Safety Advisor

• Jul 2021 - Present

Health And Safety Advisor

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

Champion oversight and assessment of safety processes for ChevronPhillips capital projects. Ensure consistency with site-specific and corporate EH&S policies by thoroughly reviewing safety execution plans and recommending necessary alterations. Keep project and plant management informed by gathering HSE statistics and preparing detailed reports on a weekly and monthly basis. Maintain 4 gas monitors by managing daily bump tests and monthly calibration. Supervise critical lift plan checklists and pre-lift safety meetings as the HSE client representative. Enable development of accurate incident timelines by investigating accidents to collect necessary information and photo documentation.* Administered SSW new hire training and onboarding for capital project teams at Orange and Port Arthur sites. * Reduced risk for hazardous work activities by collaborating with contractor to develop safe work plans. * Acted as central contact to provide expert insight and guidance during HSE audits and remedial actions. Show less

Safety Specialist

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

Delivered excellent HSE leadership for ChevronPhillips USGC project, including facilitating Blue Zone training during commissioning phase. Directed entire scope of safety efforts and oversaw incident investigations. Minimized interference between contractor activities and daily operations by coordinating with Unit Operations. Led the Injury and Incident Free class in Spanish for contractors. Authored effective safe work plan and issued permits required to complete work safely.  Improved the onboarding process for new hires by translating training materials into Spanish.  Eliminated unsafe work conditions by investigating sites and initiating immediate corrective actions.  Performed work area inspections with contractors to evaluate conditions and recognize hazards. Show less

Health & Safety Supervisor

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

Played key role in success of ExxonMobil NAG project by serving as the client’s expert HSE representative. Managed field safety audits and produced in-depth reports detailing results for management team. Conducted investigations into potential safety issues submitted by employees, contractors, subcontractors, and site visitors. Sponsored multiple safety committees and submitted weekly statistics, audits, and incident reports to support safety improvements. * Boosted compliance for Spanish-speaking workforce by translating training literature and presentations.* Managed onboarding for new hires and delivered instruction to client’s staff on OSHA required topics. Show less

Safety Manager

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

Organized safety department initiatives at KMCO, with a focus on ensuring conformance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and client regulatory standards. Travelled to sites to perform complete safety audits on personnel and equipment. Verified creation of relevant policies and procedures to prevent incidents at every site. Amplified safety awareness by hosting daily meetings with employees, supervisors, and managers. Identified root cause of accidents to avert future recurrence.  Pioneered morning warm up exercise program to decrease rate of injuries from pulled muscles.  Diminished downtime through development of safe work plans (JSA) in both English and Spanish.  Introduced behavior-based safety observation system to track unsafe conditions or behaviors. Show less

Safety Technician

• Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

Recognized for competently leading the safety efforts, auditing and inspecting work sites for capital projects and turnarounds at Shell Chemical Company. Created training materials for OSHA topics and managed the new hire orientation/indoctrination process. Conducted investigations and created incident reports.  Utilized MEDGATE EHS software to record data, ensuring accurate documentation of incidents.  Improved training effectiveness by preparing PowerPoint presentations to illustrate procedures. Show less

Contractor Safety Coordinator

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

Organized all activities and processes associated with the turnaround safety efforts at the plant in collaboration with contractor safety representatives. Performed review of all required job-related paperwork, including permits and job hazard analysis. Conducted audits, inspections, and site walks for turnaround projects at ExxonMobil refinery plant. Coordinated with FAST team members on safety walks and communicated deficiencies to the contractor. Organized all activities and processes associated with the turnaround safety efforts at the plant in collaboration with contractor safety representatives. Performed review of all required job-related paperwork, including permits and job hazard analysis. Conducted audits, inspections, and site walks for turnaround projects at ExxonMobil refinery plant. Coordinated with FAST team members on safety walks and communicated deficiencies to the contractor.

Field Operations Supervisor

• May 2010 - Apr 2011

Led interdisciplinary team of heavy equipment operators, contractors, and safety personnel to manage cleanup of the BP/Deep Water Horizon oil spill. Prevented environmental incidents by supervising development of compliant policies and procedures. Administered inventory controls for all goods, including supplies, equipment, and portable buildings. * Decreased safety hazards and unsafe behaviors through promotion of safety-first work culture. * Coordinated with law enforcement, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, governor’s office, Natural Resources, and Department of Defense to effectively plan and deploy personnel. Show less