Juan L. Rodriguez
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
Dedicated safety professional specializing in OSHA compliance and bilingual training. Successfully reduced onsite injuries through impactful safety training and hazard identification. Skilled in conducting inspections and leading safety initiatives, fostering a proactive safety culture among diverse teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Depcom Power’s HQ
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2026 - Current
- Developed and delivered bilingual safety training for field workers, significantly reducing onsite injuries.
- Conducted thorough safety inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions for improvement.
- Identified hazards and educated employees on safe work practices to enhance safety awareness.
- Conducted safety training sessions to promote workplace safety and OSHA compliance.
Safety Supervisor
Baker Construction Gulf Coast Industrial
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed, mentored, and trained personnel (approximately 400 employees) to support site safety.
- Conducted daily morning toolbox meetings in English and Spanish.
- Oversaw excavation hazards and supervised trenching, formwork, rebar placement, concrete pouring, and curing processes to ensure safety standards.
- Worked on Venture Global’s CP2 LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
ES&H Manager
Gundlach Champion, Inc. Construction Services
Iron Mountain, MI
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Led morning safety meetings in English and Spanish.
- Conducted condition inspections to assess safety hazards.
- Guided client walk-throughs to identify hazards and proactively address potential incidents.
- Administered new hire training on fall protection, confined space, LOTO, respiratory-silica, and hot work permits to enhance safety compliance.
- Administered annual PPE refresher training.
- Provided critical task refresher training.
- Investigated incidents and near-miss property damage with team members to implement corrective actions and improve safety protocols.
- Conducted weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections.
Field Safety Supervisor/Trainer
KZJV Industrial Inc. & Venture Global LNG Project
Port Sulphur, LA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted new hire orientations in English and Spanish.
- Trained employees in MEWP and forklift safety.
- Conducted incident investigations and management walks.
- Managed trenching and excavation safety operations for Venture Global LNG Project, enhancing site safety compliance.
- Supported project incident reporting.
- Trained personnel on energy control and LOTO standards.
- Led safety leadership initiatives.
- Reviewed heat stress procedures.
- Established dropped object prevention and fall protection standards, significantly reducing risk of workplace incidents.
- Participated in Emergency Response Team drills and training.
SSHO Officer
Orion Marine Group
Port Lavaca, Tx
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Conduct personnel and equipment inspections daily.
- Conduct safety orientations and training meetings with personnel at the jobsite.
- Conduct mishap investigations.
- Maintain applicable safety reference material at the jobsite.
- Attend pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings, and three phase inspection meetings.
- Ensure subcontractor/ US Army Corps of Engineers compliance with safety requirements.
- Remove personnel not wearing proper PPE safety risk.
EHS Safety Officer
Industrial Thermal Services
Nederland, Tx
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developing policies and procedures to reduce safety risks in the Phillips 66 job site in Lake Charles, LA.
- Conduct inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and recommend solutions to prevent injuries or illness in the workplace.
- Trained employees in safety procedures and equipment to ensure that they understand how to work safely.
- Inspecting facilities to identify potential fire hazards or other dangers.
- Investigating accidents to determine causes and contributing factors.
- Maintaining records of accidents, complaints, maintenance activities, inspections, and other activities related to environmental health and safety.
- Developing or updating safety training materials for employees.
- Reviewing safety equipment to ensure that it is in good working order and ready for use.
- Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is safe to use, working properly, and installed correctly.
Asbestos Air monitoring Tech
Safety Chemical Response & Remediation
Harlingen, Tx
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded to hazardous spills within 24 hours to mitigate environmental risks.
- Managed emergency incidents, conducted mold remediation, and oversaw disposal sampling and hazardous waste management to ensure safety compliance.
- Conducted inspections of remediation equipment and safety gear for operational readiness.
Education
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards For Construction - #500
The University of Texas At Arlington
03-2026
Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
01-2026
Managing Excavation Hazards -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
01-2026
10-Hour Outreach for Construction -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
10-2025
Electrical Fabrication -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
10-2025
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training -
American Red Cross
04-2025
EHS Environmental Health & Safety Professional -
UTB/TSC
Certified General Industry OSHA 30 -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Certified OSHA #510: System Safety & Health Standards for Construction -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Certified OSHA # 511: Safety System & Health Standards for Construction -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
OS OSH 226 Permit- Required Confined Space Entry -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Certified: Introduction to Backhoe Operations -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
40 Hours Training in Industrial Confined Space and High Angle Rope Rescue in Accordance with NFPA 1006 & OSHA 1910 Guidelines. -
Skills
- Hazard reporting
- Risk assessment
- Site inspections
- Team collaboration
- OSHA compliance
- Incident investigation
- Safety training
- Corrective action tracking
- Bilingual communication
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Trenching and excavation
- Construction management
- Communication skills
- Staff training and mentoring
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Depcom Power’s HQ
04.2026 - Current
Safety Supervisor
Baker Construction Gulf Coast Industrial
09.2025 - 04.2026
ES&H Manager
Gundlach Champion, Inc. Construction Services
09.2024 - 09.2025
Field Safety Supervisor/Trainer
KZJV Industrial Inc. & Venture Global LNG Project
09.2023 - 01.2024
SSHO Officer
Orion Marine Group
01.2023 - 12.2023
EHS Safety Officer
Industrial Thermal Services
01.2023 - 12.2023
Asbestos Air monitoring Tech
Safety Chemical Response & Remediation
01.2020 - 12.2020
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards For Construction - #500
The University of Texas At Arlington
Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Managing Excavation Hazards -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
10-Hour Outreach for Construction -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Electrical Fabrication -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training -
American Red Cross
EHS Environmental Health & Safety Professional -
UTB/TSC
Certified General Industry OSHA 30 -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Certified OSHA #510: System Safety & Health Standards for Construction -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Certified OSHA # 511: Safety System & Health Standards for Construction -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
OS OSH 226 Permit- Required Confined Space Entry -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service
Certified: Introduction to Backhoe Operations -
Texas A&M University Engineering Extension Service