Christopher Kraatz
Snyder,TX
Summary
Safety-conscious HSE Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance workplace safety and health standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Coordinator
Caliper Energy Services
Snyder, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Inspected worksites to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Ensured that personal protective equipment is readily available when required.
- Analyzed data from inspections, investigations and surveys to identify trends in unsafe conditions or behaviors requiring attention.
- Conducted regular safety audits of equipment, tools and machinery used in the workplace.
- Prepared detailed accident and incident reports including findings, recommendations and follow-up actions taken.
- Provided HSE training programs for employees on topics such as hazardous materials handling, safe work practices, fire safety.
- Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining records of training sessions attended by employees.
- Maintained and updated Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
- Advised supervisors on how best to address employee complaints regarding health and safety issues.
- Developed strategies to reduce risks associated with hazardous activities or processes.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Monitored compliance with occupational health and safety laws and regulations.
- Reviewed incident reports and advised management of any corrective action needed.
Wind Turbine Technician
Blade Platforms
Abilene, TX
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergency repairs when needed.
- Disassembled malfunctioning parts and replaced them with new ones.
- Inspected all safety features before starting any repair job.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during maintenance activities.
- Conducted routine checks on mechanical parts such as gears, brakes, bearings and blades.
- Provided technical support for other technicians when needed.
- Operated a variety of hand-held power tools in order to perform repairs.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of tasks assigned.
- Monitored voltage levels in order to optimize power output from turbines.
- Repaired damaged blades by welding or replacing sections as necessary.
- Aligned rotor blades according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot technical issues using specialized diagnostic tools and equipment.
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy
Snyder, TX
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed regular lubrication of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
- Inspected, maintained and repaired wind turbine components in accordance with safety procedures.
- Analyzed data from SCADA systems to identify anomalies or potential problems with turbines.
- Responded quickly to emergency repairs when needed.
- Disassembled malfunctioning parts and replaced them with new ones.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards while performing repairs and inspections.
- Inspected all safety features before starting any repair job.
- Assisted in the installation of new turbines and monitored existing ones for performance optimization.
- Followed safety protocols, regulations and codes to reduce hazards and risks to personnel and equipment.
- Collected and documented data from wind turbines to assist with analysis and research.
- Diagnosed issues with control systems and generators to identify faults and manage efficient repairs.
- Installed wind systems and individual wind generators in line with regulatory codes, work orders and schematics for optimal durability, longevity and performance.
- Created and implemented diagnostics processes to optimize troubleshooting and reduce downtime.
- Assessed and corrected maintenance, installation, production, quality and design concerns.
- Diagnosed issues involving wind turbine generators and control systems to meet compliance with organizational and regulatory expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winters High School
Winters, TX05-2002
Skills
- Safety audits
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- HSE training
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Emergency response
- Equipment inspection
- Employee relations
- Policy development
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Hazard identification
- Time management
- Environmental management
- Confined space entry
- Air quality monitoring
- Fall protection
- Personal protective equipment
- Gas detection
- Safety training
- Workplace inspections
- Noise control
- Chemical handling
- Vehicle safety
- Permit-to-work systems
- Occupational health
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Contractor management
- Slips, trips, and falls prevention
- Accident prevention
Timeline
HSE Coordinator
Caliper Energy Services
10.2023 - Current
Wind Turbine Technician
Blade Platforms
03.2021 - 10.2023
Wind Turbine Technician
Invenergy
03.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Winters High School
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