Jahaira Rentas Ramos
San Benito,United States
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scaffold Carpenter/ Safety Technician
Sunbelt Rentals
Port Arthur, TX
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Contributed to a reduction in overall project costs through effective utilization of resources and minimizing material waste during the scaffold assembly process.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working on various types of scaffolds such as tube-and-clamp, systems, or frame scaffolds as required for each project.
- Enhanced scaffold safety by conducting thorough inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Facilitated on-time project completion by managing inventory of scaffold materials, tools, and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by conducting thorough audits of work sites.
- Maintained detailed records of all safety-related activities, ensuring documentation was readily available when needed.
- Facilitated open communication between employees and management regarding safety-related issues, promoting a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Assisted in accident investigations, determining root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Developed targeted education materials to address specific safety concerns within the workplace environment.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify areas for improvement within the organization''s safety procedures.
- Worked closely with Human Resources to ensure new hires received proper orientation on company safety policies.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Provided oral and written recommendations to supervisors and managers for Type safety program enhancements.
Field Safety Technician
ISC - Motiva Enterprises
Port Arthur, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Championed safety initiatives by modeling safe behaviors, leading by example, and fostering a culture of accountability among all employees.
- 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.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
Field Safety Technician
Turner Industries - Indorama Ventures
Port Neches, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Attend daily safety meetings to provide and enhance safe work cultures including expectations
- Conduct daily Safety observations and audits
- Research updated SDS to further aware employees
- Inspect fire extinguishers and all PPE
- Conduct new employee orientation on site specifics in English and Spanish
- Assist project team conduct incident investigations
- Ensured OSHA and company compliance with policies and procedures.
Field Safety Technician
Brand Safway - Exxon Mobile
Beaumont, TX
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Conduct work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests, employee/contractor safety training in both English and Spanish
- Accompany safety, health and insurance inspectors on walk-through tours
- Set up employees and subcontractors for the proper site required ISTC training
- Document all incidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc
- Assist in the administration of project safety program to maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- Conduct regular walk through inspections of construction areas
- Identify, document and recommend resolution for hazardous conditions: follow through to ensure corrections have been made
- Investigate personal injury and property damage accidents
- Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents
- Issue various entry permits (IE to confined spaces) as required
- Assist in conducting employee, subcontractor and insurance inspectors on walk-through tours
- Assist in emergency rescues as required
- Assist in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems
- In addition to primary duties, responsible for safe working conditions within the assigned area of authority through the execution of the corporate safety procedures and adherence to establish safe practices
- Responsible for understanding, execution, and enforcement of corporate quality standards within the assigned area of authority by identifying potential problems early and ensuring the project and company's quality commitments are met
- Assume additional responsibilities or assignments per supervisor's and or corporate direction.
- Streamlined reporting processes, resulting in more accurate and timely data on incidents and injuries.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working at heights, minimizing risk of accidents on the job site.
- Maintained a clean work environment, organizing materials and tools for efficient scaffold construction.
Field Safety Technician
Brand Safway Solutions - BASF
Port Arthur, TX
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with management to develop effective safety policies and procedures for the company.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by conducting thorough audits of work sites.
- Developed targeted education materials to address specific safety concerns within the workplace environment.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify areas for improvement within the organization''s safety procedures.
- Evaluated new tools or technologies for their potential impact on worker safety before implementation.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Examined credentials, licenses and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
Scaffold Carpenter
Apache Industrial Services- Exxon Mobile
Beaumont, TX
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated adaptability by working on various types of scaffolds such as tube-and-clamp, systems, or frame scaffolds as required for each project.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines and company safety procedures.
- Reduced worksite accidents through diligent maintenance of scaffolding systems, replacing damaged or worn parts as needed.
- Supported construction projects by providing reliable access solutions through scaffold design and installation.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Safely installed and dismantled scaffolding from aerial lifts and larger lifts.
- Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
- Utilized ladders, small lifts and rope access systems to safely access hard-to-reach areas.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
Field Safety Technician
Brand Safway - Total
Port Arthur, TX
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Trained workers on safe work practices in both English and Spanish
- Performed cross-site formal inspections with management and employees
- Coached craft employees practicing unsafe work behaviors
- Track and file all daily VPP safety audits
- Secretary of contractor safety meetings
- Maintained all business-critical documentation and reports
- Conduct new employee orientation on site specifics in English and Spanish
- Assist project team in administering Short Service Worker program per company policy
- Conduct daily safety observations and audits.
Scaffold Builder Helper
Brock Services-Motiva Enterprises
Port Arthur, TX
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained a clean work environment, organizing materials and tools for efficient scaffold construction.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently dismantle scaffolding when projects were completed.
- Assisted in loading and unloading scaffolding materials, ensuring proper transportation to and from job sites.
- Assisted in assembling scaffolding structures for various projects, ensuring stability and compliance with regulations.
- Provided essential reinforcement for scaffolds by installing cross braces and guardrails as needed.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working at heights, minimizing risk of accidents on the job site.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
Laborer
Orascom - Natgasoline
Beaumont, TX
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Performs various physical duties as assigned
- Maintain all safety standards
- Moves, secures, installs, builds, loads, or unloads materials
- Performs some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training
- Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment
- Moves items from place to place, according to direction from the site supervisor
- Moving tools, equipment, or other material as directed in plans or by supervisor.
Scaffold Helper
Safway Scaffolding-BASF
Port Arthur, TX
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Removing debris from the work site and disposing of it properly
- Inspecting scaffolding to determine if repairs are needed
- Installing new scaffolding components such as posts, brackets, boards, or brackets to replace damaged parts of the scaffold
- Installing scaffolding on construction sites using hand tools such as hammers, drills, and saws
- Learning how to use equipment, safety procedures and how to complete tasks
- Training may also include learning how to assist other workers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luis Llorens Torres
Juana Diaz, Puerto RicoSkills
- CCST
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Emergency Planning & Mitigation
- Team Building & Leadership
- Safety Technic (7 Years)
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Heavy Industry Construction (6 years)
- Fluent in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Scaffold Erection
Certification
- Construction Site Safety Technician
- Construction Site Safety Manager
- Field Safety Technician
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- CPR
- Scaffold Builder NCCER
- 30- Hour OSHA training course, construction
- TWIC
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Scaffold Carpenter/ Safety Technician
Sunbelt Rentals
06.2023 - 05.2024
Field Safety Technician
ISC - Motiva Enterprises
08.2022 - 05.2023
Field Safety Technician
Turner Industries - Indorama Ventures
05.2021 - 08.2022
Field Safety Technician
Brand Safway - Exxon Mobile
07.2020 - 04.2021
Field Safety Technician
Brand Safway Solutions - BASF
09.2019 - 06.2020
Scaffold Carpenter
Apache Industrial Services- Exxon Mobile
01.2019 - 08.2019
Field Safety Technician
Brand Safway - Total
04.2018 - 12.2018
Scaffold Builder Helper
Brock Services-Motiva Enterprises
12.2017 - 03.2018
Laborer
Orascom - Natgasoline
07.2016 - 06.2017
Scaffold Helper
Safway Scaffolding-BASF
12.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Luis Llorens Torres
- Construction Site Safety Technician
- Construction Site Safety Manager
- Field Safety Technician
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- CPR
- Scaffold Builder NCCER
- 30- Hour OSHA training course, construction
- TWIC