Christopher Munoz
Inman,KS
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Consistently exceeds expectations. Versatile Process and Occupational Safety Specialist with results-driven and focused approach to completing work. Skilled leader, planner and problem-solver with a 15-year career in oil and gas refining. Known for excellent attention to detail. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Process Safety Specialist
CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.
McPherson, Kansas
02.2024 - Current
Experienced Process Safety Specialist
CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.
McPherson, Kansas
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Effectively communicate with senior leadership, peers, and front line employees.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Coordinated and managed various programs or projects to achieve established objectives.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Balanced competing priorities through deliberate project and time management practices.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress and address any concerns.
- Leveraged specialized knowledge to act as subject matter expert within organization.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Leveraged management system skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Investigated accidents to determine root cause and develop preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
- Contributed to procedural and operational audits.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Authored numerous safety reports detailing issues and options for correcting problems.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement effective strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the workplace.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety policies and recommended changes as needed.
Occupational Safety Specialist
CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.
McPherson, KS
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Audited contractor activities for compliance with company safety requirements prior to commencement of any project activities.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from investigations into reported safety violations or concerns.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Provided technical guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment when working around hazardous chemicals or other dangerous substances.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans in order to minimize the impact of any workplace incidents or disasters.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
- Performed risk assessments of existing processes or new projects to determine potential hazards or risks associated with operations.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding health and safety issues and concerns.
- Participated in job hazard analyses in order to assess potential risks associated with specific tasks being performed by employees.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards and non-compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Kansas Law Enforcement Certificate - Law Enforcement Training
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Topeka, KS09-1994
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NMSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Documentation Management
- Data and Process Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Management Collaboration
- Project Planning
- Experience in Leadership
- Emergency Response
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my wife, as relatively new empty nesters we have opened a new chapter in our lives that we look forward to exploring together.
- I take great pride in my family from my oldest child providing me with thee wonderful grandchildren and being involved in their lives and activities, to my youngest child pursuing college baseball and being his biggest fan
- I take great pride in the upkeep of a small 4 acre homestead with its challenges and the immediate satisfaction gained from yard upkeep and DIY home improvements.
Accomplishments
- The Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police Silver award for life saving actions in the line of duty during my career with the Salina Police Department
- For the past two years I have exceeded expectations in meeting goals for my performance reviews.
- During the 2019 Spring Turnaround, as a relatively new Safety Specialist, I fulfilled the role of night shift Safety Lead/Coordinator. In this role I managed a group of Contractor Safety Representatives along with CHS personnel filling a temporary safety role with great success.
Certification
- CHS Foundations of Supervision Certificate
- Wichita State University, W. Frank Barton School of Business, Supervisor Certificate Program
- CCPS Process Safety Boot Camp Certificate
- TapRoot Root Cause Analysis 2-day Introductory Certificate
- TapRoot Advanced Root Cause Analysis 5-day Certificate
- Louisiana State University, Carrol L. Herring Fire and Emergency Training Institute Advanced Industrial Fire Brigade 16 hour Certificate
- ISO 40 hour HAZWOPER Operations Training Certificate
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Online ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 2200 certificates
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Process Safety Specialist
CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Experienced Process Safety Specialist
CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2024
Occupational Safety Specialist
CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.
10.2018 - 05.2021
Kansas Law Enforcement Certificate - Law Enforcement Training
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
New Mexico Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Kansas State University
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