Joanna Balderas
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic fire safety professional with extensive field experience in refineries. Skilled in hazard assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to lead crews in maintaining construction safety and implementing effective evacuation procedures. Adept fostering effective communication to ensure a secure work environment. Committed to excellence in fire prevention, safety protocols, and hazard mitigation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fireproofer
BrandSafway
Pasadena
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Applied fire-resistant materials and systems to buildings and structures to protect them from fire damage and ensure structural integrity, allowing for safe evacuation and firefighting efforts.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used adequate and correct tools, materials, and techniques to make a structure or building fire-resistant, preventing the spread of fire.
- Worked effectively to minimize hazards in a multi craft construction environment to make the workplace safe.
Laborer
Turner Industries
Texas City
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts/buggys.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory setting.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Tool Room Attendant
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Mont Belvieu
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted regular inventories to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Controlled tools inventory and ordered new supplies and PPE to meet expected demand, replacing broken or outdated tools/equipment.
- Issued tools, equipment, and PPE to workers, maintaining records of tools and equipment issued and returned on computer.
- Kept accurate counts of inventory through weekly and yearly cycle counts.
- Kept records of all incoming and outgoing tool room equipment through a computerized system.
- Inspected tools to ensure they met safety requirements before issuing them out to workers.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Inspected and issued harness to workers, kept records on paper and computer to whom it was issued to.
- Checked personal tool boxes before leaving the site, and inspectes for any tool room equipment inside personal tool boxes.
Construction Flagger
Turner Industries
Texas City
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated with construction personnel and workers regarding the flow of traffic in work zones.
- Used appropriate signage to correctly direct multi-directional traffic.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
- Flagged mobile equipment and concrete trucks into the job-site.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure safe passage around each unit.
Fire Watch, Bottle Watch, Hole Watch
Onpoint
Texas City
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Inspected work areas to identify actual and potential fire hazards surrounding immediate work radius.
- Conducted hot work watch duties for welding and cutting operations to prevent fires.
- Removed flammable materials from reach of ignition sources to minimize fire risk.
- Ensured proper lighting and visibility in all monitored areas for safety.
- Operated fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
- Stood ready with fire suppression equipment such as fire extinguishers to watch for flare-ups.
- Inspected fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment for functionality.
- Examined areas for combustible materials that may be hazardous when exposed to heat sources or sparks.
- Identified unsafe conditions or practices which may lead to a hazardous situation involving possible fires or explosions.
- Warned workers of danger or to evacuate, using verbal or other prearranged methods of communication.
- Ensuring adequate air volume and flow, preventing fouling and tangling of airlines, maintaining continual visual and verbal contact with workers under fresh air.
- Handled oxygen and gas monitors.
- Continuously monitored confined space before and during work is being performed inside.
- Maintained accountability of entrants going into confined space.
- Maintained proper communication with entrants while inside confined space.
- Participated in regular safety training sessions with coworkers to stay up-to-date on best practices for hole watch duties.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Rosharon
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted random shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
Education
NCCER - CSST, CSSS, CSSO, Field Safety, Safety Technology
Houston Area Safety Council
Pasadena, TX04-2025
High School Diploma -
Needville High School
Needville, TX05-2013
Skills
- Fire safety
- Hazard assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Evacuation procedures
- Construction safety
- Leadership abilities
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CSST,CSSS,CSSO
- Field Safety
- Safety Technology
Timeline
Fireproofer
BrandSafway
08.2023 - 11.2024
Laborer
Turner Industries
01.2023 - 04.2023
Tool Room Attendant
S&B Contractors And Engineers
04.2022 - 11.2022
Construction Flagger
Turner Industries
03.2021 - 12.2021
Fire Watch, Bottle Watch, Hole Watch
Onpoint
09.2019 - 01.2021
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2015 - 08.2019
NCCER - CSST, CSSS, CSSO, Field Safety, Safety Technology
Houston Area Safety Council
High School Diploma -
Needville High School