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RICARDO VALDEZ

Mount Vernon,WA

Summary

Safety professional with a comprehensive background in developing and enforcing safety policies. Proven ability to create and maintain a safe work environment by identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures. Known for excellent collaboration skills and achieving results under changing conditions. Key strengths include relationship development and risk management, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Safety Specialist

Seattle City Light
10.2024 - Current
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by maintaining accurate records and documentation of safety measures taken.
  • Provide direct Safety Support for assigned work units, which include high-voltage, construction, maintenance, and engineering functions.
  • Provide direction and technical expertise to supervisors and managers, facilitating, coordinating, and implementing health and safety programs and activities.
  • Develop and facilitate safety-related training. Participate in and lead incident investigations and learning teams; communicate findings and trends as appropriate.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Boeing
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Develops corrective action plan to respond to internal/external audits and inspections
  • Investigates safety and health incidents
  • Plans and conducts health and safety audits
  • Develops, implements and monitors occupational health and safety programs and processes
  • Manage and resolve safety projects

Safety Engineer II

M.A. Mortenson Construction
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assist project management team in developing and executing site specific safety program and activities
  • Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc
  • Review Safety Submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors
  • Manage onsite injury management and case management
  • Assist with the organization and implementation of project safety celebrations and recognition/reward programs
  • Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis
  • Attend & or Chair Safety Meeting
  • Lead Safety Committee meeting with customer and Trade Partners.
  • Conduct or assist with major incident analysis

Safety Engineer I

M.A. Mortenson Construction
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level
  • Provide resource of safety related information
  • Conduct work area safety audits
  • Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns
  • Assist with onsite injury management and case management

Apartment Manager

Central Washington University
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Conducted regular inspections of property to identify maintenance needs.
  • Participated in community events aimed at promoting positive relationships between residents within neighborhood communities.

Health and Safety Intern

McCarthy Building Companies
06.2020 - 09.2020

Health and Safety Intern

R&H Construction
06.2019 - 09.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health Management

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06.2021

Skills

  • Relationship Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Fall Protection
  • Safety Training
  • Safety Auditing
  • Incident Investigation
  • Risk Management
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Response
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Construction safety

Certification

  • Graduate Safety Practitioner
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 510
  • NCCCO Rigger and Signal Person 1 Certified
  • 3M Fall Protection Certified Instructor: Worker at Height
  • HAZWOPER 24 Hr
  • First Aid & CPR Trained

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Senior Safety Specialist

Seattle City Light
10.2024 - Current

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Boeing
09.2023 - 10.2024

Safety Engineer II

M.A. Mortenson Construction
01.2023 - 09.2023

Safety Engineer I

M.A. Mortenson Construction
06.2021 - 01.2023

Health and Safety Intern

McCarthy Building Companies
06.2020 - 09.2020

Apartment Manager

Central Washington University
09.2019 - 06.2021

Health and Safety Intern

R&H Construction
06.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health Management

Central Washington University

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