JUAN BARRERA
Roma
Summary
Upbeat, reliable, and highly observant individual focused on maintaining safe and compliant work environments. Possesses solid understanding of safety protocols and hazard identification, combined with proficiency in conducting safety audits and implementing corrective actions. Dedicated to ensuring well-being of all team members and fostering culture of safety, fostering streamlined communication between management, safety and field laborers.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Coordinator
Castle Energy LLC
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Identified hazards and intervened to stop unsafe work before incidents occurred.
- Ensured compliance by reviewing vehicle, equipment, and personnel inspection submissions.
- Reinforced PPE compliance and Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA) participation.
- Prepared incident reports and witness statements, documenting corrective actions taken to address safety issues.
- Conducted new hire orientations and verified employee documentation before field deployment.
- Reviewed vehicle, equipment, and personnel inspection submissions.
- Completed post-accident and Direct Observation UDTs and documented findings.
- Prepared incident reports, witness statements, and corrective action documentation.
- Led multilingual morning safety meetings in English and Spanish and translated safety communications into Haitian Creole.
- Developed and managed a site-wide communication group for weather alerts, heat notifications, and safety updates.
- Worked directly with foremen, team leads, superintendents, and subcontractors to resolve field concerns.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of safety observations and investigations, facilitating tracking of corrective actions and daily activities.
Laborer
Castle Energy
Hartsville, SC
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment
- Loaded and unloaded equipment and materials efficiently
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential hazards
- Operated hand and power tools for various construction tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks within established timelines.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Evaluated potential risks and challenges related to solar panel installations, implementing appropriate solutions to minimize issues.
- Maintained high-quality installations by performing routine inspections, identifying defects, and correcting any issues promptly.
Team Lead
Renewable Works
Salome, AZ
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Coordinated daily crew activities and supported foremen with production, materials, and field priorities.
- Managed material counts and verified crews had the hardware needed to maintain production.
- Counted and tracked pins and collars using weight-based inventory methods to accurately distribute materials.
- Prepared and distributed hardware in buckets sized to support approximately five complete tracker lines, helping crews maintain workflow and reduce material downtime.
- Monitored material usage and identified shortages before they affected field production.
- Supported quality control, remediation, crew coordination, and safe work practices throughout daily operations.
General Laborer
Renewable Works
Salome, AZ
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed shakeout and material distribution for utility-scale solar construction.
- Installed BHAs and assisted crews with torque tube installation.
- Performed torque tube remediation, including grinding affected areas, removing rust, and applying protective paint/coating.
- Completed torquing activities according to installation and quality requirements.
- Inspected completed work and flagged deficiencies or incorrect installation for QC and remediation crews to address.
- Supported field crews across changing scopes as production needs required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Texas A&M International University
Laredo12-2021
Skills
- Safety: OSHA Compliance
- Incident Investigation
- Hazard Recognition
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- JSA/JHA
- Field Safety Audits
- Toolbox Talks
- Equipment Inspections
- Safety Documentation
- Safety Management Software
- Procore
- Contractor Coordination
- English/Spanish
Accomplishments
- Reduced communication delays by implementing a multilingual site communication system.
- Served as the primary translator between English-, Spanish-, and Haitian Creole-speaking employees.
- Supported investigations involving employee complaints, safety concerns, and workplace conflicts.
- Leveraged previous field experience to identify hazards before incidents occurred.
Certification
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health, OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health, CPR / First Aid / AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Site Safety Coordinator
Castle Energy LLC
06.2026 - 08.2026
Laborer
Castle Energy
05.2026 - 06.2026
Team Lead
Renewable Works
01.2026 - 04.2026
General Laborer
Renewable Works
08.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Texas A&M International University