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Environmental Health Lab Supervisor

Location:
Laredo, TX
Salary:
40000
Posted:
September 10, 2023

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EDUARDO BOTELLO, JR.

*** **** *** *** **** *** Laredo, Texas 78041 956-***-**** adzlo9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Pursue a career in Risk Management/ Safety, Workers Compensation, Property & Casualty and

Water/Energy Plant Operations and Engineering Principles.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas AM Physical Plant (SSCSERVC) Laredo, Texas April 15, 2017- Present

Performing duties at the Central Plant as well as doing Safety for the SSC… Assuring at all Air Handlers and Chillers are performing well…Doing Safety Audits throughout the company as well some Workers Compensation.

Texas Facilities Commission Austin, Texas March 18, 2013- November 18,2013

Performing operational functions for the State of Texas in Austin, Texas. Monitoring all equipment, both electrical and mechanical for all state of offices in Austin. Assuring all boilers, chillers, and chemical equipment were within parameters thus taken. Assuring all crisis intervention procedures were followed.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Consumer Safety Technician Laredo, Texas September 2010- July 11,2011

Making sure the imports coming the U.S. are properly label with documentations with the filers code.

Making sure all archives are kept current and in order. Receiving all files and lab packets and routing them to the compliance officers. Using the computer to query entries to U.S. to make sure documentations are

in order. Collecting information for the Freedom Act for inquiries. Working also with investigators that may have questions reading inquiries. Scanning information from lab packets or file entries on cases to compliance officers.

United Independent School District Laredo, Texas August 2001 – January 2009

Field Safety Officer

Responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and maintenance of an environmental health and safety management system to ensure a safe, healthy workplace for employees and a safe, learning environment for students and visitors. Responded immediately to incidents and investigations concerning the safety and well being of all district employees, faculty & students. Prepared statistical reports and trend analysis for the district safety officer. Coordinated fire drills throughout campuses as well as with the City of Laredo Fire Department. Inspected facilities and equipment to ensure safety guidelines and procedures were in place. Developed and coordinated mandatory safety training for all personnel. Conducted training regarding the maintenance of hazardous materials/emergency procedures. Improved Workers Compensation modifiers and run loss reports to decrease property and casualty claims. Conducts site assessments, reviews and self-inspections. Analyzes and interpret results, recommends appropriate corrective actions, communicates results and follows up on issues or concerns until completion. Assists with the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and ensures the implementation of environmental, health and safety requirements accordingly.

Work experience in safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste operations, and/or emergency response/incident management. Knowledge of safety administration, and/or general insurance administration as well as required knowledge of safety, health, and environmental engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and national standards relating to applicable areas of Environmental Health Safety system, risk minimization, and insurance provisions. Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Environmental Health and Safety field. Skill in maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through. Skill in application of regulatory requirements to ensure regulatory compliance. Skill in applying technical expertise, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Using creativity and independent thought to resolve issues. Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials. Demonstrate proficiency using standard office software applications.

Over five years work experience in safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, emergency response/incident management, risk management, environmental health. Knowledge of policies and procedures, Board policies and Administrative rules, analytical test equipment such as dosimeter, draeger tubes, and multi-gas detection meter.

Laredo Candle Company Laredo, Texas 2000-2001

Sr. Lab Chemist

Worked closely with various chemical components that would be approved and distributed for production. Ensured quality control for production of all candles. Maintained proper safety guidelines and procedures for facility. Followed OSHA guidelines as mandated through the federal government.

Central Power & Light Company Laredo, Texas 1976-1999

Operations and Sr. Lab Supervisor

Oversee and maintained operating equipment for the generation of power. Ensured that all machinery operated properly (cooling towers auxiliary, and generators). Implemented Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Knowledgeable with start-up/shut down procedures as well as trouble shooting equipment for all units online. Ensured that boiler operations would run efficiently/effectively. Ensured that demineralizer worked properly in order to produce ultra pure water for boiler operations. Maintained all chemical perimeters in place. Ensured that silica was controlled and maintained in water for start ups and normal operations. Maintained cooling tower chemistry with corrosion inhibitors and dispersants. Conducted a series of water analysis in order to maintain residuals. Ensured safety procedures followed in order to ensure hazardous materials in the work location, which included sulfuric acid 90% concentration, sodium hydroxide, and oxygen scavengers hydrazine). Maintained reverse osmosis equipment. Worked closely with regulatory agencies including OSHA, Texas Water Quality Board, International Boundary Water Commission, and Local Authorities to ensure compliance.

