Raul Herrera Jr.

**** ****** **., *******, ***** 77023 • 832-***-**** • adnqim@r.postjobfree.com

EHS (Environmental, Health, Safety) Manager

Regulatory Compliance • Injury Prevention • Risk Assessments & Mitigation

Inspections • Audits • Reporting • Training • Leadership • Hazard Identification

Profile

Bilingual (English & Spanish) with 12+ years’ EHS leadership experience and excellent skills in safety assessments, safety audits, OSHA standards, and root cause analysis.

Able to clearly communicate health and safety regulations and corporate policies to maximize comprehension, engagement and compliance, vital to fostering an excellent safety culture.

Solid capabilities in risk management, record-keeping, hazard identification, and inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure consistent adherence to rigorous safety standards and government regulations.

Outstanding capabilities in creating and maintaining data in Excel, reducing total recordable and lost time incident rates, leading comprehensive safety training, and behavior-based safety.

Able to establish unified relationships across a cross-cultural and cross-functional organization.

Well-versed in site inspections, accident investigations, and hazardous materials management.

Excellent talents in preparing JHAs and ensuring use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Expert in construction safety standards encompassing fall protection and scaffolding.

Significant ability to quickly identify and mitigate potential or existing hazards.

Skilled at directing company policies and practices to reduce exposure and liability.

Professional Experience

SESCO Cement Terminals Corporation, Houston, Tx, 2020 to PRESENT

Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Manager

Provide on-going assessment of current safety and security policies, protocols and guidelines, consult with senior leadership.

In consultation with senior leadership, identify priority countries for security risk assessments and develop operation plans for to conduct work and new business activities.

Develop system process for the delivery of safety and security orientations and trainings for all SESCO employees and visitors.

Develop safety and security briefing materials and to ensure all employees and visitors receive appropriate safety and security orientation and understand adherence to SESCO safety and security protocols and policies.

Conduct safety and security briefs in a timely manner, and maintain database and record delivery of trainings and briefings and maintain a database that records the delivery of trainings and briefings.

Review/revise or develop and manage safety and security incident reporting system, and apply an analytical framework to incident data.

Review and revise, as necessary, safety policies / security guidance and requirements to ensure safety and security of all SESCO employees.

Conduct risk assessments and/or arrange third party risk assessments to be performed in accordance safety and security standards.

Assess emergency communication protocols and availability of appropriate communications; update the emergency communication contact list; and orient all staff to emergency communication procedures and technology; and document necessary and appropriate procedures and protocols.

In consultation with the SESCO Leadership Team and with Project Directors, review and revise the program and organizational safety and security manuals and conduct ongoing risk assessments.

Serve as SESCO primary point of contact for security/safety matters and coordinate mult-directional flow of information among senior management.

Coordinate security assistance from external service providers, as needed

Evaluate available training resources for staff or develop/conduct training programs to raise awareness and build security/ safety and emergency management skills of all SESCO employees.

Make recommendations for continued security monitoring and risk mitigation efforts.

Serve as primary coordinator of the Critical Incident/Crisis Management Team, call meetings, ensure decisions and next steps are appropriately documented and communicated.

Organize at least one global simulation to practice incident response and roles and responsibilities.

In collaboration with Human Resources, manage the emergency medical and security/ safety evacuations.

Texas Steel Conversion, Houston, TX, 2017 to 2020

Safety Manager

Spearheaded full-scope EHS operations including site safety management plans, accident prevention programs, new hire orientation, safety refresher training, JSAs, contractor safety training, site visits, and data analysis across five sites staffed by 700+ employees.

Developed on-the-job-injury (OJI) protocol spanning entire claim life cycle including extensive communications with Workers Compensation carrier, injured employee, and treatment specialists.

Coordinated and delegated safety activities of regional office managers throughout organization.

Fostered and maintained productive relationships with outside firms and organizations such as vendors, OSHA agency, fire departments, and police departments.

Launched and monitored EHS programs, held regular meetings with project safety team, and posted safety documentation spanning policies, audit results, first aid location, and project hazard assessments.

Guided supervisors, foremen, and safety advisors in investigation of incidents to determine root cause and drive corrective action.

L-Con Engineers & Contractors - Intercontinental Terminals Company, Pasadena, Texas, 2014 to 2017

Site Safety Manager

Orchestrated training programs for all facilities and enhanced safety awareness among all employees.

Provided direct leadership to safety coordinator, maintained annual OSHA 300 log, administered drug testing programs, and joined forces with leadership team to formulate business continuity plan.

Lead Worker’s Compensation program including incident reporting.

Conducted root cause analysis for incidents and accidents and generated related reports.

Methodically evaluated potential safety hazards which could occur from misuse of tools and championed detailed solutions to improve safety.

Delivered site-specific training for new employees, conducted regular site audits, and reviewed safety-related segments of client contracts to ensure precise alignment with L-Con’s policies.

Established metrics and KPIs to monitor and measure safety performance and improvement.

Trained and managed onsite safety leads, investigated accidents and injuries, acquired and implemented PPE, managed first aid, conducted drug testing, and maintained documentation such as environmental permits, safety training records, licenses, filings, and reports.

Provided safety training, participated in incident/injury investigations, and meticulously documented

training, audits, inspections, and safety meetings.

Conducted safety surveys and studies, audited work sites to evaluate safety programs and safe working conditions, conducted random drug screens, and managed first aid.

Monitored fire prevention and protection programs, training, audits, and drills.

KBR - Shell Westhollow, Research Facility, Houston, TX, 2008 to 2014

Safety Supervisor

Steered EHS program operations including first aid, accident & injury investigations, safety data sheets, inspections, audits, Safety Committee, safety meetings, and trend analysis.

Governed safety training including new hire orientation, refresher training, contractor safety training, and visitor orientation.

Enforced corporate drug abuse policy by conducting random testing and maintaining associated records.

Counseled employees on safety practices and recognized outstanding safety performance to reinforce and reward compliance. Provided safety training, participated in incident/injury investigations, and meticulously documented training, audits, inspections, and safety meetings.

Conducted safety surveys and studies, audited work sites to evaluate safety programs and safe working conditions, conducted random drug screens, and managed first aid.

Monitored fire prevention and protection programs, training, audits, and drills.

Prior Background:

Scaffold Supervisor, Miken Specialties – BP Refinery, La Porte, Texas, 2004 to 2008

Education & Certifications

Associate of Applied Science, Houston Community College, Houston, Texas

Occupational Safety Practices

Entry-level Industrial Hygiene

Airborne Asbestos Sampling and Laboratory Analysis- NIOSH 582

Lead (pb) Abatement

Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities with Safety Work Permit

OSHA 500, 501, 510, 511

OSHA 10-hour General Industry/ Construction Train the Trainer

OSHA-30-hour General Industry/ Construction Train the Trainer

Construction Site Safety; Construction Site Safety Supervisor; Construction Site Safety Orientation

Construction Safety Technician

Field Safety

Safety and Health Technology

Scaffold Builder

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor

Certified in CPR and AED, American Heart Association, TWIC card

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