Rafael Hernandez
Biography:
Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Military Experience: 22.6 years
Work Experience: 0.3 years
Work Experience:
I am a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with over 20 years of leadership and technical expertise, now advancing my career in the construction industry with a strong foundation in safety management and compliance. My experience includes overseeing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and implementing corrective actions on large-scale infrastructure projects to ensure safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant operations. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, I am looking to transition into operations as a Field Engineer, where I can leverage my safety background, problem-solving abilities, and team coordination skills to drive project success from planning through execution.
Military Service:
Rank: Master Gunnery Sergeant
Branch/Position: Marine Corps
Period: August 2001 - March 2024
Occupation: 2336 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance
Duties Description:EOD technicians perform various duties that include locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from foreign and domestic, conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD that present a threat to operations, installations, personnel, or materiels
Work history:
Job Title: Safety Intern
Company: Jingoli Power
Period: November 2023 - February 2024
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- OSHA 30 Construction Industry Standards
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification
Observed and assisted in safety compliance for high-voltage transmission and substation projects. Performed hazard analyses, site inspections, and safety audits. Investigated incidents, implemented corrective actions, and delivered training to promote a safe and efficient work environment.
Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist
Company: Flatiron/Dragados Corporation
Period: March 2025 - present
Trainings, Certifications and Licences:
- Fall Protection Competent Person
- Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
- OSHA Construction Out Reacher Trainer
- Flagger Training
- Traffic Control Supervisor Training
- Incident Investigation Training
- EM-385 Training
Managed safety compliance and risk mitigation for major infrastructure projects, including the San Diego International Airport Terminal 1 redevelopment and California High-Speed Rail. Conducted hazard analyses, site inspections, and safety audits to meet OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and project-specific requirements. Led incident investigations, implemented corrective actions, and provided training to promote a strong safety culture and efficient field operations.
Education:
Palomar College
Bachelor's Degree – Construction Management
Period: January 2025 - present
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