Rudy F. Garza

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League City, Texas 77573

832-***-****

adk4ia@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking position as a HSE Professional with 20+ years experience, ensuring employee safety through compliance, risk management, identification and mitigation of hazards, training and development, mentoring and coaching in order to create an environmentally safe workplace.

SKILLS

Committed, goal-oriented individual with strong critical thinking skills

Ability to work well with others

Punctual, team player with the ability to meet deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing environments

Strong oral and written communications

Permit Writing and Auditing

Investigation/Resolutions

Bilingual

CERTIFICATE

OSHA 10 and 30, 511, 502

CPR/First Aid Training

NCCER #14105621 Site Safety Tech/Supervisor, CSST

Basic Plus

I-Scout

WORK EXPERIENCE

Safe Choice Coach-XTO Energy, Midland, TX

Jan 2020-Mar 2020

Worked as Safe Choice Coach, in Permian Basin, Travel to multiple sites and introduce new Exxon BBS program and classroom training as needed for all basin personnel. Input all Safe Choice conversations into I-Scout. Also reviewed permits and JSA’s and input findings in I-Scout. Released due to COVID-19.

Safety Tech - Jacobs Field Services, Houston, TX

Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

Assigned to Bookrameg Project at ME Global Freeport

Investigates accidents to determine causes; prepares reports of investigations for use in recommendation of preventive measures and the development of safety programs

Inspects work sites; prepares reports with recommendations for corrective actions.

Observes craft work to ensure compliance with policies and procedure

Provides/develops technical safety training; conducts safety management training for supervisory and management personnel

Assesses safety and health program performance; identifies trends through data analysis.

Direct experience in risk management or decision-making associated with confined space entry and permitting, electrical safety, fall protection systems, excavations, permitting, and hot work

Safety Tech –Jacobs Engineering Enios Chocolate Bayou Plant

March 2018-Nov 2018

Site Safety Tech. Supervisor for Barge Docks Construction

Daily tool box attendance, for pipe, civil, elect, iron, crane activities

Daily audits for spa, safety audits, write permits, entry, excavations, hot work, and daily activities

mediate all safety concerns for workers and Enios third party inspectors

create daily tool box topics; write up 5 page accident/incident reports

ensure all safety procedures are followed by all workers in my assigned area

ensure a good working relationship is maintained by workers and client, along with work policies

Assure all contractors for Barge Docks work have proper JSA, Safety Policies/Procedures

Safety Tech - Jacobs Engineering at Exxon Mobil, MBPP

April 2017- Jan 2018

Site Safety Tech for NAG project

Pre start up for new high density poly unit

Oversight of all safety procedures for maintenance and evaluation of new unit systems

Conduct daily safety meetings and make sure all safety procedures are followed by personnel, accident investigations

Access work permits, loto, SSW, SPA

Maintain SOR daily logs, log Safety Audits daily

Adhere to all Exxon/Jacobs policies and procedures

Mediate workers safety concerns, and Exxon audit findings

Senior Safety Specialist - Fluor at Chevron Phillips

Aug 2014-Feb 2017

Site safety overviews for all phases of new construction, pipe, welding, electrical, tank building, crane and rigging, excavations, heavy equipment, fall protection

Permit writer for confined space, loto, hotwork, excavations, daily work activity

Conduct toolbox meetings and safety audits, and site orientation new workers

Accident investigations - ensure all safety procedures were being followed

Led weekly site safety meetings for 7500 workers weekly, new hire orientation

HSE Specialist - Jacob field services North America at Marathon Refinery/Exxon Mobil

Jan 2013- Aug 2014

Conduct accident investigation and report findings

Ensure employees are working in a safe and secure environment by providing the appropriate personal protective equipment and training

Assist the HSE manager in preparing safety plan and strategies to achieve HSE objectives. And to deliver superior value to everyone

Identify bottlenecks in applying HSE policies and procedures and making recommendations as necessary

Ensuring company complies with OSHA regulations

Conduct training on safety best practices and procedures

Conduct audits on safe work permit, Permit Writer (ExxonMobil)

Evaluate safe work practices for hot work

Conduct joint jobsite visits to identify hazards and mitigate hazards

Conduct tool Box safety briefings

Perform audits and enter into J Sims

Coach, mentor and motivate employees to work safe

Manage Jacobs safety management system and SSW program

Perform Confined space and excavation audits, lock out/tag out

Attend weekly contractor meeting

Extensive knowledge in process safety management (Exxon/Marathon policies)

Coach, mentor, support and motivate craft members to work safely (J Way)

Site Safety manager - Jacobs Global Building North America

Dec 2010-Jan 2012

Manage all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) meeting with general contractors, sub-contractors, supervisors and owner representative

Conduct safety audits, equipment inspections, reviewed electrical hot works Conduct crane and equipment operator qualifications inspections to ensure the safety of the perimeter

Conduct various training courses for construction crews and owner staffs in English and Spanish such as equipment and forklift operating, fall protection, OSHA 10/30 hr. classes and weekly toolbox meetings. Coordinate trainings for first responder programs such as fire rescue/prevention, first aid and CPR

Site Safety Manager for an 850 Million Dollar water treatment plant for the city of Dallas, Texas. Site Safety Manager for construction sites in the range of 2 Million Dollars plus. Also as the site Construction Safety Manager of a 2.5 Billion dollar steel recycle/ smelter plant in Gregory, Texas

Conducted safety training and orientation of all incoming companies and workers, on safety expectations/procedures

Safety Tech at Marathon Oil, and Exxon Mt. Belvieu plants, maintenance and new construction

Conduct environmental audits to ensure plans are being achieved

Responsible for the availabilities and proper use of all safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for all projects

Conduct accident investigation and report findings

Ensure employees are working in a safe and secure environment by providing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Permit Writer

Excavation, vessel/confined space, scaffold, loto, trained

Safety Manager - Saterfield Ponticas

May 2007-Dec 2010

Conducted safety audits, equipment inspections, reviewed electrical hot work permits, and confined space permits. Conducted crane and equipment operator qualifications inspections

Conducted safety training courses for construction workers and construction manager (CM) staffs in English and Spanish, fall protection classes, OSHA 10/ 30 hr. classes and weekly safety meetings. Coordinated first aid and CPR trainings

Analyzed job site and environmental hazards, incidents and injuries investigations

Provided first aid treatments and reported all injuries accidents to construction manager group

Prioritize tasks, organize and coordinate activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines for all company and OSHA standards

Insured all areas of worksite safety by conducting daily safety audits and training

Developed programs to reduce injury frequency, severity and cost of any workplace injuries. Convened weekly with contractors and sub-contractors safety teams to coordinate weekly safety activities

Operations, Distribution, Safety Department - Union Carbide/Dow

1972- 2005

Safety experience in a petro-chemical plant with 33 years of job knowledge of documentation and implementation of regulations and policies. Supervisor experience in production and manufacturing

Ensured compliance with OSHA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and HAZMAT regulations and policies as a safety coordinator and trainer, with updated industrial and government records

Prioritized task, organize and coordinate activities to achieve goals and meet deadlines for all company and OSHA standards

Supervisor for in-plant distribution, tanker man licensed, safety representative for department, DOT, Hazmat and operator certified

Insured all areas of worksite safety by conducting daily safety audits and training. Safety liaison for new construction and shut downs

EDUCATION

Calhoun High School, Texas

Victoria Junior College, Texas

Union Carbide Chemical Process Operation School, Texas City, Texas

Bovis and Jacobs Safety Academies, St .Louis, Missouri & Dallas, Texas

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