Andy Benavidez

Dedicated Safety Professional with 15+ years of experience ensuring industrial safety, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness. Specialized in leak detection, confined space rescue, and hazardous materials operations with a proven ability to identify risks, enforce regulatory standards, and lead teams in high‑hazard environments. Committed to fostering a culture of safety, minimizing incidents, and protecting both personnel and assets across petrochemical, logistics, and law enforcement sectors.

site safety coordinator at think environmental (2026– Present)

• Conduct safety audits on personnel and assets
• Lead JSA inspections and daily toolbox talks
• Deliver job site training and new hire orientations
• Identify safety hazards and recommend corrective policies
• Partner with clients to ensure compliance and operational safety

Confined space rescue technician/permit writer at total safety (2022 – 2024)

• Assessed hazards and developed site-specific rescue pre-plans
• Maintained and inventoried rescue equipment across multiple sites
• Ensured PPE readiness and compliance before job initiation
• Issued permits (Hot Work, Cold Work, Confined Space, etc.)
• Performed gas testing and collaborated with crews to ensure safety

LDAR technician at APTIM (2022 – 2022)

• Inspected facilities for gas leaks using TVA equipment
• Documented and tracked leaks across valves, pumps, and components
• Calibrated detection instruments and performed inspections at height
• Communicated findings and compliance reports to clients

Operator at Odfjell (2017 – 2021)

• Safely loaded and unloaded hazardous materials from trucks and railcars, adhering to federal transportation regulations
• Maintained detailed operational logs, tracking volumes, temperatures, pressures, and transfer times to support accurate reporting and safety audits
• Operated pumps and monitored tank gauges using integrated system networks to regulate product flow
• Conducted routine maintenance on chemical handling equipment and facility infrastructure
• Supported alignment and transfer operations to ensure seamless material movement across plant systems
• Served as Emergency Response Team (ERT) Captain, leading onsite emergency drills and overseeing readiness procedures

Operator at Vopak (2014 – 2017)

• Safely loaded and unloaded hazardous materials from trucks and railcars, adhering to federal transportation regulations
• Maintained detailed operational logs, tracking volumes, temperatures, pressures, and transfer times to support accurate reporting and safety audits
• Operated pumps and monitored tank gauges using integrated system networks to regulate product flow
• Conducted routine maintenance on chemical handling equipment and facility infrastructure
• Supported alignment and transfer operations to ensure seamless material movement across plant systems
• Served as Emergency Response Team (ERT) Captain, leading onsite emergency drills and overseeing readiness procedures

Security Guard at s.e.a.l security agency (2011 – 2014)

• Patrolled residential and commercial areas ensuring community safety
• Trained new hires and taught certification classes
• Participated in K9 training and tactical procedures

Deputy at Harris County precinct 5 (2009 – 2011)

• Enforced laws, conducted investigations, and generated incident reports
• Responded to emergency calls and engaged in public safety programs
• Participated in crime prevention and community policing outreach
• Trained rookies and participated in certification classes

Certificate in Law Enforcement – houston community college (2008)

diploma in General Studies – north shore high school (1994-1998)