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JESUS A CARDENAS

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

Dedicated safety professional with seven plus years of experience, continuously seeking to enhance safety knowledge and promote awareness. Successfully completed multiple OSHA courses, showcasing confidence and enthusiasm as a safety advocate. Self-motivated and reliable, adept at analyzing data to pinpoint trends for regulatory compliance. Committed to fostering a secure work environment through adherence to safety protocols, serving as a catalyst for change by implementing prevention programs to reduce incidents.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Branch Safety Engineer

Performance Contracting Inc.
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Conducted regular safety audits, identifying compliance gaps and recommending corrective actions.
  • Led training sessions on safety regulations and best practices for employees at all levels.
  • Analyzed incident reports, identifying trends to enhance safety measures and prevent future occurrences.
  • Collaborated with project teams to integrate safety considerations into construction planning processes.
  • Mentored junior engineers in safety management techniques and regulatory adherence.
  • Evaluated and selected personal protective equipment (PPE) based on industry standards and project needs.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve workplace ergonomics, reducing injury risks across job sites.
  • Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine cause and fault to ascertain liability.
  • Assisted management in defining strategic objectives related to workplace safety performance improvement.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing corrective measures.
  • Monitored the effectiveness of safety initiatives through regular data analysis and recommended adjustments as needed.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals from a safety perspective, ensuring that all potential hazards were considered during planning phases.
  • Streamlined incident reporting processes to facilitate swift resolution and prevent future occurrences.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address safety concerns across various departments.

Safety Technician/Safety Coordinator/Safety Manager

DNT CONSTRUCTION
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Review safety paperwork.
  • Conduct new hire orientations .
  • Meet with the crews out in the field to conduct a safety walk through .
  • Make sure Construction site is in OSHA compliance.
  • Assist superintendents in filling out job hazard analysis.
  • Safety training log review with safety manager .
  • Delegate with doctors and Insurance companies to review incident claims.
  • Provided safety lunches to field employees in gratitude to outstanding safety performance.
  • Conducting incident investigation root cause and Preventive measures .
  • Monthly and weekly safety meetings with field employees .
  • Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents.
  • Facilitated training for 25 plus employees at a time.

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER

The Beck Group
11.2017 - 02.2020
  • CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION HALL 1266, TRANING
  • AED- Emergency Care and Safety Institute
  • Aerial Lift Qualification
  • Bloodborne Pathogens (ECSI)
  • ICRA - Best Practices in Health-Care Construction
  • Introduction to Electronic Print Reading
  • Smart Mark
  • Welding and Cutting
  • Powered Industrial Truck Operator -Industrial and Rough Terrain
  • Accident Investigation
  • Mentored apprentice carpenters, providing guidance on best practices for improved skill development and work efficiency.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.

Carpenter/safety Carpenter/safety Coordinator Assistant

The Beck Group
11.2017 - 02.2020
  • Handled proper paperwork and planning needs and also expertly maintaining well-organized work environment
  • Made continuous improvements to work in a safer and cleaner place by coordinating well with team members
  • And doing daily safety meetings with co-workers to plan the tasks for the day in a more safe secure and time efficient manner
  • Maintained best safety practices by planning and up to date training in any subject necessary in and off the field
  • As a foreman i manage a small screw of general labors and carpenters delegating assignments throughout the day
  • In the field I would do a lot of safety concerning work for example inspect work site for hazards like chemicals spills , exposed floor holes, missing guard rails , unsafe materials tools equipment ,access and egress up to date fire extinguishers proper barricaded work areas etc.

Education

UTA
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Self-Motivated
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Excellent Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Fast Learning
  • Ability to Work under Pressure
  • Power Point
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Bilingual

Certification

CSHO ( Certified Safety and Health Official Construction Industry)

SSH (Specialist in Safety and Health Construction Industry)

SSH (Specialist in Safety and Health General Industry)

Certification First Aid/CPR


OSHA 30 Hr

OSHA # 510

OSHA # 500

OSHA # 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

OSHA FLG522- Qualified Flagger Training and Trainer

OSHA # 3015 Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

OSHA # 3115 Fall Protection

OSHA # 3085 Principles of Scaffolding

OSHA # 3095 Electrical Standards

OSHA # 521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene

United Academy- Train the Trainer

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Branch Safety Engineer

Performance Contracting Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Safety Technician/Safety Coordinator/Safety Manager

DNT CONSTRUCTION
03.2020 - 02.2023

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER

The Beck Group
11.2017 - 02.2020

Carpenter/safety Carpenter/safety Coordinator Assistant

The Beck Group
11.2017 - 02.2020

UTA