Rodrigo Tijerina (Rod)

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Cedar Hill, TX 75104

210-***-****

Career Goal

Reliable, quality-focused OSHA Certified Safety Professional, Construction Superintendent/Foreman/Quality Control seeking a full-time position in the industry. Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervision, ability to communicate with all employees at all levels, basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel. I have a Strong knowledge of commercial and residential construction to include government projects, knowledge of OSHA, ADA and have experience working with the Army Corps of Engineers.

Construction Skills

Ability to read and interpret Construction Drawings, Plans and Specifications

Strong Leadership and Communication Skills, Proven Commitment to Success & Safety

Strong Sense of Ethics

Permitting Quality Control/Site Safety Supervisory

Insulation & drywall Plot layout Plumbing/Electrical

Concrete/asphalt Excavation and Grading Interior/Exterior Finish

Framing Tile setting/Flooring Window/Door installation (all types)

Foundation Roofing & Siding Handicap accessibility projects Education/Certifications

Edinburg High School (1981) Edinburg, TX

North Lake College (1995) Real Estate Program Irving, Texas

Completed 30 hr. Excavation Training through OSHA – 2007 OSHA 30 hr. Construction Outreach and Training Program – 10/2018 HUB Zone Certified Superintendent - 2008

SBA 8 (a) D/MBE Certified – 2007/2008

Quality Control Training – 2008 (MAPCO)

OSHA 300 – Injury and Illness – 2011

OSHA 510 – Standards for the Construction Industry Certified 6/2011 OSHA 500 - Trainer Course for the Construction Industry Certified Trainer 2011 & 2017 OSHA 7300 – OSHA’s Permit Required Confined Space Standard Certified 4/2012 24 Hour Hazmat Training – May 2012

Certified Health & Safety Certificate – from UTA 2013 Fall Protection – Certified 2015

Lead Competent Person Training – 2017

Hazmat/Waste Water Training - 2017

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor through American Red Cross- 2017 OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety & Health Management

OSHA #7410 Managing Excavation Hazard

OSHA #2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards OSHA #3095 Electrical Standards

Quality Control Management Training – 12/2018

Experience

Safety Manager – Dallas, TX,

CASTRO Roofing (Jan 2020 – Present)

Manage the overall health and safety of all Castro Employee’s including Sub-Contractors. Manage Contracts associated with various projects between employer and client, to ensure proper performance. Promote cooperation, communication and coordination between job site employee’s and office personnel including all required Safety reports and paperwork. Visit active job sites and perform on site safety audits and make corrections on site and on reports regarding safety issues, monitor employee health and safety during visits. Conduct safety meetings, audits and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action and implement follow up assessments. Schedule and conduct all Safety Training in classroom or on Site for all new employees. Attend weekly Safety meetings with Project Management team to discuss Safety issues out in the field; Submit Safety Report using I-Auditor on a weekly basis. Attend Pre-Con walks with General Contractors on all new projects and provide a Site Safety Plan and SDS to General Contractor once contract is signed. Meet regularly with contractors on site and discuss/resolve any safety issues or concerns. Update Safety Plans as needed when OSHA has changes in their standards and inform Management Group of the changes. Perform weekly inspections on all equipment used in the field. Work with Project Management Team to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as Primary Contact for each project site injury and incident notification, investigation and follow up. Perform other duties as required to maintain Health and Safety of employees.

Safety Manager – Texarkana, TX ( Red River Army Depot) TIGUA INC. (Aug 2018 – Jan 2020)

Work closely with the Army Corps of Engineers to oversee all phases of the construction projects from start of construction to completion. Responsible for the development and instruction of safety training to include all mobile equipment, safety laws and regulations, confined space training, swpp training, CPR/AED training, safety training leadership. Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy atmosphere. Investigate incident/accidents, near-miss incidents that occur on site and determine cause. Implement preventive measures and manage return to work activities per Army Corps of Engineers guidelines. Ensure all construction projects are constructed safely according with the government contract design and schedule. Quality Control -supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation, of the project quality control plan, to include employees and outside agencies and sub-contractors involved in inspections and testing. Training is conducted on site both in English/Spanish as necessary for each individual and/or client. Adhere to all Army Corps of Engineers rules/regulations. Safety Manager – Dallas/Fort Worth Area

