ANTHONY GALLARDO
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist with over a decade of expertise in planning, implementing, and assessing Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) programs across diverse organizations. Successful in supervisory roles, effectively coaching and training new employees to foster a culture of safety and compliance. Proven ability to identify hazards, develop strategic solutions, and enhance workplace safety standards. Committed to promoting a proactive approach to health and safety that aligns with organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Flint Builders
401 Derek Pl, Roseville
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety tailboards for employees, enhancing knowledge of best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze incident reports and improve safety protocols.
- Led initiatives to increase workplace safety awareness through workshops and informational sessions.
- VVP program involvement and Golden Gate recognition Participated in the VVP program across multiple projects; contributed to initiatives that earned the Golden Gate awards.
IPP review and OSHA compliance support Reviewed IPPs and aided contractors in correcting write-ups from OSHA assessments; ensured customers clearly understood FLINT’s rules and regulations for the OCIP sites.
- PPE and safety equipment coordination Ordered PPE and managed tail-boarding logistics in coordination with crews operations; ensured documentation and readiness aligned with project needs.
- Training scheduling and certification oversight: Coordinated training calendars to keep employees current on relevant safety certifications; tracked completion and re-certification timelines.
- Construction safety participation: Engaged in the construction process to identify where safety measures were essential and to support safe work practices on site.
Regular field presence and project oversight.
- Conducted frequent site visits to projects across California to monitor safety performance and address issues proactively.
Customer support and FLINT self-perform safety needs - Assisted customers and FLINT self-perform teams with basic safety requirements; ensured corrective actions were timely and effective.
Safety Specialist III
Henkels & McCoy/Mastec
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - 03.2025
- Deliver comprehensive training programs for forklift, as well as training sessions on various equipment
- Conduct onboarding programs for new employees, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary safety knowledge and skills
- Effectively communicate safety guidelines and procedures to operations teams, emphasizing the importance of adhering to safety protocols and regulations
- Facilitate regular safety meetings and toolbox talks to reinforce safety awareness and address any concerns
- Coordinate and deliver helicopter training programs for employees involved in aerial operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures
- Provide guidance on safety measures during helicopter operations
- Assist in incident investigations, gathering relevant information, interviewing involved parties, and identifying root causes
- Develop recommendations to prevent future incidents and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with operations teams to identify safety needs and provide assistance in addressing them
- Work closely with supervisors and managers to develop safety procedures, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement best practices
- Maintain accurate training records, incident reports, and documentation related to safety initiatives.
Safety Specialist
Total Safety
Williston, ND
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Analyzed site safety data and trends, including tracking
- TRIR on quarterly and annual scale, recognized upward trend in LTIR at client location and intervened with local level safety programs that disrupted trend and restored LTIR to acceptable levels
- Utilized non-conventional communication techniques to help operations-oriented individuals understand the financial and operational impacts of incidents
- Developed unique and tailored programs which focused on real world safety issues encountered at a local level to improve safety and operational performance
- Wrote and implemented Emergency Response Plans for oilfield production locations with high concentrations of poisonous gas (H2s, So2, Benzene, etc)
- Supervised work on wells containing as much as 670,000ppm (67%) H2sonducted regular training, safety meetings, toolbox meetings and JSA review meetings
- Led incident investigations for recordable incidents
- Conducted root-cause analysis and compiled information into final incident reports for submittal to various regulating bodies
- Organized and maintained physical and electronic filing systems for safety records, employee records, incident reports, inspection forms, etc
- Consulted with clients on DOT, Hazardous Waste Disp osal, OSHA, NIOSH, PHMSA, State & Local regulations to ensure compliance both operationally as well as with record keeping & report submittal
- Maintained high standards for PPE use among client employees as well as peers.
EHS Coordinator
OneOK
Lonesome Creek, ND
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Identified and communicated health & safety risks and regulatory requirements to client employees, consulted on projects of various sizes – from small projects to significant construction/turnaround projects involving 1000+ contractors spanning multiple job site locations
- Maintained a working knowledge and understanding of
- Emergency Response Plans and utilization of the Incident
- Command System for emergencies and/or crisis management situations
- Reviewed and audited work permits to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy as well as
- Local, State & Federal regulatory agencies
- Supervised confined space entry program for multiple locations which included permit required and non-permit required confined spaces.
Site Safety Representative
OneOK
Williston, ND
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Acted as liaison for contractor onboarding and progress meetings
- Instructed contractors on policies ranging from company-wide SOPs to location specific protocols
- Conducted site orientations, safety training, inspections of facilities, operations, and maintenance activities, ensuring they complied with standards of
- National, State & Local regulatory agencies
- Identified and communicated health & safety risks and regulatory requirements.
Warehouse Coordinator
Harlan Laboratories
Madison, WI
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Monitored inventory by completing inventory counts, tracked assets real-time to prevent product loss
- Prepared product for shipment by verifying location and directing movement to staging area
- Received and verified accuracy of incoming shipments
- Supervised loading, unloading and movement of products
- Coordinated product movement with other department heads to prevent product loss or delays in delivery
- Trained staff in equipment operation according to
- OSHA guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waunakee High School
Waunakee, WISome College (No Degree) - Spanish
University of Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa RicaSkills
- Hydrogen sulfide awareness certified trainer
- Significant experience in Microsoft Office Suite
- Substantial experience in maintaining and preparing reports, plant operation logs, equipment, maintenance, inspection forms, and regulatory agency forms
- Training leadership
- Fire and Safety Guidance
- Safety Documentation and Materials
- Audit Support
- Safety Training
- Emergency Situations
- Helicopter training
- Rough train and Scissor lift training
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Flint Builders
04.2025 - 02.2026
Safety Specialist III
Henkels & McCoy/Mastec
01.2020 - 03.2025
EHS Coordinator
OneOK
10.2016 - 11.2016
Site Safety Representative
OneOK
02.2016 - 10.2016
Safety Specialist
Total Safety
07.2012 - 12.2018
Warehouse Coordinator
Harlan Laboratories
04.2007 - 08.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
University of Costa Rica
High School Diploma -
Waunakee High School
Education and Training
- Actively working toward obtaining the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) credential.
- Commitment to continuous safety education, regularly expanding safety knowledge through ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Enrolled in and completing safety training classes through OSHA Institute to stay current with industry standards and best practices