Melanie Garza
Rio Grande City,TX
Summary
Safety professional with experience ensuring workplace safety and compliance. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard prevention, and emergency response planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with expertise in regulatory compliance, safety training, and incident investigation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
S & B Plant Services
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- 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.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
Safety Technician
Bechtel
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Served as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles.
- Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.
Electrical Technician
PQIS Industrial
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electricial.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
Electrician Technician
Arctex Group
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
- Inspected circuits already in place and lead team of electricians through installing high quality new ones.
Electrician Helper
Brunel Industrial
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling.
Material Handler
Bechtel
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
Electrician Top Helper
Sundland Construction
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained safety of electrical work and systems using test meters.
- Prepared planning, layout and timeline on electrical services.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
Rio Grande City, TX05-2009
Skills
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Training and mentoring
- Recordkeeping skills
- Accident prevention
- Safety courses
- Personal protective equipment
- OSHA standards and codes
- Hazard identification
- Injury reporting
- Incident investigation
- Safety planning
Certification
NCCER for Electrical Industrial
CSST-Construction site safety technician
CSSO- Construction site safety orientation
CSSS-Construction site safety supervisor
Safety Technology
Field safety
Project management certificate and training
Osha 30
Osha 10
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
S & B Plant Services
03.2024 - 07.2025
Safety Technician
Bechtel
03.2023 - 02.2024
Electrical Technician
PQIS Industrial
05.2022 - 01.2023
Electrician Technician
Arctex Group
01.2019 - 03.2020
Electrician Helper
Brunel Industrial
02.2017 - 10.2018
Material Handler
Bechtel
12.2015 - 07.2016
Electrician Top Helper
Sundland Construction
02.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
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