Fernanda Palacios
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Credentials
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40-Hour AHERA Supervisor Asbestos License
CHC Training, LLC ®Nov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Excavation Safety for Competent Persons
United RentalsSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Confined Spaces in Construction
United RentalsAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Bloodborne Pathogens
American Red CrossApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Red CrossApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Hazardous Materials Technician 29.CFR.1910.120.(q)(6)(iii)
Texas State Technical College WacoDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 29.CFR.1910.120
Texas State Technical College WacoDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Fall Protection
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Injury Response
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Ladder Safety
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PPE/Silica
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Trenching Safety
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Hazard Communication
National Safety ComplianceOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
IS-00100.b Incident Command System
FEMASep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
FEMASep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
FEMASep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
IS-00800.b National Response Framework
FEMASep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHAJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHANov, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Dilling Group Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Safety Professional
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Sep 2023 - Present
Linde Gas plant provider for NASAs Space-X fuel. Supervising safety 145 men crew crafts like rigging, pipe fitter, welder, insulation, electricians, scaffold builder and labors. Audit and mitigate safety violations. Host safety toolbox talk. Linde Gas plant provider for NASAs Space-X fuel. Supervising safety 145 men crew crafts like rigging, pipe fitter, welder, insulation, electricians, scaffold builder and labors. Audit and mitigate safety violations. Host safety toolbox talk.
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Trifecta Services Company
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional EHS Manager
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Jul 2022 - Apr 2023
I was promoted as the Regional EHS Manager of five states; Texas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, and Hawaii. I developed and submitted the Job Site Specific Safety Plan, Health and Safety Plan (HASP), and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to the general contractor. I developed all spanish safety trainings for employees; hand and power tool, loto, confined space, lead awareness, asbestos awareness, silica awareness, ladder safety, fall protection, electrical safety, aerial lift, forklift, and… Show more I was promoted as the Regional EHS Manager of five states; Texas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, and Hawaii. I developed and submitted the Job Site Specific Safety Plan, Health and Safety Plan (HASP), and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to the general contractor. I developed all spanish safety trainings for employees; hand and power tool, loto, confined space, lead awareness, asbestos awareness, silica awareness, ladder safety, fall protection, electrical safety, aerial lift, forklift, and respiratory protection.
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Environment, Health and Safety Manager
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Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
All throughout the duration of the project daily safety practices included safety meetings, covid screening, job hazard analysis and equipment inspections. Maintained a proactive weekly internal environmental and safety audit and weekly behavior analysis audit. Weekly worked with management team to establish short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the company’s health, safety, and environmental programs. Monthly inspected all power tolos, rigging, electrical cords, fall protection… Show more All throughout the duration of the project daily safety practices included safety meetings, covid screening, job hazard analysis and equipment inspections. Maintained a proactive weekly internal environmental and safety audit and weekly behavior analysis audit. Weekly worked with management team to establish short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the company’s health, safety, and environmental programs. Monthly inspected all power tolos, rigging, electrical cords, fall protection, fire extinguishers, and above ground storage tanks. I was responsible to complete pre-demolition surveys prior to demo. Performed SWPPP inspections prior to stormwater. Issued and authorized all hot work permits, confined space permits, and LOTO. Perform half face fit test. Develop, modify, and maintain records of SDS inventory, equipment inspections, permits, internal traffic control plan, emergency evacuation plan and any other site specific required for the projects. Adressed incidents, and near misses through timely fact-finding investigation, determining root cause, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Complies with and reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal).
