Sal Trejo

Lead enterprise SH&E, contractor safety, fleet safety, ergonomics, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs supporting engineering, utility, laboratory, office, and field operations. Partner with executive leadership to improve safety culture, reduce organizational risk, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise safety policies, standards, and training programs.
• Manage ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce, Common Ground Alliance (CGA), and Damage Prevention Institute (DPI) compliance programs.
• Lead fleet safety, MVR monitoring, Driver Check, and driver qualification.
  Develop executive EMR, TRIR, DART, KPI, and trend reports for leadership and Board presentations.
  
• Lead enterprise ergonomics and Prevention Through Design initiatives.
• Support Workers' Compensation, insurance, corporate real estate, and laboratory safety.
• Mentor Health & Safety Managers and serve as American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor.
  

Key Achievements

• Led enterprise implementation of Avetta.
• Recipient of the Avetta Change Maker Award.
• Achieved ISNetworld RAVS® approval.
• National Safety Council One Million Safe Work Hours Award recipient.
• Developed enterprise ergonomics, fleet safety, and contractor safety programs.

Built and managed GTS’s company-wide safety and risk-prevention programs for natural gas transmission, pipeline integrity, engineering, and field operations. Worked closely with company leadership and project teams to establish practical safety systems, improve field accountability, and support client and regulatory requirements during a period of organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Created and maintained the company Safety Manual, IIPP, Contractor Safety Manual, HASPs, and supporting procedures.
• Served as the company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Avetta, ISNetworld, Veriforce, and EPIC, managing client requirements, contractor compliance, safety program submissions, and platform administration.
• Conducted field inspections, jobsite audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Managed fleet safety, driver orientation, vehicle inspections, and corrective actions.
• Delivered new-hire safety orientation, OSHA training, and CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Managed Workers’ Compensation, insurance, and claims-prevention efforts.
• Coordinated client safety requirements and contractor pre qualification activities.
• Advised managers and field personnel on hazard controls, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices.

Key Achievements

• Helped GTS achieve more than 1.5 million work hours without an OSHA recordable injury.
• Reduced the company’s EMR and incident performance to below industry benchmarks.
• Developed GTS’s core safety programs and standardized field safety expectations.
• Reduced fleet incidents to zero through stronger driver oversight and prevention efforts.
• Saved more than $500,000 through vendor negotiations and program improvements.

Managed corporate health, safety, food safety, and risk management programs across multiple retail locations while improving compliance, reducing injuries, and strengthening safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Managed OSHA, food safety, and Workers’ Compensation programs.
• Developed corporate safety policies and training.
• Conducted investigations, audits, inspections, and ergonomics assessments.
• Partnered with operations and Risk Management to reduce claims.

Key Achievements

• Reduced Experience Modification Rate below industry average.
• Achieved zero regulatory penalties.
• Developed multiple corporate safety programs.
• One Million Safe Work Award