Joe De Leon
Houston
Summary
Safety and operations leader with extensive experience in industrial and environmental services. Demonstrates a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, and implementing effective safety programs to enhance performance and accountability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Vapor & Emissions Control / HPC Industrial Services / USA DeBusk
Deer Park
2020.10 - Current
- Managed vapor and emissions control projects from planning through execution, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans while maintaining safe work practices.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, reinforcing safety expectations and accountability.
- Act as primary client contact, providing updates on project status, safety performance, and risk management.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent incidents.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA standards, company safety programs, and emissions regulations.
- Prepared safety documentation, performance reports, and compliance records, facilitating informed leadership review.
Operations Superintendent
Hydra US, LLC / Envent Corporation
Deer Park
2014.09 - 2020.10
- Supervised field crews of 2 to 15+ personnel across marine, refinery, and petrochemical sites to ensure project execution and safety compliance.
- Ensured compliance with JSAs, permits (hot work, confined space), PPE, and company safety policies and procedures.
- Led daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job planning sessions and incident meetings.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and subcontractors to optimize safety and efficiency during operations.
- Oversaw hazardous operations including tank cleaning, vapor control, sandblasting, painting, and liquid removal.
- Maintained comprehensive safety logs, inspection records, and operational reports to enhance regulatory compliance and operational transparency.
- Operated and supervised use of forklifts and industrial cleaning equipment.
Supervisor
Envent Corporation / PSC Reduction / Veolia Environmental Services
Deer Park
2006.03 - 2014.09
- Supervised daily job-site operations, ensuring safety compliance and effective hazard control.
- Managed permit-to-work processes including hot work, confined space, and general work permits.
- Developed and reviewed Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and communicated hazards during tailgate meetings.
- Executed safety data entry, job-site reports, and compliance documentation to maintain regulatory standards.
- Provided customer service through clear communication and coordination of tasks.
- Operated industrial cleaning and hydro blasting equipment (20k/40k pumps, centrifuges, flex lancing, tank systems).
- Performed cleaning and maintenance of crude oil, gasoline, diesel, benzene tanks, API pits, surge ponds, and vessels.
Skills
- OSHA compliance and safety programs
- Hazard identification and risk mitigation
- Job safety analysis (JSA)
- Incident prevention and investigation
- Safety training and crew leadership
- Permit-to-work systems
- Contractor oversight
- Digital safety reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial Management
- Technical writing
Certification
- Construction Site Safety Technician, Safety Builders and Consultants, NCCER# 30213323
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor, Safety Builders and Consultants
- Construction Site Safety Orientation, Safety Builders and Consultants
- Safety Technology, Safety Builders and Consultants
- Field Safety, Safety Builders and Consultants
- OSHA 30 | 10 (Construction), Safety Builders and Consultants
- CPR & First Aid Certified, Safety Builders and Consultants
- OSHA-Compliant Operator (29 CFR 1910.178), Safety Builders and Consultants
- Forklift Certification, Safety Builders and Consultants
- TWIC Card, Safety Builders and Consultants
- Basic Plus Safety Training, Safety Builders and Consultants
References
- Chris Timar, General Manager, HPC Industrial, 832-405-6373
- Willie Lule, Regional General Manager, USA Debusk, 281-220-7137
- Armando Salas, General Manager, Envent Corporation, 409-392-6191
Timeline
Project Manager
Vapor & Emissions Control / HPC Industrial Services / USA DeBusk
2020.10 - Current
Operations Superintendent
Hydra US, LLC / Envent Corporation
2014.09 - 2020.10
Supervisor
Envent Corporation / PSC Reduction / Veolia Environmental Services
2006.03 - 2014.09