Joshua Meredith
Odessa,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing workplace safety and efficiency, I leveraged skills in safety documentation and teamwork at American Safety Services Inc to significantly reduce incident rates. My proactive approach in implementing safety training programs and conducting thorough workplace inspections showcases my commitment to maintaining high safety standards and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Technician
American Safety Services Inc
Odessa, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced incident rates through implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for all employees.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Improved overall safety culture by collaborating with management to create and enforce company-wide safety policies.
- Minimized accidents by developing job hazard analyses for each task and providing recommendations for risk reduction.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all incidents, near misses, and safety observations to track trends and identify areas for improvement.
- Contributed to the development of emergency response plans, ensuring efficient coordination during emergencies or crises situations.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies for addressing occupational health concerns in the workplace.
- Promoted continuous improvement in workplace safety by analyzing data from various sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for enhancement.
- Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.
- Conducted regular reviews of safety documentation and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated annual mock drills to test emergency preparedness plans, leading to more effective responses during real-life events.
Field Safety Manager
Stealth Energy Services
Odessa, TX
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Increased compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and addressing identified issues promptly.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness through ongoing training sessions and workshops.
- Led incident investigation teams in determining root causes of accidents, utilizing findings to implement preventative measures and avoid future occurrences.
- Maintained accurate recordkeeping of all safety-related documentation, simplifying audit processes and reducing administrative workload.
- Reduced workplace injuries by developing and enforcing comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Served as a subject matter expert on all matters related to field safety management, providing guidance and support across multiple projects concurrently.
- Evaluated new equipment purchases for adherence to safety requirements, minimizing potential hazards introduced from external sources.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential hazards, leading to a safer work environment.
- Improved overall job site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure proper safety protocols were integrated into project plans.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration on safety initiatives between departments, fostering a unified approach to accident prevention efforts.
Wait Staff Member
Bubbas 33
Odessa, TX
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and efficiently addressing concerns.
- Boosted restaurant reputation with exceptional attention to detail, prompt service, and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and suggesting daily specials to guests.
- Streamlined dining experience for patrons through consistent communication with kitchen staff regarding order updates and special requests.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Received numerous positive reviews from customers on online platforms, contributing to an increase in repeat business for the restaurant.
- Minimized wait times by quickly seating guests during peak hours, improving overall customer experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of dishes to guests.
- Promptly addressed customer complaints or issues, resulting in increased guest satisfaction rates.
- Displayed extensive knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients, allowing for informed recommendations to diners with dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Participated in regular staff meetings and contributed ideas for improving overall service efficiency and guest satisfaction levels.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets consistently by upselling beverages, appetizers, desserts, and other add-ons effectively.
- Established rapport with regular customers through personalized service and genuine interest in their dining experiences.
- Helped maintain inventory levels by accurately recording stock usage and communicating needs to management.
- Provided support during catering events by setting up stations, serving food promptly, engaging with attendees professionally.
- Assisted in the creation of visually appealing table settings and dining room layouts for special occasions and events.
- Contributed to a reduction in food waste by closely monitoring portion sizes and working with kitchen staff to adjust as needed.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
Automation Technician 2
EOG
Jal, NM
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Increased production efficiency by implementing automation systems and maintaining equipment.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and proactive troubleshooting of automation equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and install automated systems for new product lines.
- Enhanced overall system performance by optimizing PLC programming and control logic.
- Developed detailed documentation for automated processes, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and training for operators.
- Assisted in the selection of hardware components for automation projects, resulting in cost-effective solutions.
- Provided technical support to operators, addressing issues promptly to minimize production delays.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automating manual tasks and processes.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments on automated machinery to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained operators on the use of newly installed automation equipment, contributing to a seamless transition during implementation phases.
- Performed root cause analysis on automation-related issues, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed spare parts inventory for automated equipment, reducing lead times on critical repairs and minimizing downtime costs.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to enhance product consistency through process automation improvements.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to provide input on potential areas of improvement within manufacturing operations using automation technologies.
- Evaluated emerging technologies in the field of industrial automation, making recommendations for adoption based on potential benefits and ROI considerations.
- Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
- Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Troubleshot software to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
- Kept on track with deadlines for development cycle times.
19D Cavalry Scout
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Enhanced team efficiency by conducting reconnaissance missions and gathering vital intelligence.
- Improved mission success rate through effective communication with team members and leaders.
- Performed route reconnaissance for safe troop movement, reducing risk of enemy encounters.
- Assisted in maintaining vehicle readiness, contributing to the overall operational effectiveness of the unit.
- Conducted terrain analysis to identify key features and obstacles, enabling informed decision-making during operations.
- Trained fellow soldiers on navigation techniques, increasing their proficiency and confidence in the field.
- Collaborated with other military units for joint training exercises, fostering teamwork and improving inter-unit coordination.
