Austin Blanco
Runge,TX
Summary
Seasoned safety professional with strengths in leading audits, conducting assessments and making critical decisions. Knowledgeable about observing and assessing routing operations and readying teams for critical response situations. Prepared to offer 8 years of field experience and take on dynamic, growth-oriented position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Safety Manager
Shinsung E&G
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented health and safety programs for continuous improvement of EHS management system processes.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies to implement corrective measures immediately.
- Built working relationships with partners to lead and direct assigned projects in implementing cultural changes in safety.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
Field Safety Advisor
Moran Equipment
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Brief personnel of potential hazards upon entry of well-site
- Conduct on-site safety meetings prior to tour/shift.
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
- Serve as member of Emergency Rescue Team, designated transporter in emergency situations.
- Ensure proper planning and execution of drills.
- Facilitate inspections and calibrations of H2S/LEL detection equipment, SCBA's and Air supply trailers.
- Identify hazardous conditions take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazard, collect and record H2S data to ensure safety of all employees in close working proximity.
- Assessed compliance of site operations, accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies.
EHS Lead
Texas Solids Control Services, LLC
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Serve as contracted solids control specialist to perform testing and disposal of oil- based mud cuttings for oil & gas land-based drilling platforms
- Perform sampling and testing of oil-based mud cuttings to evaluate residual oil content.
- Ensured proper use of LO/TO and energy isolation during maintenance of solids control equipment (centrifuge, drying shakers, desanders, desilters, etc.) and other heavy equipment (trackhoe / backhoe/ forklift) on wellsite.
- Served as permit-writer, confined space attendant and fire watch.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Analyzed inspection data to determine pollution and contamination levels.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
Bulk Plant Operator III | HSE Lead
AIPC Energy
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Served as Manager over Bulk Plant – directing and managing 12 field operators and 3 bulk plant operators.
- Conducted morning safety meetings for all employees.
- Developed, coordinated and provided safety training to employees as directed by superiors.
- Issued employees personal protective equipment and fit testing.
- Responsible for calculating blended formulations, ensuring correct quantities of additives were used and blended according to formularies; ensured blends were properly recorded on load sheets.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Managed inspection of facility, tools and technologies to ensure accordance with plant safety program.
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for Hazardous Materials, Fall protection and Respirators.
Environmental Technician
Leader Engineering
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Performed sampling and testing of oil-based mud cuttings to evaluate residual oil content.
- Operated centrifuges (to cut mud weight and eliminate low-gravity solids) for testing oil content in samples.
- Operated vertical shakers, dryer shakers, barite recovery augers and grinders.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of centrifuges, VFD's, shakers, and centrifugal pumps.
Wellsite Geologist
Gisler Brothers Logging
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Served as onsite geologist to identify oil content in mud-cuttings for clients in the oil & gas industry.
- Identified down hole lithology through bit cuttings analysis.
- Monitored existence, type and quality of hydrocarbons entering drilling mud stream by use of gas analyzer, gas chromatograph and fluoroscope.
- Observed and interpreted indicators in mud returns during the drilling process.
- Measured recordings including rate, gas, mud weight, flow line temperatures, pump pressures, pump rates, ECD, standpipe, formation and bottom hole pressures.
- Review and revise Safety Data Sheets in accordance to Code of Federal regulations.
- Maintained optimal safety practices on every job site by implementing ventilation process and use of proper personal protective equipment to ensure proper atmospheric values.
Education
OSHA 500 -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
04.2023
OSHA 510 -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
02.2023
Certified Safety Manager -
National Association of Safety Professionals
06.2022
OSHA 30 -
University of South Florida
03.2022
Principles of Occupational Safety & Health Management Systems -
Alison
01.2022
Introduction To Crude Oil Derivatives -
Alison
01.2022
Secondary Education - Automotive Engineering Technology
Coastal Bend College
01.2016
Skills
- Bilingual Speaking & Writing (English / Spanish)
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
- Forklift / Excavator / Manlift Certified
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Coordinate Emergency Drills
- Safe Work Practices
- Inspection Evaluations
- PEC SafeLand & SafeGulf
- Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Mainlog (Geology Software)
- Operating Systems: Mac OS X, iOS, Android
- Data Management System: Sharepoint
Timeline
Sr. Safety Manager
Shinsung E&G
03.2023 - Current
Field Safety Advisor
Moran Equipment
09.2022 - 03.2023
EHS Lead
Texas Solids Control Services, LLC
01.2021 - 09.2022
Bulk Plant Operator III | HSE Lead
AIPC Energy
05.2019 - 06.2021
Environmental Technician
Leader Engineering
03.2017 - 05.2019
Wellsite Geologist
Gisler Brothers Logging
01.2015 - 03.2017
OSHA 500 -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
OSHA 510 -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
Certified Safety Manager -
National Association of Safety Professionals
OSHA 30 -
University of South Florida
Principles of Occupational Safety & Health Management Systems -
Alison
Introduction To Crude Oil Derivatives -
Alison
Secondary Education - Automotive Engineering Technology
Coastal Bend College
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