The functions of the coal lab, water lab, and environmental lab fall under the supervision of the Sr. Lab Tech. The equipment assigned to the Laboratory Department includes the demineralizers, greensand filters, polisher regeneration equipment, potable water system, chlorinator, sewer plant, and boiler chemical injection systems.

Knowledge of purchasing of products and chemicals that meet the specifications to equipment on hand.

Assuring proper procedures are followed with vendors that they would understand our needs.

The span of control consisted of four subordinates, who answer to the senior lab supervisor. The senior lab supervisor is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

1.Responsible for initiating promotions and demotions of the employees in the Laboratory Department.

2.Responsible for timely evaluation of performance for each employee in the Laboratory Department.

3.Responsible for maintaining order and discipline within the department.

4.Responsible for administrating Company and plant personnel policies.

5.Assign and direct the work required to achieve the goals of the Laboratory Department.

6.Establish goals for each employee and the Department to encourage performance.

7.Design and administer training programs for each employee.

8.Prepare work schedules to adequately cover work requirements.

9.Use good management techniques to motivate and encourage employees.

10. Keep employees up to date on important matters within the Company.

11.Communicate the needs and desires of the employees to management.

12.Facilitate effective communications between Departments.

13.Coach and mentor trainees by providing positive communication and listening skills.

14.Demonstrate positive leadership skills by influencing people to follow the company’s goals and mission, and create an environment for effective and efficient productivity.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS RECEIVED

Certificate of Achievement: Advanced R/O Operation and Maintenance (20 hrs.)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (12 hrs.)

Laredo Fire Department Training Division

OSHA Compliance Course (54 hrs.)

Texas A&M Extension Service (20hrs water chemistry)

Texas Safety Association: Professional Safety Institute

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin 1973

Classes included, but not limited to:

Cultural Anthropology, Social Statistics, and Personality, Society, and Culture

Laredo Jr. College, Laredo Texas 1970-1972

Classes included, but limited to:

College Algebra, History, Grammar and Composition, General Biology, Introduction to Psychology, Survey and General Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, and Social Problems

50 plus college hours

J.W. Nixon High School 1970

Military History

Military Service: U.S. Air Force: Rank Staff Sergeant 1972-1978; Honorable Discharge

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Office, Excel & PowerPoint.

Bilingual in English & Spanish

MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Safety Associations

American Public Health Association

Hobbies

Reading, Weight Lifting, and Fishing

REFERNCES

Available upon request.

Eduardo Botello, Jr.

102 Park Place Laredo, Texas 78041 956-***-**** / 956-***-**** adzlo9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Pursue a career in Risk Management/ Safety, Workers Compensation, Property & Casualty.

Power Generation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

January 2009

Field Safety Officer

United Independent School District Laredo, Texas August 2001 –Feb.15 estigations concerning the safety and well being of all district employees, faculty & students. Prepared statistical reports and trend analysis for the district safety officer. Coordinated fire drills throughout campuses as well as with the City of Laredo Fire Department. Inspected facilities and equipment to ensure safety guidelines and procedures were in place. Developed and coordinated mandatory safety training for all personnel. Conducted training regarding the maintenance of hazardous materials/emergency procedures. Improved Workers Compensation modifiers and run loss reports to decrease property and casualty claims. Conducts site assessments, reviews and self-inspections. Analyzes and interpret results, recommends appropriate corrective actions, communicates results and follows up on issues or concerns until completion. Assists with the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and ensures the implementation of environmental, health and safety requirements accordingly.

Work experience in safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste operations, and/or emergency response/incident management. Knowledge of safety administration, and/or general insurance administration as well as required knowledge of safety, health, and environmental engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and national standards relating to applicable areas of Environmental Health Safety system, risk minimization, and insurance provisions. Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Environmental Health and Safety field. Skill in maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through. Skill in application of regulatory requirements to ensure regulatory compliance. Skill in applying technical expertise, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Using creativity and independent thought to resolve issues. Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials. Demonstrate proficiency using standard office software applications.

