GILBERTO MALDONADO
Safety Manager
Corsicana
Summary
Safety professional with 5 years of experience in solar construction projects, emphasizing OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, and incident prevention. Skilled in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), excavation safety, PPE enforcement, and site inspections. Leads crews in enforcing safety protocols and maintaining compliance in fast-paced environments, focusing on reducing workplace incidents through proactive training and risk mitigation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Safety Manager
Qcells
05.2025 - Current
- Experienced Safety Coordinator overseeing the Eagle 2 and Redeemer utility-scale solar projects, responsible for implementing and enforcing safety programs to maintain a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. Works closely with Qcells leadership, clients, subcontractors, and field supervision to promote a strong safety-first culture across all site operations.
- Conducts daily site safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and safety audits to proactively identify hazards and reduce risk. Monitors contractor compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards, addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors in real time. Leads daily and weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and new-hire orientations to reinforce safe work practices and expectations. Investigates incidents, near misses, and work-related injuries, completing thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Works directly with the client and project teams to support ongoing safety improvements and maintain open communication regarding site safety expectations. Provides hands-on field support, guidance, and mentorship to supervisors and crews, ensuring safety is always the top priority in planning and execution of work.
Safety Coordinator
Blue Ridge Power
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted inspections of worksites, practices, and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
Safety Coordinator
TriSmart Solar
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs
Safety Technician
Primoris Renewable Energy
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment
- Served as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles.
- Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
CIVIL Forman
Primoris Renewable Energy
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed quality control checks on all aspects of construction management processes
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all phases of construction activities
- Supervised the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, and other civil engineering structures
- Prepared environmental impact statements detailing project constraints and issues
CIVIL ENGINEER
Primoris Renewable Energy
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Designed drainage systems, water supply networks, and sewage treatment plants to ensure efficient utility management
- Investigated structural failures and environmental incidents to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences
- Read blueprints accurately for precise measurements during construction
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, and backhoes to move earth and build roads
- Completed demolition, excavation, and site preparation
- Ensured safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations
- Inspected equipment before use to ensure proper functioning
- Followed instructions precisely given by supervisors or foremen
Skills
- Safety program development
- Safety and environmental management
- Regulatory compliance
- Workplace safety audits
- Incident analysis and documentation
- Emergency response reporting
- Safety hazard analysis
- Ground disturbance management
- Lockout/tagout training
Stormwater quality management
Data analysis
Certification
- Light equipment operator
- NFPA70e
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 500
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Excavation & Trenching CP
- H2S- ANSI/ASSE
Timeline
Safety Manager
Qcells
05.2025 - Current
Safety Coordinator
TriSmart Solar
10.2024 - 12.2024
Safety Coordinator
Blue Ridge Power
01.2024 - 05.2025
Safety Technician
Primoris Renewable Energy
08.2022 - 10.2024
CIVIL Forman
Primoris Renewable Energy
04.2021 - 08.2022
CIVIL ENGINEER
Primoris Renewable Energy
02.2020 - 03.2021