Daniel Talamantes
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional safety specialist with extensive experience in site safety and risk management. Skilled in developing and implementing safety programs that ensure regulatory compliance and reduce workplace incidents. Known for strong team collaboration and ability to adapt to changing site conditions, ensuring reliable and effective safety measures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Lead
Prime-Controls
06.2024 - Current
- Managed necessary permits required for specific job sites, ensuring timely approvals.
- Fostered a culture of accountability by holding employees responsible for maintaining their personal safety equipment properly.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through routine site inspections and audits.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Provided ongoing support to workers by addressing safety concerns and answering questions promptly.
- Reduced workplace accidents by implementing strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Advised management on best practices concerning equipment maintenance schedules reducing overall risk onsite.
- Increased site safety awareness by conducting regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Collaborated with project managers to integrate safety measures into project planning and execution.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
Safety Coordinator
Rabalais LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises
- Conduct field safety audits to make sure crews are following company safety protocols.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Instruct crews in how to properly fill out JHA
- Conduct accident investigation
- Perform safety standowns with crews
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
Field Safety Technician
Summit Industrial
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Educated team on maintaining integrity of safety programs.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Wrote permits for confined space, hot work, working on heights, accessing, egress and excavation.
Rescue Lead
Safe Rescue LLC
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed technical rescue operations in safe and efficient manner, adhering to established safety standards
- Assisted with development of training programs with new technicians and assisted with implementation of current programs
- Provide support during emergency response situations including but not limited to fire alarms, hazardous material incidents, natural disasters, etc., as well as routine maintenance issues such as lockouts and outages
- Maintained tools and rescue equipment used in performing assigned duties according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Ensured that all work performed was completed within industry standards and regulations
- Participated in special projects related to facility improvement or expansion efforts when required by management
- Operated rescue equipment to safely transport patients from hazardous environment or disaster sites
- Communicated with receiving EMT personnel to provide pertinent patient information
Safety Coordinator
Aqua Drill International
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Interpreted state and federal regulations and directives
- Implemented company safety and health policies and procedures
- Provide safety oversight for company safety management programs
- Developed, coordinated and conducted safety and health training and work group safety meetings
- Accidental and near miss investigation, coordinating injury follow up procedures
- Coordinated drug testing procedures thru DISA
- Assigned training programs thru Houston Area Safety Council
- Safety Orientations, weekly subcontractor meetings, monthly collaborating meetings
- Conduct daily job site inspections, making sure proper PPE was being utilized and safety procedures were being followed
- Overseer of safety for company crew on job site
Technician I/ H2S Supervision
Total Safety Rescue
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, training and processes.
- Completes Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Ensures that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and operational
- Conducts air quality monitoring and makes recommendations for hazard control or personal protective equipment based on interpretation of this data
- Follows all handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in constant state of readiness
- Assists in rig up and rig down of Protection and Detection system
- Conducts regular inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of all
- Fixed and portable equipment within assigned area
- Order to ensure optimum operational status and readiness for use
- Conducts H2S Safety talk/training to all crew entering confined space and
- Conducts daily Safety pre job meeting before starting any job specific assignment
Resource Officer
Richard Milburn Academy
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Train staff and students on life threatening situations in accordance with drills being conducted
- Intervenes in potential conflicts for purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to involved parties.
- Investigates unusual incidents (e.g. unauthorized visitors, threats against students, possible violations of school policy) for purpose of assisting law enforcement
- Monitors student events (e.g. fall festival. School auctions,) ensuring guest and students are safe and secure
Education
The Ocean Corporation
2016
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Hand tool safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Job hazard analysis
- Confined space entry
- OSHA compliance
- Fall protection
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Safety policies
Certification
- 40 Hr Rescue Technician Certification
- NCCR CSST/CSSS
Additional Information
- Valid Driver’s License
- TWIC Card
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by 95%.
- Supervised team of 210 field team members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Site Safety Lead
Prime-Controls
06.2024 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Rabalais LLC
05.2023 - 05.2024
Field Safety Technician
Summit Industrial
03.2023 - 09.2023
Rescue Lead
Safe Rescue LLC
11.2022 - 03.2023
Safety Coordinator
Aqua Drill International
04.2022 - 11.2022
Technician I/ H2S Supervision
Total Safety Rescue
11.2019 - 08.2021
Resource Officer
Richard Milburn Academy
08.2018 - 09.2019
The Ocean Corporation
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