Joseph Preston
Benton,LA
Summary
Dynamic HSE Specialist with a proven track record, excelling in OSHA compliance and incident investigation. Achieved a 30% reduction in recordable incidents through effective safety training and risk management. Adept at fostering collaboration and communication to enhance workforce safety across diverse operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE Specialist
Universal Plant Services, LLC
Dear Park, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw HSE programs across upstream drilling operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910/1926 and API standards.
- Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis, helping to reduce repeat incidents.
- Conducted daily toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and contractor safety orientations.
- Collaborated with project managers and client HSE reps to implement corrective actions and ensure zero lost-time incidents.
HSE Technician
Voodoo Energy Services
Shreveport, LA
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Supported oil and gas well testing operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
- Performed site inspections, hazard assessments, and developed site-specific safety plans.
- Delivered safety training on fall protection, confined space entry, and heavy equipment operation.
- Implemented corrective actions from safety audits, achieving a 30% reduction in recordable incidents.
HSE Technician
Smoke Dog Express, LLC
Benton, LA
04.2018 - 10.2024
- Assisted the HSE team in implementing safety programs for oilfield construction projects.
- Conducted permit-to-work reviews, hot work monitoring, and daily safety inspections.
- Supported incident reporting and documentation per company and client requirements.
- Coordinated PPE distribution and compliance checks across multiple job sites.
Education
CHST -
09.2025
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health -
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified -
NFPA 70E -
H2S Awareness / SafeLandUSA -
Lead Auditor -
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- EPA Compliance
- DOT Compliance
- Job Safety Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Reporting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Emergency Response Planning
- Contractor Safety Training
- Workforce Safety Training
- Permit-to-Work Systems
- Safety Audits
- Inspections
- Problem Solving
- LOTO programs
- New Hire Training
- Hazard assessments
- Safety training
- Incident investigation
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk management
- Effective communication
References
- John E. Cash, HSE Manager, Universal Plant Services, LLC, (903) 987-1135, john.cash@upsindustrial.com
- Levi Daily, Project Safety Supervisor, Universal Plant Services, LLC, (409) 790-6099, levi.daily@upsindustrial.com
- Mike Salavar, Senior HSE Supervisor, One Way Safety, (361) 777-9685, salazarmike03031986@gmail.com
Education And Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- NFPA 70E
- H2S Awareness / SafeLandUSA
- Lead Auditor
- Currently pursuing the CHST
Timeline
HSE Specialist
Universal Plant Services, LLC
10.2024 - Current
HSE Technician
Voodoo Energy Services
10.2021 - 10.2024
HSE Technician
Smoke Dog Express, LLC
04.2018 - 10.2024
CHST -
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health -
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified -
NFPA 70E -
H2S Awareness / SafeLandUSA -
Lead Auditor -
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