llOverview
An accomplished bi-lingual professional with over twenty of progressive HSE experience in three industries (1926 Construction, 1910 General Industry, Oil and Gas, MSHA) who is highly skilled in managing multiple projects concurrently, assertive, self-motivated, goal oriented, organized and efficient. Is able to communicate and interact effectively with individuals, as well as team/groups of varied levels. Holds general certifications in:
Highway Emergency Response Spec
Leadership Management
Surface Transportation(LMSTI)
Scaffold Instructor Certified
National Registered EMT
Confined Space Instructor Certified
Incident Commander Cert (ICMC)
Steel Erection Instructor Certified
First Aid/CPR Instructor
OSHA 500, 501
SWP 3 Instructor
Hazardous Emergency Response
Tech (HERT) Certified overhead crane and sling
Hazwoper Instructor
Certified Emergency Manager
Hazardous Materials Instructor
Trench & Excavation Instructor
On Track Safety (UPRR, BNSF)
CHST-(Construction Health and Safety Technician)
OHST-(Occupational Health and Safety Technologist)
CSHO- (Certified Safety and Health Official)
Experience
EP Energy
Safety and Environmental area Manager 01/2010-Present
Provide HSE administrative support, office management, supervision of field employees and/or individual site safety monitoring
Conduct accident investigations, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrence
Monitor key performance indicators, utilizing audits, behavior based safety, and monitoring operations for compliance with local, state, federal (including OSHA requirements) safety rules and regulations.
Provide mentoring and guidance concerning the implementation of the Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) program.
Ensure adherence of EP Energy Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, API recommended practices, OSHA regulations and nationally recognized consensus standards.
Assist supervisors with pre-tour and pre-job safety meetings. Provide HSE support for critical operations
Coordinate company training programs and instruction on company policy and procedures for HSE / Training over 1000 service company employees on EP energy HSE policies and procedures
Monitor field operations for compliance with company standards as well as OSHA, ANSI, EPA, MSHA and other local, state and federal standards.
Oversee field HSE employees / providing necessary coaching support concerning Safety Initiatives.
Completion of safety documentation and forward to required managers as per requirement for corporate standards Providing daily, weekly, and monthly statistics for trend analysis
Case management of workers comp claims.
Conducted site audits for HSE compliance, audits of Contractor safety programs and representative field locations to ensure compliance with policies and government regulations.
Created and implement training classes for employees, supervisors, managers, and Contractors as necessary in respect to Safety leadership.
Coach Field management and supervision in achieving compliance with Company safety Expectations.
Participate in Contractor safety and loss control investigations of Contractor injuries, vehicle accidents, and incidents.
Leading root cause and latten cause analysis and coach leadership on corrective actions.
Represented the Company in regulatory inspections conducted by OSHA, MSHA, and federal, state and local entities.
Have worked with insurance carriers with respect to property damage inspections.
Coached, mentored and guided less senior Safety Professionals.
Conoco Phillips 11/2005-1/2010 Odessa TX / Elk City, OK
Safety and Environmental Manager
Case management of workers comp claims
Oversee field audits for HSE compliance
Train employees on compliance of OSHA, and DOT. Regulations and company HSE policy & procedures
Compile and submit documentation of HSE and DOT training requirements
Conduct accident investigations with corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Provide and responded to Blow out’s, mass casualties, flood, fire, storm, and major spill events.
Provided site safety and environmental and emergency management response support to operations.
Provide mentoring and guidance concerning the implementation of the Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) program.
Ensure adherence of Conoco Phillips Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, API recommended practices, OSHA regulations and nationally recognized consensus standards.
Assist supervisors with pre-tour and pre-job safety meetings. Provide HSE support for critical operations.
Created and implement training classes for employees, supervisors, managers, and Contractors as necessary in respect to Safety leadership.
Coach Field management and supervision in achieving compliance with Company safety Expectations.
Participate in Contractor safety and loss control investigations of Contractor injuries, vehicle accidents, and incidents.
Leading root cause and latten cause analysis and coach leadership on corrective actions.
Represented the Company in regulatory inspections conducted by OSHA, MSHA, and federal, state and local entities.
Have worked with insurance carriers with respect to property damage inspections.
Coached, mentored and guided less senior Safety Professionals.
QUOIN (Chapter of the AGC) - Safety Director 3/2000 – 11/2005 North Texas DFW
U.S Army Corp of Engineers - Safety Officer 9/1998 – 2/2000 US and Europe
Education
University of Texas at San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science (PAS) 1998
Department of Army, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
Medical Specialist E.R. Course
Department of Army, Heidelberg, Germany
Application of orthopedic casts and splints (160 hours)
Respiratory therapy certification
Big Bend Community College, Landstuhl~ Germany
EMT-A Course (120 hours)
Department of Army, Landstuhl, Germany
Emergency-Medical-Flight-Technician continuation course (120 hours)
Computer Literate - Skills
WordPerfect
Microsoft Word
Power Point Excel and Access