Oscar R. Rodriguez
Director/ Manager Environmental, Health & Safety
************************@*****.***, 657-***-****
Whittier California 90606
Education:
Masters in Regulatory Compliance 2000
B.S. in Environmental Studies 1988
A.A.: Human Behavior 1986
Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare School Fort McClellan - to include detection and decontamination
Fort McClellan, AL
Primary and Advanced Leadership School Camp Parks
Nuclear, Biological Chemical Warfare Academy Fort McClellan, AL
Intermountain Technical Solutions: Regulatory Compliance Institute, CO
Contractor/Supervisor Certification for Asbestos and Abatement
Federal/State Environmental Regulations Training Specialist Certified Hazardous Materials Transportation Rules Bilingual (English and Spanish) Workers Compensation Program Manager (Self Insured) Senior Accident Investigations Specialist Incident Commander
SMITH instructor (Drivers Awareness)
Site and Facility Security (Surveillance/ID’s)
Counter-Terrorism/ Counter-Insurgency (Team Leader and Instructor) Counter Surveillance, Counter Insurgent
Summary of Qualifications:
15 years as Corporate Director/Manager Environmental Health and Safety Providing technical support to includes; training, developing, and performing assigned environmental health & safety related compliance programs in Heavy, Medium and light Industrial Manufacturing and production in privet and government( Sergeant Fletcher, BAE, NASA/JPL, EMCOR Government Services), manufacturing( Covalence Plastics), production and food industry Authentic Specialty Foods( La Victoria Salsa, Cacique Cheese), medical & production based industries as well Medical Devises: Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations. Make sure the workplace conforms to applicable OSHA/EPA/AQMD/standards
Keep equipment properly maintained and make sure employees use safe tools and equipment.
Providing leadership and direction to achieve Regulatory Compliance, Hazardous Waste Operations, and D.O.T (New standard). Use new GHS labels (new standards), posters, labels or signs to warn employees of potential hazards. Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them to employees. Provide medical examinations and training when required
Prominently post the OSHA poster stating employee rights and responsibilities
Keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses/ Management of Work Compensation program (Claims Review/ Return to Work Program/Litigation /Depositions). Post OSHA/EPA citations at or near work areas. Providing leadership and direction to achieve the EH&S vision through management. Commitment and employee ownership. Developing and aligning facility EH&S strategy according to the business/enterprise EH&S/ Regulatory Compliance and EPA plan
Facilitating EH&S ownership by the line organization. Ensuring the EH&S vision is developed and integrated in facilities. Fostering an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EH&S. Ensuring incentive metrics are aligned with performance. Facilitating EH&S ownership by the line organization through integration of the EH&S Management System. Ensuring EH&S system elements are integrated into the line organization’s responsibilities and expectations. Leading the development of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards. Increasing critical hazard awareness thereby reducing the likelihood of at risk behaviors. Ensuring an effective change management process is in place. Partnering with facility leadership to develop short and long-term EH&S objectives, targets, strategies, and measures that prioritize and mitigate risks. Ensuring the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet facility needs utilizing qualified instructors Conducting routine management reviews and adjusting plans as necessary Utilizing development plans to grow the teams’ EH&S skills and knowledge Aerospace Office and Emergency Response and Liaison between C.H.P., P.D., U.S. Coast Guard, F.A.A., F.D./ Hazardous Material Div. F.D., I.N.S., D.E.A., E.P.A
Experience:
EHS Group LLC: 2008- Present
Providing technical support to clients which includes; training, developing, and performing assigned environmental health & safety related compliance programs in government( Sergeant Fletcher, BAE), manufacturing( Covalence Plastics), production, food industry( Authentic Specialty Foods, Cacique Cheese), medical & production based industries Medical Devises:
Liaison with all state, federal, and local agencies
Performed safety audit and OSHA compliance reviews of production facilities assisting them into compliance with all federal, state and local requirements
W/C Program Manager (Self Insured): Management of record and claims processing
Implemented training programs for forklift operation, working in confined space
Respirator Program
Overhead crane operation and CPR first aid response
Developed overall corporate safety strategy and audit at facilities, braches and field
Operations in multiple states (Safety/Environmental/Health/Job Site(s)
Provide new and current employee's safety training in both Spanish and English
Accident Investigation specialist
Industrial equipment safety training (Manufacturing Equipment, Industrial Forklifts, overhead cranes, Boom trucks)
OSHA Mandated Training (General: 29CFR1910/ 40CFR and 49CFR)
Specialized Training (Respirator, Supplied Air, Self-Contained)
First Responder/ Incident Commander
DOT Programs Manager: Fleet Operations(Drivers Records/Medical Program/Random Program)
Site and Facility Security Program Manager (Site Security Operations, Documentation, Set up and Audits)
HydroChem Industrial Services: 2006-2008
Refinery environmental, health and safety operations
•Refinery compliance training mandates (all ASAP/OSCA Mandates for all contractors
•working with the California Refinery Consortium)
Emergency response team leader, incident commander/ first responder) safety operations
DER Program Manager for ASAP/ OSCA
Hazardous Waste Operations
TWIC Compliance Program Manager
W/C Program Manager
Liaison with all state, federal, and local agencies
Performed safety audit and OSHA compliance reviews of production facilities assisting into compliance with all federal, state and local requirements