Assured American Disabilities Act were followed. Made recommendation on modifying

any changes that had to be made. Also made recommendations on any contructions

work that was done . During my tenure with Central Power and Light made recommendations on weatherization on equipment and piping.

Over five years work experience in safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, emergency response/incident management, risk management, environmental health. Knowledge of policies and procedures, Board policies and Administrative rules, analytical test equipment such as dosimeter, draeger tubes, and multi-gas detection meter.

Laredo Candle Company Laredo, Texas 2000-2001

Sr. Lab Chemist

Worked closely with various chemical components that would be approved and distributed for production. Ensured quality control for production of all candles. Maintained proper safety guidelines and procedures for facility. Followed OSHA guidelines as mandated through the federal government.

Central Power & Light Company Laredo, Texas 1976-1999

Operations and Sr. Lab Supervisor

Oversee and maintained operating equipment for the generation of power. Ensured that all machinery operated properly (cooling towers auxiliary, and generators). Implemented Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Knowledgeable with start-up/shut down procedures as well as trouble shooting equipment for all units online. Ensured that boiler operations would run efficiently/effectively. Ensured that demineralizer worked properly in order to produce ultra pure water for boiler operations. Maintained all chemical perimeters in place. Ensured that silica was controlled and maintained in water for start ups and normal operations. Maintained cooling tower chemistry with corrosion inhibitors and dispersants. Conducted a series of water analysis in order to maintain residuals. Ensured safety procedures followed in order to ensure hazardous materials in the work location, which included sulfuric acid 90% concentration, sodium hydroxide, and oxygen scavengers hydrazine). Maintained reverse osmosis equipment. Worked closely with regulatory agencies including OSHA, Texas Water Quality Board, International Boundary Water Commission, and Local Authorities to ensure compliance.

The functions of the coal lab, water lab, and environmental lab fall under the supervision of the Sr. Lab Tech. The equipment assigned to the Laboratory Department includes the demineralizers, greensand filters, polisher regeneration equipment, potable water system, chlorinator, sewer plant, and boiler chemical injection systems.

The span of control consisted of four subordinates, who answer to the senior lab supervisor. The senior lab supervisor is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Responsible for initiating promotions and demotions of the employees in the Laboratory Department.

Responsible for timely evaluation of performance for each employee in the Laboratory Department.

Responsible for maintaining order and discipline within the department.

Responsible for administrating Company and plant personnel policies.

Assign and direct the work required to achieve the goals of the Laboratory Department.

Establish goals for each employee and the Department to encourage performance.

Design and administer training programs for each employee.

Prepare work schedules to adequately cover work requirements.

Use good management techniques to motivate and encourage employees.

10. Keep employees up to date on important matters within the Company.

Communicate the needs and desires of the employees to management.

Facilitate effective communications between Departments.

Coach and mentor trainees by providing positive communication and listening skills.

Demonstrate positive leadership skills by influencing people to follow the company’s goals and mission, and create an environment for effective and efficient productivity.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS RECEIVED

Certificate of Achievement: Advanced R/O Operation and Maintenance (20 hrs.)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (12 hrs.)

Laredo Fire Department Training Division

OSHA Compliance Course (54 hrs.)

Texas A&M Extension Service (20hrs water chemistry)

Texas Safety Association: Professional Safety Institute

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin 1973

Classes included, but not limited to:

Cultural Anthropology, Social Statistics, and Personality, society, and Culture

Laredo Jr. College, Laredo Texas 1970-1972

Classes included, but limited to:

College Algebra, History, Grammar and Composition, General Biology, Introduction to Psychology, Survey and General Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, and Social Problems

J.W. Nixon High School 1970

Military History

Military Service: U.S. Air Force: Rank Staff Sergeant 1972-1978; Honorable Discharge

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Office, Excel & PowerPoint.

Bilingual in English & Spanish

MEMBERSHIPS

Texas Safety Associations

American Public Health Association

Hobbies

Reading, Weight Lifting, and Fishing

REFERNCES

Available upon request.



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