CORE SAFETY (March 2016 to Aug 2018)

Responsible for the development of safety programs of client facilities, to include safety training and leadership, ensure facilities are in compliance with their corporate safety standards, implement safety directives, improve safety performance and ensure facilities safety policies and procedures are aligned with federal and governmental regulations. Identify best practices. Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy atmosphere. Conduct worker safety training in safety laws and regulations, mobile equipment training, hazardous condition monitoring, use of safety equipment, confined space conditions, swpp training, CPR/AED training and safety training matrix. Investigate incident/accidents, near-miss incidents and occupational injuries to determine the cause, implement preventive measures and manage return to work activities. Train clients on incident reports and OSHA log bookkeeping. Perform safety audits and inspect facilities heavy equipment, machinery and other safety equipment and correct potential hazards. Quality Control -supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation, of the project quality control plan, to include employees and outside agencies and sub-contractors involved in inspections and testing. Training is conducted in both English and Spanish as necessary for each individual client. Safety Manager – Dallas, Texas

Enterprise Concrete (Apr 2014 to Jan 2016)

Responsible for the over all safety programs of the facility, to include safety training and leadership, ensure facility is in compliance with corporate safety standards, implement safety directives, improve safety performance and ensure facility safety policies and procedures are aligned with federal and governmental regulations. Identify best practices. Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy atmosphere. Conduct worker safety training in safety laws and regulations, mobile equipment training, hazardous condition monitoring, use and training of heavy duty mobile equipment, confined space conditions, swpp training, CPR/AED training and safety training matrix. Investigate incident/accidents, near-miss incidents and occupational injuries to determine the cause, implement preventive measures and manage return to work activities. Order and maintain facility safety inventory including supplies and equipment. Perform all incident reports and OSHA log bookkeeping. Perform safety audits and inspect facilities heavy equipment, machinery and other safety equipment and correct potential hazards. Quality Control -supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation, of the project quality control plan, to include employees and outside agencies and sub- contractors involved in inspections and testing. Perform Human Resource activities and perform other duties as assigned. Training is conducted in both English and Spanish as necessary. Regional Safety Manager/San Antonio, Texas

Beldon Roofing (Aug 2013 – Mar 2014)

Responsible for the daily implementation and safety operations of all personnel and equipment to include performance of safety training for fifteen (15) branch operations throughout the United States; maintain and update safety manuals to include MSDS books or GHS books, perform safety and EPA audits and training to all branches, provide OSHA 10 and 30 training to employee’s and managers throughout the United States, in charge of purchasing safety equipment for branches, in charge of receiving incident reports and worked with human resource personnel, insurance agents and branch managers to investigate accidents and ensure future worker health and safety. Enforce rules and regulations regarding wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, perform safety check of all machinery where necessary. Perform audits and tests of equipment and machinery are functioning without defects. Quality Control -supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation, of the project quality control plan, to include employees and outside agencies and sub-contractors involved in inspections and testing. Directe safety meetings with all branches on a weekly basis; perform hazard assessments, identify risks, eliminate hazards, created safety policies and procedures for branches. Other duties as assigned by VP. Safety Manager/Dallas, Texas

Dynamic Systems Inc. (July 2012 – July 2013)

Responsible for the daily safety operations of personnel and equipment operations, perform daily audits, daily walk throughs to make sure everyone had their job hazard analyst forms filled out and all burn permits signed, in charge of daily safety meetings, perform all safety training to include any new mobile equipment coming in, responsible for the new employee orientation and safety training, perform on site drug and alcohol testing when needed, responsible for making sure all employees were work safe and all equipment is in good working condition, submit daily and weekly safety reports to management, perform accident and investigations and submit reports to management, others duties as assigned.

