Raul Romo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Versatile HSE Officer with background in implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental programs. Strength lies in risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, and promoting safety culture. Proven track record of ensuring compliance with HSE regulations and improving overall workplace safety. Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to team objectives and performance while creating significant impact in previous role through effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE
Walsh Group
Austin, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in incident investigations, interviews, inspections, and root cause analysis activities as needed by the HSE Manager.
- Collaborated with supervisors and managers to ensure that all employees were following HSE protocols correctly.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to HSE matters and recommended changes where necessary.
- Conducted employee orientations regarding HSE policies, procedures, and practices at worksites.
- Served as a liaison between company personnel and regulatory agencies regarding HSE matters.
- Prepared reports detailing HSE performance metrics such as incident rates, injury trends.
- Carried out regular site visits to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
- Maintained detailed records of all HSE inspections, tests, incident reports.
- Organized meetings between management and staff regarding HSE matters as needed.
- Implemented effective communication techniques between departments in order to ensure efficient exchange of information regarding HSE matters.
- Maintained records of training activities and courses related to HSE matters.
- Performed periodic audits of site operations for compliance with established HSE standards.
Work Zone Barricade
Great Hills Constructors
Austin, Texas
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed the installation and maintenance of traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings.
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and systems.
- Managed lane closures for traffic safety during road construction projects.
- Collaborated with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow during operations.
- Communicated with drivers to provide clear instructions and information.
- Reported any issues encountered during a project promptly so that corrective action could be taken quickly.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and other personnel involved in the project regarding progress updates or changes in plans.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations regarding lane closures, such as speed limits and detour routes.
- Collaborated with team members from various departments in order to coordinate efforts towards successful completion of projects.
- Responded quickly and appropriately when emergency situations arise while performing duties related to closing lanes on roads and highways.
- Inspected construction sites to identify any potential hazards or risks associated with lane closures.
- Conducted regular inspections of work zones in order to identify any areas that may require additional attention or repairs due to damage caused by vehicles or weather conditions.
HSE
Fluor heavy civil
Dallas, USA
01.2018 - 01.2024
- As safety I was in charge of all training for workers., both in English and Spanish. These included:
- Sky track
- Ariel lift
- Rigging
- Orientation
- Fall protection
- Supervisor training
- First aid
- Other jobs were incident investigation, first aid for workers, taking workers to the clinic and all follow ups.
- Drug testing, randoms and post accidents.
- Field work included, finding safety hazards, correcting the hazards, making sure all PPE was worn, checking equipment for any safety hazards like missing back up alarms, strobe lights working, honk working.
- JHA and safety meetings with different crews daily. Translating the safety topics and also speaking them to the crews at the monthly and weekly meetings.
- Building the safety topics for our work related topics.
- Updating all incidents, helping with crew of the month programs, help with choosing and training the safety crew, consisting of workers picked from different crews to help teach them what to look for in the field that is a hazard and correcting it with them.
English teacher
Song Qing Ling
Chengdu, China
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Taught students ages 5-18
- Became foreign manager: helped new teachers to China with curriculum, visas, accommodations and adjusting to living in China.
- Helped build new curriculums.
- Looked after the wellbeing of students.
- Communicated with teachers and parents in both English and some Chinese.
Certified Rigger/ carpenter
Hensel Phelps
Dallas, USA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Rigged for tower cranes
- Accomplished all rigging without any safety incident.
- Helped build the lovefield airport new terminal.
- As a carpenter: learned how to build frames for concert pours. Helped pour most levels and columns.
- Drove heavy equipment like: roller, sky track and front loader.
Iron Worker
Union 263
Arlington, USA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- As an iron worker, I helped build the catwalk under the roof, we helped install the roof and also built the frame for the TV.
- Learned how to operate equipment, welding, rigging and installing I-beams.
- Took courses with the iron workers union.
Education
Certification in OSHA 510 -
University of Austin at Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2019
High school diploma -
Sunset High School
Dallas, TX05.2007
Skills
- OSHA
- Management
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Computer skills
- Incident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Employee training
- Safety audits
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Bilingual instruction
- HSE auditing
Certification
- Driver's License
- 510 OSHA
- First Aid Certification
Languages
- Spanish
- Chinese
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
- Chinese, Intermediate
Timeline
HSE
Walsh Group
03.2024 - Current
Work Zone Barricade
Great Hills Constructors
11.2023 - 03.2024
HSE
Fluor heavy civil
01.2018 - 01.2024
English teacher
Song Qing Ling
01.2013 - 01.2018
Certified Rigger/ carpenter
Hensel Phelps
01.2010 - 01.2013
Iron Worker
Union 263
01.2008 - 01.2009
Certification in OSHA 510 -
University of Austin at Arlington
High school diploma -
Sunset High School