Thomas Locke
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Safety professional with over 4 years of experience supporting refinery, turnaround, and industrial plant operations. Proven expertise in environmental monitoring, confined space safety, fall protection, gas detection, and OSHA compliance. Strong background in inspections, documentation, and maintaining safety equipment in high-risk industrial environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector
Total Safety
12.2025 - Current
- Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance on safety showers and eyewash stations.
- Inspect fall protection equipment, including harness, lanyards, and SRLs.
- Perform respirator fit testing in compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Document inspections results and maintain accurate safety records and reports.
- Ensure safety equipment meets industrial and refinery safety standards.
- Verified calibration and functionality of gas detection monitors, facilitating compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing worksite safety.
Air Technician
Total Safety
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Calibrated and maintained gas detection and air monitoring equipment.
- Monitored air quality for hazardous substances during plant and contractor operations.
- Inspected fall protection systems and safety slings.
- Ensured environmental monitoring equipment was clean, operational, and job-ready.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
Turnaround Technician
Total Safety
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported refinery turnarounds with hazard identification, and confined space monitoring.
- Managed breathing air systems, and maintained air monitor accuracy.
- Assisted with emergency response actions, including evacuations.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment, completing basic repairs to keep the equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Helper
Echo Maintenance
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed an organizational system for blueprints, improving accessibility and efficiency.
- Compiled detailed spreadsheets for equipment purchases, streamlining data for review by the Plant Representative.
- Maintained comprehensive work records and logs, aiding management in tracking production, and generating accurate reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Process Operating Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TXSkills
- Industrial Safety
- Refinery Operations
- OSHA Compliance
- Confined Space Safety
- Gas Detection & Air Monitoring
- Fall Protection Systems
- Safety Inspections & Reporting
- Lockout Tagout Procedures
- Hazard Identification
Certification
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health
Timeline
Inspector
Total Safety
12.2025 - Current
Air Technician
Total Safety
01.2020 - 12.2022
Turnaround Technician
Total Safety
01.2019 - 12.2020
Helper
Echo Maintenance
01.2018 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Lamar Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Process Operating Technology
Lamar Institute of Technology