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Atlas Metal and Iron
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental and Safety Manager
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Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
I supervised one hundred workers in its plants in both Denver and Aurora. Manage all safety programs and trainings. Facilitate Safety Committee meetings on a regular basis. Investigate and document any accidents and near misses, establish corrective and / or disciplinary actions. Arrange medical surveillance evaluations like annual hearing test and lead blood test. Perform respirator fit test. Communicate with insurance carriers to report claims and coordinate Return-To-Work programs according… Show more I supervised one hundred workers in its plants in both Denver and Aurora. Manage all safety programs and trainings. Facilitate Safety Committee meetings on a regular basis. Investigate and document any accidents and near misses, establish corrective and / or disciplinary actions. Arrange medical surveillance evaluations like annual hearing test and lead blood test. Perform respirator fit test. Communicate with insurance carriers to report claims and coordinate Return-To-Work programs according to medical restrictions. Update Denver Fire Department Permit as needed like hazardous materials, confined spaces, hot work and oil burner. Control and manage special waste disposal like lead contaminated PPE, fluids, other. Ensure stormwater discharge complies with environmental requirements through correct operation of the water treatment plant. Regularly report to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and EPA; Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), and Annual Recycler Report. Control and overview operations of stormwater treatment plants (StormShark/Megamouth). SWMP Sample Collection during discharge events. SW Quarterly Discharge Monitoring Report submittal to EPA. Assessment of lab results and adapt stormwater treatment system parameters to comply with benchmarks. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Avoid, control, and respond to spills. Inspect and control potential sources of contamination: oil reservoirs, ASTs, USTs, transformers. Authorize any associated work permits as needed (Confined Space, Hot Work, etc.). Perform monitoring on an annual basis: Dust exposure and Noise exposure. Show less I supervised one hundred workers in its plants in both Denver and Aurora. Manage all safety programs and trainings. Facilitate Safety Committee meetings on a regular basis. Investigate and document any accidents and near misses, establish corrective and / or disciplinary actions. Arrange medical surveillance evaluations like annual hearing test and lead blood test. Perform respirator fit test. Communicate with insurance carriers to report claims and coordinate Return-To-Work programs according… Show more I supervised one hundred workers in its plants in both Denver and Aurora. Manage all safety programs and trainings. Facilitate Safety Committee meetings on a regular basis. Investigate and document any accidents and near misses, establish corrective and / or disciplinary actions. Arrange medical surveillance evaluations like annual hearing test and lead blood test. Perform respirator fit test. Communicate with insurance carriers to report claims and coordinate Return-To-Work programs according to medical restrictions. Update Denver Fire Department Permit as needed like hazardous materials, confined spaces, hot work and oil burner. Control and manage special waste disposal like lead contaminated PPE, fluids, other. Ensure stormwater discharge complies with environmental requirements through correct operation of the water treatment plant. Regularly report to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and EPA; Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), and Annual Recycler Report. Control and overview operations of stormwater treatment plants (StormShark/Megamouth). SWMP Sample Collection during discharge events. SW Quarterly Discharge Monitoring Report submittal to EPA. Assessment of lab results and adapt stormwater treatment system parameters to comply with benchmarks. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Avoid, control, and respond to spills. Inspect and control potential sources of contamination: oil reservoirs, ASTs, USTs, transformers. Authorize any associated work permits as needed (Confined Space, Hot Work, etc.). Perform monitoring on an annual basis: Dust exposure and Noise exposure. Show less
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Hudspeth & Associates, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Safety Officer
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Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and interact with senior managers, project managers, and superintendents. Supervising over two hundred employees and multiple jobsites in Colorado and unique projects like Coors Light Brewery and FBI renovations. Audit demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, remediation, scaffolding and civil. Performed fit test, trainings, meetings, covid tracking, distributing of PPE, and document control. I reported to the Safety Director about all… Show more Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and interact with senior managers, project managers, and superintendents. Supervising over two hundred employees and multiple jobsites in Colorado and unique projects like Coors Light Brewery and FBI renovations. Audit demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, remediation, scaffolding and civil. Performed fit test, trainings, meetings, covid tracking, distributing of PPE, and document control. I reported to the Safety Director about all safety concerns. Show less Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and interact with senior managers, project managers, and superintendents. Supervising over two hundred employees and multiple jobsites in Colorado and unique projects like Coors Light Brewery and FBI renovations. Audit demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, remediation, scaffolding and civil. Performed fit test, trainings, meetings, covid tracking, distributing of PPE, and document control. I reported to the Safety Director about all… Show more Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and interact with senior managers, project managers, and superintendents. Supervising over two hundred employees and multiple jobsites in Colorado and unique projects like Coors Light Brewery and FBI renovations. Audit demolition, asbestos and lead abatement, remediation, scaffolding and civil. Performed fit test, trainings, meetings, covid tracking, distributing of PPE, and document control. I reported to the Safety Director about all safety concerns. Show less
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Azota Gas Processing, Ltd.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Safety Coordinator
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Dec 2019 - Oct 2020
With an exceptional performance review I was later promoted to work in corporate office located in Houston, Texas, as the safety coordinator. There I supervised fifty men in the fabrication shop. I created Safety Data Sheets and Job Hazard Analysis for pipefitters, welders, riggers, boilermakers, scaffold builders, electricians, and forklifts. I conducted and coordinated employee safety and environmental training programs and assist with emergency response training drills. I filled out OSHA… Show more With an exceptional performance review I was later promoted to work in corporate office located in Houston, Texas, as the safety coordinator. There I supervised fifty men in the fabrication shop. I created Safety Data Sheets and Job Hazard Analysis for pipefitters, welders, riggers, boilermakers, scaffold builders, electricians, and forklifts. I conducted and coordinated employee safety and environmental training programs and assist with emergency response training drills. I filled out OSHA forms 300, 300A, 301. I kept ISNetworld, PEC, and DISA in compliance.
