Rudy F. Garza
League City, Texas 77573
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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