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Certification
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Israel Gallegos

Edinburg,TX

Summary

My name is Israel Gallegos, an experienced Safety Representative with a proven ability to assess and manage safety hazards in diverse work environments. Proficiency in developing effective safety protocols, training programs, and compliance strategies. Strengths include risk assessment, incident investigation, and fostering a culture of workplace safety. Previous roles resulted in reduced incidents due to improved safety measures and increased staff awareness on health and safety matters. I’m a very energetic person, strict, and direct with my role as a Safety Representative. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Representative

Building Zone Industries
Kanarraville, Utah
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
  • Managed incident reporting processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with teams to implement safety protocols and improve workplace conditions.
  • Assisted in emergency response planning and conducted drills for preparedness.
  • Monitored workplace conditions through inspections and risk assessments regularly.
  • Assessed potential workplace hazards, identified corrective measures and documented findings in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Implemented corrective actions from inspections and audits as necessary to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Conducted safety inspections of work areas, equipment and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
  • Participated in incident and accident investigations by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses as needed.
  • Provided guidance to supervisors on developing safe work practices and ensuring employee compliance with safety rules.
  • Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
  • Identified and raised awareness of prevalent unsafe behaviors, executing injury prevention efforts to instill facility personnel with core value of workplace safety.

Diesel Technician/ Safety Rep

S.E.S.A Fleet Services
Weslaco, TX
05.2020 - 04.2025

Performed repairs in units, troubleshooting problems on fleet equipment. Performed safety roles, perform near misses, hot work permits, stop work inspections, inspect safety equipment like fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and showers, and inspect tools for the shop. Perform safety meetings.

  • Assisted shop personnel and helped create cohesive and well-rounded technical environment centered around customer service, teamwork, and learning.
  • Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
  • Utilized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions control systems.
  • Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Participated in emergency drills designed to prepare staff for potential disasters or emergencies.
  • Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
  • Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Investigated accidents in the workplace and reported findings to management.

Safety Representative

Cenex
San Antonio, Texas
05.2018 - 04.2020

Analyzed accident data to develop strategies for reducing risks associated with hazardous tasks or operations.

  • Ensured that all safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations were followed by all personnel.
  • Provided safety training to new employees on proper use of tools and machinery.
  • Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify any potential hazards.
  • Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
  • Monitored workplace activities to ensure compliance with established safety standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Juarez Lincoln Highschool
La Joya, TX
06-2012

Skills

Great communication with coworkers

Great eye for finding hazards around job sites

I like to help others to the best of my capacity to get tasks done in a safe manner

Conduct safety meetings to inform and teach the safety points of the topic picked

Great at working under pressure

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 510
  • OSHA 3115
  • CPR/AED/FIRST AID
  • SCAFFOLDING COMPETENCE PERSON

Timeline

Safety Representative

Building Zone Industries
05.2025 - Current

Diesel Technician/ Safety Rep

S.E.S.A Fleet Services
05.2020 - 04.2025

Safety Representative

Cenex
05.2018 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Juarez Lincoln Highschool