THOMAS RUELAS
TRAININGS
• Mobile equipment trainer
• First Aid/CPR/ AED Instructor Cert
• New Employee Orientation
• Project Audits
• Safety Inspections
• Confined Space Cert
• Traffic Control and Flagger
• Trench/Shoring/Excavations
• OSHA 30 Hour and OSHA 510
• Silica and Respiratory Protection
• Haz Woper 40 Hour
• Gradall, Boom lift, scissor lift
• Asbestos
Competent Person Training/Confined
Space Certification
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• Crane, Rigging, and Hoisting
• Fall Protection and Ladder safety
• Infection control and BBP
• Scaffold Training
• OSHA 500
• JHA/JSA Training
• Accident Reporting / Investigation
Seeking a position within a company where I utilize 14 years of Health and Safety experience/skills to foster an environment where workers make safe choices through; education/training, planning, coaching, mentoring, and recognizing people for doing the right thing. I have the desire to continue expanding skills in the Health and Safety fields by learning new trades/skills through company/team integration while supporting operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
WORK HISTORY
December 2020 - January 2023
Safety Manager Deacon
Managed Safety Protocols to ensure all workers and Sub-contractors execute; work plans (pre task) and maintain compliance at the Water Treatment Plant.
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Conducted Audits/Inspections,Stand Down,pre construction, pre task, Tool Box Topic and weekly scheduled meetings.
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Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
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Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
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• Managed 25 projects implementing Safety Protocols.
• Facilitated Awareness Trainings / Certifications. Facilitated Audits,Inspections, Safety Stand Down meetings, pre- construction, pre task, Tool Box Topic and weekly scheduled meetings.
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Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
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Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
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Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
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Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
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Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
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Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
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• Administer Dot/5 Panel Drug Test.
• Implement Reports, Logs and Record Keeping.
• Preformed pipeline and underground safety procedures.
• Liaised with management and employees enable
• smooth communication regarding safety procedures. Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
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Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
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• Conduct HASP procedures.
CONTACT
San Jose, CA 95134
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January 2020 - December 2020
SAFETY ENGINEER OVERAA
November 2015 - January 2020
SAFETY COORDINATOR/ ASST SUPERINTENDANT XL
CONSTRUCTION
April 2010 - November 2015
SAFETY COORDINATOR LEVEL 10 CONSTRUCTION
February 2001 - April 2010
SURVEYOR/OPERATOR O'GRADY PAVING INC
• On boarding for new hires.
• Schedule Stand Down, Root Cause and Production Meetings. Managed all subcontractor site safety coordinators and protocols at 15 South Bay job sites: including mechanical, plumbing structural, and other subcontractors.
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Held pre-construction meetings with subs prior to access/contract to assure Health and Safety expectations and compliance measures are understood.
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Preformed training for Overaa employees on the following equipment and certifications: Telehandler, forklift, warehouse forklift, A.W.P Boom lift, bobcat, skip loader, and compactors.
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Provided certification training courses for; Silica, hoisting/rigging, fall protection, confined space, scaffolds, traffic control, heat illness, ladders, and fire extinguishers.
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Responsible for writing and updating Health and Safety protocols and procedures to improve IIPP, SDS, code of safe practices and other policies.
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Actively participated in COVID-19 program Management and compliance per County requirements.
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Managed safety protocols to ensure all workers and subcontractors execute; work plans (pre task plans) and maintain safety compliance with Cal OSHA/SWPPP and other standards.
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• Preformed pipeline and underground safety procedures. Responsible for implementing safety programs and protocols at job sites.
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• Scheduled inspections and was responsible for scheduling Subs. Implemented root cause analysis and 5 y's analysis for follow up accident and incident investigations. Develop corrective actions based on root cause analysis.
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• Helped establish the package for VPP certification from Cal OSHA. Produced JHAs, wrote and reviewed pre-task plans, developed, and preformed site all-hands safety meetings.
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• Managed all Cal OSHA/SWPPP daily compliance for the project.
• Wrote and managed all projects RFIs.
• Preformed pipeline and underground safety procedures. Organized, coordinated, and performed various Health and Safety project task while also performing Foreman duties with a 30-man crew.
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Perform safety inspections, develop pre task plans, and host pre- construction meetings..
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Complete equipment site inspections and other required safety documentation.
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• Grade checked using engineer rulers, eye levels, and lasers. Experienced operator of skip loaders, bobcats, water trucks, sweepers, rollers, and compactors.
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• Class B licensed with airbrake endorsements.
EDUCATION
2001
Associate of Arts General Studies
CABRILLO COLLEGE, Aptos, CA