Raul Velasquez
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Safety Technician with 5 years of experience designing, monitoring and implementing safety systems for Industrial and Commercial clients. Reviewed workplace layout and typical hazards to recommend and implement installation of standard and specialized safety equipment. Familiarized employees and management with operation of and rationale for safety systems in place. Vigilant specialist securing client health and welfare through knowledge and implementation of effective safety solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Safety Technician
Prime Controls
Sherman, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections of field equipment, tools and vehicles to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Assessed job sites for hazards and identified corrective actions to reduce risks.
- Compiled daily reports on safety related incidents in the field.
- Trained workers in safety protocols during onsite orientation and onfield practices for hazardous operations.
- Maintained records of all safety training sessions conducted in the field.
- Reviewed construction plans and provided feedback on potential safety issues.
- Monitored compliance with company policies and procedures related to safety regulations.
Field Safety Technician
LaSalle Construction Services
Stanton, TN
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety tool box topics at beginning of shift to inform crews of daily task safety hazards.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Improved workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital safety management systems.
- Evaluated and monitored excavations and excavation equipment to meet OSHA guidelines.
Field Safety Technician
McDermott
Deer Park, TX
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
- Trained employees and managers in standard safety procedures, use of safety equipment and behavior-based safety observation techniques.
- Audited facility-wide safety procedures, risk assessments, inspections and meetings [Timeframe] to verify compliance with policies and identify potential threats.
- Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
- Reviewed compliance of paperwork, display and operational procedures to promote transparency.
- Worked effectively with multiple contractors at various sites providing safety training for employees.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and materials.
- Conducted Safety Tool Box Meetings before morning shift to discuss and correct any potential safety issues.
Safety Technician
Austin Industrial
Freeport, TX
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits
- Contributed to procedural and operational audits
- Worked with inspectors to conduct full facility checks
- Communicated and ensured workplace operational safety and led frequent safety drills to maintain effective hazard awareness and emergency response of all team members
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors
- Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies
- Identified and raised awareness of prevalent unsafe behaviors, executing injury prevention efforts to instill facility personnel with core value of workplace safety.
- Oversaw safety monitoring and risk management strategies for multiple construction and industrial job sites.
- Conducted morning meetings with supervisors and crew leaders for safe planning of job tasks scheduled for the day.
Education
Safety
Associated Builders & Contractors
06-2018
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
05-2000
Skills
- Safety policies and procedures
- Oral and written communication
- Equipment testing
- Hydraulic activity skills
- Team player
- Strong work ethic
- Strong organizational skills
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- OSHA regulatory compliance
- Bilingual (Fluent Spanish)
- Computer literate
- Detail-oriented
Certification
Field Safety
Safety Technology
Construction Site Safety Technician (csst)
Construction Site Safety Supervisor (csss)
OSHA-30
OSHA-510
CPR/First Aid
Basic Plus
NCCER certified
TWIC
Core Qualifications
• Considerable experience in workplace health and safety practices
• Exceptional grasp of OSHA and NFPA rules and regulations
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing plant operations
• Superior multitasking and prioritization skills
• High abilities in basic computer applications
• Good proficiency in utilizing workplace protective equipment
• Experienced in Safety Rescue
References
- Kevin McLaughlin- (409)651-1532
- Debra Henton- (409)3652138
Timeline
Field Safety Technician
Prime Controls
01.2024 - Current
Field Safety Technician
LaSalle Construction Services
05.2023 - 12.2023
Field Safety Technician
McDermott
03.2021 - 03.2023
Safety Technician
Austin Industrial
01.2018 - 02.2020
Safety
Associated Builders & Contractors
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Field Safety
Safety Technology
Construction Site Safety Technician (csst)
Construction Site Safety Supervisor (csss)
OSHA-30
OSHA-510
CPR/First Aid
Basic Plus
NCCER certified
TWIC
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