Ramon G. Ochoa Jr.
2409 Pebble Dr. Mission, TX,USA
Summary
Embarking on a new career challenge promises to enhance my learning and job experience, particularly in the context of both domestic and international projects. My robust technical background, coupled with a solid education and strong work ethic, positions me as an exceptionally qualified candidate for the role.
Experienced Bilingual Paramedic/H.S.E. Professional with over 13 years dedicated to pipeline construction and an additional 17 years in Emergency Medical Services. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, I bring a blend of intelligence and compassion to my work. My expertise extends to solid time management, client relationship building, and computer proficiency. I excel in organizational tasks and thrive in multitasking scenarios, showcasing my ability to manage diverse responsibilities effectively. Adhering to federal and state regulations, I am well-versed in Life Safety, LOTO, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, Emergency Procedures, Evacuation, and other programs outlined in 29 C.F.R. 1910/1926. My knowledge extends to accident prevention programs, confined space procedures, job hazard analysis, job safety analyses, incident investigation/near-miss investigations, and daily tailgate employee safety meetings. I have successfully implemented J.S.A.'s, J.H.A.'s, and maintained the MSDS/SDS manual for the company. Additionally, I have completed OSHA safety training to ensure compliance with natural gas pipeline construction regulations. I am diligent in handling required paperwork for federal law compliance and have established positive working relationships with the Fire Marshal and hazardous/biological waste disposal facilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Chief Safety Inspector
Gulf Field Services – Energy Transfer
Crane, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Sr. Chief Safety Oversight 67- miles 42-inch Hugh Brinson Pipeline Project from WAHA station to Panter Station.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, PHMSA, and Energy Transfer HSSE Standards.
- Tracked field observations, incident reports, and hazard controls through leading/lagging indicator reporting.
- Led preliminary incident investigations and tracked closure of actions and lessons learned.
- Supported near-miss evaluations and reviewed mitigation with general contractor.
- Pipeline Construction
HSSE Site Advisor
NextDecade, LLC – Rio Grande LNG
Brownsville, TX
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Supported LNG construction safety, operational safety, and risk programs in alignment with corporate HSSE and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed PTWs and permit risk assessments for scope, isolation, and mitigation adequacy.
- Conducted daily SIMOPS and high-risk activity reviews for shift pre-starts and participated in field walks.
- Led preliminary incident investigations and tracked closure of actions and lessons learned.
- Promoted use of Focus 4 Safety Cards and ensured consistent engagement across disciplines.
- Operational and E&C Division
Safety Inspector
Energy Inspection Services EIS
Bayfield, CO
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Serve as Safety & Health Inspector representing Western Midstream, ensuring major project and pipeline construction contractors adhere to regulatory agencies' requirements, Western Midstream policies, procedures, and Site-Specific Safety Plans.
- Conduct site safety inspections with contractors to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures during construction activities on Western Midstream Major Projects and Pipeline Projects.
- Provide guidance and support to contractor safety professionals based on field observations communicated by construction inspection teams.
- Maintain and track Intelex System records for Good Catches, Near Miss incidents, and Safety Events/Incidents. Investigate and derive lessons learned from safety-related events and incidents.
- 1/5/2024- 4/11/2024 Major Project, Cryogenic Mentone Gas Plant III Construction Completion.
- 4/11/2024-Present Major Project, Cryogenic Loving Gas Plant Construction
- Major Project and Pipeline Divisions
Lead Field HS&E Coordinator
M.P.G Pipeline Contractors
Houston, TX
12.2017 - 02.2024
- Conduct Safety and environmental audits and inspections within the geographic area to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.
- Conduct orientations and visit worksites to ensure a practical and safe culture exists to ensure employees are accountable and responsible for health, safety, and environmental conditions and practices.
- Identify workplace hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate or eliminate them.
- Develop procedures based on client requirements.
- Coordinate and instruct flagging operations/procedures, confined space, and excavation training.
- Conduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigations.
- Coordinate operation qualification training and update OQ training into ISNetworld.
- 12/4/2017-07/23/2018, Enterprise Loving Project 40.4 miles of 16” (19.6 New Mexico and 20.8 in Texas) and 106 miles of 20” from Loving County to Midland, Tx. 24” (81 miles) Leveret Pipeline L.L.C. Sin Oak 1 A project
- 8/6/2018-5/20/2019, Plains Pipeline L.P. Cactus 2. 150 miles of 26” from Gardendale La Salle County to Ingleside San Patricio County
- 5/20/2019-7/1/2019, Phillip 66 Gray Oak Pipeline. 90 miles of 30” from Central Junction to Ingleside
- 7/8/2019-10/9/2019, Kinder Morgan Highway 6 Horizontal Directional Drilling. 1051 feet of 30” Fort Bend County, Missouri City, TX
- 11/18/2019-5/7/2020, Phillips 66 Gray Oak- MODA Meter Facility, Valero Meter Facility, Buckeye launcher site, Pin Oak Meter Facility, Pin Oak 20” into 30” Valve Connection, and Pin Oak to Taff 20” re-connection. Locations on Ingleside, TX, Taff, TX, and Corpus Christi, TX
- 5/11/2020-12/21/2021, Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Project Spread 4 Natural Gas Pipeline. 64 miles of 42” from Cain City to Kyle, TX
- 1/4/2021-4/10/2021, Enterprise Keathcie Lateral Project 17.5 miles of 20” from Keathcie Facility to Acadian Facility. Mansfield, LA
- 4/26/2021-7/30/2021, WhiteWater Midstream Operation, LLC 26.4 miles of 20” BANGL Markham to Sweeny, TX
- 8/2/2021-9/16/2021, NextEra Energy Pipeline Holdings (Lowman Inc.) Lowman Pipeline / Install 54 miles of 16 inches (NG) HDD Lowman Power Plant
- 9/20/2021-11/23/2021, Phillips 66 (Gray Oak Pipeline) Go Max Gray Oak Central Junction Terminal Expansion Fabrication.
