EHS Manager
Resume:
Luis Loperena Del Río
PO Box ****
San Sebastián, P.R. 00685
Cel.: 787-***-****
Home: 787-***-****
Email: acqnfz@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJETIVE
Join a dynamic organization, which would effectively utilize my skills, training and experience to enhance company growth and achieve continuous improvements goals.
PROFILE
Successful EH&S Leader, offering over twenty (20) years of experience with an outstanding track record in delivering business results in highly visible, progressively responsible positions in world class manufacturing environments.
Experienced in the development and deployment of mayor Environmental, Health & Safety Management Programs and Emergency Response across large organizations.
Specialized training: 30 Hours OSHA, 40 Hour Emergency Response, RCRA, HAZWOPER, Ergonomic and Asbestos among others. In addition: Certified Firefighter and NIMS IS-0700 Certified Instructor.
Computer proficiencies include MS Office, File Maker Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
Bilingual (English & Spanish).
EXPERIENCE
GE Industrial of PR, San German, Puerto Rico – Jan 2015 to present
EHS Manager
Responsible for managing the Environmental, Health & Safety Program for the Site. Responsible for setting up the EH&S Program by leading and executing activities such supervise contractors Safety Representatives, Occupational Doctor and Occupational Nurse, conducting EHS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies & corporate requirements, developing protocols and providing complete EHS support to staff, engineers, designers, suppliers, and contractors during construction phase. Also in charge of:
Leader of the Emergency Response Team (10 members)
Responsible for the ERT training program.
Supervisor of the Security Guards (8) and Housekeeping Contractor personnel (4).
Leader of the Ergonomic Team.
Liaison of Safety areas.
Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing the following H&S Programs: Open Flame, Contractor Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Fire Protection, Gas Monitoring, Safe to Work Permit, Job Hazard Review, Incident Investigation.
Deliver Safety Orientation to Associates and Contractors.
Deliver Orientations, Seminar and Refreshment Courses to Site Associates in: Open Flame, Confined Spaces, Contractor Safety, Line Breaking, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Gas Monitoring, Fire Drills, Safe to Work Permit, Fall Protection.
Responsible for all Environmental Permits, permit renewal, annual reports for EPA & JCA.
OSHA VPP, Guanín Certification, Participated in ISO 14001 Certification.
Amphenol-AS, Añasco, Puerto Rico – Oct 2013 - Jan 2015
EHS Manager
Responsible for managing the Environmental, Health & Safety Program for the Site. Responsible for setting up the EH&S Program by leading and executing activities such supervise contractors Safety Representatives, Occupational Doctor and Occupational Nurse, conducting EHS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies & corporate requirements, developing protocols and providing complete EHS support to staff, engineers, designers, suppliers, and contractors during construction phase. Also in charge of:
Leader of the Emergency Response Team (10 members)
Responsible for the ERT training program.
Supervisor of the Security Guards (4) and Housekeeping Contractor personnel (4).
Leader of the Ergonomic Team.
Liaison of Safety areas.
Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing the following H&S Programs: Open Flame, Contractor Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Fire Protection, Gas Monitoring, Safe to Work Permit, Job Hazard Review, Incident Investigation.
Deliver Safety Orientation to Associates and Contractors.
Deliver Orientations, Seminar and Refreshment Courses to Site Associates in: Open Flame, Confined Spaces, Contractor Safety, Line Breaking, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Gas Monitoring, Fire Drills, Safe to Work Permit, Fall Protection.
Responsible for all Environmental Permits, permit renewal, annual reports for EPA & JCA.
OSHA VPP, Guanín Certification, Participated in ISO 14001 Certification.
Gilbane Building Company, Inc. – Providence, Rhode Island – Jun 2012 – Oct 2013
Safety Manager
Responsible for managing the Health & Safety Program for the Site project in Ft. Buchanan, Antilles Elementary School Project with the US Army Corp of Engineers. Responsible for setting up the H&S Program by leading and executing activities such supervise contractors Safety Representatives, conducting EHS assessments, inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies & corporate requirements, developing protocols and providing complete EHS support to staff, engineers, designers, suppliers, and contractors during construction phase. Also in charge of:
Develop and deliver Safety Training and Safety Orientation to Associates and Contractors.
Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing the following H&S Programs: Open Flame, Contractor Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Cranes, Excavations, Daily Safety Work Plan, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Job Hazard Review, Incident Investigation, Emergency Response and Personal Protective Equipment.
Safety Conference Calls to discuses Project status with Corporate Management.
