Cassius Garcia
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Diligent professional construction health and safety officer, through experience and education, deemed as an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer, Construction Health & Safety Technician through the OSHA Training Institute Education Center at CSUDH and through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Pride myself in inspecting job sites, coaching and mentoring employees on the importance of how to work safe in construction which will allow myself to plan, provide and train on an effective safety program to meet the specific needs of the company. Also an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety Manager
AECOMHunt/Turner Constrcuction - Intuit Dome
2023.05 - Current
- Responsibilities managing high risk activities on upper levels Catwalks, HALO and Roof.
- Extensive experience in risk management with strong knowledge of working with heights and accessing work areas by gathering data.
- Implemented Emergency Access Plan for upper floors
- Coordinate with superintendents managing floors as well as with trade partners.
- Bi-weekly safety meetings and walks throughout job-site.
- Most importantly coaching employees when there's violation of policy.
- Encourage team work and keeping open door policy for everyone.
- Implementing ATJV Safety Policies and CAL/OSHA Policies.
- Attend supervisors and safety huddles weekly.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Monthly audits on LifeGuard, Industrial Safe and perform.
- Mentored junior safety personnel, providing guidance on best practices and fostering strong commitment to workplace safety throughout organization
- Coordinated regular toolbox talks, reinforcing key safety concepts among employees on consistent basis
- Reduced accident rates through consistent safety inspections and employee training sessions
Site Safety Manager
AECOMHunt/MJDean - MSG Sphere
2021.06 - 2023.05
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with sub-contractors safety managers and suggested remediation.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Conduct safety orientations and weekly meetings including safety walks.
- Manage high risk activities
- Coordinate with safety managers when needed.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management to address concerns related to workplace safety
Site Safety Coordinator
ACCO Engineered Systems - Mustang Hen Data Center
2019.06 - 2021.02
- Attending weekly safety safety meetings and coordinating with General Contractor's Safety Team (COVID/MAIN FOCUS)
- Performed safety practices and following guidelines
- Assessing risk areas and categorizing signage if needed
- Risk assessments on task to be carry out for daily
- Schedules training for employees (Aerial & Scissor Lift, Rough Terrain, Single Man Lift and Industrial Forklift)
- Supervising team of union workers: Pipefitters, Plumbers, Sheet Metal, Insulators and Welders
- Daily inspections on Aerial & Scissor Lifts, Scaffolding, Containment, and daily PPE
- Conducting safety meeting daily with team members on site and emphasizing stretches before work starts and discussing potential hazards
- Observation, coaching and mentoring when needed
- Endorsing housekeeping in all work areas (Sanitizing tools and equipment and endorsing 6' distance)
- Investigate incidents on site and file reports
Site Safety Supervisor
Penta Construction/Ceasar's Convention Center
2019.01 - 2019.06
- Conduct safety meetings and weekly stand down meetings
- Implementing safety and emergency plans
- Weekly meetings with safety representatives to discuss data gather on site
- Daily inspections and signed off on PTP's/ JSA's prior to task
- Weekly audits on heavy equipments including aerial & scissors lifts as well as rough terrain forklifts.
- Monthly audits on gang boxes, electrical equipment, cords, portable tools, ladders
- Daily safety walks with safety team
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
Site Safety Manager
Penta/AECOM/MartinHarris Building Specialities - LAS VEGAS BASEBALL PARK
2018.11 - 2019.02
- Provides training and materials assistance to ensure safe and healthful work practices
- Performed safety audits and inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential issues
- Conducted and coordinated worker training in areas such as monitoring hazardous equipment and using safety equipment
- Conducts inspections of occupational incidents, injuries, and property damage for safety review compliance
- Identified best practices and led continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work-process risks
- Monitors compliance with OSHA standards, including health and safety statutes and regulations, by updating current safety program into a new, comprehensive safety program
- Responsible for all emergency procedures and emergency response plans
Site Safety Manager
24/7 Safety-S.C.E/Mountainview Generating Station
2018.08 - 2018.11
- Conduct regular walk thorough inspections of construction areas
- Assist in identifying, documenting and recommending mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions; follow through to ensure corrections have been made.
- Assist with investigating incidents, injuries and property damage; including compiling data, taking photographs and completing proper documentation
- Assist with compiling data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports per program procedures and federal, state, local regulations associated with accidents.
- Issue various permits (i.e. Hot Work, Confined Space, etc…) as required
- Conduct Job Hazard Analysis for specific tasks and focus on field hazard recognition/correction
- Conduct effective worker orientation program for every new employee and administer and record their participation.
- Gather pre-task plans and Job Hazard Analyses for all project contractors based on contractual requirements.
- Maintain log of each subcontractor’s toolbox safety meetings held with their employees.
Superintendent/Safety Manager
Stuart Dean/Webcor - New Century Plaza Hotel
2016.11 - 2018.07
- Attend daily subcontractors safety meeting and coordinating with General Contractor(Webcor)
- Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst new and existing employees.
