Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dana Garza

Houston,TX

Summary

Field safety professional with strong focus on workplace safety, hazard prevention, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead safety training, conduct risk assessments, and implement safety protocols. Known for fostering collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and consistent results. Skilled in incident investigation, emergency response planning, and safety audits.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification

Work History

Field Safety Coordinator

Evergreen North America Industrial Services
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated safety training sessions for employees, ensuring a thorough understanding of proper procedures and protocols.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and analyzed work environments and procedures to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical and biological agents or ergonomic factors.
  • Assisted in the investigations of accidents, injuries, and near miss incidents, developing corrective and preventive action responses.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections and enforced adherence to laws and regulations governing to health and safety of individuals.
  • Provided expert guidance during turnarounds/shutdowns, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Assisted in the development of emergency response plans, preparing personnel to effectively handle crisis situations.

Safety Specialist

Star Cooling Towers
02.2016 - 07.2020
  • Led training courses for employees at all levels.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.

Administrative Assistant

Marathon Oil Corporation
12.2014 - 01.2016
  • Successfully assisted Marathon's training system transition from VTA to Learning Management System.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
  • Created and updated courses in LMS to ensure employee and contractor profiles were up-to-date.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Education

High School Diploma -

J. Frank Dobie
Houston, TX
05-2016

Skills

  • Proficient in compliance protocols
  • Radiation safety management
  • Performing detailed safety inspections
  • Risk evaluation
  • Certified in First Aid and CPR
  • Occupational health management
  • Risk assessment
  • Health and safety training
  • Incident analysis
  • Root cause investigation
  • Accident risk assessment
  • Simultaneous task execution
  • Proficient in workflow management
  • Emergency preparedness frameworks
  • Confined space safety procedures
  • Proficient in respiratory protection measures

Certification

  • Transportation Worker Identification (TWIC-Current)
  • HSE/Safety Certifications (NCCER, NORM/TENORM, Confine Space Supervisor, Fall Protection Competent Person, HAZWOPER- 40 HR, OSHA 30 HR - General Industry, First Aide/CPR/AED)

Timeline

Field Safety Coordinator

Evergreen North America Industrial Services
07.2023 - 05.2025

Safety Specialist

Star Cooling Towers
02.2016 - 07.2020

Administrative Assistant

Marathon Oil Corporation
12.2014 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

J. Frank Dobie

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