Joseph Garcia
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Summary
HSE professional skilled in leading high production teams and lean manufacturing to reduce injury cost and increase process efficiency.
Results driven, focused on achieving success and increased production through employee safety and morale. Lead contractors, line
manager and employees on projects costing over $500,000. Reduced maintenance cost by appx. $120,000 with a two year 0 recordable
record.
Highlights
Experienced in HSE Safety trainer
Six Sigma grad. Bilingual trainer
5S methodology experience Project coordinator
Team builder Master instructor
Coach and counseling Employee Eval/performance reports
Accident/injury investigation Develop/Implement programs
Accomplishments
Contributed to an annual 40% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration, using the Six
Sigma program. Developed preventive maintenance programs on machines and rolling stock. Developed a PM check list on machine
guarding and LOTO task. Developed Safety training programs, Secured bids from outside contractors for major projects and created scope
of work. Experience in employee evaluations and documentation. Computer knowledge, Master Instructor, 30hr Safety course. Zero safety
accidents and an 85% and 87% safety audit.
Served in the USAF as a military instructor, Recognized by the military suggestion program and saved the military Millions in aviation
upgrades. Volunteer of the American Red Cross as an instructor trainer. Trainer in heavy equipment operation, Safety Programs, and
general operations of tools and machinery.
Experience
HSE Manager
January 2014 to Present
Compass Group/ BP (British Petroleum)
Observed daily operations of multiple contractors on campus. Ensure the use of JSA (Job Safety Analysis), TSA (Task Safety
Analysis) and TRA (Task Safety Assessment), Approver of Permits (Fall Protection, Confine Space, Hot Work, Lifting, Excavations,
LOTO, and Roof access). Constantly working with Project manager on “Management of Change” to ensure constant safety
behavior. Conduct weekly and monthly training and coaching of staff and line managers. Lead members on Safety Field Audits and
(SOC) Safety Observation Conversations of projects in progress. Team leader of Accident Investigation and scene conservation.
Assist with Policy/Procedure development and compliance. Training done in English or Spanish. Safety team committee leader
Maintenance/Safety Manager
July 2011 to September 2013
Rock Tenn St Charles and South Chicago Plants
Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration. Led regular
stand up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals. Supervised production cost controls.
Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times (5S program). Improved efficiency and productivity by
eliminating waste and production constraints. Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals (Six
Sigma). Diligently maintained safe and quality standards through Coaching and Training forums. Enforced a culture of lean
manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership. Conduct guard protection inspection of
machines and repair as needed. Lead a Safety team committee.
Manager
April 2009 to June 2011
Johnson Construction, Waco TX
Day to day operations with 40+ employees. Weekly training and coaching as needed of employees. Did daily field audits of projects and
employee morale. Complete inspection and review of administrative controls per OSHA compliance. Trained employee on fall protection
procedures and policies. Inspection of scaffolding on all job sites and tie off points for roofers, Assisted with permits as required. Assist
with Hazcom inspections and controls. Spent 80% in the field doing Safety inspection a recommendations.
Education
• Associate of Science: Instructor of Technology and Military Science Aviation Maintenance Instructor
• 5s methodology experience Developed and Implemented Safety programs
• Six Sigma Grad (Black Belt) Heavy Machinery Operator/Repair
• Salcon Inc. –(30hr)Fundamentals of Safety Compliance Course Computer Knowledge
• Advance Safety leadership Coaching/Training Skills
• Master Instructor Job Safety Analysis Training/Development
• Effective management Three Years College
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 15 year Master Instructor
• KPI Experience Advance Troubleshooting Skills
• SDS training Track and Evaluate employee injury
• Accident Investigation trainer Perform Field and Hazardous
Evaluations.
• Fall protection Course #3115 Aviation mechanic
• Confined Space Entry Course OSHA 511 completed