ROBERT GASPARD
DEER PARK, TX *****
Cellular 281-***-****
ace0gy@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
I have 15 years of increasing responsibility within the construction and refinery industry, with 10 years of it
being in management and 5 years in HSE safety environment. Also possess the ability to adapt and learn
at a very fast pace.
Experience
CHAMPION TURNAROUND SERVICES
SAFETY DIRECTOR 2013 to 2014
Ensuring the safety of the work place; coordinated, administered and implemented comprehensive
training programs in occupational industrial and environmental safety. Trained safety techs on writing and
reviewing all work permits. Responded and reported accidents to evaluate current best practices and
recommend change where necessary. Lead and direct all safety committee meetings and functions.
Responsible for setting up all clients requirements for PICS and ISNetworld. Provided technical expertise,
strategic leadership and support of all various facilities and departments on regulatory compliance issues
in safety and environmental health. Coordinated the development of training modules for management
team to conduct environmental presentations with authority and credibility.
BROCK GRP., DEER PARK TX 2012 to 2013
SUPERVISOR
Provide technical knowledge and expertise and supervision for erecting, dismantling and scaffolding
construction and housekeeping services for all refinery facilities. To ensure the scaffolding procedure,
specification standards are included and followed, in work scaffolding erecting, construction and
dismantling. To inspect scaffolding erections prior to use. Provide an inspection program for all scaffold
structures to ensure that minimum safety requirement are met. To ensure all scaffold materials are in
good condition and free from defects. Scaffolds have attached indicating (Tag) safe or not to be used.
Plan and supervise the daily of scaffolding activities for all plant facilities. Contributed to the preparation of
annual operating Maintenance budgets. Ensures that all Maintenance Scaffolding Services are carried out
within budget. Provided 24 hour, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, "on-call" business and Maintenance
support for asset related issues and provides scaffolding support in the event of plant emergencies.
Participated in the planning of major maintenance and main shutdowns. This includes highlighting specific
items of equipment which require Maintenance Scaffolding Services involvement, assessing resources,
material and logistic requirements. Supervised and directed personnel in this area of responsibility which
is scaffolding services to provide an efficient maintenance service to operations. Responsible for the
support of Company EHS and Quality policies and programs. Supported company's initiatives in the area
of OSHA standards 1926 and 1910. Recommend and participated in training programs for employees.
LMN SAFETY SOL., HOUSTON TX ] 2009 to 2012
FIELD SAFETY COORDINATOR
Coordinated and interacted directly with OSHA staff during
investigations, including attending hearings and/or review meetings and coordinating and reporting on any
follow up corrective actions that might be necessary. Assisted with the workers' compensation process by
aiding injured workers and ensuring claim forms are submitted in a timely manner. Write permits for sub-
contractors such as confined space, hot work, vehicle entry and safe work. Respond to accident sites to
assist the injured worker and coordinate efforts to seek medical aid as well as document the incident and
contact all necessary parties. Followed through after an accident to ensure all necessary action is
completed. Review documentation of accident investigations and coordinate follow-through on any
recommended action. Investigated complaints and respond to issues unresolved at monthly safety
meetings. Schedule physicals and other requirements for special license certification. Reviewed and
drafted Department policies related to safety. Developed and schedule safety training, especially for
positions with specialized skills, such as heavy equipment and crane certification training requirements.
Provided recommendations for new or updated training. Schedule and participated in the monthly
Staff/Safety Meetings with each business unit within the Department. Conducted safety inspections in the
field and at the various worksites. Interacted and coordinate efforts with the safety team. Act as the liaison
between the customer, employees and management. Coordinate with Fleet Maintenance to ensure
routine vehicle maintenance, repair, and daily paper work is punctual. Follow up with Fleet Maintenance
after accidents to ensure accident reports are submitted and repair work is done timely. Reviewed state
and federal legislation and regulatory changes and identify critical areas potentially affecting the
department. Identified trends and provide recommendations to supervisors and managers. Ensured
supervisory compliance and accountability with the safety program. Maintained safety record keeping to
meet regulatory requirements.
CAT-SPEC, LAPORTE TX 2008 to 2009
SAFETY REP.
Evaluated field safety conditions through audit/monitoring, advise company management on findings.
Reported and assisted in the control of environmental hazards as mandated. Maintain current MSDS of
company hazardous chemicals. Communicate Client HAZ-COM and PSM information to field staff as
mandated. Review and advise Management of worker credentials. Maintain, control, inventory IDLH PPE
and equipment. Train field workers (potential operators) to qualify for licensing. Administer field tests to
employees (i.e. extend-a-boom fork truck aerial work platform). Ensures that regulated tools and
equipment are currently inspected and in good order. Lecture employees to obtain compliance with
regulations. Monitors field conditions to inform management of field safety performance. Documented and
reported to management of supervisor and worker compliance. Implemented and monitor emergency
action plans. Investigated accidents and prepares accident reports. Advised supervision of site specific
policies and procedures. Work as a liaison with client representatives, site safety teams, company
personnel to achieve site and project safety goals. Assist management to prepare safety and health
budget.
BRAND, HOUSTON TX 2004 to 2008
SUPERVISOR
Responsible for supervision of the scaffolding work execution by all personal within my assigned area and
discipline in order to achieve the event objectives. I was responsible for reporting daily progress within the
assigned area to area planner. Identified any specific progress concerns or issues requiring resolution
and where possible, actively strived to obtain optimum solutions. Provided feedback at the end of
turnaround for "lessons Learned. Inspected and certified all types of scaffold including light and heavy
duty scaffolds in line with Scaffold Inspection Safety Checklist. Identified faults and provided
management the recommended action for correction on the spot. Inspected and approved scaffolding
materials before use. Provided material estimates on demand. Interpreted simple drawings. Reviewed
and recommend for approval all scaffold work procedures as provided by contractors. Provided scaffold
appreciation training program on demand. Reported all incidents, near miss, unsafe acts / conditions.
Education
DEER PARK HIGH, DEER PARK TX 1997
DIPLOMA
Additional Skills
• NCCER+/Safety, CSST, CSS, OSHA30, FALL PROTECTION COMP.,SCAFFOLD COMP., MULTI
FORKLIFT CERT., PERMIT WRITER, FIRST-AID CPR, TWIC
Training
CSST, CSS,NCCER, A.B.C, 2013 to 2013. Attended Associated Builders and Contractors, 40HR HAZ-
WOPPER