Joseph Thomas
Houston
Summary
To obtain a career in an Environmental Health and Safety Industry or related position, while continuing to learn new skills and techniques to become a valuable asset to your company.
Possess 20+Years of experience in the Refinery Industry and 8 Years as a Safety Professional. Extensive knowledge of confined space, hot work, and field experience. Extremely adept with the utilization of safety policies and procedures to foster a safe and efficient working environment among field personnel. Committed to enhancing the safety, productivity, and growth of a company by effectively communicating with all levels of employees.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Divine Safety- New Construction Data Center
Des Moines, IA
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinated incident investigations, compiling reports to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with management to design and enforce safety policies aligned with industry standards.
- Monitored usage of personal protective equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols across all operations.
- Developed Lockout/Tagout protocols specific to each piece of machinery within the facility as per OSHA guidelines.
Safety Technician/Permit Writer
Total Safety - LyondellBasell
Pasadena, TX
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Examined credentials, licenses and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary documentation and expedite permit approvals.
- Established clear communication channels among all involved parties throughout the permitting process, leading to increased transparency and faster resolution of issues.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
Safety Technician
APS Safety-TH Wharton Power Plant
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Inspected work environment, machinery and equipment
- Collaborated with teams to enhance workplace safety protocols and procedures.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Minimized accidents by developing job hazard analyses for each task and providing recommendations for risk reduction.
Safety Technician/ Permit Writer
Total Safety-Holly Frontier/Tulsa, OK BASF
Pasadena, TX
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Issued work permits (hot work, cold work, confined space entry), audit blinding lists, ensured compliance with LOTO and energy isolation, conducted safety meetings, ensured areas within the permit scope were secure and all hazards were abated before issuing permits.
Safety Technician
OneSource-Celanese
Laporte, TX
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Performed observations/safety and housekeeping audits, attended/conducted safety meetings, coordinated with EH&S representatives to complete any required tasks in a timely manner, utilized the Safety Technician Activity Log to document daily safety activities
Education
NCCER #17277636 - CSST
Safety Advantage
2017
LOTO Safety Trainings -
Safety Advantage
Houston, TX2018
OSHA30 -
Online Course
2018
510 -
University of Arlington
Arlington, TX2026
NFPA70E Electrical Safety Training -
360 Training Osha Campus
2026
Skills
- Exceptional Oral/Verbal Communication Skills
- Excellent in Problem Solving
- Excellent Time- Management Skills
- Strong Work Ethics
- Documentation/Record Keeping
- Health and Safety Trainings
- Proficient in Completing Audits
- NCCER Certified #17277636
- TWIC/Basic Plus
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Divine Safety- New Construction Data Center
01.2026 - Current
Safety Technician/Permit Writer
Total Safety - LyondellBasell
08.2024 - 12.2025
Safety Technician
APS Safety-TH Wharton Power Plant
11.2023 - 04.2024
Safety Technician/ Permit Writer
Total Safety-Holly Frontier/Tulsa, OK BASF
09.2020 - 05.2023
Safety Technician
OneSource-Celanese
01.2017 - 09.2020
NCCER #17277636 - CSST
Safety Advantage
LOTO Safety Trainings -
Safety Advantage
OSHA30 -
Online Course
510 -
University of Arlington
NFPA70E Electrical Safety Training -
360 Training Osha Campus