbook
- Reviewed human resource paperwork for accuracy and completeness by verifying, collecting and correcting additional data
- Orientated 40 plus new hires on weekly basis
Education
Health Science
NorthEast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL03.2012
Skills
- Safety & Risk Management
- Incident Investigation & Incident Response
- OSHA Standards Adherence (OSHA 1910 & 1926 10 & OSHA 30 Certified)
- Environmental Health Regulations
- Risk Analysis & Risk Assessments
- Safety Audits & Workplace Inspections
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Workers' Compensation Case Management
- Safety Training Program Development & Delivery
- New Hire Safety Orientation
- Training & Program Development
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor
- Emergency Response Planning
- Team Leadership
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Strong Interpersonal Skills Across All Organizational Levels
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Entry & Data Management
- Leadership & Communication
- High-Level Verbal & Written Communication
- Negotiation & Problem-Solving Expertise
- Technical & Administrative Skills
- ISNetworld (ISN) Management & Upkeep
- Avetta Management & Upkeep
- Highly Organized & Self-Motivated
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
Certification
- Forklift/Scissor Lift Instructor Train in forklift & scissor lift safety.
- OSHA 30 Construction & General Industry
- OSHA 10 Construction & General Industry
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Train First Aid/CPR/AED to my co-workers (Adult & Pediatric)
Languages
English - Native or Bilingual
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Health & Safety Specialist
Independence Excavating
05.2026 - Current
Health and Safety Officer
Stryker DES
03.2025 - 05.2026
Safety Supervisor
D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.
03.2018 - 03.2025
EHS Manager
Frontier Construction Company, Inc.
11.2014 - 03.2018
Straw Boss
Frontier Construction Company, Inc.
05.2013 - 11.2014
Human Resources Specialist
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
08.2011 - 05.2013
Health Science
NorthEast Alabama Community College