Gilbane Building Company, Inc. – Providence, Rhode Island– Mar 2011 – Jun 2012
Senior Safety Supervisor
Responsible for implement and managing the Environmental, Health & Safety inspection to contractors for construction projects in Pfizer, Vega Baja. Responsible for inspect and report observation using the Predictive Solution Mobile software from Safety Net company.
Yonkers Industries, Inc. - Cary, North Carolina– Jul 2010 – Mar 2011
Project Safety Manager
Responsible for managing the Health & Safety Program for the Site project in Warner Chilcott, Manatí. Responsible for setting up the H&S Program by leading and executing activities such supervise contractors Safety Representatives, conducting EHS assessments, inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies & corporate requirements, developing protocols and providing complete EHS support to staff, engineers, designers, suppliers, and contractors during construction phase. Also in charge of:
Develop and deliver Safety Training and Safety Orientation to Associates and Contractors.
Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing the following H&S Programs: Open Flame, Contractor Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Cranes, Excavations, Daily Safety Work Plan, Job Safety Analysis, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Job Hazard Review, Incident Investigation, Emergency Response and Personal Protective Equipment.
Safety Conference Calls to discuses Project status with Corporate Management.
The Allied Group. – Guaynabo, P.R. – Jul 2006 – Jul 2010
Consultant-Environmental, Health & Safety Management and Operation
Responsible for the implementation of Patheon and Johnson & Johnson initiatives in 3 Sites (Lifescan Products LLC, Aguadilla & Cabo Rojo Sites and Cordis LLC, San Germán) across Puerto Rico. These Programs are:
Open Flame, Contractor Safety, Lockout/Tag out (LOTO), Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Fire Protection, Gas Monitoring, Safe to Work Permit, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics, Job Hazard Review, Hazardous & No-Hazardous Waste, Bio-Safety, Environmental Permits, Recycling Program and Energy & Resources Conservation, Behavioral Base Safety.
Deliver EHS, Emergency Response Training and Safety Orientation to Communities, Associates and Contractors.
Responsible for the Emergency Brigade training program.
Executing activities such as commissioning (rooms & utilities), conducting EHS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, Warner Chilcott and J&J requirements.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
Develop and Implement Site Recycling Program.
Lilly Del Caribe Inc. - Mayagüez, Puerto Rico – April 2000 – May 2006
Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Response and Safety Representative
Responsible for managing the Health & Safety Program for the Site. Responsible for setting up the H&S Program by leading and executing activities such as commissioning (rooms & utilities), of all the equipment, conducting EHS assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies & corporate requirements, developing protocols and providing complete EHS support to staff, engineers, designers, suppliers, and contractors during construction phase. Also in charge of:
Leader of the Emergency Brigade (40 members).
Responsible for the Emergency Brigade training program.
Liaison of Safety areas.
Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing the following H&S Programs: Open Flame, Contractor Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Machine Guarding, Fire Protection, Gas Monitoring, Safe to Work Permit, Job Hazard Review, Incident Investigation.
Deliver Safety Orientation to Associates and Contractors.
Deliver Orientations, Seminar and Refreshment Courses to Site Associates in: Open Flame, Confined Spaces, Contractor Safety, Line Breaking, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Gas Monitoring, Fire Drills, Safe to Work Permit, NIMS IS-0700, ICS, Fall Protection.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:
Best Contractor Safety Program across 4 sites in Puerto Rico.
Lilly Del Caribe Inc. - Mayagüez, Puerto Rico – Sept. 1993 - April 2000
Health & Safety Senior Assistant
Responsible for conducting chemical & physical sampling.
Liaison of Industrial Hygiene and Safety areas.
Responsible for developing, implementing and auditing OSHA Programs: Line Breaking, Respiratory Protection, MSDS-Caution Warning Statements, Job Hazard Review, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Deliver Safety Orientation to Associates and Contractors.
Deliver Orientations, Seminar and Refreshment Courses to Site Associates: Open Flame, Confined Spaces, Contractor Safety, Line Breaking, Respiratory Protection, PPE, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Gas Monitoring, Ergonomics.
Eli Lilly Industries - Mayagüez, Puerto Rico – July 1990 - Sept. 1993
Environmental Waste Operator
Responsible for the operation of Waste Treatment Plant, Hazardous Waste Incineration and proper disposition of Non Hazardous and Hazardous Waste for external disposition.
Eli Lilly Industries - Mayagüez, Puerto Rico – April 1988 – July 1990
Bulk Manufacturing Operator
Responsible of Synthesis, process Manufacture and handling of Bulk Pharmaceuticals for human consumption, cGMP documentation of Process Manufacture API’s and Raw Material handling.
EDUCATION
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico- Recinto Universitario de San Germán
B.Sc. in Chemistry, Cum Laude, May 1993
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