WILFREDO PESANTE CHST
Email: acxbd7@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 646-***-****
Qualifications: Proficient in UEPA, OSHA 1926/1910, NYC DOB, FDNY fire safety, NFPA codes and NYCT 1S regulations. Competent and knowledgeable of heavy equipment safety and developing and executing on a wide range of environmental and safety solutions, including engineering in project control functions and data collection, research and reports.
Certifications Include:
BCSP: Construction Health and Safety technician (since 1/2015
OSHA: 30 Hour Certified, 32 Hour Scaffold Erector Training (since 2008)
DOB: 40 Site Safety Manager Hour Training (current as of 3/2015)
NYCT MTA: Track Training (since 1998)
FDNY: Construction Fire Safety Manager (since 2/2012)
SSPC: C-3 Supervisor/Competent Person for de-leading of Industrial Structures
NYS DOL: Asbestos Inspector (licensed since 1985)
ASSE: Member (since 2009)
Employment History:
Currently: Safety Dynamics LLC. 335 Calyer Street Brooklyn N.Y.
Position: Safety Engineer/Safety Supervisor
Duties: Over seeing all aspects of construction safety associated with the following MTA projects:
Contract 43749 - Elevator, Roofing & Façade Upgrade, Perimeter Protection & War Memorial Relocation at 130 Livingston St. in the Borough of Brooklyn (Contractor Lanmark Group Inc.)
Contract A-35994/A-36086 Smith & 9th & 4th Avenue & 10 Street station rehabilitation (Contractor F&S/CFS)
Contract C-42000 Culver Line Viaduct, Phase III (Contractor Fox Industries)
Develop site specific plans by detailing hazards and corrective measures in order to ensure foreseeable hazards are addressed.
Establish for compliance with the site specific plans with contractors and sub- contractors using appropriate communication procedures in order to prevent accidents.
Ensure Safe Work Plans (SWP) adhere to OSHA 1926, NYC DOB chapter 33 and NYCT 1S safety specifications in corporation with contractor and sub-contractors in order to ensure foreseeable hazards are identified and addressed.
Perform work site assessments in accordance with specific plans using walk-throughs in order to verify compliance and identify hazards and potential hazards on the work site.
Conduct safety meetings and daily tool box talks and records readily available for review
Provide daily safety logs to on site Project Manager
Maintain Safety Data Sheets and list of hazardous chemical
Conduct new employee orientation, review contractors Accident Prevention Program & Hazardous Communication Program including the new Globally Harmonizing System
Review Emergency Response Procedures and conduct Emergency Evacuation drills
Maintain records of contractor employees training records and schedule training as needed
Inspect workers certifications and provide training when required & provide hot work permits as needed for hot work activities
Ensure Track Safety regulations are adhered to and MTA flagging is in place prior to allowing track access and coordinating with NYCT MTA during G.O.s and work train activities
Ensuring MPT set-up is installed and maintain as per NYC DOT regulations
Over seeing scaffold erecting projects above 40 feet, inspecting daily and maintaining records
Industry Safety LLC (353 Randall Avenue, Bronx N.Y.)
Position: Contractor Safety Engineer 2012 - 2015
Duties: Overseeing the safety of all aspects of construction work associated with the following MTA projects
Rockaway Flats Emergency Repair, (Contractor TC Electric/J-Track)
Dyre Ave Signal System Modernization in the Borough of the Bronx (Contractor JTJ Contracting)
Developing site specific safety plans by detailing hazards and corrective actions in order to ensure that foreseeable hazards are addressed along the Right of Way
Ensure that the Safe Work Plans adhere to OSHA 1926, 1910, NYC DOB Chapter 33 & NYCT 1S Safety Specifications in corporation with contractors and sub-contractors in order to ensure that foreseeable hazards are identified and addressed working on the Right of Way on track
Performing work site assessments on heavy equipment in accordance with site specific plans using a walkthrough and inspections in order to verify compliance and identify hazards and potential hazards on the work site
Conduct weekly safety meetings and tool box talks
Conducted emergency evacuation drills
Inspect workers PPE on a daily and ensure workers utilizing the proper PPE as per work activities
Conduct accident/incident investigations and distribute to GC and MTA CPM safety division
Review contractor material MSDS and maintain records on site for review with workers as required
Ensure Track safety regulations are adhered to and MTA flagging is in place prior to allowing workers track access and coordinating with MTA during G.O.s and work train activities
Over seeing the construction of several buildings ranging from 3 to 12 story buildings from the ground up on the street and along the Right of Way of the NYCT subway system at Dyre Avenue project
2008 – 2009 & from 6/12 - 12/12
Creative Environmental Solutions (1 Penn Plaza, New York, NY)
Contractor Safety Engineer
Over-seeing safety of all aspects of construction work associated with the following MTA projects, Over-coat Painting of the Elevated Structure from Alabama Station to Cypress Hill Station Jamaica Line in the Borough of Brooklyn & Facility Roof Repair & Replacement at 7 Locations in the Boroughs of Brooklyn
Conduct bi-weekly safety meetings and tool box talks
Provided daily safety reports to on site project manager
Verified that all construction equipment operators licenses are valid and current
Conducted emergency evacuation drills
Provided safe work plans for MTA projects
Inspect workers PPE on a daily basis
Fill out and review all accident reports before submitting
Conduct safety orientation for workers prior to start work
2007 - 2008
Warren & Panzer Engineering (228 East 45 street, New York, N.Y.)