- Endorse stretching before shift starts to eliminate injuries
- Conduct site inspections of project work areas and equipment
- Inspecting scaffolding daily prior to use
- Supervising a team of subcontractors: Scaffold Builders, Sand Blasters and Painters
- Issue various permits (i.e. Hot Work, Confined Space, etc…) as required
- Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors
Superintendent/Site Safety Manager
Brand Energy Service - Freeport McMoran
2013.07 - 2016.10
- Supervised multiple jobs at various locations
- Educate and trained employees in scaffolding safety & hazards
- Communicate with foreman about upcoming tasks pre-planning
- Complete tasks in timely manner
- Gather permits, JSA's, inspect vehicles, scaffolding inspections
- Assist in bidding, material and purchasing supplies for jobs
- Various Locations includes different platforms
Foreman/Journeymen
T.I.C - Wayne County Power Station
2012.07 - 2013.05
- Attend all daily meetings with construction management
- Schedule plans for the day, get all permits, JSA's
- Create safety and emergency plans, gather all safety equipment
- Inspect all vehicles and forklifts daily
- Inspect all scaffolds and retractable (yo-yo) daily
- Read structural and piping blueprints
- Managed crews, paperwork, safety supplies, equipment, material and payroll
- Design, layouts, erect, dismantle and modify system scaffolding
- Ensure all scaffolds were in compliance with OSHA subpart L
Foreman/ Journeymen
Kiewit Power - John Sevier Plant
2011.10 - 2012.07
- Attend all meetings and communicated with construction management
- Schedule crews, gather all permits, and fill out JSA's
- Inspecting all scaffolds daily
- Inspecting all vehicles daily
- Creating safety and emergency plans, plan work, work plan
- Reading structural, piping, electrical and instrumentation blueprints
- Manage payroll, safety supplies, equipments, and paperwork
- Erect, dismantle and modify system scaffolds
- Ensure all scaffolding meet the requirements of OSHA subpart L
Supervisor/ Foreman/ Journeyman
Interstate Scaffolding - Industrial/ Commercial
2004.09 - 2011.10
- Manage crews and inspect trucks daily, and work scheduling
- Erecting, dismantling, and modifying shoring & scaffolding at various locations on the strip
- Schedule crews, gather all permits, and fill out JSA's for jobs as well as signing off on scaffolding.
- Inspecting all scaffolds and all protection material daily
- Inspecting all vehicles daily
- Inspecting material and equipment prior to being use
- Endorse housekeeping as you go and after job is completed
Education
Certificate - Certified Safety & Health Official
Cal State University Dominguez Hills(OTIEC)
1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 9074709.2023
Certificate - Construction Health And Safety Technician
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
8645 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 4626804.2023
Certificate - Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
8645 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 4626812.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Suite: Word, excel, power point
- Time management skills
- Accuracy and Attention
- Analytical thinking, planning
- Troubleshooting, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently
- Self-motivated and high level of energy
- Strong verbal and personal communications
- Leadership
- Competent person
- Code Of Conduct
- Compliance documentation
- Audit Support
- Risk analysis
- Team building
- Safety audits
- Hazard Identification
- Electrical Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Accident investigation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Occupational health management
- Crane Safety
- Emergency Response Planning
- Excavation Safety
- Self Motivation
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Audit oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Risk Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Training Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conducting investigations
- Analytical Skills
- Risk Management
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quality controls
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Continuous Improvement
- Noise control
- Safety training development
- Confined Space Entry
Timeline
Site Safety Manager
AECOMHunt/Turner Constrcuction - Intuit Dome
2023.05 - Current
Site Safety Manager
AECOMHunt/MJDean - MSG Sphere
2021.06 - 2023.05
Site Safety Coordinator
ACCO Engineered Systems - Mustang Hen Data Center
2019.06 - 2021.02
Site Safety Supervisor
Penta Construction/Ceasar's Convention Center
2019.01 - 2019.06
Site Safety Manager
Penta/AECOM/MartinHarris Building Specialities - LAS VEGAS BASEBALL PARK
2018.11 - 2019.02
Site Safety Manager
24/7 Safety-S.C.E/Mountainview Generating Station
2018.08 - 2018.11
Superintendent/Safety Manager
Stuart Dean/Webcor - New Century Plaza Hotel
2016.11 - 2018.07
Superintendent/Site Safety Manager
Brand Energy Service - Freeport McMoran
2013.07 - 2016.10
Foreman/Journeymen
T.I.C - Wayne County Power Station
2012.07 - 2013.05
Foreman/ Journeymen
Kiewit Power - John Sevier Plant
2011.10 - 2012.07
Supervisor/ Foreman/ Journeyman
Interstate Scaffolding - Industrial/ Commercial
2004.09 - 2011.10
Certificate - Certified Safety & Health Official
Cal State University Dominguez Hills(OTIEC)
Certificate - Construction Health And Safety Technician
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Certificate - Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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