Safety Manager/Supervisor, Denton, Texas

Voith Industrial Services/Denton (Jan 2012 – May 2012) Responsible for the overall safety training and safety implementation of VOITH employee’s at the Peterbilt Denton Plant, ensure compliance with Voith’s core values and promote a culture based on safety, operational excellence and high quality customer service, provide training to employee’s on all measures of OSHA required training on a per year basis. Provide weekly safety meetings to inform employees of past/present safety issues, implement procedures- scope of works for CBPS’s (current best practices), JHA’s (job hazard analysis), update training on employee’s as needed, perform daily safety audits on personnel, present power point presentations to current and new customers, promote safety throughout the Peterbilt Plant.

Superintendent/Safety Trainer, San Antonio, Texas

RDR Flooring, San Antonio, Texas (May 09 – Nov 2011) Consultant Responsible for the overall supervision, safety training and safety implementation of all employees, implement safety measures on and off job sites, assess hazardous and unsafe situations and provide a solution, investigate accidents or illnesses and provide resolution, submit daily reports as required. Responsible for the overall maintenance of all machinery on and off site, make sure all machinery is accounted for and in good working condition. Assure all job sites are in compliance with all policy and procedures as well as OSHA regulations, perform job site audits on a regular basis. Oversee the daily operation/maintenance/scheduling and supervision of all phases of the construction of the assigned projects; adhere to federal, state and local jurisdiction guidelines policy and procedures, responsible for the scheduling, coordination of employees and contractors. Construction Superintendent/QC

AMSTAR, San Antonio, Texas (Nov 08 – Apr 09) Consultant Construction Superintendent – oversee the daily operation/maintenance/scheduling/restoration and supervision of all phases of the construction beginning from ground up to completion as well as any renovations of the assigned projects, adhere to federal, state and local jurisdiction guidelines policy and procedures, responsible for the construction remodeling of single family governmental housing in Kingsville, TX to include: quality control and supervision, provide overall administrative and technical direction of project, coordinate activities of sub- contractors and company personnel to successfully construct the project. Scope of project include electrical, plumbing, insulation, plot layout, excavation and grading, foundations/asphalt, concrete and masonry, framing, drywall, tile setting, flooring, cabinetry, window and door casework, interior and exterior trim and paint, exterior sheathing, fencing, roofing, and landscaping. Coordinate scheduling, estimating, permitting, ordering of materials and rental equipment on time, on schedule and within budget. Work closely with Project Manager, Estimator, Subcontractors and other personnel for uninterrupted flow of materials to maintain the work schedule and remain within budget. Identify and solve problems as they arise, schedule inspections as needed throughout the process, ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, maintain a good working and operating relationship with contractors, governmental personnel, employees and suppliers. Responsible for weekly production reports, time cards, contractor invoices, review and approve work-orders as needed and required, complete final punch lists and submit to corporate office. Promote job site safety at all times, enforcing all OSHA rules and regulations, performing safety checks on daily basis. Maintain an organized and clean jobsite, including the construction office. Construction Superintendent/Quality Control

MAPCO Inc., San Antonio, Texas (Sept 06 - Nov 08)

Construction Superintendent/Quality Control – work closely with Corps of Engineers; oversee the daily operation/maintenance/scheduling and supervision of all phases of the construction from start of construction to completion including renovations of existing buildings, adhere to federal, state and local jurisdiction guidelines policy and procedures; responsible for the new construction of US Border Patrol Station (Port of Entry) in Falcon Dam, TX to include: provide overall administrative and technical direction of the project. Scope of project included electrical, plumbing, plot layout, excavation and grading, foundation and concrete work/asphalt, framing, drywall, tile setting, flooring, cabinetry, plumbing, heating and air condition, interior and exterior trim and paint, roofing, window and door casework, interior and exterior trim and paint. Ensure project is constructed safely according with the governmental contract design and schedule. Quality Control - supervise and coordinate the planning and implementation, of the project quality control plan, to include employees and outside agencies and sub-contractors involved in inspections and testing. Direct, coordinate, schedule and supervise the construction activities such as scheduling, estimating, permitting, and ordering of materials and rental equipment on time, on schedule and within budget. Work with project managers, estimators and client personnel during the project. Schedule and coordinate Subcontractor activities. Ensure all construction activities comply with all applicable construction and engineering standards and codes, ensure and enforce all OSHA safety and environmental rules are properly being followed, performing health and safety checks throughout the project, quality control, review and interpret construction drawings and specifications; ensure schedules and budget are within the job cost according to budget. Ensure work sequencing is on schedule, monitor and supervise job site operations i.e. subcontractors and personnel. Scheduling inspections as needed. Perform punch list as required. Direct and supervise personnel to include submittal of weekly timesheets and payroll documents; and subcontractor invoices are received at corporate office on time and on schedule, review and approve work-orders as needed and required, and submit to corporate office for processing. Government projects include: Port of Entry @ Falcon Dam, TX; Randolph Airforce Base, San Antonio, Texas and Nix Hospital, San Antonio, TX. Site Supervisor/Quality Control

