Marlen Garcia
Rio Grande City,Texas
Summary
Efficient Safety professional with background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.
Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage strong skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise to the fullest. Committed to being a valuable asset to the company and contributing to its success. Fluent in both Spanish and English.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Southern Industrial Constructors
05.2024 - Current
- Send Weekly safety reports to management and the contractors
- Attend safety meetings with other safety representatives on site to have more safety awareness among others, sharing knowledge and experiences.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Developed strong working relationships with regulatory bodies, facilitating smooth communication during inspections or audits.
- Advised project teams on best practices for hazardous materials handling and disposal, reducing the risk of environmental contamination or legal penalties.
Safety Manager
Wanzek Construction Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Provides appropriate safety and health, accident prevention, and investigation training for managers and supervisors
- Maintains all accident reports in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
- Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Response Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management
- Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence
- Guarantees that all work is performed by approved manuals, internal policies, and procedures.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence
- Provides training and materials assistance to ensure safe and healthy work practices
- Monitors compliance with OSHA standards, including health and safety statutes and regulations, by updating the current safety program into a new, comprehensive safety program
- Responsible for emergency procedures and emergency response plans
- Identified best practices and led continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work-process risks
- Performed safety audits and inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential issues
- Conducted and coordinated worker training in monitoring hazardous equipment and using safety equipment
- Controls hazardous working conditions through site visits, resulting in the training of all supervisory personnel as needed
- Assisted in investigating accidents to determine causes and install preventive measures.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Performed thorough risk assessments for various job functions, implementing controls to minimize potential hazards
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options.
- Created a culture of accountability within the organization by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and fostering open communication among employees regarding concerns or incidents.
Safety Specialist
Wanzek Construction Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducts inspections of occupational incidents, injuries, and property damage for safety review compliance
- Provides training and materials assistance to ensure safe and healthy work practices
- Monitors compliance with OSHA standards, including health and safety statutes and regulations, by updating the current safety program into a new, comprehensive safety program
- Responsible for all emergency procedures and emergency response plans
- Identified best practices and led continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work-process risks
- Performed safety audits and inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential issues
- Conducted and coordinated worker training in monitoring hazardous equipment and using safety equipment
- Controls hazardous working conditions through site visits, resulting in the training of all supervisory personnel as needed
- Developed a safety-sustainability program with an annual goal of reducing on-site hazards
- Researched and assigned personal protective equipment based on employee exposure in conjunction with comprehensive regulatory training
- Assisted in investigating accidents to determine causes and install preventive measures.
Safety Coordinator
Whitehorn Solar Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Knowledge of OSHA standards
- Do orientations for new hires
- Conduct random on-site inspections and report any violations
- Do audits on every crew
- Prepare safety plans, ensuring that applicable safety and health standards are implemented into such projects
- Confirm that risk controls were implemented into such plans
- Updated and implemented safety program procedures for each site
- Provide training on how to keep the visitors to the area safe and how to develop emergency evacuation plans
- Prepared required safety reports summarizing all on-site inspections
- Filled out required documentation following any on-site safety incidents or accidents
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Operate forklift and skid steer.
Coating QC
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Verify that all surfaces are suitable and within compliance with specifications for coating applications
- Perform minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance
- Implement process changes, record, and log inside and outside process readings
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products
- Monitor testing procedures and verify the performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol
- Carry out duties for surface preparation and coating applications of SP-2888 and other coatings, monitor environmental conditions, surface profile reading, DFT, and testing
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Field Safety
Evers and Sons Pipeline Contractor
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent
- Make sure workers keep work area, equipment, and tools clean, safe, and organized
- Inspect all areas of the workplace to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for the employees
- Inform employers regarding any hazards found in the workplace and perform preventative actions
- Follow company and OSHA regulations and make sure workers comply
- Advise on safety-related matters and recommend corrective actions to mitigate issues of non-compliance.
Weld Mapping
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assign information to a weld joint to enable easy identification, production, quality, and traceability
- Inspect weld qualifications, date welded, visual inspection, heat numbers of materials joined, and welding consumables
- Carry out specific duties and responsibilities around the job site as requested
- Check tie-ins, flanges, cut-offs
- Carry J.S.A.s from working bell holes all-day
- Check station number, weld type, x-ray number, length of pipe, cut-off, bar code number, and welders' stencils.
Coating Labor Foreman
M.P.G Pipeline Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
- Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
- Perform any combination of duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting duties
- Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities, and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather
- Ensure production quality and safety while working effectively.
Labor Flagger
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Be always observant of the surroundings to ensure the safe movement of oncoming traffic
- Put up warning signs, warning devices, traffic cones, and barricades to slow down the speed of traffic in a temporary traffic-control zone
- Converse with colleagues and team members via two-way radios to coordinate traffic flow
- Conduct all traffic control and flagging activities at assigned location and job site
- Comply with safety rules and regulations on job site and flagging sites to maintain the safety of the public, personnel, and workers
- Attend weekly safety meetings and consistent use of personal protective equipment
- Interact with the public and motorists in a courteous and positive manner.
Coating Labor
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
- Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
- Perform any combination of duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting duties
- Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities, and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather
- Operate tools, including patterns, sanders, propane torch, and air-powered chisel
- Ensure production quality and safety while working.
Coating Labor
Sunland Construction
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures
- Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
- Perform any combination of duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting duties
- Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities, and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather
- Operate tools, including patterns, sanders, a propane torch, and an air-powered chisel
- Ensure production quality and safety while working effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grulla High School
01.2013
Skills
- Emergency response plans
- Documentation skills
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Safety Auditing
- Safety program development
- Safety Training
- Accident investigation
- Risk Assessments
- Hazard Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Report writing skills
- Audit Procedures
- OSHA Compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Incident Investigation
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
· Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification number CHST-18008
· Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC)
Certification number STSC-26427
· OSHA 30 hour
· NCCER Safety #17770299
o CSST- Construction Site Safety Technician
o CSSS- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
o CSSO- Construction Site Safety Orientation
· Oral-Eze Oral fluid drug testing
· Oral tox- On-site drug testing
· Oral tox- Oral fluid testing
· D.O.T. Alcohol and drug testing
· NCCER Field Safety
· Basic Plus
· TWIC Card
· Certified C.P.R. #3508346
· First Aid, CPR, AED Certificate
· NACE Coating Inspector Level-1#102085
· Excavation and trenching safety awareness
· Safety Professional Academy
· Adult Mental Health Awareness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Southern Industrial Constructors
05.2024 - Current
Safety Manager
Wanzek Construction Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2024
Safety Specialist
Wanzek Construction Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2022
Safety Coordinator
Whitehorn Solar Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
Coating QC
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2020 - 01.2020
Field Safety
Evers and Sons Pipeline Contractor
01.2018 - 01.2019
Weld Mapping
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2017 - 01.2018
Coating Labor Foreman
M.P.G Pipeline Contractor
01.2016 - 01.2017
Labor Flagger
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2016
Coating Labor
M.P.G. Pipeline Contractor
01.2014 - 01.2015
Coating Labor
Sunland Construction
01.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Grulla High School