Hi, I’m
Allan Salazar
Environmental Safety And Health Manager
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Resourceful, self-motivated, and meticulous health, safety, and environmental professional with over 15 years of experience in the construction industry with a solid understanding of building regulations, concrete as well as how they apply to the industry. A motivational team leader and communicator that inspires staff to achieve safety excellence while exceeding goals that drive bottom-line results. Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulations, compliance adept, and problem solver seeking to leverage my background into the industry as an EHS Manager with a permissive and leading company that prioritizes safety.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
DPR ConstructionCharlotte, NC
EHS Construction Manager
08.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and oversee program development
- Managed three large projects such as Duke Metro Plaza, Uptown JW Marriot, and The Line- Portman Holding Building
- Oversee trade partners written site-specific work plans and JHA’s for approval.
- Develop Site Emergency Response Plans
Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses. - Develop Job Hazard Analysis for various concrete form systems installation and dismantling procedures.
- Assisted project team on incident investigations, identifying root causes of EHS Incidents and executing sustainable corrective actions.
- Assist in providing information for Workers' Compensation claims (incident investigations) and help develop the best solutions for health and safety workers' on-site health solutions.
- Keeping track of the project's daily trade work development process with site feedback and audits.
Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and quality standards. - Influencing EHS culture
- Monitor compliance with all applicable Waste, Water, and Air regulations through required preventative maintenance of equipment,record-keeping, and preparation of reports and plans.
- Train craft employees on the proper use of heavy equipment and EHS standards.
- Engaged with customers and Trade partners to provide safety metrics and lagging indicators.
- Eliminate dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety and settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Evaluate workplace conformance with DPR policy and OSHA regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with trade partners, clients, and local
- Urgent care clinics.
- Project walks with inspectors, workers, and trade partners to conduct weekly status updates.
- Coordinate on-site construction shutdowns, testing, and inspections, reporting details and concerns to designated team supervisors.
- Trained Self Perform craft employees and Trades in the safety benefit and navigation of the HammerTech software
Baker Concrete Construction Inc.Miami, FL
Sr. EHS Manager
06.2013 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Managed over ten different High Rise Projects including Bright Line Inter-City Rail, Panorama Tower, Brickell City Center, The Surf Club Miami Beach, Biscayne Beach Condo, O Residence Bay Harbor, and River Landing.
- Assisted site teams with written plans development and training for MEVA, EFCO, DOKA, PERI, ALUMA, DAYTON, and TITAN concrete form systems.
- Collaborated with company leaders and employees to enhance Baker's Safety Culture
- Visited job sites regularly to establish EHS presence and provide support
- Served as a guide to Superintendents/Production Managers by suggesting safe building practices as part of pre-planning and logistic project development
- Assisted in orienting all trade partners and employees to site rules and OSHA standards required at projects and by participating in pre-construction meetings.
- Conducted comprehensive Jobsite Safety Audits and documented unsafe conditions/activities/equipment to ensure corrective measures were in place and followed as per building and OSHA standards
- Trained Staff and workers in the safety benefit and navigation of the HammerTech software
- Assisted Superintendents/Project Managers/Foremen in completing weekly Jobsite Safety Audits
- Performed formwork pre-pour inspections along with third-party inspectors
- Educated project personnel through “on-the-spot” training and Tailgate Meetings.
- Communicated constantly with Superintendents/Project Managers and crew members regarding the observed good and bad building practices.
- Assisted in the administration of Baker Concrete's Safety and building Program, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space, Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO), Emergency Action Plans, Fall Protection, Haz-Com / GHS, Hearing Conservation, Personal Protective Equipment, Respirable Crystalline Silica, Respiratory Protection, Walking-Working Surfaces, etc.
- Performed New-hire Orientation Safety Training weekly
- Lead Incident Reporting and Incident Investigation, as needed; would accompany injured employees for treatment and medical evaluation
- Developed relationships with WC clinics for employees return to work programs
- Developed and delivered health and safety training programs and media, which increases proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness
- Developed written Job Hazard Analysis for concrete formwork installations and dismantling procedures.
- Maintenance of Traffic Control according to MUTCD plans
IHG Hotel And ResortsMiami, FL
Building Maintenance Engineer Assistance
01.2008 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Manage two 4-star Hotels while in the retrofit process of construction, including natural ventilation,
renewable energy, cool roof, blast resistance windows films, green cleaning product methods, and solar shading devices. - Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
- Managed daily activities of maintenance staff by Assigning work, setting up meetings, and managing the work schedule.
- Performed general building upkeep, painting, and general plumbing and electrical maintenance.
- Carry out heating and hot/cold water system inspections/maintenance
- Carry out plumbing and heating installation work, including repairs and subsequent maintenance requirements as required by the manufacturer of equipment
- Respond to calls from the Emergency Helpdesk during normal working hours
- Respond to work orders & collect engineering materials for repairs
- Complete and administer all paperwork as required/generated by the Hotel management department
- Support other trades and technicians in carrying out their duties, assist in remedial work to all plant, equipment & services, where appropriate and as required
- Mainly responsible for building exterior image including perimeter gate malfunctions, paint, and lighting
Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish /English
- Diverse Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Best Practices and Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Construction Safety Expertise
- Self Control and Integrity
- Conflict Management
- Staff Training
- Construction Multiple Project Management
- Staff Retention
- Team Bonding
Certification
- Awarded- The City Of Miami Certificate of Appreciation
- Heavy Equipment Instructor (Trainer)
- OSHA 521 Guide To Industrial Hygiene
- OSHA 7845 Record Keeping Rules
- OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for construction
- OSHA 7500 Introduction to safety and health management
- OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainer
- ATSSA Maintenance of Traffic
- ATSSA Traffic Control Technician
- ATSSA Flagger Instructor
- OSHA 502 OSHA Standards For Construction Industry
- Crane Rigging Instructor
- National Safety Council First Aid, CPR-AED Instructor
- OTI 7505 Introduction To Accident Investigation
- National Trench Safety -Competent Person
Timeline
EHS Construction Manager
DPR Construction
08.2020 - 02.2023
Sr. EHS Manager
Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2020
Building Maintenance Engineer Assistance
IHG Hotel And Resorts
01.2008 - 01.2013
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