Gege Chicaiza

Safety Operations Manager at PFA Systems Inc
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • CE 1106: Coronavirus Facts - Understanding the Coronavirus
    Columbia Southern University
    May, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • 2018 Industry Roadside Inspection Course Driver Requirements
    Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health
    US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Spotted Lanternfly Permit Training OLC-1054 Certificate
    Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
    May, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Insurance Consultant License (Property & Casualty), Individual
    Illinois Department of Insurance
    Nov, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Professional, Life and Health Insurance Program (CPLHI)
    Illinois Department of Insurance
    Jun, 2016
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Safety Operations Manager
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      The primary duties of the Safety Operations Manager encompass Company-wide transportation safety to include responsibilities of driver hiring, driver orientation, ensuring completion of driver refresher training, accident analysis/investigation, insurance, claims to handle, and OSHA program development of a medium-sized Transportation Company with Multi-State terminals and operations across the United States. Other duties assigned include Maintaining regulatory compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations and ensuring OSHA regulatory compliance/training within the PFA Systems maintenance facility. Duties include managing the PFA Systems electronic logging compliance department and monitors video event recorder systems. The compliance of the required FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program compiles the driver qualification files and conducts the driver onboarding process. The Safety Operations Manager also is tasked with ensures the completion of remedial training for drivers involved in accidents or worker injury injuries. Coaching and developing relationships/trust with the company’s multi-site location is a required focus. The successful fulfillment of PFA Systems, Inc Safety Operations Manager, resulted in over 90% compliant scores from an independent organization like Safety Management Services Company (SMSC) and the Eagle group, the positive downtrend, and removal of alert status for 4 Federal Safety scores, and the lowering loss runs to the single digits and establishing a positive safety culture.

    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Member
      • Jul 2015 - Present

      Responsibilities: -Attend Monthly Webinars -Provide input on industry needs and practices Responsibilities: -Attend Monthly Webinars -Provide input on industry needs and practices

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Audit Specialist
      • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

      The primary responsibilities of an audit specialist are Transportation safety assessments, risk identification improvement, loss evaluations for motor vehicle crashes, federal, state, and mock FMCSA compliance investigations (EFOTM and UFA utilization), planning and presenting at risk control workshops/safety seminars, safety services plan development, writing technical reports and evaluations, developing and conducting transportation safety webinars, developing and conducting training programs for professional drivers, company executive, and operations’ staff, and staying abreast of current events within the transportation safety realm. Successful fulfillment of the audit specialist role resulted in over 90% Satisfactory ratings during Federal Comprehensive reviews and fine reductions over 100% of Federal Comprehensive reviews.

    • CSA Watch Department Manager
      • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

      Responsibilities: -Overlooked the CSA Watch Department and 172 Companies-OSHA Regulations Compliance for the Department.

    • Safety Supervisor
      • Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

      Responsibilities: -Ensure FMCR compliance for 86 carriers-Analyze monthly CSA scores. -Update/File all FMCSA paperwork (e.g. MCSA-5889, MCS-150, OP-1)-Consult with carriers to ensure best practices

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • GMF Operator
      • Aug 2010 - Aug 2018

      Frontline Operator in charge of sensitive and secret information and entrusted with a secret clearance and 36.5 million dollars worth of equipment. Publications NCOs are required to locate, verify, and updating publishings (e.g., technical manuals, regulations) related to locations equipment. Modifications NCO are needed to schedule, verify and update service folders regarding Modifications. Calibrations NCOs are required to organize, verify and manage service folders required regarding Modifications. Managers must lead shop’s (branch) quarterly, semi-annually, and annual Federal DOD Audits. The successful completion of military billets (roles mentioned above) resulted in a score of the mid 90% range compliance scores for platoon readiness and an increase of asset accountability, resulting in decreasing asset misplacement and replacement by over 2.5 million dollars over 3 three years. Awards: -I was awarded the “Good Conduct Medal” for faithful service and holding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps.-I was awarded an "Honorable Discharge" for faithful service and holding the highest traditions during Marine Corp enlistment.

    • Calibrations NCO (Manager)
      • Mar 2011 - Jun 2014

      Responsibilities: -As the Calibrations NCO, I was entrusted with verifying and updating all calibrations related to our 36.5 Million Dollar equipment. -I lead our shop’s (branch) quarterly, semi annually, and annual Federal DOD Audits.

    • Modifications NCO (Manager)
      • Mar 2011 - Jun 2014

      Responsibilities: -As the Modifications NCO, I was entrusted with verifying and updating all modifications related to our 36.5 Million Dollar equipment. -I lead our shop’s (branch) quarterly, semi annually, and annual Federal DOD Audits.

    • Publications NCO (Manager)
      • Mar 2011 - Jun 2014

      Responsibilities: -As the Publications NCO, I was entrusted with verifying and updating all publishings related to our 36.5 Million Dollar equipment. -I lead our shop’s (branch) quarterly, semi annually, and annual Federal DOD Audits.

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Manager
      • Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

      Responsibilities:-I would review the insurance, and financial applications of juniors associates and employees.-I assisted in training junior personnel in order for them to obtain their Property and Casualty License-Mange existing and generate new LLC accounts -Overseeing the accuracy of client information within the agency Responsibilities:-I would review the insurance, and financial applications of juniors associates and employees.-I assisted in training junior personnel in order for them to obtain their Property and Casualty License-Mange existing and generate new LLC accounts -Overseeing the accuracy of client information within the agency

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Agent
      • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

    • Office Manager
      • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

      Responsibilities: -Ensure all building permits and commercial permits were filed, processed, and properly displayed per federal, state, county, and city guideline. -OSHA compliance Responsibilities: -Ensure all building permits and commercial permits were filed, processed, and properly displayed per federal, state, county, and city guideline. -OSHA compliance

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Store Manager
      • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

      Responsibilities: -Responsible for nightly and monthly audits of the stores financial records- Resolve customer disputes and scheduling conflicts with employees- OSHA Compliance -Release Payroll Responsibilities: -Responsible for nightly and monthly audits of the stores financial records- Resolve customer disputes and scheduling conflicts with employees- OSHA Compliance -Release Payroll

Education

  • Columbia Southern University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Occupational Safety & Health
    2020 - 2022
  • University of Maryland University College
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
    2015 - 2017
  • Harper College
    Associate of Arts - AA
    2015 - 2016
  • Central Texas College
    Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies
    2011 - 2012

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