JOSHUA OBAT
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic EHS Specialist with over five years of experience optimizing safety protocols in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environments. Expertise in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and ensuring regulatory compliance with OSHA standards. Proven track record in implementing scalable EHS programs and spearheading ISO 14001/45001 initiatives, fostering a proactive safety culture through data-driven strategies and collaborative cross-functional engagement. Committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence by leveraging analytical insights and hands-on leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
T1 Energy
Dallas, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Built and scaled comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs for a growing energy manufacturing operation, resulting in an overall improvement in baseline safety performance.
- Driving facility readiness for pending ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications by developing core safety policies, establishing a site-wide training matrix, and structuring the continuous improvement plan.
- Conducted extensive Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) across most site roles to construct a formalized hazard risk matrix, directly mitigating 40% of operational and equipment risks.
- Partnered with equipment and production teams to integrate "safety by design" principles, streamlining process workflows and reducing laceration incidents by 85%.
- Delivered hands-on safety training covering LOTO, PPE, hazard communication, and emergency response to 150+ employees, boosting training compliance to 90%.
Owner/Operator
Computer Giant
Waco, TX
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Directed end-to-end business operations, leveraging strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to successfully pivot objectives based on highly variable supply chain demands.
- Established a strict safety-conscious work environment for electronics handling and repair, developing standardized procedures that reduced operational errors by 40%.
- Strengthened leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, self-directed setting.
Interim Safety Manager & Safety Specialist
Amazon
Carteret, NJ
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Led site-level safety operations and daily inspections in a high-volume distribution environment, contributing to a 20% reduction in the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
- Investigated accidents, near misses, and injuries resulting from mechanical malfunction, material failure, and human error, implementing corrective actions that closed 75% of safety gaps within 30 days.
- Analyzed safety data and KPIs to identify injury trends, successfully recommending process improvements that proactively reduced ergonomic risk factors.
- Facilitated safety meetings, toolbox talks, and customized training initiatives, maintaining 80% employee engagement and ensuring strict OSHA compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- EHS Program Development & Scaling
- Hazard identification
- Safe chemical handling
- OSHA Compliance & Regulatory Audits
- Risk Assessment (JHA, HAZOP concepts)
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis & Safety Metrics (KPIs)
- Worker’s Compensation Claims Management
- Safety Training & Employee Engagement
- ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Certification Readiness
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) – Expected June 2026
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- First Aid / CPR / AED Trainer
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certified Trainer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Safety Specialist
T1 Energy
11.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator
Computer Giant
08.2022 - 11.2024
Interim Safety Manager & Safety Specialist
Amazon
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Texas A&M University