Sara Saavedra
Holden,USA
Summary
Safety Manager with over 10 years of experience in safety compliance. NCCER Training and overseeing daily tasks by directing workers. Strategic at resolving issues with dynamic skills and poise. Experienced in safety regulations, policies, and procedures such OSHA, SDS, ANZI and SOP. Looking for a company to grow within. I have a passion for Safety and look to create a safety culture dedicated to an injury free workplace. Currently Pursuing my associate degree in occupational safety and health. Over 10k plus hours in field training and teaching employees.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Technician
Classic Industries
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Served as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles.
- Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
Safety MANAGER
BrandSafway
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Evaluated schedules, orders, and forecasts to plan operational processes and meet timetables.
- Reported to supervisors weekly about project progress, site problems and labor status.
- Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and checked progress daily.
- Followed OSHA, federal and company regulations to keep prominent level of safety at all job sites.
- Uphold schedule requirements and quality demands with firsthand project supervision.
- Revising, sustaining, and enforcing Lock-out, Tag out program.
- Communicated positively with employees, showing high company standards and mitigating issues at once.
- Promoted a safe, accident free and healthy working environment at client's jobsite.
- Held safety and tailgate meetings on daily safety topics and concerns.
- Onsite training and orientation of new employees.
- Monitoring and implementation of corrective measures.
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brand Energy Solutions
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Supervised teams of scaffold builders during large-scale projects, effectively delegating tasks and overseeing progress to ensure timely completion.
- Spearheaded efforts in implementing new procedures or technologies that led to improved productivity within the team.
- Maximized client satisfaction by promptly addressing their concerns regarding scaffold design or placement during construction projects.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and best practices in scaffolding techniques, leading to more efficient and innovative solutions.
- Improved overall work quality by providing guidance and hands-on training to junior scaffold builders on best practices.
- Expedited project completion through proficient use of tube-and-clamp, system, or frame scaffolds according to specific job requirements.
Safety Technician
Brand Integrated Services
10.2013 - 06.2019
- Observing and following all safety and project rules up to and including enforcing workers to wear all necessary PPE and follow all safety procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Interviewed, oriented, trained and evaluated employees to perfect procedures from day one.
- Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations, and successful corrections.
- Managed OSHA-mandated recordkeeping and accident analysis paperwork.
- Implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce injuries and hazards in the workplace.
- Completed safety inspections for workplaces on strict timelines.
- Coordinate, create, and develop training programs for employees and managers using best practice methods and staying within OSHA regulation.
Administrative Assistant
Brock Services LLC
04.2009 - 09.2013
- Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
- Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly run jobs.
- Recorded supplies, parts, equipment, and employee work hours for every job.
- Working knowledge of internal and external safety rules, practices, standards, and procedures.
- Tracking of daily expenses and ordering supplies.
- Maintain all personnel files for employees.
- Translated safety procedures and safe work practices.
- Assigning training to employees on a quarterly basis through Safety Council.
- Responding to email correspondences and record keeping of all safety training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
associate degree - Occupational Safety and Health
Baton Rouge River Parish College
06.2025
Skills
- Job planning
- Job site management
- Safety oversight
- Project deadlines
- Quality Control
- Interpersonal and written communications
- Worked in Crude Oil/Natural Gas Refineries
- Risk Assessment and JHA Trained
- Hazard Recognition and mitigation
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Team building
- PPE use, inspection, and regulations
- Efficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Great organizational skills
- Data Entry and Tracking of leading and lagging indicators with hazards
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certification
- Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO)
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)
- Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
- OSHA Basic Plus
- TWIC
- Permit Writer and Recipient
- OSHA 30-General Industry
- OSHA 10-Construction
- JSA /JHA Trained
- Lockout/Tagout Certified
- Fall Protection and inspection certified
- Trained in Scaffold Inspections and Quality Control
- Incident Investigating and Reporting
- Safety Audits & Observation
- Respirator trained & Fit tested
- Employee Training over 500+ employees
- OSHA 510
Timeline
Safety Technician
Classic Industries
09.2024 - 03.2025
Safety MANAGER
BrandSafway
01.2020 - 09.2024
Safety Technician
Brand Integrated Services
10.2013 - 06.2019
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brand Energy Solutions
10.2012 - 06.2019
Administrative Assistant
Brock Services LLC
04.2009 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
associate degree - Occupational Safety and Health
Baton Rouge River Parish College
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