SAMUEL G. YBARRA, CSST & CSSS
***** ********* ****. *** ****
Friendswood, TX 77546
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: acrygu@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To provide site safety leadership, ensure facility compliance with corporate safety standards, implement safety directives, improve safety performance, and ensure facility safety policies and procedures are aligned with governmental regulations.
EDUCATION
04/ 2014 – OSHA Education Center at University of Texas at Arlington
01/2013 to 04/2013 – Associated Builders and Contractors (Greater ABC of Houston)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Construction Site Safety
Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS) Certification
01/1993 to 12/1993 – San Jacinto Community College
CERTIFICATIONS
Field Safety Supervisor
Safety Technology
OSHA 30 hour trained
First Aid & CPR Certified and AED trained
HAZ-WOPER 40HR
HYDRO NCCER
Reasonable Drug and Alcohol Suspicion trained
Fall Protection Trained
Scaffold Competent Person trained
City of Houston Traffic Control trained
TWIC CARD (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
BASIC PLUS
OSHA 7205
OSHA 510
Trenching and Excavation Competent Person OSHA 1926.650
Other local site safety council safety training completed
EXPERIENCE
09/2014 to present – Innovative Turnaround Controls, Pasadena, TX Safety Supervisor
Oversee health, safety and compliance of company and employees. Implement safety by OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and company standards and regulations. Assist in daily safety audits, and with third party safety, as well as company audits. Direct safety meetings, along with company training. Manage administrative reports, develop safety practices to prevent unseen hazards, and implement safety incentive program. Inspect materials and equipment on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. Provide resources to employees through knowledge and experience. Ensure jobsite compliance with all federal and state health and safety regulations. Prepare site specific safety plans, and manage pre-task planning and Job Hazard Analysis program for projects. Work closely with the Corporate Safety Department and field operations to improve or maintain all areas of occupational safety and health performance of projects assigned.
03/2014 to 09/2014 – Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc., La Porte, TX Safety Manager
Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices. Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture and morale. Conduct and coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and proper use of safety equipment. Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance. Investigate work-related accidents, near miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities. Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes. Coordinate employee safety programs to determine their adequacy; including review of short and long term strategic safety planning and development. Order and maintain safety inventory including supplies and equipment. Work within company policy as outlined in the Performance Insulation Contractors, Inc. Safety Manual and in conjunction with OSHA regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.
07/2013 to 03/2014 - JMP and Associates, Houston, TX Field Safety Representative
Inspected work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with various Owner/Clients, Company, as well as all state and federal safety policies and regulations. Documented safety inspections, citing dangerous areas and procedures, recommended corrective procedures. Conduct safety and tool box meetings. Performed project/ job site HSE walk downs to identify potential job/task hazards prior to start of shift/work schedules and documented JSA’s and reviewed findings with employees. Audited work areas (work tasks and crews) and JHA documentation.
06/2012 to 02/2013 - Turner Industries Group, Pasadena, TX Millwright Technician
Maintain proper rotations on equipment daily. Performed required maintenance of pumps and motors. Manage equipment data sheets. Led daily HSE/Safety toolbox meetings and prepared JHA documentation for daily submission to document control departments. Serve as crew representative on Safety Review Committee, for weekly HSE site audits.
05/2011 to 06/2012 - Evergreen Industrial Services, La Porte, TX Hydro Technician
Manage the chemical cleaning of pipelines, vessels, tanks and other equipment in various Owner/Client refineries and facilities. Assist with degassing of vessels and pressurized tanks. Monitored automated tank cleaning pipes and vessels for various Owner/Clients. Perform O2and various hazardous gas sampling, testing and reporting prior to lead personnel entering confined spaces. Team leader in JHA safety reports to insure proper completion.
01/2008 to 05/2011 - Aqua Drill International, Dickinson, TX Field Technician/HSE Observer
Oversee chemical cleaning of pipe, tanks, and vessels in petrochemical and power plants. Evaluated work performance of staff, field employees and working crews including completion of safety reports, Job Hazard Analysis (JSA's) and work orders. Perform O2 and other hazardous gas sampling, testing, and reporting. Assist in site HSE audits and inspections. Assist in accident/incident investigations. Perform craft training of new hire on field operation equipment and task training. Conduct toolbox HSE meetings at various Owner/Client locations/projects. Conduct and documented equipment and tool inspection. Performed project/job site HSE walk downs to identifying potential job/task hazards prior to start of shift/work and documenting on JSA and review with employees.
01/1992 to 11/2000 - Military: United States Army Reserves
Rank E-4
Top security clearance
Chemical Operations Specialist/Instructor