SUMMARY

Bilingual in English and Spanish. Environmental Health & Safety Professional with 15 years of extensive and diverse experience in establishing and implementing safety and loss prevention programs, which included developing and providing both exempt and non-exempt employee safety training programs, establishing and managing policies and procedures, safety culture transformation and ensuring compliance with federal and state governmental requirements.

SKILLS & STRENGSTHS

EHS Program Design & Develop

Risk Assessments

Strong influencing skills

Federal & State Laws/Reg.

Computer Skills

Operational Improvement

Demonstrated success with safety programs

Accountability (2 phase)

Emergency Response Planning

Compliance Management

Root Cause Investigation

Ability to lead, teach and mentor

Policies & Procedure

EHS Reporting

Hazardous Materials Management

Effective Communications

Safety & Env. Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE

EHS FREELANCER 6/2020-Current

TEXAS

Customed Safety Solutions-Safety Management made simple.

OSHA Compliant Safety Plan (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP)

Trainng-Effetive communication and Work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites and cultures.

Hazard and risk analysis

Develop and implement safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Work with sites to identify risks presented by operations and propose recommendations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (Field) DIRECTOR 1/2018-6/2020

JAMCO SERVICES MIDLAND, TEXAS

Maintain compliance with Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations regarding safety and health by scheduling and conducting facility safety audits.

Coordinate and supervise safety committee in developing effective safety awareness within the facility and in field.

Schedule, supervise, and conduct safety and health training programs relating to the following: Lock-out/Tag-out, Hazard Communication, OSHA Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogens, Supervisor Safety Training and Safety Committee Orientation, etc.

Maintain the safety department’s accident record system, investigate accidents, check on the corrective measures taken at the facility, review and evaluate accident reports.

Direct continuous improvements in order to transform the strategic EHS culture to one of best-in-class (zero incidents) performance.

Maintain the Material Safety Data Sheet area ensuring the information is accurate, up to date and complete.

Responsible for ensuring the completion and record maintenance of the required OSHA 300 and 300A form and calculating accident/incident rates.

Supervise the Personal Protective Equipment Audit programs to ensure proper use and care of personal protective equipment and safety devices.

Supervise the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) program and its implementation.

Attend local ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals) DPC (Damage Prevention Control) meetings to remain current on EH&S issues and network with other local EH&S professionals.

Attend seminars and conferences sponsored by EH&S professional organizations (ASSP, AIHA, NIOSH, NFPA, and other associations) as appropriate and as approved by management, to stay current on safety, health and environmental laws and regulations, current issues and best practices.

Manage Worker's Compensation program.

Responsible for DOT compliance.

DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol programs, consortiums, and DER.

Ensure Fleet Safety.

Ensuring all drivers are following company protocols.

Interact and collaborate with client’s safety departments and representatives.

Supervise direct report.

Direct oversight of On-Boarding new employees.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

Work with sites to identify risks presented by operations and propose recommendations.

Certified PEC instructor.

Emergency Response training

MSHA

HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY (HES) SPECIALIST

CHEVRON (Contract through Airswift) HOUSTON, TX 9/2013 - 4/2014

Partnered with Procurement Department as Contractor Health Environmental Safety Management (CHESM) coordinator, traveling to the Canadian entity to improve internal communication and assure all contractors and sub-contractors had an acceptable health and safety program in place by assisting, coaching and counseling. Working knowledge of ISNet World.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

Analyzed Incident Information and Reporting (II&R) daily to ensure proper reporting, investigation, and mitigation were handled in a timely manner avoiding penalties of up to $7,000/day.

HSE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST 1

FLUOR ENGINEERING, SUGARLAND TEXAS 5/2013 - 9/2013

Collaborated with engineering team to perform a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and to develop a risk management strategy for a $5B ethane cracker project.

Conducted safety assessments/inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with safety/health requirements including contractual commitments, laws and regulations, and the project’s HSSE plan.

Participated in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety requirements that may affect project design, schedule, and cost.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) COORDINATOR

LUKOIL OVERSEAS / OFFSHORE (Contract through Staffmark), HOUSTON, TEXAS 3/2013 - 5/2013

Liaised with African Oil Minister and other third parties during permit process to meet drilling contract deadline of June 1, 2013 and avoided losing $1.5 million per day.

