Laura Fabiola Mejia
Mission,TX
Summary
Seeking an Environmental Health and Safety or related professional position; Possess over 15 years of supervisory, medical, safety and field experience. Adept with an environment of injury and illness assessment. Committed to enhancing the safety, productivity and growth of a company by effectively communicating with all levels of field and upper management employees.
Enthusiastic Safety Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Construction Industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Technician
Wise
Toledo, OH
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced incident rates through implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for all employees.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Improved overall safety culture by collaborating with management to create and enforce company-wide safety policies.
- Minimized accidents by developing job hazard analyses for each task and providing recommendations for risk reduction.
- Maintained accurate records of all incidents, near misses, and safety observations to track trends and identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Examined credentials, licenses and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Conducted regular reviews of safety documentation and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Safety Technician
The Mundy
Ingleside, TX
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced incident rates through implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for all employees.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Improved overall safety culture by collaborating with management to create and enforce company-wide safety policies.
- Minimized accidents by developing job hazard analyses for each task and providing recommendations for risk reduction.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Conducted regular reviews of safety documentation and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
Safety Supervisor
Bay Ltd.
Aransas Pass, TX
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for employees.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Site Safety Supervisor
Tecon Services
Woodbine, GA
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Site Safety Manager
Apache Industrial Services
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Implemented effective compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management.
- Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Devised and maintained compliance recordkeeping processes to support initiatives.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
Lead Safety Electrical Technician
Kent Engineering And Electrical Constructors
Alvin, TX
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
- Boosted job efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining organized and clean job sites.
- Transported equipment and workers between job sites using company vehicles.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards, and organizational guidelines.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Examined credentials, licenses, and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety.
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations.
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Wrote, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational accident trends and prevention.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Utilized equipment in alignment with established safety protocols, electric code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
- Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity.
Field Safety Technician
MMR Constructors
La Porte, TX
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Examined fire extinguishing and fire protection equipment to verify functionality and reported repairs and replacements needed.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Examined credentials, licenses, and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with OSHA and regulatory agencies to discuss citations, accidents, and claims to discuss corrective action plans.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
Lab Safety Manager
WOMENS CLINIC OF SOUTH TEXAS
04.2005 - 02.2019
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Recorded, reported and posted test results using LABDAQ.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using LABDAQ and GREENWAY.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Performed laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease and assess purity or cleanliness.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
Safety Coordinator
PLO CONSTRUCTION
07.2003 - 03.2005
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills including evacuation routes and proper reporting techniques.
- Developed safety training procedures and documented into manuals for distribution to all staff members.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Recommended changes to company culture in order to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
Education
Certification - OSHA 510 (Standards For Construction Industry )
MD4U
Baytown, TX09.2020
Certification - SAFETY TECHNICIAN
MD4U
Baytown, TX01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2006
Certification - Medical Assistant
Southern Careers Institute
Pharr, TX03.2005
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
Mission, TX05.2003
Skills
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
- Experience Supervising Crew of 150 Employees
- Obtaining Permits
- Critical Thinking
- Corrective Actions
- Daily Status Reports
- New Employee Orientation
- Safe Work Practices
- Emergency Situations
- Managing PPE
- Inspection Evaluations
- Workflow Processes
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Investigative Auditing
- Injury Prevention
- Paperwork Preparation
- Office Organization
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Audit Rating
- Fall Protection Systems
- Risk Identification
- Incident Investigation
- Experience with Safety Meetings
- Responsible for Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring of Confined Space
- Enforce Site-Specific Company Policies & Procedures
- Extensive Experience with Data Entry & Record Keeping
- Performed Testing Including Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Immunology & API Survey
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Information
- TWIC EXP:09/2024
- CPR/ First Aid/ AED EXP:11/2024
- BASIC PLUS EXP: 01/2025
- APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
Timeline
Safety Technician
Wise
03.2024 - 04.2024
Safety Technician
The Mundy
02.2024 - 03.2024
Safety Supervisor
Bay Ltd.
11.2023 - 01.2024
Site Safety Supervisor
Tecon Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
Site Safety Manager
Apache Industrial Services
01.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Safety Electrical Technician
Kent Engineering And Electrical Constructors
06.2020 - 12.2022
Field Safety Technician
MMR Constructors
06.2019 - 05.2020
Lab Safety Manager
WOMENS CLINIC OF SOUTH TEXAS
04.2005 - 02.2019
Safety Coordinator
PLO CONSTRUCTION
07.2003 - 03.2005
Certification - OSHA 510 (Standards For Construction Industry )
MD4U
Certification - SAFETY TECHNICIAN
MD4U
Bachelor of Science - Biology
South Texas College
Certification - Medical Assistant
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
Mission High School