Robert Fitzgerald

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Houston, Texas, 77084 United States

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I am a dynamic leader with extensive years of progressively responsible management experience, with a unique blend of refinery, chemical, construction, facility management service and firefighter/paramedic. I've utilized this unique background to develop my skills in a hands-on approach to problem solving and team building through training and mentoring employees.

I’ve used my background to promote a proactive, progressive department within the organizations where I have worked. My various duties included Offshore Medical Operations Manager, HSE Paramedic, facility management, training, emergency response, and internal compliance auditor.

• Facility Management – Responsible for the day-to-day operations of 1.5 M square feet of office space. Provided a safe, comfortable work environment for tenants, visitors, and customers, while staying within budgetary restraints.

• Trainer - Responsible for the corporate, state, and federal compliance training of employees in Texas and Louisiana. I am certified by the state of Texas Fire Marshal’s office, as a level 2 Instructor in firefighting and Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Services Instructor.

• Accident Investigation – Traveled to the incident location, investigated “in order to” determine Root Cause and reported back my analysis to corporate management. Used this knowledge to provide proactive training to prevent further such incidents.

• Emergency Response – Responded to corporate emergencies with the Logistics Facility Functional Team. I helped to organize annual oil spill drills, including pre-planning of staging areas, and emergency contacts in the different locations.

• EMS Skills Instructor – Responsible for EMS skills training, evaluation, and clinical preceptor for the Lone Star Community College Cy- Fair Campus. Providing training for EMS students through hands – on approach and mentoring of students.

I’m looking utilize my extensive experience, knowledge, and skills to assist, develop and maintain a HSE culture that is recognized by our peers for our proactive and progressive training and employees through on-going training, accountability, and compliance audits.

Robert Fitzgerald

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOSPITAL COORPERATION OF AMERICA

Telemetry – Monitor Tech – March 2022 to current

• Monitor Cardiac telemetry on patients.

• Analyze and record Heart Rate and Rhythm

• Assist nurses as required to ensure patience is continually monitored.

• Troubleshoot and repair faulty Cardiac monitors.

PHARMA-SAFE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Remote HSE – Paramedic – May 2017 to Oct 2020

• Provide EMT-Paramedic medical services in offshore work environments.

• Coordinated and trained Emergency Responds Team

• Site safety inspections and audits

• Employee Safety Training and Onboarding of new employees

AMR ONSITE SAFETY AND HEALTH

HSE Paramedic – July 2014 to December 2016

• Provide EMT-Paramedic medical services in offshore work environments.

• Coordinate department services for customers

• Schedule HSE and Medical personnel

• Drug and Alcohol testing of customers employees

• Site safety inspections and audits

• Employee Safety Training and Onboarding of new employees

AKER SOLUTIONS, Katy, Texas United States

HSE Advisor, Jun 2006 – Apr 2014

• Wrote HSE Manuals and procedures for facility.

• Worked directly with Management and Employees to develop a Health, Safety, and Environmental culture to achieve a safe working environment, resulting in an 80% reduction in Total Recordable Injury Rate in 36 months.

• Trained, coached, and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of the new Health Safety and Environmental program.

• Partnered successfully with company President and Department Managers on facility expansion. Managed the construction of 5 buildings in 4 years to produce additional office and warehouse space, and modernization of the production shop.

THE METHODIST HOSPITAL, Houston, Texas United States

Emergency Room Paramedic, Jan 2005 – Nov 2006

• Operated equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.

• Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keeping abreast of new developments in the field, or maintaining existing knowledge.

• Emergency response team member- worked with team leader to train other members.

AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, Houston, Texas United States

• Paramedic Field Supervisor, Jan 2004 – Jan 2005

• Preformed basic and advanced patient care.

• Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.

• Trained new staff members on medical protocols and quality control procedures.

CYPRESS FAIRBANKS MEDICAL CENTER, Houston, Texas United States

Emergency Room Technician, Mar 2002 – Jan 2004

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.

• Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communications, and compassion.

• Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities.

CYFAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, Cypress, Texas United States

Firefighter / Paramedic, Dec 1994 – Dec 2020

• Provided fire suppression protection to a community of 500,000 people.

• Extensively train new and existing firefighters

• Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures to instruct participants in a variety of ways.

CHEVRON CORPORATION, Houston, Texas United States

Facility Manager, July 1973 – Jan 2002

• Operational responsibility for 1.5 M square feet of office space.

• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, remodeling and construction projects for refineries, chemical plants, and office buildings.

• Developed Health Safety and Environmental compliance library which became corporate standard for office building.

• HSE Compliance Trainer for Eastern Region

• Corporate Emergency Response Team- Coordinated emergency drills and responses to emergency incidences involving corporate facilities.

EDUCATION

Concord High School, Concord, California

• High School Diploma June 1973

Lone Star College, Cypress, Texas

• Emergency Medical Services

Building Owners and Management Institute

• Systems Maintenance Administrator

• Facility Management Administrator

• Real Property Administrator

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technologist

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• EMT-Paramedic

• Emergency Medical Services Instructor

• Texas Commission of Fire Protection

• Firefighter - Basic

• State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas

• Firefighter Level 2

• Firefighter Instructor level 1

• Fire Safety Officer 2

• Certified

• FEMA Incident Command 00909, 100.c, 200.c, 700.b, 800.d

• HUET METS Model 5

• Helicopter Landing Officer

• EMT-Paramedic

• CPR - AED

• Medical Certificate

• TWIC

• Driver's License

• Open Water SCUBA Diver

AWARDS

• State of California Safety Council

• 1989 Humanitarian Award

• Cy fair Volunteer Fire Department

• 2000 Emergency Services Member of the year

• 2012 Fire Chief’s Heritage Award

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