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Rene Galarza

Fort Worth

Summary

Dynamic Safety Manager with extensive experience at Chaparral Insulation, excelling in OSHA compliance and risk assessment. Proven track record in implementing safety programs and conducting comprehensive audits. Bilingual communicator skilled in training and team collaboration, enhancing safety culture and achieving zero incidents on multiple projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Manager

Chaparral Insulation
Arlington
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Directed and coordinated all safety activities across multiple construction and industrial insulation projects, achieving full OSHA compliance.
  • Conducted comprehensive site audits, hazard analyses, and risk assessments, implementing engineering and administrative controls to eliminate hazards.
  • Reviewed, approved, and maintained documentation including JSAs, SDSs, and various permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, etc.).
  • Supervised and trained on-site safety coordinators, enhancing their ability to enforce safety protocols and identify hazards.
  • Delivered detailed weekly safety performance and compliance reports to company leadership.
  • Organized and led site-wide safety meetings and toolbox talks on topics such as confined space safety, scaffold safety, fall prevention, and PPE compliance.
  • Partnered with operations teams to ensure safety was integrated into planning, scheduling, and daily activities.

Safety Lead

BrandSafway
Corpus Christi
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Monitored and enforced safety procedures during scaffolding, insulation, and maintenance operations within a refinery.
  • Verified the accuracy and completeness of JSAs, confined space permits, hot work permits, and SDS documentation.
  • Performed daily jobsite safety inspections, proactively addressing unsafe conditions.
  • Worked directly with supervisors to update and adapt safety procedures to changing site conditions.
  • Led daily pre-task meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce hazard awareness and safe work practices.
  • Assisted in incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending preventative measures.
  • Oversaw PPE inventory and ensured employees received proper training in its correct use.

Safety Lead

BrandSafway
Point Comfort
05.2022 - 10.2024
  • Ensured consistent adherence to safety rules and regulations in a large petrochemical facility.
  • Managed all safety-related records, including JSAs, SDSs, and work permits, ensuring easy accessibility during audits.
  • Conducted daily safety walkthroughs, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective measures were implemented.
  • Delivered comprehensive safety orientations to new hires and subcontractors.
  • Led Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) sessions to identify risks before work commenced.
  • Maintained open communication channels between workers and management to promptly address safety concerns.
  • Coordinated and conducted emergency drills to prepare employees for site-specific emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Economedes High School
Edinburg, TX
11.2019

Skills

  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
  • Permit-to-Work Systems
  • Comprehensive Safety Audits
  • Inspections
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Assessment
  • Mitigation
  • Safety Training
  • Orientations
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Incident Investigation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective Actions
  • OSHA Standards Compliance
  • MIOSHA Standards Compliance
  • NCCER Standards Compliance
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Drills
  • Preparedness
  • Industrial Safety Oversight
  • Petrochemical Safety Oversight
  • Refinery Safety Oversight
  • Contractor Safety Management
  • Subcontractor Safety Management
  • Safety Program Implementation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Bilingual – English & Spanish
  • OSHA compliance
  • hazard analysis
  • risk assessment
  • JSA review
  • PPE management
  • site inspections
  • incident investigation
  • emergency preparedness
  • team collaboration
  • performance reporting
  • effective communication
  • adaptability to change
  • attention to detail
  • problem solving

Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • NCCER Safety Certification
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Safety Manager

Chaparral Insulation
05.2025 - 07.2025

Safety Lead

BrandSafway
10.2024 - 05.2025

Safety Lead

BrandSafway
05.2022 - 10.2024

High School Diploma -

Economedes High School

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