Patrick Rodriguez

About Patrick Rodriguez

Safety professional and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with experience leading safety programs across construction, infrastructure, and high-risk industrial operations.My career has focused on protecting people, projects, and critical infrastructure through strong safety leadership, operational discipline, and proactive risk management.I have supported large construction teams and complex industrial environments by building safety cultures that improve compliance, reduce incidents, and strengthen overall operational performance. My approach emphasizes coaching, mentorship, and accountability, helping teams understand the why behind safety rather than simply enforcing rules.In addition to field leadership, I serve as an Adjunct Professor in Occupational Safety & Environmental Technology, helping prepare the next generation of safety professionals entering the workforce.Currently, I am pursuing an MBA at Texas Tech University\'s Rawls College of Business with a concentration in Information Technology, expanding my understanding of cybersecurity, emerging technology risks, and how digital systems impact modern infrastructure.As industries become more connected, safety leadership must evolve to consider both physical and digital risk environments. My long-term focus is helping organizations protect people, infrastructure, and operations through integrated safety and risk management.Areas of Focus• Construction Safety Leadership• OSHA Compliance & Risk Mitigation• Critical Infrastructure Protection• Incident Prevention & Safety Culture Development• Safety Training & Workforce Development• Operational Risk Management• Infrastructure Resilience & Emerging Technology RisksI believe the best safety leaders are not \"safety cops\", they are teachers, mentors, and trusted partners in the field.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor - Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology (Oset)

   Odessa College

   Jul 2024 — Present · Odessa, TX, US

   Teach occupational safety and environmental technology courses preparing students for careers in safety and industrial operations• Deliver instruction on OSHA regulations, hazard identification, and safety leadership practices• Mentor students transitioning into careers in construction safety, industrial safety, and environmental compliance• Integrate real-world field experience into classroom learning

Education

• Van Horn High Schoool

  High School Diploma

  1996 — 2000

• Odessa College

  Associates Occupation Safety and Environmental Technology, Occupational Safety and Health Technology

• Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• NexGenT

  CyberSecurity

• Odessa College

  Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree (Honors), Occupational Health and Safety Management

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Science - MS, Occupational Safety and Health

Skills

• Security Management
• Military Operations
• Digital Communications Networked Radio Systems
• Team Building
• Management
• Government
• Maintenance
• Project Management
• Electronic Key Management System
• Construction Safety
• Force Protection
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Development
• Dod Top Secret Clearance
• Security Clearance
• Tactics
• Program Management
• Maintenance Operations
• Analysis
• Training
• Physical Security
• Microsoft Office
• Information Assurance
• Technical Operations
• Command
• Safety Management Systems
• Security
• Top Secret
• Intelligence
• Military
• Continuous Improvement
• Fiber Optics
• Crypkey
• Weapons
• Manufacturing
• Team Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Security Operations