Paul Rivera
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Professional Summary
Results driven Safety Training Coordinator/HSE Rep. with 7 years of Offshore International experience. Excellent
communicator/facilitator; developing a strong safety culture on board installations I have worked on. Very effective at
managing all safety programs as well as providing safety induction training and ensuring the safety of all personnel on
board.
Core Qualifications
Results-oriented
Reports generation and analysis
Client-focused
Training and development
Quick learner
Creative problem solving
Microsoft Office
Group speaker/Facilitator
Experience
HSE Specialist Apr 2014-Jan 2015 (end of contract)
Contractor through IRG for Talisman Malaysia
-Hired to provide coaching and assistance in further developing a safety culture free of incidents.
-Worked alongside Noble George Mccloud Rig personnel coaching in all aspects of HSE
-Conducted audits to ensure safety and training compliance was in compliance with Noble and Talisman standards
Helicopter Landing Officer
June 2013-January 2014 (end of contract)
Contractor for Noble Energy Nicaragua Ltd.
--Wrote Heliport Procedures for a newly established heliport providing support, transport and medevac services to an Offshore Installation located off the Nicaraguan coast.
-Assist Helicopter Captain in operations, including shutdown/startup, refueling, passenger safety and overall safety of heliport staff, passengers and Helicopter Crew.
-Provide training and mentoring for ground safety personnel.
-Controlling the flight pad and operations by conducting safety briefings to passengers and ground safety crew.
-Coordinate safe passage to and from the aircraft to a designated safe location during refueling operations.
-Oversee fuel transfer/refueling operation and all fuel testing.
-Ensure security guidelines are adhered to.
Safety Training Coordinator
July 2006 to March 2013
Atwood Oceanics – International assignments to include Malaysia, Australia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand -Rig based Health, Safety & Environmental specialist assigned as part of the compliment of a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit.
-Front line supervisory responsibilities and acting as chief adviser to the Offshore Installation Manager of all aspects of HSE.
-Serve as the vessel's Medical Officer and Training Officer.
-Trained/Facilitated programs such as FOCUS+ Behavior Based Program, JSA's, PTW, Stop Work Obligation,
Lockout/Tagout, Basic First Aid/AED, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Stop for Each Other for Supervisors, DROPS program and all other safety related programs.
-Conduct investigations of incidents onboard using Incident Cause Analysis Method.
-Conduct audits of safety and operational performance.
-Mentor and Coach all on board during all offshore work activities.
-Conduct on arrival briefings and weekly safety meetings.
-Member of Atwood Falcon which won the Presidents Operational Excellence Award and Shell's World Wide Semi-submersible of the year in 2012.
Medical Chief
February 2003 to July 2006
United States Navy - Lafayette, LA Performed duties independently from a Medical Officer. Primary responsibilities included managing and maintaining medical and dental combat readiness for all Marines assigned to my unit.
Completed a tour in Iraq during this time and was deployed to Fallujah. Was responsible for the safety and treatment of
over 90 Marines in Combat situations. I personally completed over 300 missions and patrols in and around the city of
Fallujah. My unit was also a part of Operation Phantom Fury/Al Fajr, which regained a coalition stronghold in that part of
the country.
Leading Petty Officer
April 2000 to February 2003
United States Navy - Virginia Beach, VA -Managed over 30 junior Hospital Corpsmen in day to day operations for various departments within the clinic.
-Wrote all periodical evaluations and award recommendations.
-Managed a 2.2 million dollar refurbishing project, which was completed ahead of schedule and saved the command over 100,000 dollars.
Instructor
April 1997 to April 2003
US Navy - Kaneohe, HI - Appointed as the Pacific Rim Regional Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Coordinator. Areas of responsibility included: Hawaii, Okinawa, Australia and other facilities located within this area.
-Appointed as the BCLS Affiliate Faculty for this site.
-Courses included, PHTLS, EMT-B, BCLS.
-Raised the pass rate for the National EMT-B certification test from 78% to 100% during my tenure.
-Created a Military/Civilian EMT “ride along” program, allowing Active Duty personnel to gain valuable experience with the City and County of Honolulu Paramedics.
US Navy Hospital Corpsman
February 1993 to April 1997
Positions of increased responsibility.
Professional Courses and Certifications
2014
BOSIET/HUET w/EBS SEQU, Malaysia
2012
Helicopter Landing Officer and Refueling
2011
Confined Space Entry
2011
Authorized Gas Tester
2011
Proficiency in Survival Craft
2010
Advanced Fire Fighting
2009
Further Offshore Emergency Training
2009
Medical Care at Sea Person in Charge
Military Awards
3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
Combat Action Ribbon
4 Good Conduct Medals
Fleet Marine Force Service Ribbon
2 National Defense Service Medals
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
3 Sea Service Deployment Medals
Expert Rifleman and Pistol man Medals
Marine Corps Rifle Squad Competition Gold Medal. Awarded to only 3 active duty Hospital Corpsmen serving with a
Marine Corps Infantry unit through a world wide competition for physical and practical knowledge of all aspects of a
Marine.
References
Marty Knowles, Operations Manager, Atwood Oceanics
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David Walker
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