Timothy Salas
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic HSE professional with a proven track record at MasTec Utility Services, excelling in incident investigation and risk assessment. Adept at developing safety policies that enhance compliance and foster a culture of safety. Recognized for implementing effective strategies that significantly reduced workplace hazards and improved overall safety performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead HSE Specialist
MasTec Utility Services
Northlake
02.2026 - Current
- Oversee daily activity of civil crews as they performed trenching/excavation work on Microsoft Data Center projects.
- Assist local management in the investigation of safety-related damage incidents, employee injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
- Recommend safe work practices that will help reduce employees' exposure to workplace hazards.
District HSE Coordinator
Spinnaker Oilfield Solutions
Pleasanton
10.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the safety performance of Spinnaker's South Texas Cementing District.
- Conducts investigations into workplace incidents, vehicle accidents by partnering with corporate legal teams and HSE management.
- Facilitated communication between management and employees regarding safety policies.
HSE Specialist
MasTec Utility Services
San Antonio
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversee daily activity of civil crews as they performed trenching/excavation work on Microsoft Data Center projects.
- Assist local management in the investigation of safety-related damage incidents, employee injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.
- Recommend safe work practices that will help reduce employees' exposure to workplace hazards.
Safety Professional
CPS Energy
San Antonio
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Safety Professional assigned to oversee the Gas and Underground Distribution Operations for the city of San Antonio.
- Investigate accidents and/or injuries and prepare necessary documentation, including incident reports, and root cause analysis, and make recommended appropriate measures to eliminate or mitigate reoccurrences.
Sr. Health & Safety Engineer
Navistar Manufacturing
San Antonio
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Work cross functionally with maintenance and engineering to ensure safety and ergonomic compliance.
Health & Safety Technician IV
Tesla
Austin
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintain a strong presence on the floor to engage with shop stakeholders and associates to foster a robust safety culture.
- Investigate accidents and/or injuries within the manufacturing facility and prepare necessary documentation.
Safety Manager
Greenstone Electrical Services
New Braunfels
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintain DOT driver qualification files.
- Responsible for overseeing the safety of Overhead Powerline, Underground Electrical, and Gas Crews performing work for city municipalities throughout Texas.
Safety Manager
Ryder Logistics
Austin
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Organize and conduct safety training programs for employees across all levels within the organization.
Safety Coordinator
STEP Energy Services
Floresville
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Set up new hires for drug screens, physicals, and MVR/Background checks.
HSE Representative
Brazos Rock Energy Services
Pleasanton
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted in accident/injury investigations to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and developed strategies for risk mitigation.
Safety Manager
National Boiler Services
Orange
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and developed risk mitigation strategies that enhanced workplace safety.
- Responded to incidents/injuries on location and conducted investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Oversaw maintenance of safety equipment and supplies to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Education
High school diploma - equivalent
Thomas A. Edison
San Antonio, TX01-2007
Skills
- Incident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Safety management
- Compliance auditing
- Policy development
- Data analysis
Certification
- Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- OSHA 510 Construction, University of South Florida
- OSHA 30 Construction, 360 Training
- Master Evaluator Certificate (Gas), Tesla
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training, Capital Medical Services
- First Aid, CPR AED, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Introduction to Safety & Health Management (OSHA #7500), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Introduction to Incident [Accident] Investigation (OSHA #7505), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Electrical Standards (OSHA #3095), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Permit Required Confined Space (OSHA #2246), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics (OSHA #3015), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Respiratory Protection (OSHA #2225), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Recordkeeping Rule Seminar (OSHA #7845), Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Timeline
Lead HSE Specialist
MasTec Utility Services
02.2026 - Current
District HSE Coordinator
Spinnaker Oilfield Solutions
10.2025 - Current
HSE Specialist
MasTec Utility Services
12.2024 - 05.2025
Safety Professional
CPS Energy
09.2023 - 12.2024
Sr. Health & Safety Engineer
Navistar Manufacturing
11.2022 - 09.2023
Health & Safety Technician IV
Tesla
09.2022 - 11.2022
Safety Manager
Greenstone Electrical Services
03.2021 - 07.2022
Safety Manager
Ryder Logistics
05.2019 - 04.2020
Safety Coordinator
STEP Energy Services
07.2017 - 01.2018
HSE Representative
Brazos Rock Energy Services
03.2016 - 03.2017
Safety Manager
National Boiler Services
04.2015 - 03.2017
High school diploma - equivalent
Thomas A. Edison