Margil Barrera
Rio Grande City,Tx
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented construction professional with extensive knowledge of construction site safety protocols, holding both NCCER credentials and certification from the Board of Safety Professionals (CHST). Expertise in hazard prevention, compliance, and worker training ensures a safe and efficient job site. Committed to fostering a robust safety culture and minimizing workplace incidents through proactive leadership and effective communication. Proven ability to implement safety measures that enhance operational efficiency while safeguarding team members.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
MMR Group
Jackson, Mississippi
06.2025 - Current
- Ensured adherence to OSHA, company, and client safety standards through regular site evaluations.
- Promoted a culture of awareness through regular safety discussions.
- Supervised high-risk procedures to maintain adherence to established safety protocols.
- Partnered with construction managers and subcontractors to maintain adherence to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
- Managed safety records and reports to align with organizational policies and client requirements.
- Engaged in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Facilitated execution and monitoring of site-specific safety plans.
- Collaborated with third-party safety consultants during evaluations.
Safety Coordinator
MMR Group
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify and correct potential safety hazards, ensuring compliance with OSHA, company and client safety standards.
- Monitored contractor activities and enforced safety protocols during high-risk tasks such as electrical work, crane lifts, confined space entry, and hot work.
- Collaborated with construction managers and subcontractors to ensure all workers adhered to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
- Supported the implementation and tracking of site-specific safety plans, including JHAs, permits, and incident response procedures.
- Assisted with audits and walkthroughs conducted by general contractors, clients, or third-party safety consultants.
Safety Coordinator
MMR Group
Port Sulphur, LA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintain records on all safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Conduct safety audits with client personnel as well as our safety team.
- Conduct routine and special inspections to ensure health and safety requirements and OSHA compliance.
- Inspect equipment for personnel such as fire extinguishers, fall protection, and other safety equipment.
- Assist personnel on executing LOTO procedures to meet company and client requirements.
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the five whys.
Safety Lead Representative
Ortiz Services
Lubbock, TX
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Lead incident investigations and determine the root cause for all incidents within the company.
- Meet with owner and clients about implementing safety rules and procedures to further assist our personnel.
- Handle multiple craft assignments for personnel.
- Work on excavation plans as well as bell holes, trenches, batteries, compressors, and well pads.
- Perform LOTO for mechanical crews as well as electrical crews.
- Establish emergency action plans for all the sites the company currently had.
- Establish all OSHA compliance within the company.
Safety Lead Representative
Saulsbury Industries
Carlsbad, NM
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintain records on all safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Conduct on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
- Investigate the circumstances surrounding all incident reports and update safety records as needed.
- Conduct routine and special inspections to ensure health and safety requirements and OSHA compliance.
- Demonstrate the correct use of safety equipment and operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate and oversee installation of safety equipment.
- Inspect, evaluate, and test workplace equipment, environments, and practices to ensure they follow safety standards and government regulations.
- Assess and inspect worksites for potential safety hazards, and select proper PPE for hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal.
- Write Safe Work Permits for Mechanical Construction and note all safety precautions listed in permit to accommodate personnel working in field.
- Issue confined space permits meeting the requirements for access into confined spaces and non-permitted confined spaces.
- Issue Pneumatic Testing permits to ensure all safety protocols are being met and as well as walking down packages with clients and management proceeding with safety meeting held with clients.
- In class training on specific policies and procedures required by company and client to ensure personnel are aware of risks of using certain equipment.
Safety Technician
Saulsbury Industries
Port Allen, LA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured adherence to OSHA, company, and client safety standards through regular site evaluations.
- Promoted a culture of awareness through regular safety discussions.
- Supervised high-risk procedures to maintain adherence to established safety protocols.
- Partnered with construction managers and subcontractors to maintain adherence to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
- Managed safety records and reports to align with organizational policies and client requirements.
- Engaged in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Facilitated execution and monitoring of site-specific safety plans.
- Collaborated with third-party safety consultants during evaluations.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Grande City High School
Biology Major
South Texas College
Skills
- Basic Safety (CSSO)
- Introduction to Safety
- Work-zone Safety
- Confined Spaces and Excavations
- Electrical Safety
- Working from Elevations
- Positive Safety Communication
- Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness & Occupational Health
- Job Safety Analysis and Pre-task Planning
- Safety Data Tracking and Trending
- Site-Specific Safety Plans
- Safety Orientation and Safety Meetings
- Permits and Policies
- Incident Investigations, Policies and Analysis
- OSHA Inspections and Record keeping
- Introduction to Materials Handling
- Introduction to Safety Technology
- Steel Erection
- Concrete Masonry
- Heavy Equipment, Forklifts, and Cranes
Certification
- Construction Health and Safety Technician - CHST - 21075
- NCCER Safety - #19990273
- CSST – Construction Site Safety Technician
- CSSS – Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- CSSO – Construction Site Safety Orientation
- NCCER Scaffold Builder / NCCER Plus
- NCCER Field Safety
- NCCER Safety Technology
- Certified CPR, First-Aid, AED
- OSHA 10hr outreach training program – construction
- OSHA 30hr outreach training program – construction
- OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health for the construction industry
- NFPA 70E
Affiliations
Amazon (Data Centers)
PLNG (Oil&Gas)
Air Liquide
Exxon Mobil (Oil&Gas)
OXY (Oil&Gas)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Safety Manager
MMR Group
06.2025 - Current
Safety Coordinator
MMR Group
09.2024 - 04.2025
Safety Coordinator
MMR Group
01.2024 - 08.2024
Safety Lead Representative
Ortiz Services
09.2023 - 01.2024
Safety Lead Representative
Saulsbury Industries
02.2022 - 08.2023
Safety Technician
Saulsbury Industries
02.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Rio Grande City High School
Biology Major
South Texas College