- 1/31/2022- 5/14/2022, NextEra Energy Pipeline Holdings (Lowman Inc.) Lowman Pipeline/ Install 54 miles of 16 inches (NG).
- 5/23/2022- 10/17/2022, WhiteWater Midstream Operation, LLC 46.5 miles of 12” / 4.2 miles of 16” / 8.5 miles of 24” / 37 miles of 36” Martin County Expansion in Stanton, TX
- 10/23/2022- 1/13/2023, W. Lavaca to CP31 Pipeline Project (5 miles x Dual 20 in. Pipeline) George West, TX
- 6/19/2023-8/07/2023, Howard Energy Partners Spears Project of 61 miles of 36” Pipeline Project from Encinal, TX to Freer, TX
- 8/7/2023 – 12/22/2024, White Water Midstream Operation, LLC ADCC Pipeline Project (39361 miles of 42” from Agua Dulce, TX to Cheniere Energy Plant in Gregory, TX
- 1/3/2024 – 2/2/2024, Targa Resources Grand Prix Pipeline, LLC. Daytona 24” Pipeline Project 129 miles of 24” from Abilene, TX to Cleburne, TX
Pipeline Lead H.S.E. Coordinator
H&S Constructors, Inc.
Pecos, TX
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted safety and environmental audits and inspections within the geographic area of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.
- Conducted orientations and visited worksites to ensure a practical and safe culture exists to ensure employees are accountable and responsible for health, safety, and environmental conditions and practices.
- Identified workplace hazards and took the necessary steps to mitigate or eliminate them.
- Developed procedures based on client requirements.
- Coordinated and instructed flagging operations/procedures, confined space, and excavation training.
- Conducted drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, random, and post-incident. Follow up on test results and input them into NCMS.
- Conducted accident, incident, and near-miss investigations.
Pipeline H.S.E. Field Coordinator / Paramedic
Onsite O.H.S. Inc./Sterling Medical Corp.
Cincinnati, OH
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Served as a safety and health care professional, providing high-quality care in site-assigned remote occupational health clinics throughout the U.S.
- Able to multi-task when patients present with different signs and symptoms.
- Worked as a liaison between Sterling Medical Corp. and its client, taking on a new task as assigned or necessary.
- Worked closely with the safety department in ongoing injury-related investigations, incidents investigations and management, new hire orientations, and proactive measures to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Identified workplace hazards and took the necessary steps to mitigate or eliminate them.
- Visited worksites to ensure practical and a safe culture exists to ensure employees are accountable and responsible for health, safety, and environmental conditions and practices.
- Developed procedures based on client requirements.
- Presented information and responded to questions or concerns from employees, managers, clients, and the general public.
- Handled special projects as assigned.
- Conducted Equipment inspections.
- Continuously developed and maintained a positive & safety-minded culture.
- Past Projects:
- 10/3/2013- 5/28/2014 Regional Division for Willbros Construction in George West Texas under Marathon Oil Corporation and Shell Oil.
- 6/8/2014- 8/14/2014 N.E.T. Mexico 48” & 42” pipeline 120 miles in South Texas third party H.S.E. Medic for Willbros Construction, U.S.
- 10/20/2014- 8/20/2015 Third-party H.S.E. Medic for M.P.G Pipeline Contractor L.L.C. 20 miles of 30” pipeline in Mont Belvieu, TX for Enterprise.
- 10/20/2015- 4/15/2016 Third-party H.S.E. Medic for M.P.G Pipeline Contractor L.L.C. Magellan Saddlehorn Pipeline 100 miles of 20” in Kinsley, Kansas for Magellan Midstream
- 8/20/2016- 6/23/2017 Third-party H.S.E. Medic for M.P.G Pipeline Contractor L.L.C. Sabal Trail Pipeline 89.5 miles of 30” Albany, Georgia for Spectra Energy.
General Industry with Nestle U.S.A., H.S.E. Coordinator/Site Paramedic
Sterling Medical Corp. Health and Safety
Morton, IL
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Provided support to the safety department ensuring all employees follow safe work practices, adhere to company policies and procedures, and implement preventative health and safety programs.
