Rachel Lopez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished Safety Professional manages job operations with vigilance and honesty to keep companies operating within OSHA standards and employees safe. Proven skills in enhancing and realigning processes with safety and productivity goals. Energetic and versatile problem-solver with strengths in leading projects, conducting assessments and making field decisions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Safety Technician
Berry Bros General Contractors
01.2023 - Current
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards while working with multiple clients including, Chevron, MPLX, Salt Creek Midstream, Crestwood, Plains, ConocoPhillips and Apache.
- Facilitated open communication between employees and management regarding safety-related issues, promoting a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Assisted in accident investigations, determining root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by conducting thorough audits of work sites.
- Continuously monitored work environments for changes in conditions or new risks, making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimal levels of protection for all employees.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Provided health and safety training to employees regarding safety protocols.
- Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.
WHS Specialist
AMAZON ELP1
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Improved overall safety performance through thorough hazard identification and risk assessment initiatives.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Enhanced employee understanding of health and safety regulations by conducting regular training sessions.
- Assisted in the development of company-wide sustainability initiatives, reducing the organization''s environmental footprint.
- Performed routine equipment inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards, addressing any issues promptly to minimize risk exposure.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all EH&S activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal review and regulatory inspections. To include Workers Compensation claim reviews.
- Ensured facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by conducting regular audits.
- Developed effective emergency response plans for various potential scenarios to minimize downtime and safeguard employees.
- Investigated workplace accidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced workplace incidents by implementing comprehensive EH&S policies and procedures.
ADMINISTRATOR AND SAFETY DIRECTOR
TEXAS PRIDE ENERGY SERVICES, LLC.
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed all administrative duties for a start-up pipeline company including but not limited to: Recruiting and hiring of new employees, processing of federal forms such as I-9’s, W-4 and insurance forms
- Time reporting and processing payroll
- Assisting CFO tracking accounts payable and receivable
- Manage any HR issues as they arise.
SAFETY MANAGER
AMD ENERGY SERVICES, LLC.
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Provide Safety Training to hew hires and current employees that meets OSHA standards and Client Requirements.
QA/QC – ADMINISTRATOR / SAFETY TECH
TESSENDERLO KERLEY SERVICES, INC.
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Plan and administer site specific safety and health plans
- Assist employees and contractors by evaluating and providing feedback on job safety observations
- Assist with and perform accident/ incident investigations
- Review and update safety manual procedures as required in accordance with OSHA standards.
TEMPORARY OFFICE ASSISTANT
HB RENTALS
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted office manager with every day office tasks
- Review timesheets for accuracy
- Submit employee hours to payroll department using company specific software
- Responsible for reviewing work orders before and after job was performed to verify job was completed with accuracy
- Answered phones and scheduled pick-ups and deliveries as needed.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
TELERX
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Answer over 1000 calls per month to provide general product information to consumers
- Address consumer concerns in regards to product quality
- Respond to over 800 consumer questions and concerns via email per month
- Assist in business to business relations to ensure that transactions are handled smoothly.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products
- Handled and resolved complaints in a timely manner
- Assisted customers with technical issues
- Processing new accounts, including upgrades to existing accounts and additional sales.
BUSINESS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
GC SERVICES
05.2007 - 04.2011
- Responsible of handling business accounts and making sure that business customer’s electricity needs are met
- Accountable for assisting residential consumers with escalated calls
- Handled consumer accounts; Assisted customers with payments and payment plans
- Issued reconnections for consumers’ services
- Issued special work orders for consumers.
Education
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard Identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Incident Investigation and Accident Prevention
- Excavation Safety
- Risk Management
- Emergency Response
- Training Program Development
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Crane Safety
- Environmental auditing
- Safety assessment
Certification
- OSHA 30 HR. CERTIFIED, 07/22/2015, 31-600915074
- PEC CERTIFIED TRAINER
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Safety Technician
Berry Bros General Contractors
01.2023 - Current
WHS Specialist
AMAZON ELP1
09.2021 - 11.2022
ADMINISTRATOR AND SAFETY DIRECTOR
TEXAS PRIDE ENERGY SERVICES, LLC.
12.2018 - 06.2019
SAFETY MANAGER
AMD ENERGY SERVICES, LLC.
02.2018 - 11.2018
QA/QC – ADMINISTRATOR / SAFETY TECH
TESSENDERLO KERLEY SERVICES, INC.
06.2014 - 01.2018
TEMPORARY OFFICE ASSISTANT
HB RENTALS
04.2014 - 06.2014
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
TELERX
01.2012 - 04.2014
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES
04.2011 - 12.2011
BUSINESS ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
GC SERVICES
05.2007 - 04.2011
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