Ismael Medrano
Elsa,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and safety management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety manager
ISC CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C
Lebanon, IN
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Safety Program Development & Implementation
- Risk Management
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Conduct daily site hazard inspections and oversee high-risk activities, including excavation, confined space entry, and heavy equipment.
- Accident and incident investigations
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions.
- Training and development
- Monitored and inspected workplace to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored daily work permits (hot/cold jobs) and ensured appropriate use of Personal Protective equipment (PPE) across civil/Electrical/ Temp Power activities.
Safety Manager
Westlake chemical
Longview, Texas
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Oversee daily safety operations concerning Westlake Epolene Electrical Room Rebuild.
- Conduct onsite company orientation.
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures and emergency response.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure it is up to date and ready for use.
- Ensured all employees understand ISC and Westlake LOTO procures and ensured all proper documentation was prepared correctly.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for various potential workplace emergencies.
- Conduct incident and Accident investigations as needed.
- Collaborated with project managers to integrate safety protocols into daily operations and project plans.
Safety Manager
Acclaim 2 - Dow
Seadrift, Texas
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversee daily safety operations concerns.
- Conduct onsite company orientations.
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures and emergency response.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure it is up to date and ready for use.
- Ensured all employees understand ISC and Westlake LOTO procures and ensured all proper documentation was filled out correctly.
- Conduct incident and Accident investigations as needed.
- Develop and present safety content as needed.
Safety Manager
Poly7- Dow
Freeport, Texas
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversee daily safety operations concerns.
- Conduct onsite company orientations.
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure it is up to date and ready for use.
- Ensured all employees understood ISC and DOW LOTO procedures concerning all substitution work and ensured all proper documentation was filled out correctly.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Provided mentorship to junior safety staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Safety Manager
C3PO/Santorini – Dow
Seadrift, Texas
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversee daily safety operations concerns.
- Conduct onsite company orientations.
- Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures and emergency response.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure it is up to date and ready for use.
- Ensured all employees understood ISC and DOW LOTO procedures concerning all substations work and ensured all proper documentation was filled out correctly.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Develop and present safety content as needed.
- Ensured employees that needed medical attention were taken immediately to onsite medical services and immediately reported to ISC Supervision as well as the client.
- Facilitated safety meetings, promoting open communication about risks and enhancing team engagement in safety culture.
Safety Manager
Corpus Christi Polymers
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversee daily safety operations concerning CCP (PTA) Area project.
- Conduct onsite company orientations.
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures and emergency response.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure it is up to date and ready for use.
- Ensured all employees understood ISC and DOW LOTO procedures concerning all substations work and ensured all proper documentation was filled out correctly.
- Conduct incident and accident investigations as needed.
- Develop and present safety content as needed.
- Ensured employees that needed medical attention were taken immediately to onsite medical services and immediately reported to ISC Supervision as well as the client.
Safety Manager
Syra Technologies LLC
Vidalia, Louisiana
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures and emergency response.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure all proper documentation was filled out correctly.
- Ensured all employees understood ISC and Syra Technologies LOTO procedures concerning all substation and temp power work and ensured all proper documentation.
- Conduct incident and accident investigations as needed.
- Develop and present safety content as needed.
- Ensured employees that needed medical attention were taken immediately to onsite medical services and immediately reported to ISC Supervision as well as the client.
LOTO Safety Manager
ExxonMobil (BCEP)
Baytown, Texas
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversee daily LOTO operation at the Exxon BCEP project.
- Conducted all LOTO training not only for ISC employees but Performance and day-to-day contractors that were hired in to assist in any field or substations activities.
- Conduct daily safety meeting.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspected all PPE concerning the Lockout/Tagout program and replace or had it certified as needed.
- Ensured all employees understood ISC and BCEP LOTO procedure concerning all substation and temp power work and ensured all proper documentation was correct.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing worker exposure to hazardous materials through proper handling techniques and personal protective equipment usage.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Safety Manager
BASF
Freeport, Texas
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures and emergency response.
- Coordinate inspections between field inspectors and clients.
- Ensure all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted.
- Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations.
- Inspect all PPE and ensure it is up to date and ready for use.
- Conduct incident and accident investigations as needed.
- Develop and present safety content as needed medical services and immediately reported to ISC Supervision as well as the client.
- Analyzed safety performance data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements in safety practices.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
Education
Certificate - Water/Wastewater Safety
TCEQ
Brownsville, TXCertificate - Water And Wastewater (Laboratory Safety)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXCertificate - Chlorine Maintenance Safety 20Hr
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXCertificate - Pump And Motor Safety
Texas Rural Water Association -(Pump And Motor)
Certificate - FEMA Introduction To Incident Command System.
Emergency Management Institute -
Brownsville TXCertificate - FEMA National Incident Management System
Emergency Management Institute
Brownsville TXCertificate - Utilities Management 20HR
TCEQ
Harlingen, TXCertificate - 30 HR Backhoe / Front Loader Training Program.
Heavy Equipment Training Solutions
Harlingen, TXSkills
- Incident investigation
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Hazard identification
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Professional.
- Occupational Safety and Health Manager.
- Occupational Safety and Health Trainer ( Train - the trainer).
- Occupational Safety and Health Specialist.
- Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor.
- Occupational Safety and Health Committee/Team Leader.
- Occupational Safety and Health Committee/Team Member.
- CPR/AED, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Safety manager
ISC CONSTRUCTORS, L.L.C
08.2025 - 06.2026
Safety Manager
Westlake chemical
05.2025 - 07.2025
Safety Manager
Acclaim 2 - Dow
11.2024 - 04.2025
Safety Manager
Poly7- Dow
07.2024 - 11.2024
Safety Manager
C3PO/Santorini – Dow
10.2023 - 07.2024
Safety Manager
Corpus Christi Polymers
07.2023 - 10.2023
Safety Manager
Syra Technologies LLC
05.2023 - 07.2023
LOTO Safety Manager
ExxonMobil (BCEP)
11.2021 - 05.2023
Safety Manager
BASF
08.2021 - 11.2021
Certificate - Water/Wastewater Safety
TCEQ
Certificate - Water And Wastewater (Laboratory Safety)
Texas A&M University
Certificate - Chlorine Maintenance Safety 20Hr
Texas A&M University
Certificate - Pump And Motor Safety
Texas Rural Water Association -(Pump And Motor)
Certificate - FEMA Introduction To Incident Command System.
Emergency Management Institute -
Certificate - FEMA National Incident Management System
Emergency Management Institute
Certificate - Utilities Management 20HR
TCEQ
Certificate - 30 HR Backhoe / Front Loader Training Program.
Heavy Equipment Training Solutions