Marc D. Gonzales, OHST, CHST

Safety Management Specialist

ady26u@r.postjobfree.com • 760-***-****

LinkedIn • Baytown TX 77521

Summary

Dynamic, detail-oriented professional with 15+ years of experience leading safety management functions for hazard-prone industrial construction and maintenance projects. Proven success in performing audits and inspections to identify safety and occupational hazards while promoting best practices to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and requirements. Strong history of conducting incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis, report preparation and worker’s compensation management. Demonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop recommendations and guide process improvements. Commitment to cultivating a safety-first mentality and minimizing lost time/injuries by training and coaching employees.

Areas of Expertise

• Health & Safety Management • Emergency Planning • Training & Development

• HSE Audits • Fire Protection • Team Leadership

• OSHA Compliance • Root Cause Analysis • Reporting & Documentation Career Experience

ISC, Exxon Mobile Baytown, TX 07/2022 – Present

Field Safety Manager

Guide end-to-end field safety monitoring and management processes for Exxon Mobile BCEP Baytown Construction Project. Conduct job safety analysis and ensure conformity to equipment and occupational safety guidelines. Inspect job sites and prepare in-depth reports, outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations. Zachry Construction Corp./Zachry Industrial Inc, Various Locations 10/2006 – 05/2022 Field Safety Manager/ Coordinator/Facilitator System Safety Manager Onboarded and provided orientations to new hires on occupational health and safety protocols. Conducted accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action planning. Performed first aid and organized training sessions for affected employees to build competency in confined spaces, Lockout-Tag out (LOTO), and fall protection measures. Developed and supported implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Enforced accident prevention and loss control systems including issuing permits for construction equipment. Performed site inspections, reviewed reports, analyzed trends, and recommended improvements. Liaised with officials to process workers’ compensations and insurance claims. Engaged in project meetings to monitor safety, assess risk levels, and develop site emergency evacuation plans. Key Projects:

• Safety Inspector Largest cement-producing plant in the USA: TXI Riverside Cement Co., Oro Grande, CA o Achieved 2.5M work hours without lost time accident.

• Safety Coordinator Construction of a 770 MW Power Plant Constellation Energy Alexander City, AL

• Safety Coordinator Expansion Construction of TXI Cement Plant, New Braunfels, TX o Achieved over 1M work hours without a lost time accident.

• Lead Field Safety Representative Spring outage of a 700 MW coal-fired unit for Duke Energy Gibson Station o Recorded zero lost time injuries while supervising safety procedures for over 300 field employees (12-hour shifts) for 12 weeks.

o Guided implementation of LOTO program to safeguard workers from hazardous energy releases.

• Lead Field Safety Representative Spring 2011 outage of Duke Energy Miami Fort Station, Cincinnati, OH o Oversaw 170-day employees and 80 night employees with 12-hour shifts for 12 weeks. o Facilitated LOTO program.

• Lead Field Safety Representative Rebuild conversion from wood to fiberglass structure of an 8-cell cooling tower, The INEOS Chocolate Bayou Facility, Alvin TX.

o Secured ~360K man-hours without a recordable injury.

• Lead Field Safety Representative Fall Duke Energy Zimmer 2012 Boiler Outage (Largest Boiler outage recorded in the Duke Energy System).

o Managed safety of 700-day employees and 200-night employees. o Lead three safety facilitators; provided resources and guidance on safety training and emergency preparedness.

• Safety Facilitator 2013/ 2014 Fall and Spring outages: Georgia Power/ Southern Company plant Wansley and Scherer. o Spearheaded implementation of LOTO program.

• Site Safety Manager 2015 SCE&G Fall Outage, Urquhart Plant Unit 1 Turbine shell and piping replacement.

• System Safety Manager 2016 TECO Plants Tampa Area: Coal-fired Power Plant Maintenance.

• Site Safety Manager 2021 INEOS Battleground Industrial Maintenance Contract. Oil and gas petrochemical plant. Additional Experience

Construction Safety Supervisor, Abengoa Solar LLC/Abiensa, Mojave Desert, CA Civil Foreman, TIC, Victorville, CA

Certifications & Accreditations

CPR/AED, 2023

Project Management, NCCER, 2022

Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, 2020 Construction Site Safety Master (CSSM), NCCER 2018 Horizontal Lifeline and Fall Protection Competent Person, 2017 Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, 2015 American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, 2013

Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), NCCER, 2012 Safety Technology, NCCER, 2012

Field Safety, NCCER, 2010

Forklift Certified/Trainer, 2010

Confined Space Trained/ Trainer, 2008

Lockout-Tag Out trained/ Trainer, 2008

Scissor Lift/JLG Man Lift Trained, 2008

Concrete Finisher 1, NCCER, 2006

Core Curriculum, NCCER, 2006

OSHA 10, 2006

OSHA 30, 2006

EMT, 2003

Affiliation

National Association of Safety Professionals, Member

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