Ketha Molina
Brownfield,TX
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Damage Prevention Manager
Texas811
04.2018 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Trainer
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and attendees
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Represent Texas811 in 7 regional Damage Prevention Chapters
- Support all DPC events (including safety days, roundtable discussions, and meetings with all stakeholders)
- Provide training to members, excavators and the general public
- Mediate issues between utility, municipal members and excavators
- Keynote speaker for public events, safety meetings, company venues
Director of Safety and Compliance
JD King LLC
06.2012 - 04.2018
- Director of Safety
- Compliance Lead
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Safety lead instructor to all employees
- Supervisor of 20 member team
- Complete HSE training and matrix
- Create HSE plans
- Conduct risk assessments
- Location hazard inspections (duration of project)
- Ensure that all accidents/incidents were reported, investigated, and true root causes were established
- Conduct HSE inspections
- ISN, Verifore and EWebOQ trained and administrator for each account
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
HSE Coordinator and Trainer
Earth Movers, Inc.
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Maintained all safety and training records
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
- Improved employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
Education
Certified Safety Technician - Excavation Safety 29 CFR 1926.600-662 – Competent Person
Tri-State Safety Services LLC
Business Management -
American Society of Safety Engineers
Instructor - OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Instructor Development Course, OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rules
T.E.E.X – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
10-2014
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Policy implementation
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional teamwork
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Texas811 members and sponsors to host Excavation Safety Days 2/3 events with an average of 400/500 attendees and raising over $60k per year.
- Collaborated with OSHA in the development of DPC & OSHA Alliance.
- Supervised team of 4 and achieved BOD training goal increase
- Selected to participate in OSHA's Technology Feasibility Team to create videos for national use.
- Serve on Industry/Professional association Board of Directors
Leadership Experience
- American Society of Safety Professionals, South Plains Chapter President, Permian Basin Chapter President and National Delegate, Permian Basin Chapter President 2019, Chapter Delegate 2019-2022, Permian Basin Chapter President 2018, Chapter Executive Committee 2017 – Current
- Damage Prevention Council of Texas, Board of Director 2018 – current, 2022 Vice President
- Texas811 Magazine, 2019 - Current Contributing Editor
- Texas Gas Association, 2018 Current Safety Committee Co-Chair, 2022 Board of Directors
Awards
- 2024 OSHA Videos Invitation – Office of Technology Feasibility
- 2024 Regional Safety Professional of the Year
- 2024 Platinum President (5 Times)
- 2023 South Plains Chapter Safety Professional of the Year
- 2022 dp-Pro Hero
- 2021 Session Speaker – ASSP Global Leadership Conference - Topic: Creating and Building a Strong Chapter
- 2021 The Most Influential Innovator of the Year Permian Basin
- 2019 -2020 ASSP Permian Basin Chapter Safety Professional Year Award
- 2019 – 2020 Regional Safety Professional of the Year Award Candidate
- 2019 Session Speaker – ASSP Leadership Conference – Chicago - Topic: Delivering Member Value through Best Practices
Communication Skills
- English
- Spanish
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Occupational Safety & Health Standards fo General Industry OSHA 511
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Instructor Development Class
- Recordkeeping Rule OSHA 7845
- Certified Safety Technician
- Competent Person - Excavation & Trenching
- Reasonable Suspicion Training
- Job Site Inspections
- Incident/Accident Investigations
- Public Speaking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Damage Prevention Manager
Texas811
04.2018 - Current
Director of Safety and Compliance
JD King LLC
06.2012 - 04.2018
HSE Coordinator and Trainer
Earth Movers, Inc.
01.2008 - 05.2012
Business Management -
American Society of Safety Engineers
Certified Safety Technician - Excavation Safety 29 CFR 1926.600-662 – Competent Person
Tri-State Safety Services LLC
Instructor - OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Instructor Development Course, OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rules
T.E.E.X – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
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