Celestino (Tino) Chavez
Safety Manager
Orange,CA
Summary
A Safety Manager with vast expertise handling root cause investigations and onsite audits. A valued Safety Manager known for developing and training capable teams and finding the best solutions for issues. Multilingual Safety Manager promoting a background in incident reporting and safety hazards analysis. Highly informed and educated in all federal, state and local regulations. A committed leader with dynamic team oversight and mentoring talents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Safety professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment. Professional Safety Manager with focus on compliance regulations. Skilled in reducing waste and environmental hazards through training and lessons learned Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Hazwoper Train the Trainer certified.
1
1
Authorized outreach Instructor (10 and 30)
1
1
CPR/First Aid/ AED and Blood Bourne Pathogens instructor
1
1
Confined Space/Permit Required trainer
Work History
Safety Manager
Jackson Infrastructure Services
West Jordan, UT
10.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Oversaw contractor selection process from a safety perspective, evaluating prospective vendors'' capabilities in maintaining a safe working environment during projects execution phase.
- Facilitated training for 250+ employees.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Regional Safety Manager
Asplundh Construction, LLC
Buena Park, CA
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with their supervisors and suggested remediation.
- Facilitated on-boarding, hiring and training for 250 employees.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Conducted job site safety audits of overhead and underground electrical crews.
- Corrected safety issues on site
Safety and Traffic Manager
OC&C Construction
Santa Ana, CA
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Balanced workloads and assigned specific tasks to team members in order to accomplish objectives.
- Developed and managed document tracking procedures and data gathering processes.
- Diminished accidents by 15% for $25,000 yearly costs savings by identifying root causes for corrective action.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Performed continuous evaluations of labor hours and expenses to maintain budget controls.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Conducted job site audits to ensure safety protocols were being adhered to and proper PPE was donned.
Police Officer/Homicide Detective
Vernon Police Department
Vernon, CA
02.2001 - 09.2015
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in emergencies.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes, such as cargo theft and gang activity.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Worked with informants who assisted with the apprehension of other involved criminals and criminal activity
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Conducted detailed suspect background checks, unveiling hidden connections between individuals involved in homicide cases.
- Reviewed cold cases periodically with fresh perspectives, ultimately contributing to breakthroughs in previously unsolvable incidents.
- Assisted other departments within the police force when expertise was requested in relation to violent crimes or suspicious deaths.
- Presented findings clearly both orally and in writing to inform superiors, colleagues, and legal teams on the progress of homicide cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Defense Investigator
Orange County Public Defender's Office
Santa Ana, CA
03.1993 - 05.2000
- Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
- Questioned persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody or missing persons or to gather information about character or financial status of individuals of interest.
- Conducted surveillance for up to 8 hours at time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Set up both auditory and visual monitoring and recording devices.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Testified in court proceedings as to my investigation
- Investigated defense cases regarding serious and violent felonies, such as carjacking, kidnapping and murders
Interviewer
Orange County Public Defender
Santa Ana, CA
12.1990 - 03.1993
- Observed defendants actions to determine truthfulness.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.
- Worked with indigent defendants to understand needs, assist in their defense and provide detailed information
- For those defendants who were incarcerated, interviews were conducted in custodial settings.
Education
Police Academy
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, Ca03.2001
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei High School
Santa Ana, Ca 06.1990
Skills
- Environmental protection processes
- Safety audits
- Safety program development
- Lock out tag out programs
- Developing training programs
- Incident Reporting
- Internal Audits
- Audit Support
- Compliance documentation
- Conducting investigations
- Creating Safety Programs
- Staff Training
- Accident Investigations
- Safety Inspections
- Environmental Protection Processes
- Compliance Management
- Risk Identification
- Government Regulations
- Cause of Action Determination
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Safety Behaviors
- Site Assessments
- Corrective Actions
- Environmental Audits
- Safety Hazards Analysis
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Accident Analysis
- Contractor Safety
- Worker Protection
Certification
OSHA 10 and 30 OSHA Authorized Instructor
HAZWOPER Train the Trainer Certified
Confined Space Instructor
CPR/First Aid/AED and Blood Bourne Pathogens Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Safety Manager
Jackson Infrastructure Services
10.2023 - Current
Regional Safety Manager
Asplundh Construction, LLC
04.2019 - 09.2023
Safety and Traffic Manager
OC&C Construction
09.2016 - 03.2019
Police Officer/Homicide Detective
Vernon Police Department
02.2001 - 09.2015
Defense Investigator
Orange County Public Defender's Office
03.1993 - 05.2000
Interviewer
Orange County Public Defender
12.1990 - 03.1993
Police Academy
Golden West College
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei High School
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