- Performed covert surveillance operations to gather critical information on enemy activities and locations.
- Updated unit commanders with real-time intelligence, allowing for timely adjustments to mission objectives and strategies.
- Managed equipment inventory and ensured proper maintenance procedures were followed, resulting in increased availability of resources when needed.
- Participated in force protection measures to safeguard personnel from potential threats at all times.
- Conducted regular safety briefings for team members, promoting a culture of vigilance and minimizing accidents or injuries during operations.
- Developed risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards during missions, ensuring adequate precautions were taken for each scenario encountered.
- Maintained high physical fitness standards through regular exercise routines and participation in unit competitions, demonstrating commitment to personal excellence within the team.
- Evaluated new technologies and tactical approaches as part of continuous improvement efforts within the Cavalry Scout community.
- Assisted local law enforcement agencies with search-and-rescue efforts during natural disasters or emergency situations.
- Contributed valuable insights during after-action reviews, facilitating continuous improvement in unit performance.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections and maintenance checks, ensuring operational readiness for deployment at all times.
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations.
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
- Supervised security of $ 800 million worth of highly sensitive equipment.
Land Surveyor
Watson Professional Group
Midland, TX
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Improved land survey accuracy by implementing advanced GPS and GIS technologies.
- Completed large-scale boundary surveys for commercial and residential projects, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Conducted topographic surveys to assist in the design of infrastructure improvements.
- Collaborated with civil engineers, architects, and construction teams to ensure accurate project execution.
- Reduced project completion times by streamlining surveying processes and adopting new technology advancements.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship on industry best practices and survey techniques.
- Supported environmental impact assessments with thorough wetland delineation surveys.
- Ensured legal compliance by conducting thorough research into property ownership, easements, and zoning regulations.
- Prepared detailed site plans for development permit applications, ensuring timely approval from regulatory agencies.
- Increased project efficiency through effective coordination with utility companies, government agencies, and other stakeholders during the planning stages.
- Delivered accurate as-built drawings by conducting comprehensive post-construction surveys.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices through ongoing professional development activities.
- Optimized data collection processes by incorporating cutting-edge survey equipment such as drones and LiDAR technology.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively throughout each project phase.
- Assisted clients with property disputes by providing expert testimony in legal proceedings when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration among team members while adhering to safety standards.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to optimize performance in future projects.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for survey reports and presentations.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into Software for design use.
Pipeline Laborer
J Wood Pipeline Construction
Parkersburg, WV
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved project efficiency by ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing best practices for erosion control and spill prevention measures.
- Supported team productivity by assisting with excavation, trenching, and backfilling activities as needed.
- Contributed to successful project completion by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Ensured accurate placement of pipelines through careful measurement and alignment tasks.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of various pipeline systems, resulting in fewer leaks and enhanced system performance.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by performing routine equipment checks, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
- Minimized downtime during construction projects through proactive problem-solving skills in addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Demonstrated versatility by supporting multiple aspects of pipeline construction, including welding, pipe bending, coating application, and hydrostatic testing procedures.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among crew members through participation in regular safety meetings and trainings sessions.
- Assisted with the transportation and loading/unloading of materials onto trucks for efficient movement between job sites.
- Facilitated clear communication between crew members to ensure smooth coordination of tasks throughout pipeline construction projects.
- Maintained accurate records on project progress through detailed data entry into company databases or spreadsheets for management review purposes.
- Expanded skillset through continuous professional development opportunities such as attending trainings or obtaining relevant certifications related to the field.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of pipeline construction projects, ensuring that project goals were met or exceeded.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team environment conducive to achieving success on pipeline construction projects.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Performed repairs on coating valves and assisted in weld repairs pipelines.
Education
Basic High School -
Spring Hill High School
Spring Hill, TN05.2013
Skills
- Slip, trip, and fall prevention
- Safety documentation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training delivery
- Incident reporting
- Chemical handling
- Spill response
- Fire safety management
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Waste disposal
- Health and safety regulations
- Hazardous materials management
- Environmental auditing
- Worker monitoring
- Workplace inspection
- Fall protection
- Injury tracking
- First aid administration
- Safety incident reports
- Equipment calibration
- Environmental assessment
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety assessment
- Decision-making
- Site analysis
Timeline
Field Safety Manager
Stealth Energy Services
02.2024 - 11.2024
Safety Technician
American Safety Services Inc
09.2023 - Current
Automation Technician 2
EOG
04.2023 - 09.2023
Wait Staff Member
Bubbas 33
02.2023 - 11.2023
19D Cavalry Scout
US Army
09.2019 - 03.2023
Land Surveyor
Watson Professional Group
01.2018 - 08.2019
Pipeline Laborer
J Wood Pipeline Construction
01.2015 - 01.2017
Basic High School -
Spring Hill High School