EH&S Representative and Field Engineer
Conduct inspections and AHERA re-inspections within the NYC and Westchester County school systems and private corporations within the NYC area.
Reviewed and advise on contractors’ work procedures and specifications.
Coordinate and supervise asbestos contractor work activities.
Create asbestos abatement designs.
Insure workers are utilizing proper abatement containment, removal methods and procedures.
Troubleshoot problems on work sites and attending weekly meetings with clients to discuss scheduling, work progress and resolutions of specific special field issues.
2002 – 2007
Stone & Webster/SHAW E and I (1 Penn Plaza, New York, N.Y.) 212-***-****
EH&S Representative, Lead & Asbestos Inspector and Field Engineer
Environmental specialist on lead and asbestos projects within New York City Transit (NYCT)
Review and advise on contractor work specifications.
Coordinate and supervise asbestos and lead contractor work activities.
Create asbestos abatement designs and conduct safety audits on lead and asbestos projects.
Ensure workers are utilizing proper abatement containment, removal methods and procedures.
Provide daily logs of work activities and inspection of Hazard Waste Storage Areas on lead projects ensuring proper documentations and monitoring lead abatement workers PPE usage.
Managed the demolition of the Hudson Oil Refinery in Cushing Oklahoma incorporation with the United States Army Corp of Engineers and the Oklahoma EPA/DOL
BEM Systems Inc. from 1998–2002 (Chatham, N.J.)
Project Monitor and Field Manager
Checked the integrity of decontamination units and critical barriers.
Maintained records of field conditions and events taking place during asbestos removal projects.
Inspected the projects work areas to ensure code compliance.
Inspector
Visual assessments of asbestos containing materials at various NYCT properties, collecting samples using AHAERA sampling protocols.
Identified and quantified ACM along with NYCT department of OSS and EED project managers.
As an on site consultant at the NYCT central
Prepared consultant designs, NYS-SSV applications and drawings for bidding and prepared contractor cost estimate and NYCT WAR request. office conducted drafting, managed contractor/consultant contracts and work specifications.
Special Skills
Fluent in Spanish, sharp, innovative and quick to adapt.
Maintains sense of humor.
Computer literate. (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point)
Advanced Training and Education
Leighton Associates
Safety Dynamics, LLC
Member of the America Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Ando International
Board Certified Safety of Professional (BCSP)
Projects:
NYCT CONTRACT: C-43749
CONTRACTOR: LANMARK GROUP INC. From: 1/5/2015 to Present Position: Safety Engineer
ELEVATOR, ROOF & FACADE UPGRADE PERIMETER PROTECTION and WAR MEMORIAL
RELOCATION at 130 LIVINGSTON PLAZA BUILDING in the BOROUGH of BROOKLYN – $25 Millions
CONTRACTOR: JTJ CONTRACTING From: 4/1/2013 to Present Position: Safety Engineer
NYCT CONTRACT S-32773
DYRE AVE. SIGNAL SYSTEM MODERNIZATION IN THE BOROUGH OF THE BRONX – $220 Million
CONTRACTOR: J-TRACK From: 1/5/2013 – To: 5/13/13 Position: Safety Engineer
N.Y.C.T. CONTRACT C-31673 WO# 50
ROCKAWAY FLATS EMERGENCY REPAIR – $60 Million
CONTRACTOR: ALLIED PAINTING From: 6/23/12 - To: 12/6/12 Position: Safety Engineer
NYCT CONTRACT C-33131
OVERCOAT PAINTING OF ELEVATED STRUCTURES FROM
ALABAMA STATION TO CYPRESS HILL STATION JAMAICA
LINE IN THE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN – 5 Million
CONTRACTOR: TC-ELECTRIC From: 2/5/12 - To: 6/17/12 Position: Safety Engineer
NYCT CONTRACT C-33850
STEINWAY TUBE DUCT REHABILITATION AND CIRCUIT
BREAKER HOUSE CONSTRUCTION IN THE BOROUGHS
OF MANHATTAN AND QUEENS - $25 Million
CONTRACTOR: LANMARK GROUP LLC. From: 8/09 - To: 10/11 Position: Safety Engineer
NYCT CONTRACT 30815 RHABILITATION
OF 3 SUBSTATIONS SUB-STATIONS IN THE
BOROUGHS OF MANHATTAN & BRONX – $20 Million
CONTRACTOR: USA ROOFING From: 10/1/08 – 8/09 Position: Safety Engineer
CONTRACT C-34773 FACILITY ROOF REPAIR & REPLACEMENT
AT 7 LOCATIONS IN THE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS – $6 Million