Randy Mata

Phone: (979)215-3334

Email: Randy032002@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Highly skilled and bilingual safety professional with over 19 years of experience in new

construction, pipeline, and turnaround projects. Proven ability to lead high-risk operations with a

strong field presence and a coach-first mentality, ensuring the well-being of all team members.

Successfully managed multiple turnaround projects with zero recordable incidents, demonstrating a

steadfast commitment to safety excellence.

Experienced in developing, implementing, and overseeing client safety programs to ensure

compliance with industry regulations and audit requirements. Serve as a key liaison with state and

federal regulatory agencies, managing all required documentation and ensuring adherence to safety

standards.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) – Columbia Southern University (Expected 2026)

• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification

• Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST) Certification

• Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS) Certification

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (CFR 1926)

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety (CFR 1910)

• CPR & First Aid Certified

• Scaffold Competent Person Certification

• 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 Certification

• 132-Hour Occupational Safety & Health Professional Certification

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – Expires 09/01/2029

• Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish (Read, Write, Speak)

Professional Experience:

Industrial Trade Services (ITS) – Assigned to Firetrol Protection Systems

Site Safety Manager – Dow Project (POLY 7) | 07/2024-02/2025

• Oversaw job site safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ITS, and Dow safety policies.

• Conducted daily toolbox meetings and weekly audits with Dow representatives.

• Monitored fire suppression system installation, ensuring safe work practices.

• Walked down systems to red-tag equipment and verify LOTO compliance.

• Led safety inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.

• Collaborated with project managers and technicians to maintain a strong safety culture.

• Provided leadership and guidance to employees, fostering a strong safety culture and

accountability on-site.Performance Contractors 01/2020- 07/2024

Site Safety Manager/ Safety Technician- jobs across various locations listed below

• Provide effective leadership to the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Dept. through effective

management of the Department’s resources to ensure continuous improvement in EHS

performance.

• Fostered a collaborative working relationship with contractors to achieve project goals.

• Established clear communication channels to facilitate smooth workflow and problem-solving.

• Facilitate team meetings that objectively address the problems and develop workable solutions

• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance,

identify corrective action, and implement follow-up assessments.

• Attended daily toolbox meetings with different contractors to ensure that everyone is aware of

their particular job duties and the hazards associated with the task.

• Conduct safety inspection, and verification of excavation prior to employee entry

• Oversaw civil/ concrete pours, saw cutting concrete, rebar work and excavations.

• Observed the construction of structures, including pipe installation, lift plans and demolition.

Primoris Field Services 01/2019 - 11/2019

Pipeline Safety Supervisor- M.E Global and Dow, Freeport, TX.

• Issued excavation and hot work permits on site.

• Conducted daily safety meetings over audit findings

• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact

for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.

• Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.

• Daily bump test gas monitors.

• Perform investigations and root cause analysis of accidents and incidents.

• Permitting for sub-contractors on-site (Drillers).

PCL Construction 2016 - 2019

Safety Technician- Poly 5 New construction-Dow Chemical, Freeport TX

• Dow’s D.O.A list (Delegation of authority); equivalent to Client Rep

• Collaborated closely with contractors to ensure effective communication and coordination.

• Permit issuer and Hands on Trainer:

o SWP

o Hot work

o Confined spaces

o LO/TO

o IOE

o LCG

o Critical Elevated Work

o Excavations

o Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing

o Dow Permit guidelines/processes

• Oversaw all electrical and instrumentation work, including high-voltage systems (52 kV – 765 kV).

• Managed MCC building construction and ensured safe high-voltage operations.• Conducted risk assessments, enforced safety protocols, and ensured regulatory compliance.

Zachry 2015 – 2016

Site Safety Technician- CPCHEM, Sweeny, TX

• Conducted safety inspection, and verification of excavation prior to employee entry

• Conducted regular meetings to discuss project progress and address any issues.

• Attended daily toolbox meetings with different contractors to ensure that everyone is aware of

their particular job duties and the hazards associated with the task.

• Responsible for monthly tool inspections and equipment inspection

Kelly Services 2013– 2015

Safety Technician-Chlorine #7 Falcon Project New Construction-Dow Chemical, Freeport TX

• Enforced safety protocols and ensured contractor compliance.

• Facilitated communication and collaboration to achieve project goals.

• Conducted safety meetings, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Oversaw critical lifts, equipment installation, and operations.

• Managed tool, equipment, and regulatory inspections.

• Served as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and documentation.

• Handled permitting and oversight of all subcontractors on-site.

Industrial Specialist/ Brand/Basic Industries 2006 - 2013

Safety Technician- BP Texas City, TX/ Ineos Chocolate Bayou/ Dow Freeport, TX

• Led weekly audits to ensure front-line supervisors and workers understood safety rules and

expectations.

• Maintained clear communication between employees and upper management.

• Conducted continuous field evaluations to identify and address safety concerns.

• Attended daily toolbox meetings with contractors to reinforce job duties and hazard awareness.

• Provided coaching and real-time interventions based on audit findings.

• Performed daily audits and observations across all crafts to ensure compliance and safe work

practices.

Performance Contractors Jobs

Capital Projects/Turnarounds/ New Construction jobs across various locations

• Reliability Project in utilities-BASF, Freeport TX

• New Construction-Furnace Project- Ineos, Alvin TX

• Loading station project- Vopak, Deer Park TX

• Coker Project-Chevron, Sweeny TX

• Turnaround-Natgas, Beaumont TX

• New Construction- Coker unit & Green diesel unit- Valero, Port Arthur TX

• Polymer revamp Turnaround-Sk Primacor/ Dow Chemical, Freeport TX• LTO Project/ FCC Project- Chevron Refiner, Pasadena TX

• EG2 Unit Turnaround-Formosa, Point Comfort TX