- Coordinated/facilitated all environmental training for the Site (Hazmat, Waste Treatment, SPCC/SWPP, etc.). Administer training programs for safety accident prevention and protection.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and Company policies, routinely interacting with employees on the site floor on a routine basis. Handle challenging, complex assignments involving the performance of daily audits/inspections. Assists the site in maintaining ISO 140001 and OHSAS 18001 certification and day-to-day implementation of those systems.
- Provided and Ensured LO/TO compliance and coaching.
- Provided first aid support for employees.
Rescue NR-Paramedic
Hidalgo County E.M.S./AirMed E.M.S.
Edinburg, Texas
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed critical care transports to a higher level of care facilities.
- Responded to medical and trauma calls in a wide geographical area, collaborating with medical professionals at clinics/hospitals to coordinate stabilization/care transports.
- Assessed injuries, conditions, and illness; administered appropriate procedures/ tests; helped determine the best route to call scene.
- Used Life Pack 12, monitored cardiac patients with E.C.G., printed and interpreted information.
- Administered medications via the mouth, injection, or IV; inserted endotracheal tubes; monitored patient status.
- Ensured compliance with all agency and regulatory requirements.
- Managed availability and readiness of equipment and supplies.
Rescue NR-Paramedic
Med Care E.M.S.
McAllen, Texas
05.2007 - 01.2014
- Taking care of patients in an emergency setting, providing quick and proper treatment under pressure, and being able to multi-task when patients present with different signs and symptoms.
- IV therapy, airway management, EKG monitoring, and ACLS medication administration.
- Transport a critical patient to a higher level of care while monitoring drips and assisting with mechanical ventilation.
- Performed critical care transports to a higher level of care facilities.
- Responded to medical and trauma calls in a wide geographical area, collaborating with medical professionals at clinics/hospitals to coordinate stabilization/care transports.
- Assessed injuries, conditions, and illness; administered appropriate procedures/ tests; helped determine the best route to call scene.
- Used Life Pack 12, monitored cardiac patients with E.C.G., printed and interpreted information.
- Administered medications via the mouth, injection, or IV; inserted endotracheal tubes; monitored patient status.
- Ensured compliance with all agency and regulatory requirements.
- Managed availability and readiness of equipment and supplies.
Closed Loop/fluid Control Operator
National Oil Well Varco
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided complete solids control and waste management.
- Monitored and coordinated all aspects of solids control, waste collection and transfer, waste minimization, treatment, and disposal. The result is the most cost-effective disposition of solids and fluids and full compliance with environmental regulations.
- Safety and cost-effectiveness of closed-loop operations by using resources wisely.
- Work and think independently; provide ongoing communication and documentation with supervisors, field client representative, and fellow crew members.
- Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous materials.
- Conducted safety meetings, Audit job safety analyses and permits (J.S.A.), Tracked items on Safety Technician report, identified safety hazards and provided interventions to eliminate or reduce risks, and Tracked behavior-based safety procedures.
Education
National Register –License Paramedic -
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX01-2009
High School Diploma - undefined
La Joya High School
La Joya, TX01-2002
Skills
- CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Bilingual English and Spanish (Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc)
- Interpersonal communication skills
Certification
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician
- NCCER Field Safety
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Orientation
- OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certified
- Competent Person, Trenching and Excavation Awareness Training
- OSHA 510 from the University of Texas at Arlington-Certified
- OSHA 3015 from the University of Texas at Arlington-Certifed
- PEC Safety Basic Orientation
- Alcohol/Drug Specimen Collector-Certified
- TWIC Card Current
- NCCER Safety Technology
- NCCER Card Number 18042698
- DNV Incident Investigation II – Certificate of Training
- FEMA Certification on incident command system IS-100,
- FEMA Certification on single resources and initial action incidents IS-200
- FEMA Certification on national incident management system IS-700
- FEMA Certification on Emergency support function and search and rescue IS-809
- TEEX LNG Spill Control and Fire Supression
- Currently pursuing CSHO Certification (UTA)
- Currently pursuing CHST Certification (BCSP)
- National Registered Paramedic
- Texas DSHS Certified Paramedic
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and First Aid Certified
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Sr. Chief Safety Inspector
Gulf Field Services – Energy Transfer
08.2025 - Current
HSSE Site Advisor
NextDecade, LLC – Rio Grande LNG
08.2024 - 08.2025
Safety Inspector
Energy Inspection Services EIS
02.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Field HS&E Coordinator
M.P.G Pipeline Contractors
12.2017 - 02.2024
Pipeline Lead H.S.E. Coordinator
H&S Constructors, Inc.
09.2017 - 12.2017
Rescue NR-Paramedic
Hidalgo County E.M.S./AirMed E.M.S.
08.2014 - 08.2016
Pipeline H.S.E. Field Coordinator / Paramedic
Onsite O.H.S. Inc./Sterling Medical Corp.
10.2013 - 09.2017
General Industry with Nestle U.S.A., H.S.E. Coordinator/Site Paramedic
Sterling Medical Corp. Health and Safety
06.2013 - 09.2017
Closed Loop/fluid Control Operator
National Oil Well Varco
08.2011 - 01.2012
Rescue NR-Paramedic
Med Care E.M.S.
05.2007 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
La Joya High School
National Register –License Paramedic -
South Texas Community College