Experience

Maya Steel Fabrication Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Environment Health Safety

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Jacobs

• OCTA I-405

• Environment, Health and Safety Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2019



Build- LACCD

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Program Safety Director

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Position Description: • Oversee and provide guidance and supervision to Regional Safety Managers (RSM’s) assigned to the program. • Develop and enforce policies, procedures, programs, and standards affecting construction safety of multiple construction projects. • Represent the District’s interests and responsibilities with Cal/OSHA, management councils, and safety organizations. • Accurately interpret and apply current laws, rules, and regulations to multiple campuses. • Oversee and audit construction safety at multiple college campuses. • Monitor adherence to safety portions of the General Conditions, which outlines in detail all Program safety requirements and provides detailed information regarding project site safety. • Monitor adherence to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures. • Monitor adherence to all existing OSHA requirements that relate to the specific construction projects. • Report to the Deputy Director, including but not limited to, attending any required meetings or providing safety reports/analysis as requested. • Immediately notify the Deputy Director of any incident or recordable injury on projects. • Confirm that Contractor is reporting all recordable injuries and near-miss incidents within the required timelines and by filing the proper forms. • Review and provide comments to the project on site teams on the project-specific “Project Health, Safety & Environmental Plan (PHSEP)” as prepared by the Contractor. • Perform periodic construction site safety inspections. • Identify site safety hazards and provide immediate direction to contractor safety representative to eliminate or mitigate them. Show less



McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Safety Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

  $807.7 million Overseeing 4 project safety managers, 56 staff, 17 subcontractor safety representatives, and +1100 craft workers.1,237,400 Square Feet Stanford Health Care is rebuilding its 1950s-era hospital facilities to accommodate new medical technology, increase capacity needs and meet seismic-safety requirements. The new facility will be connected to the current facility by an overhead pedestrian bridge and an underground tunnel. Responsible for the daily assignment of duties for on-site safety coordinators, provide subject matter expertise oversight of critical environment activities that include confines spaces, hazardous energies (lock-out/tag-out), fall protection situations beyond routine, emergency egress and access, rescue plans, and critical environment planning. Assess the progress of construction for needs in training and specific policies and procedures as related to means and methods that were beyond routine and provided those resources. Advised routinely the general contractor on-site Senior Director and Sr. Vice President in addition to sub-contractor principals and client executives on safety matters and advised on the needs for adjustments in policies or procedures in efforts to remain compliant with current or newly adopted rules and regulations. Provided daily tutelage to staff, safety professionals, and subcontractor safety professionals in matters related to their respective disciplines or assigned duties. Supervised investigations of all accidents, injuries, and near-miss events that occurred ensuring that priorities were maintained and that accuracy and evidentiary items were properly identified and documented. Conducted investigations and interviews to determine root-cause, and served as chairperson for post-accident meetings with Vice Presidents and Principal Officers determining corrective action and prevention of future similar events. Show less

• Safety Manager (Multiple Sites)

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2015

  I served as Safety Manager overseeing 21 projects and 3 Safety Coordinators that span the healthcare, education, transportation, and commercial arenas.Project Safety Manager St Jude North West Tower St. Josephs Healthcare System GMP/Design-BuildSafety Manager Latino Health Access. St Joseph’s Healthcare System.Project Safety Manager of New Construction Los Angeles Unified School DistrictValley Region Span K-8 OCIP.Project Safety Coordinator of New Construction Los Angeles Unified School DistrictSouth Region HS #2 OCIP.Project Safety Coordinator Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) CCIPResponsibilities:Develop, implement, and manage safety programs, standards, and procedures that will reduce the frequency and severity of personal injuries and property damage.Provide technical interpretation of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and provide expert opinions relating to health and safety subjects and standards.Ensure the proper reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action for vehicle accidents, personal injury accidents, property damage, near-miss incidents, and general public incidents involving construction operations.Partner with various authorities having jurisdiction and evaluate/respond to enforcement actions.Promote the effective supervision, management, motivation and training of all team members in areas of personal safety, health, regulatory compliance, and environmental concerns.Monitor monthly/weekly/daily safety meetings and training conducted at jobsite locations. Compile reports addressing the efforts and effectiveness of the local meetings to corporate, regional and local management.Conduct job site audits to ensure compliance with the safety program and detect existing or potential accident and health hazards. Recommend corrective or preventative measures and work with management to develop and implement improvements Show less



Tutor Perini Building Corp.

• United States
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Construction Safety Coordinator

  • 2006 - 2009

  Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) construction project with an estimated value of 9.8 billion dollars. Developed and implemented the first “New Hire” PowerPoint Safety Orientation, policies, and procedures for site training. Provided Safety Orientation to more than 34,000 employees. Developed safety related training and implemented job wide, (i.e. Fire safety and extinguisher use (PASS), CPR/First Aid, utility vehicle training certification). OSHA 500 Affiliate Instructor for 1926 OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 courses. Advised General Superintendents, Superintendents, Sub-Contractors, and subordinate persons in areas of site safety and OSHA compliance. Provided oversight with pre-employment, post-incident/accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Maintained accurate records of results and enforced policies while maintaining strict compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Investigated accidents, incidents, near-misses, fatalities, provided written and AV/photographic support materials. Conducted site Safety Audits and ensured OSHA/OCIP compliance in their abatement. Attended or conducted weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety committee meetings providing guidance and instruction as indicated. Coordinated Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD) when indicated and ensured all affected persons received appropriate attention. Served as liaison with MGM Mirage Design Group Safety (owner), Fire Department, Emergency Medical Personnel, and State/Federal Compliance officers when indicated in emergency and non-emergent situations. Provided emergency medical services to injured employee’s, coordinated emergency evacuations, and properly documented incidents. Show less

• Safety Trainer

  • 2006 - 2009



City of Pueblo Fire Department

• Pueblo, Colorado Area

• IAFF Firefighter 4/Medic

  • 1998 - 2002

  Firefighter 4/Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Technician/Instructor Enter and ventilate buildings and other structures to perform interior fire attacks and rescue personnel. Perform forcible entry/rescue when required using a variety of power, hydraulic, electric, and hand tools. Maintain radio communications in hazardous environments with Incident Commanders and other firefighter personnel. Received daily NIOSH/NFPA training on Building Construction, Safety, Emergency/Non-emergent Vehicle Operations, Personal Protective Equipment, Building Collapse, Construction Design, Ladder Safety, High-Rise Operations, Aerial Operations, Building Inspections, Portable and Fixed Extinguisher Systems, and Fire/Safety/Evacuation Pre-Planning. Provided training in Fire Service and Emergency Medical subjects to department personnel, students, and civilians as required. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Paramedic Instructor/Combat Trauma Medic

  • 1980 - 1995

• Sgt

  • 1980 - 1995