W/C Program Manager (Self Insured)
Implemented training programs for forklift operation, working in confined space, Respirator use, overhead crane operation and CPR first aid response
Developed overall corporate safety strategy
Provide new and current employee's safety training in both Spanish and English
Accident Investigation specialist
Industrial equipment safety (Manufacturing Equipment, Industrial Forklifts, overhead cranes, Boom trucks)
Fleet operations to include: training, D.O.T. requirements, safety, Accident protocol, spill containment, first aid, and fire prevention and Record keeping
Responsible for Storm Water Management program
Liaison with all contractors for certification training (C.P.R., HAZWOPER)
Assisting in maintaining LEAN Manufacturing Programs
D.O.T. Compliance Management, to include Random Program, Administrative duties for
Management of Class A and B Internal Program for Fleet
Medical Optics 2004-2006
Corporate Director of Health Safety and Compliance
Irvine, CA Liaison with all state, federal, and local agencies Performed safety audit and OSHA compliance reviews of production facilities assisting them into compliance with all federal, state and local requirements:
W/C Program Manager (Self Insured)
Implemented training programs for forklift operation, working in confined space, Respirator use, overhead crane operation and CPR first aid response
Developed overall corporate safety strategy
Provide new and current employee's safety training in both Spanish and English
Accident Investigation specialist Industrial equipment safety training (Manufacturing Equipment, Industrial Forklifts, overhead cranes, Boom trucks)
OSHA Mandated Training (General: 29CFR1910)
Specialized Training (Respirator, Supplied Air, Self-Contained)
First Responder
Incident Commander
Maintaining Clean Room Status per regulations(cleanroom classification standards FS 209E and ISO 14644-1 require specific particle count measurements and calculations to classify the cleanliness level of a cleanroom or clean area)
BAE, Ontario, CA 2003-2004
Director Environmental Health and Safety
ISO 9000/ 9001, 140001 and 180001 Certification Auditor
Assisting in maintaining LEAN Manufacturing Programs \
OSHA Mandated Training (General: 29CFR1910)
Provided environmental and safety compliance training to meet federal, state, local regulations
Liaison with federal, state and local government agencies, include OSHA, AQMD,
SWRCB, Sanitation District, EPA, and local fire department HAZMAT Teams
Performed annual Safety Certification training for all staff, as needed, for Forklift,
Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Communication, fall protection,
HAZWOPER, Hearing Conservation, Lockout/ Tag Out, Respirator and Spill Prevention/Containment & Storm Water Management.
Senior Accident Investigation specialist
Auditing Manager (Auditing of facilities within the reign
Berry Plastics 2002-2003: ( Company Sold to Berry Plastics)
Director of Safety Service, City of Industry and Santa Fe Springs( Multiple Sites)
ISO 9000/ 9001, 140001 and 180001 Certification Auditor
Assisting in maintaining LEAN Manufacturing Programs
OSHA Mandated Training (General: 29CFR1910)
Provided environmental and safety compliance training to meet federal, state, local regulations
Liaison with federal, state and local government agencies, include OSHA, AQMD, SWRCB, Sanitation District, EPA, and local fire department HAZMAT Teams
Performed annual Safety Certification training for all staff, as needed, for Forklift,
Emergency Response, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Communication, fall protection,
HAZWOPER, Hearing Conservation, Lockout/ Tag Out, Respirator and Spill
Prevention/Containment & Storm Water Management.
Senior Accident Investigation specialist
Accident Investigation specialist
Industrial equipment safety training (Manufacturing Equipment, Industrial Forklifts, overhead cranes, Boom trucks)
OSHA Mandated Training (General: 29CFR1910)
Certificates and Training:
Engineer In Training (EIT) '98
40 hrs HAZWOPER Training Certificate
OSHA 510 Training
Process Safety Management
DOT HAZMAT Trained
Certified Visible Emissions Observer (CARB)
1st aid CPR trained
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (in progress)
MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Federal/State Environmental Regulations Training Specialist Certified Hazardous
Materials Transportation Rules Bilingual (English and Spanish) Workers Compensation
Program Manager (Self Insured) Senior Accident Investigations Specialist Incident
Commander
SMITH instructor (Drivers Awareness)
Site and Facility Security (Surveillance/ID’s)
Hazardous Waste Operations First Responder, First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word
30 Hour OSHA
Safety and Regulatory Trainer
Ergonomics Evaluation Specialist Certified
D.O.T. Administrator
Workers Compensation Program Manager
OSHA Training Instructor Safety & Environmental Audit Manager
Site and Facility Security (Surveillance/ID’s) Counter-Terrorism/ Counter-Insurgency
(Team Leader and Instructor) Counter Surveillance, Counter Insurgent, EOD, NBC
(Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Operations Warfare Specialist) Tactical First Responder,
First Aid, CPR, AED Certified MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word 30 Hour OSHA Safety and
Regulatory Trainer
Hazardous Waste Operations Manager AIB Program Manager (Food Industry)
Maintained Title V permit (reporting/ testing/ renewing).
Drive and Maintained corrective actions matrix to closure.
Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct
field audits, reporting and managing the corrective actions. Lead the Emergency
Response Team
Hazardous Waste Operations First Responder, First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word
30 Hour OSHA
Safety and Regulatory Trainer
ISO 9000/90001, 14001 and OSHA 18001 environmental management system
Workers Compensation Program Manager
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 1982-2004 :
United States Army Active/Reserve/IRR 1982-2004
LANGUAGES:
English & Spanish (Professionally Fluent)