Reviewed West African compliance requirements for emergency response, oil spill response, waste management planning and mitigation, social planning, and Medevac service plan. Recommendations were offered to address specific issues to alleviate compliance deficiencies preventing $1M/day penalties.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

QUALITY HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL (QHSE) SPECIALIST

PARKER DRILLING (Contract), HOUSTON, TEXAS 9/2011 - 6/2012

Developed 8 step comprehensive QHSE plan based on analytical HAZOP and HAZID assessment of company’s capabilities in tender preparation for $200M Australian offshore drilling project to meet deep water drilling specifications.

Collaborated with engineering team and third-party contractors to establish viable plans for critical safety and environmental elements, fire and explosion risk, emergency evacuation/rescue, human factors, loss prevention, and HSE reporting management and compliance utilizing ISO1400/14001 and 1800.

Oversaw 650 project design documents in SharePoint and 3D model / animation review for (MPDR) modular platform drilling rig.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) CONSULTANT

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO TPI Staffing HOUSTON, TEXAS 3/2010 - 9/2011

Reduced 7 recordable injuries reported in a 6-month period in welding shop to 0 by developing an accident zero tolerance. Collaborated with shop managers to identify hazards, establishing trust among employees and management, bridge communication gaps and implementing prudent HSE programs, resulting in a change in culture and sustainability.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY (HES) SPECIALIST

CHEVRON (Contract through Swift Technical Services), HOUSTON, TEXAS 8/2007 - 2/2009

Provided stateside support for three international drilling projects in Angola, Africa with a total of 150 persons by interfacing and communicating with project managers and multifunctional groups to achieve operational excellence, compliance for facility design, construction, and project execution.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) TERMINAL MANAGER

KINDER MORGAN, INC., HARVEY, LOUISIANA 10/2006 - 4/2007

Established cost-effective EHS compliance strategies optimizing facility profitability by rectifying 10 EHS audit non-compliance.

Directly oversaw regulatory inspection (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and NFPA), contractor safety, training, incident investigation, permitting, process hazard analysis, emergency planning and response, and the EPA’s risk management programs

Directly oversaw technical support for SPCC, SWPPP, HAZCOM and RCRA.

TIER II Report.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) COORDINATOR

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, FREEPORT, TEXAS Engineering Science Dept. B Plant 5/1998 - 7/2004

Developed and implemented a user-friendly EH&S program, and the first Ergonomic program, for local and global R&D Engineering Science Department, totaling 150 people.

Implemented successful work-site analysis program, hazard prevention, environmental compliance with sustainability program, PSM and control program, specifying comprehensive training program for 40 new and existing staff, resulting in a culture change in participation from 0% to 100%.

Developed site process safety and became SME, trainer and coach for related EH&S information on procedures, guidelines and standards.

Lead or participated in incident Analysis, investigations and Root Cause Analysis. Ensured corrective action process of injury, illness or near miss cases were effectively managed to closure.

Instructed Hazardous Materials General Awareness and RCRA Container Waste Management.

Awarded Certificate of Excellence by Vice-President of R&D for outstanding contributions to EHS performance, creating a safety ownership culture among management and staff.

Awarded Tropical Storm Preparation Certificate commending decisive leadership for the proactive rescue of computers/lab equipment valued at $20 million from storm devastation.

Reviewed and updated EHS Procedures as required.

Key contributor on facility EH&S team(s)

SME and trainer for related EH&S information on procedures, guidelines and standards.

Analyzed EHS metrics and trends for continual improvement.

Acted as Agency Visit and Agency Response protocol owner and implementer.

Lead or participated in incident investigations and the corrective action process for EH&S issues and opportunities.

Coordinated and lead MOC’s.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

2018: Certified PEC Core Compliance Instructor

2020: State of Texas TWIC + Basic Plus

2014: Certificate in 3D AutoCAD Drafting

2009: Bachelor of Science Degree, Process Operational Management Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, Texas

OSHA Certifications – Continuing Education Program, College of the Mainland, Texas City, Texas

2017 OSHA 30

CPR

AED

First Aide for Adults

H2S

Emergency Response

Blood borne Pathogens

Rigging

LOTO

2016: Ergonomics

2009: Hazards-falls, Electrocution, Caught-in & Struck-by; Process Safety Management; Root Cause Investigation; Hazard Communication, Chemical Safety; Hazardous Waste Operations; Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Awareness

2008: Operations Excellence Certified - Facilitated by Chevron Corporation

2002: Leadership & Management Skills Certified – OSHA

2002: Tropical Storm Preparation Certificate - Awarded by The Dow Chemical Company

2000: Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate – Facilitated by the The Dow Chemical Company

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