Professional Profile
Safety is a system.
Highly motivated and results-oriented Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) Representative with 7+ years of progressive experience in demanding Refinery, Refractories, and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) construction environments.
Proven ability to implement and manage comprehensive safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a strong safety culture. Adept at hazard identification, risk assessment, and developing effective mitigation strategies to protect personnel and assets.
Fieldwork
Industrial environments.
Credentials
Qualified to lead.
Career Timeline
Experience that scales.
- Performing weekly safety and emergency response trainings to maintain team readiness and operational excellence.
- Conducting rigorous routine equipment inspections and maintenance for all emergency response gear and safety systems.
- Prepared to rescue workers in various complex environments, heights, and industrial settings.
- Ensuring strict upkeep and adherence to workplace safety standards and emergency mitigation guidelines.
- Collaborating with ESH personnel and project management to rapidly respond to incidents and uphold site security.
- Led onboarding and ongoing training for new part-time Craft-Based Leadership (CBL) members in English and Spanish, including facilitation of weekly bilingual CBL meetings.
- Conducted safety observations and field audits to verify safe work practices, proactively coaching craft workers on at-risk behaviors, and reinforcing positive safety behaviors.
- Collaborated with ESH Safety Technicians and field supervision to lead meetings, analyze safety data, and communicate findings to supervision and management teams.
- Partnered with ESH personnel to perform fall protection and harness inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards and site requirements.
- Performed routine jobsite walkthroughs, inspections, and safety audits alongside ESH representatives from Bechtel and Cheniere, as well as project management.
- Facilitated daily pre-shift safety (Prestart) meetings to communicate hazards, controls, and daily work expectations.
- Delivered new-hire safety orientations and training in English and Spanish, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Conducted safety audits and behavioral observations to monitor safe work practices and reinforce positive safety behaviors.
- Led and supported safety meetings with ESH Safety Technicians and field supervision to communicate safety data, trends, and corrective actions to management.
- Coordinated with third-party safety personnel to perform biweekly yard inspections and walkthroughs, identifying hazards and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated daily pre-shift (Prestart) safety meetings to communicate hazards, controls, and daily work expectations.
- Conducted routine inspections and minor repairs of rigging equipment to ensure safety compliance and prevent lift-related incidents.
- Applied expert knowledge of knots, hitches, and hoisting techniques to safely rig, lift, and move loads in industrial jobsite environments.
- Collaborated with supervisors and crew members to plan and execute complex rigging operations, maintaining efficiency and load control.
- Adhered to and enforced site safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and lift plans while working with cranes and lifting equipment.
- Operated off-road and all-terrain forklifts to safely transport materials and equipment across uneven jobsite conditions.
- Installed thermal insulation and sheet metal systems on pipes, flanges, vessels, and heat exchangers in industrial environments.
- Fabricated sheet metal components by cutting, bending, and forming materials, including 90°s, 45°s, top hats, and custom covers, to meet job specifications.
- Demonstrated leadership through precision workmanship, material planning, and jobsite coordination, ensuring accurate installations and minimal rework.
- Operated bead and crimp machines to fabricate metal bands, top hats, and insulation jacketing components.
- Installed industrial insulation and sheet metal systems on pipes, flanges, vessels, and heat exchangers in accordance with job specifications.
- Fabricated components by cutting, bending, and forming sheet metal, including 90°s, 45°s, top hats, and custom covers.
- Performed insulation inspections to verify quality, safety compliance, and proper installation methods.
- Installed industrial insulation panel systems on oil rig platform structures, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and durability in harsh environments.
- Enforced safe work practices by ensuring proper use of PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, and respirators, during all installation activities.
- Utilized hand and power tools to cut, modify, and install insulation across confined and elevated work areas.
- Fabricated pre-engineered insulation panels using insulation materials, sheet metal, and adhesives for shipment to construction yards for field installation.
- Manufactured Foamglas insulation components, including custom bricks, shoes, 90°s, and 45°s, to meet project-specific design and performance requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership through attention to detail, safe fabrication practices, and efficient material preparation supporting downstream installation crews.
- Manufactured Foamglas insulation components, custom wedges, and pre-engineered panels to support construction yard needs.
Education
Built on technical foundations.
Professional Network
Professional references.
Joshua Sturgeon
ESH Supervisor
Bechtel
(337) 378-5022Julio Alvarado
CBL Coordinator
Bechtel
(731) 324-0720Severiano Cruz
ESH Advisor
Bechtel
(361) 443-6955Arlene Reyna
ERT Lead
Bechtel
(956) 732-9889Professional Competencies
Environmental, Safety & Health
Field safety support, hazard awareness, compliance, and safe work execution.
Industrial Construction
Support across complex industrial work fronts and high-consequence environments.
LNG & Refinery Environments
Experience in large-scale energy and process-industry project environments.
Rigging & Lift Planning
Critical lifting support, load control, and coordinated field execution.
Emergency Response
Emergency-response readiness, coordination, and incident-focused field support.
Field Inspections
Observation, inspection, verification, and documentation of field conditions.
Field Documentation
Clear technical records, reporting, tracking, and communication.
Leadership & Coordination
Coordination with supervision, craft, and project stakeholders.
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