JULISSA ZUNIGA
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Experienced Bilingual Safety Professional with over 7 years in large-scale industrial and data center projects. Specializes in hazard identification, incident investigation, and contractor safety oversight. Enforces OSHA standards, leads safety audits, and cultivates a strong safety culture in high-risk environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Safety Manager
Ace Solutions, Inc.
Fayetteville, Georgia
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Coordinated incident response, hazard identification, and risk mitigation, enhancing overall site safety culture.
- Trained, coached, and evaluated safety team members, fostering accountability and adherence to safety procedures.
- Collaborated with general contractor's safety team to ensure compliance with site safety requirements, aligning safety practices across projects.
- Collaborated with the general contractor safety team to ensure compliance with site safety requirements, aligning safety practices across projects.
- Represented the safety team in GC safety leadership meetings, collaborating on upcoming work scopes, resolving safety issues, and ensuring alignment with evolving project processes, procedures, and safety requirements across all phases of construction.
- Directed daily safety operations.
Safety Technician
MMR Group
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Facilitated new hire safety orientations, ensuring all personnel understood site-specific policies, procedures, and expectations before beginning work.
- Led weekly safety meetings and toolbox talks focused on high-risk activities and continuous safety awareness.
- Monitored job sites through regular inspections to identify unsafe conditions and ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards.
- Monitored job sites through inspections to identify unsafe conditions and ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards.
- Coordinated with project management and subcontractors to address safety concerns and implement effective solutions.
- Performed ongoing field observations and safety audits to reinforce safe behaviors and proactively mitigate risks.
- Supported coordination between project management and subcontractors to address safety concerns and implement effective solutions.
- Completed routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure safe operation and compliance.
- Investigated incidents, documented findings, and contributed to implementation of corrective actions.
Field Safety Supervisor/Case Manager
Zachry Group
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Led incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Directed subcontractor safety performance and ensured compliance with site safety requirements across all operations.
- Evaluated work areas and job tasks to verify hazards were identified and appropriate controls were in place.
- Conducted audits of safety documentation to ensure completeness and alignment with job scope.
- Participated in safety walks and daily Plan of the Day (POD) meetings alongside clients and construction leadership.
- Partnered with construction management to reinforce adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
- Engaged with crews and supervisors in the field to address safety concerns and foster a proactive safety culture.
HSE Consultant
Safety Worx
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted comprehensive safety inspections, audits, and behavioral observations in construction and electrical work areas to identify hazards and ensure OSHA compliance, enhancing workplace safety.
- Reviewed and authorized work permits (including high-risk activities) to verify that proper hazard controls, energy isolation, and safe work practices were in place prior to execution.
- Led safety meetings and site briefings with contractors, subcontractors, and clients to communicate expectations, address risks, and reinforce a proactive safety culture.
- Supported oversight of energized work environments by ensuring adherence to LOTO procedures and safe electrical practices.
- Performed incident investigations, completed detailed reports, and developed corrective actions to prevent recurrence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Partnered with field leadership to resolve safety concerns, driving proactive measures that improved overall site safety performance.
Safety Technician
On Point Industrial
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted hazard assessments in high-risk work environments, including confined spaces, elevated work areas, and hot work operations, ensuring proper controls were implemented prior to task execution.
- Led daily toolbox talks and pre-job safety briefings to communicate site hazards, reinforce safety expectations, and promote workforce engagement.
- Maintained and managed safety documentation, including inspection reports, JSAs/JHAs, and compliance records, and ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
- Collaborated with supervisors and crews to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety procedures.
- Assisted with incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and contributing to root cause analysis, facilitating corrective actions.
- Supported internal and external safety audits by preparing documentation, participating in walkthroughs, and addressing identified deficiencies.
- Assisted with incident investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Engaged with field personnel to promote hazard awareness and reinforce a strong safety culture.
Field Safety Technician
Turner Industries
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Performed Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to identify potential risks and ensure appropriate control measures were implemented prior to work activities.
- Conducted routine safety audits and field observations to ensure compliance and proactively mitigate unsafe conditions and behaviors.
- Facilitated new hire safety orientations, ensuring employees were trained on site-specific hazards, policies, and procedures before entering the field.
- Facilitated new hire safety orientations to prepare employees for site-specific hazards, policies, and procedures prior to fieldwork.
- Collaborated with supervisors and crews to reinforce safe work practices and promote a strong safety culture across job sites.
- Supported emergency response efforts, including assisting with incident response and participating in site safety drills to ensure workforce readiness.
- Assisted in incident investigations by collecting information and documenting findings to support implementation of corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Escuela De Enfermeria Jose Angel Cadena Y Cadena
Reynosa, TamalipasSkills
- OSHA 1910 & 1926 Compliance
- Data Center Construction Safety
- Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA)
- LOTO
- Safety Audits & Inspections
- Subcontractor Safety Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Safety Training & Toolbox Talks
- Fluent in English & Spanish
Certification
OSHA 10 & 30, OSHA 510, OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements, CPR / First Aid / AED, Confined Space (Permit Required), Excavation & Trenching Safety, NFPA 70E / LOTO
Timeline
Lead Safety Manager
Ace Solutions, Inc.
05.2026 - 09.2026
Safety Technician
MMR Group
04.2025 - 05.2026
Field Safety Supervisor/Case Manager
Zachry Group
03.2023 - 04.2025
HSE Consultant
Safety Worx
02.2022 - 03.2023
Safety Technician
On Point Industrial
01.2020 - 02.2022
Field Safety Technician
Turner Industries
08.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Escuela De Enfermeria Jose Angel Cadena Y Cadena