MICHAEL D. SALAZAR
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Bilingual Safety Professional with 7 years of dedicated experience advancing regulatory compliance and workplace safety in multi-disciplined crafts, complemented by 12 years in industrial construction specializing in soft crafts (scaffolding, insulation, coating) within refinery and petrochemical settings. Offering advanced expertise in job site hazard recognition, safety audits, risk mitigations, and regulatory oversight, particularly in chemical plant and refinery environments. Recognized for mentoring teams, conducting safety training, and building a proactive safety culture by optimizing safety protocols, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve zero-incident outcomes and create safer, more efficient workplaces.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety MHSE (Health, Safety & Environmental)anager
Contract HSE Coordinator – MPLX Construction Projects
Pecos, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented environmental management systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted environmental audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote sustainability initiatives across the organization.
- Led training sessions on environmental policies and best practices for staff members.
Safety Professional
UPS Industrial Services
08.2024 - Current
- Improved site safety performance by launching a targeted Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) initiative in collaboration with safety reps, reinforcing elevated work and ergonomics protocols to reduce high-risk exposures
- Supported business development by crafting comprehensive pre-qualification packages, delivering client-facing presentations, and fostering industry relationships, strengthening bid competitiveness and project acquisition efforts
- Facilitated a reduction in recordable incidents by conducting safety inspections and pre-task planning for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation activities on large-scale industrial sites, collaborating with superintendents to ensure aligned safety objectives
- Led daily toolbox talks, JSA reviews, and permit coordination for 100+ craft professionals, including electricians, E&I techs, and engineers—enhancing field readiness and contributing to a 0.80 TRIR during critical turnaround operations
Construction Safety Coordinator
Contract HSE Coordinator – FHR Construction Projects
Rosemount, MN
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Conduct daily job site safety inspections and behavioral safety observations
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to prevent incidents and injuries
- Lead daily toolbox talks, JSAs, and pre-task planning meetings
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client safety policies and procedures
- Monitor contractor activities to promote safe work practices and intervene when needed
- Review and authorize permits including Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO, and Excavation
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and document findings
- Provide field coaching and mentoring to employees and contractors on safe work behaviors
- Maintain safety documentation, reports, and inspection records
- Participate in emergency response planning and drills
- Support site management with risk assessments and hazard mitigation strategies
- Promote a strong safety culture through proactive communication and engagement
Safety Supervisor
JCL Safety Services
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw safety compliance and operational readiness across multiple refinery units—including Coker, Crude, and SRU—during a major turnaround at BP, ensuring seamless coordination between trades on a $229M project
- Conducted daily OSHA-compliant job-site audits across all assigned units, driving a 30% reduction in safety violations over six months as measured by key performance indicators
- Administered confined space entries, hot work permitting, and PPE compliance checks for high-risk areas within key processing units, achieving 98% audit accuracy in safety documentation and mentoring frontline supervisors on procedural improvements
- Supported post-incident investigations within multiple units, tracking corrective actions that accelerated resolution timelines and reduced recurrence risk, contributing to an overall culture of safety and accountability
Safety Technician
Belco Industrial Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored work from heights, fireproofing, safety equipment inventory, and heavy equipment activities across high-risk work areas (e.g., scaffolding, structural framework), ensuring zero safety incidents throughout the assigned area coverage
- Led field hazard assessments across new construction sites, proactively identifying and mitigating operational and financial risks while supporting the project team in maintaining continuous safe work environments
- Supervised multidisciplinary crews across key industrial crafts—including abatement, scaffolding, painting, and insulation—ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to safety and quality standards on complex construction projects
- Delivered high-impact toolbox talks, safety committees, stand downs, training, heat stress monitoring, and new-hire orientations, enhancing safety awareness and increasing site compliance
Safety Technician
PBI International, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led safety monitoring and risk mitigation across high-hazard zones—including scaffolding, insulation, hydro-blasting, and tank cleaning operations—contributing to PBI International’s industry-leading safety record on multi-million-dollar refinery projects
- Implemented communication protocols and real-time digital reporting systems for vacuum services, vapor control, and equipment maintenance activities, enhancing shift handovers, operational transparency, and reducing workflow disruptions, which accelerated project milestones
- Managed comprehensive review and approval of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), confined space, hot work permits, and other safety documentation for services such as chemical cleaning and torquing/tensioning, reinforcing regulatory compliance and improving crew preparedness within the first year
- Career Note: Since 2010, I have served as a Supervisor and QC professional with a growth in leadership skills and accountability at Brand-Safway, Turner Industries, and Stronghold Companies Ltd. These roles have enabled me to balance hands-on trade work with supervisory responsibilities, giving me a deep understanding of both employee and management perspectives. I excel at collaborating with senior leadership to drive safety, quality, and project success.
Education
General Education Development -
Education Service Center Region 2 Crossroads Program
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Investigating & Reporting
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Business Suite
- Safety Management Software
- Business Communication
- Customer Centric
- Hazard Solutions
- Training & Presentation
- Change Management
- Project Leadership
Accomplishments
OSHA #510 – Construction Safety Standards, Completed 2025
OSHA #30
Construction site safety supervisor (NCCER)
Construction site safety Technician (NCCER)
OSHA RecordKeeping
NFPA 70E
CPR/1st Aid
TWIC
Fire Watch
Telescopic Forklift Telehandler
MEWP
Confined Space
LO/TO
Fire Watch
Certification
- Construction Site Safety Technician (NCCER)
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor (NCCER)
- Construction OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
- Telescopic Forklift Telehandler
- MEWP
- Confined Space
- LO/TO
- Fire Watch
- TWIC
- CPR/1st Aid
- OSHA Recordkeeping
Osha 510
OSHA 510 is a course that provides in-depth training on OSHA construction safety standards and teaches participants how to recognize hazards, understand regulations, and ensure job site compliance.
Timeline
Safety MHSE (Health, Safety & Environmental)anager
Contract HSE Coordinator – MPLX Construction Projects
01.2026 - Current
Construction Safety Coordinator
Contract HSE Coordinator – FHR Construction Projects
08.2025 - 11.2025
Safety Professional
UPS Industrial Services
08.2024 - Current
Safety Supervisor
JCL Safety Services
11.2023 - 07.2024
Safety Technician
Belco Industrial Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
Safety Technician
PBI International, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
General Education Development -
Education Service Center Region 2 Crossroads Program