Melissa Martinez
Santa Fe,TX
Summary
Results-driven HSE professional with 10+ years of experience in developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at coaching managers and employees on safety policies and procedures to achieve established safety goals and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical HSE Professional
Halliburton
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Creation and implementation of global PSL/Region/Support Function, HSE strategies, policies, procedures, processes with an operational focus on upstream and downstream.
- Enforced and monitored HSE programs, policies, procedures, and processes.
- Conducted audits, inspections, risk assessments, identified hazards, and developed control measures.
- Investigated incidents and accidents to determine root causes and developed corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Monitored HSE performance, identified trends, and recommended improvements.
- Achievements: In the last three years, reduced trackable injuries by 70%.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of a Safe Driver Recognition Award Program, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Achieved a 40% reduction in vehicle incidents by implementing proactive safety measures and enhancing employee safety training.
Safety Supervisor - SPC Project
Wood - Celanese
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided HSE advice and guidance to project management, staff, and subcontractors.
- Provided professional technical competent advice on all areas of occupational Health Safety and Environment in the work place on project site.
- Developed HSE related Policies, Job Method Statements, Procedures, Plans and Guidelines for corporate use and for project.
- Served as primary project site safety Advisor working with contractor on safety matters related to design and construction, including design, health, and work environment.
- Achievements: Created and implemented Visitor’s Guide for Wood/SPC Construction Project Site (Visitor Responsibilities and Emergency Procedures). The purpose of the guide was to assist individuals that had to occasionally visit the project site and may not have been familiar with construction worksite hazards or changing conditions.
- Increased compliance across the project within 6 weeks.
- Reduced underground line strikes by 50% during the first two months.
- Supported the project by development, Coordination, or Consultation of systematic processes to implement Safety Strategies.
- Work with the contractor on monitoring safety processes and establishing safety expectations.
- Developed project safety Audit schedule and conduct site safety audits within Project.
Lead Safety Inspector – Pipeline Project
Wood - Praxair
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for the execution, implementation, and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies at various client premises.
- Responsible for hazard and risk management Process for the project.
- Accountable for ensuring that all governmental environmental rules were followed.
- Conduct safety briefings and lead job site specific safety orientations to all new contract personnel and Visitors.
- Monitored and assessed the work of third-party contractors hired by the company.
- Performed regular audits to assess the overall safety and sustainability of the of the project and its day-to-day practices.
- Performed HSE audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Track, trend and analyze potentially dangerous workplace practices and conditions and make recommendations accordingly.
- Achievements: Completed the project with Zero OSHA incidents
- Fostered a culture of safety on site(s) to support the delivery of performance metrics.
Safety Specialist & Contractor Safety Coordinator
Lubrizol
06.2013 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the execution, implementation, and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies at various company premises.
- Primary coordinator for correcting safety hazards and reporting workplace injuries.
- Performed regular jobsite safety audits of work activities, shared findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with plant management and company project management.
- Conducted safety briefings and lead job site specific safety orientations to all new contract personnel; created and disseminated contractor safety performance statistics and trends, shared safety requirements, and discussed upcoming job safety concerns; ensured adherence to safety policies.
- Established, implemented, delivered, and monitored safety policies, procedures and safety training programs on specific topics including confined space, lockout/tagout, blood borne pathogens, hazard communications, fall protection, respiratory protection, scaffold use, and emergency action plans.
- Proposed and amended safety practices to control/eliminate hazards; inspected and identified potential new hazards in various work areas; investigated accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Achievements: Streamlined a three-facility contractor safety management program.
- Facilitated weekly safety meetings and safety training; enhanced safety culture through consistent, quality training, Management involvement in Safety and accountability.
- Reduced contractor injury rate by 50% by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety And Health Technology
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX05.2014
Skills
- Accident Prevention
- Contractor / Vendor Management
- Hazard Analysis / Mitigation
- Incident Investigation
- Incident Reporting / Management
- Interface with all levels of Management and Regulatory Agencies
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Safety Audits
- Safety Programs
- Training and Development
Affiliations
Occupational Safety and Health Technology (OSHT)
29 CFR 1910 OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
29 CFR 1926 OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry
ISNetworld Certified User
DISA DER
Pursuing ASP Certification
Skills
• Methodical in attitude and always following through, even for small matters.
• Experienced in formulating policies for high-risk environments then implementing, monitoring, reviewing
and auditing these.
• Familiar with delivering safety management within a large diverse organization.
• Knowledge of how to apply risk management tools and techniques in the workplace.
• Flexible by nature and able to work both as a lone individual and part of a team.
• Delivering quality presentations to professional audiences and members of the public.
• Skilled in Hazard Risk Assessment surveys and implementation of safety processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Monitoring and Maintaining Safety
• Able to work equally well with field and office personnel
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Sr. Technical HSE Professional
Halliburton
12.2019 - 02.2024
Safety Supervisor - SPC Project
Wood - Celanese
08.2018 - 12.2019
Lead Safety Inspector – Pipeline Project
Wood - Praxair
01.2018 - 08.2018
Safety Specialist & Contractor Safety Coordinator
Lubrizol
06.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety And Health Technology
College of The Mainland
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