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Q/C document control
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
Blueprint readings: Isometric and PI&D’s. I developed packages for hydro, pneumatic testing, and air instrumentation. I designed ISO welding maps through Bluebeam.
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Safety Specialist
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
Supervising over two hundred employees in multiple crafts like welders, pipefitters, civil, painters, scaffold builders, boilermakers, instrumentation, electricians, operators, and riggers. I hosted all safety meetings and trainings. Performed environmental health and safety compliance and due diligence audits. Identified, reported, and mitigated workplace hazards, and unsafe conditions. Monitored employee exposure LEL and oxygen concentration, chemical spills, critical lift, man basket… Show more Supervising over two hundred employees in multiple crafts like welders, pipefitters, civil, painters, scaffold builders, boilermakers, instrumentation, electricians, operators, and riggers. I hosted all safety meetings and trainings. Performed environmental health and safety compliance and due diligence audits. Identified, reported, and mitigated workplace hazards, and unsafe conditions. Monitored employee exposure LEL and oxygen concentration, chemical spills, critical lift, man basket, excavation trench box, PRCS and Non-Permit Confined Space. Document control all forms for excavation, trench box, ground disturbance, hot work permits, Job Safety Analysis, inspection reports, orientations, and trainings. I am knowledgeable to perform inspections on equipment like fall protection, power tools, ladders, scaffolds, fire extinguishers, telehandler, forklifts, manlifts, and rigging.
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Industrial Technology Center
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Waco, Texas, United States
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Safety Specialist
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
As a safety specialist I ensured company safety programs were following Federal regulations including but not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Permit – Required Confined Space Entry Procedures, Hearing Conservation Program, Forklift Safety Program, and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program. Performed job-site inspections and wrote inspection reports. Assisting the Safety Director in completion of OSHA injury documentation forms including 300, 300A… Show more As a safety specialist I ensured company safety programs were following Federal regulations including but not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Permit – Required Confined Space Entry Procedures, Hearing Conservation Program, Forklift Safety Program, and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program. Performed job-site inspections and wrote inspection reports. Assisting the Safety Director in completion of OSHA injury documentation forms including 300, 300A, and 301 forms. I trained employees on several safety related issues and developed 10 – Hour General Industry and 30 – Hour General Industry courses. Show less As a safety specialist I ensured company safety programs were following Federal regulations including but not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Permit – Required Confined Space Entry Procedures, Hearing Conservation Program, Forklift Safety Program, and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program. Performed job-site inspections and wrote inspection reports. Assisting the Safety Director in completion of OSHA injury documentation forms including 300, 300A… Show more As a safety specialist I ensured company safety programs were following Federal regulations including but not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, Permit – Required Confined Space Entry Procedures, Hearing Conservation Program, Forklift Safety Program, and Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Program. Performed job-site inspections and wrote inspection reports. Assisting the Safety Director in completion of OSHA injury documentation forms including 300, 300A, and 301 forms. I trained employees on several safety related issues and developed 10 – Hour General Industry and 30 – Hour General Industry courses. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Texas State Technical College Waco
Dual Associates, Environmental Health and Safety Engineering
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