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Gustavo J. Garcia
CSP, CET, CHST, OHST, STS-C, ASP, CRIS, CGC, NYCSSM
https://badge.bcsp.org/?e=MTcxNTk1fDUxNjc2OXwxMDAxNzA1NDUw 9742 Hatton Cir. 407-***-****
Orlando, Fl. 32832 ***.*.******@***.***
BOARD-CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
Multifaceted, self-motivated and solutions driven Safety Manager with progressive professional experience developing and implementing strategic plans to improve EHS performance and minimizing risks and liabilities in general industry and construction environments in the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America. Adept at creating annual budgets and reporting to key stakeholders. Skilled at balancing multiple priorities and adequately defining, prioritizing, resourcing, executing and tracking key projects. Forward-thinking professional with the ability to evaluate current and future EHS needs.
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Risk Management
Employee Supervision
General Industry
Construction
Theme Parks / Space Industry
Strategic Planning/Forecasting
Rigging
Mobile and Tower Crane
Safety Compliance
General Industry/Construction
Bilingual English/Spanish
Project Coordination
Training and Development
Quality Assurance/Control
Machine Guarding
Audits and Safety Inspections
High Rise experience
Key Skills Assessment
INSPECTIONS –Construction / General Industry / Utility / Theme Park / Space Industry Safety Inspections TRAINING – Committed to training and development of employees by analyzing needs and developing training programs. Certified Environmental Safety and Health Trainer from The Board of Certified Safety Professionals. CONSULTING – Provided consulting services to the following companies: Honeywell, Trinity, Bay Care Healthcare, Turner Construction, Skanska, Layton, JMA, DC Water, MTA, Maryland, Swire USA, Army Corp of Engineers, Volkswagen, Consolidated Edison and Corvias Military Housing to name a few. Professional Experience
CHUBB GLOBAL RISK ADVISORS (CHUBB) SCRANTON, PA 2008 – Present SOUTHEASTERN, MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER & TRAINING DIRECTOR
Manage the overall planning, coordination and control of several mega construction projects from beginning to completion and Mega General Industry Plants And managing a group of safety Consultants in my region.
Service accounts in entire region, providing guidance to clients in the areas of loss control, risk management, claim review and training.
Help Clients with training needs, coordinate training, and manage a group of Trainers, give safety training. ESIS Director of Safety Trainers for the US.
Retained to lead major infrastructure improvements, overseeing high level budgets involving schools, the DEP, general industry plants, high rise buildings, Water treatment plants NY & DC, hospitals (FL.), airports
(FL), railroads, parks, amusement parks, space centers, bridge construction, roadway construction, tunnel projects, parking garages, department stores, and golf course construction. AIG, NY, NY 2006 – 2008
SENIOR SAFETY CONSULTANT
Managed safety programs for the general industry and construction contractor’s portfolio of 30 clients.
Developed and implemented several employee trainings and safety checks to ensure consistent observance to safety rules and regulations.
Assisted clients in mitigating and reducing risks for injury and compliance with OSHA and MSHA.
Continued education and training in environmental safety regulations, legislations, strategies and principles.
REGIONAL REPORTING, NY, NY 2005 – 2006
SENIOR SAFETY CONSULTANT
Investigated employee injury/illnesses, vehicle accidents and contractor incidents where liability presents an issue, resulting in uncovering the root cause and prevention of occurrence.
Utilized effective communication to conduct training classes for employees, supervisors, and managers, including the following: Behavioral Safety Elements, Fire Protection, Hot Work/Confined Space Safety, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Supervisory Safety Training, Safety Observations, Accident Investigation, Fork Lift Operation, Hearing Conservation, Back Injury Prevention
Perform safety audits for multiple sites, identify trends, make on-the-spot corrections. NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY, NY, NY 1998 – 2005 SAFETY PROJECT OFFICER II (MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN WHILE ONGOING CONSTRUCTION)
Enforced state and federal safety and health policies and procedures.
Established conduct jobsite orientation for all new employees for the project and observed their participation to identify any issues with those employees.
Attended all meetings with project staff and subcontractor representatives to define their roles.
Conducted weekly safety meetings, reviewed safety plans and all aspects of the projects.
Ensured subcontractors are conducting proper training requirements per OSHA standards.
Facilitated training for site personnel for compliance with Federal and State standards. Volunteer Experience
Member of the Fiduciary Committee of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals 2019 - Present Board Director, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) 2006 – 2011 Board Director, CCHEST, & Secretary Treasurer at Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety 2006-2009
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL PEDRO Dominican Republic
Certified Safety Professional (CSP - BCSP)
Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer (CET - BCSP) NYC Buildings Site Safety Manager (NYCSSM) Expires 7/30/2021) Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technologist (OHST - BCSP) Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST - BCSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP – BCSP)
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STS-C – BCSP) Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
Certified General Contractor State of Florida (CGC1514022) Train the Trainer Mobile Crane Operator (Crane Institute of America) Train the Trainer Rigging & Signaling (Crane Institute of America) Train the Trainer Overhead & Gantry Crane Operator (Crane Institute of America) Certified Tower Crane Inspector & Mobile Crane Inspector (Crane Institute of America) Machine Guarding (Rockford Systems, LLC Rockford, IL) MTA Maryland Contractor – On-Site Coordinator
MTA Maryland (Light Rail) & (Metro) On site Coordinator & Flagman/Watchman OSHA 501 & 500 Trainer General Industry and Construction