Nicholas Kida-Salazar
Henderson
Summary
Safety, health, and regulatory compliance professional with experience supporting government enforcement programs, military preventive medicine operations, and utility construction safety management. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal and state safety regulations, conduct compliance inspections, perform incident investigations, and develop corrective action strategies that improve workplace safety outcomes. Known for strong technical documentation, regulatory interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with field operations, leadership teams, and regulatory stakeholders. Background combines occupational safety enforcement, public health principles, and real-world construction and utility safety program implementation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Team Fishel
Nevada
01.2022 - Current
- Support implementation and maintenance of company safety programs across underground utility construction operations involving telecommunications and natural gas infrastructure
- Interpret company policy and applicable regulatory standards and assist field leadership with safe work practice implementation
- Administer driver qualification and defensive driving documentation programs aligned with industry best practices and Smith System safety principles
- Track, analyze, and document vehicle incidents, property damage events, and near-miss occurrences to identify systemic safety risks and trends
- Conduct incident reviews utilizing structured root cause methodologies including 5-Whys and corrective action development
- Maintain detailed safety documentation including incident logs, investigation summaries, and compliance tracking records
- Partner with operations leadership and supervisors to identify barriers to safe work execution and recommend corrective solutions
- Support division-level safety performance initiatives contributing to strong vehicle safety performance and reduced incident frequency
- Assist with safety communication efforts including policy reinforcement and safety culture engagement initiatives
Safety & Health Compliance Officer
State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (HIOSH)
Honolulu
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted regulatory compliance inspections across construction and general industry workplaces
- Interpreted and enforced Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health laws and applicable Federal OSHA standards
- Evaluated employer safety and health programs for regulatory compliance and effectiveness
- Identified workplace hazards and determined severity and probability of risk exposure
- Investigated workplace incidents using root cause analysis and fault tree methodologies
- Prepared enforcement documentation and case reports within OSHA Information System (OIS) for legal and regulatory review
- Provided employers technical guidance on hazard correction and regulatory compliance expectations
- Supported enforcement case development through documentation review, evidence collection, and regulatory analysis
Preventive Medicine Technician
United States Navy
Jacksonville
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Implemented preventive medicine and occupational health programs supporting military readiness and force health protection
- Conducted epidemiological investigations and disease surveillance reporting
- Performed environmental and sanitation inspections including living quarters, childcare facilities, water systems, and public-use spaces
- Supported mass immunization and infection prevention programs
- Delivered safety and health training to medical and non-medical personnel
- Utilized medical documentation systems to track patient and population health trends
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI12.2021
Skills
- Federal OSHA Compliance (29 CFR 1910 & 1926)
- Regulatory Inspection & Enforcement Support
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Program Evaluation & Regulatory Gap Analysis
- Occupational Health & Environmental Health Principles
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation Planning
- Government Regulatory Documentation & Case Reporting
- Safety Data Tracking & Trend Analysis
- Driver Safety & Qualification Program Administration
- Technical Report Writing & Evidence Documentation
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Safety Documentation Systems
- Compliance Databases
- Investigation Reporting Systems
Certifications And Professional Training
- OSHA General Industry 30-Hour
- HAZWOPER 30-Hour
- OSHA Training Institute 1001 - Initial Compliance
- OSHA Training Institute 1051 - Introduction to Safety Standards for Safety Officers
- Smith 5 Keys Driving Instructor Certified
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Team Fishel
01.2022 - Current
Safety & Health Compliance Officer
State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (HIOSH)
04.2021 - 10.2022
Preventive Medicine Technician
United States Navy
01.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language
University of Hawaii at Manoa