Corner Stone Construction, San Antonio, TX (May 04 – Sept 06) TEMPORARY position: Site Supervisor/Quality Control for Corner Stone Construction: Work closely with Corps of Engineers, supervise and coordinate employee’s daily responsibilities, monitor job site operations for quality control planning and implementation of site projects, compliance with contract requirements, provide assistance to site safety, health and substance abuse, provide job safety quality control i.e. hard hats, steel toe boots, prepare and submit accurate detailed written daily reports to manager, maintain communications with other onsite project managers. TEMPORARY position. Shipping & Production Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector AIRGAS, Coppell, Texas (Feb 03 – Apr 04)

Airgas is one of the largest distributors of industrial, medical and specialty gases and related equipment, safety supplies and MRP products and services. Oversee the Operation and Production of Warehouse. Responsible for the daily manufacturing and production supervision of all inbound and outbound orders, ensure orders are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for the workload, hiring, training, inventory control and performing quarterly reviews of all Shipping/Production personnel. Provide feed back to all my direct reports and managers. Assure all safety procedures are followed by all shipping and receiving personnel, perform safety training, floor audits, cycle counts, weekly tailgate safety for all pullers, making sure staff understand all OSHA rules and regulations. Provide a safe work environment for all employees. Generate weekly reports for manager and corporate office. Ability to meet production needs as requested by management. Served as Mediator/Facilitator between Union and Employees, ability to work in a fast paced environment. Computer literate, good organizational and problem solving skills. Budgeting experience. Operations Manager/Production

L&R Logistics Warehouse Solutions, Terrell, Texas (Feb 00 - Jan 03) Goodyear Tire Distribution center, responsible for the daily operation, management and production of all inbound and outbound tire orders to include supervision of 85 2nd shift hourly employees. Responsible for Quality Control procedures, work schedules and workload, hiring, firing and leadership training of all 2nd shift personnel. Provide yearly budgeting to management. Responsible for logging in metrics, reporting daily production numbers on employees and maintaining a good relationship with employees and upper management as well as providing a safe work environment for employee’s. Provide quality customer service as well as productivity in order to meet production goals, maintain a filing system on employees. Other responsibilities include: recording of time for hourly employees, vacation time, and safety training for personnel, perform inventory control on weekly basis. Assure that all Safety Procedures are being followed i.e. forklift safety; order pulling safety; loading safety procedures. Provide safety inspection checks on a daily basis, making sure that the warehouse is cleaned and well maintained and accident free at all times, general warehouse practices and procedures. Attend Staff meetings with General Manager on a weekly basis, as well as Safety Committee meetings and other meetings as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities. Computer literate. SKILLS/ABILITIES

Certified OSHA Safety Professional, Qualified Construction Manager/Site Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector, computer literate, certified forklift driver, knowledge of governmental contracts policies and procedures, environmental and safety procedures, estimating procedures, knowledge of mechanical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, supervisory skills, and knowledge of safety rules. Eagerness to keep learning. Team Motivator.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Rudy Reyna – CEO/RDR Flooring 210-***-****

John De La Garza – Superintendent/A1 Steel 682-***-****

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