Daniel Lohre
Winchester,CA
Summary
Safety, Risk & Emergency Management professional with experience leading enterprise safety programs, regulatory compliance, risk management, claims, emergency preparedness, and workforce training. Certified Occupational Safety Manager with a proven record of developing programs, reducing operational risk, investigating incidents, and partnering with leadership to build safe, compliant, and resilient operations.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety, Risk & Emergency Management Manager
Rancho California Water District
01.2024 - Current
- Lead development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide safety, health, risk management, loss-control, and emergency management programs supporting District operations.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive safety programs, including Safety Manual, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP/SB 198), Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), and Emergency Action Plans (EAP).
- Serve as a technical resource to management and departments regarding OSHA/Cal-OSHA, EPA, DOT, hazardous materials, fire/life safety, emergency management, and occupational safety requirements; evaluate regulatory changes and recommend program and policy updates.
- Managed risk management and loss-control programs, overseeing risk assessment, workers’ compensation, property and liability claims, insurance requirements, and coordination with ACWA/JPIA and third-party administrators.
- Investigate serious injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage, and liability claims; evaluate contributing factors and exposure, advise executive management, and coordinate corrective actions through resolution.
- Coordinate safety inspections, compliance audits, industrial hygiene evaluations, ergonomic assessments, life-safety inspections, fall protection inspections, and fire prevention activities; document findings and track corrective actions.
- Develop and administer District-wide safety training and emergency preparedness programs, including regulatory compliance, CPR/AED/First Aid, emergency response, HAZMAT, fall protection, equipment safety, and job-specific training.
- Developed multi-year training and exercise plans, assessing organizational risk and job duties to create tailored content, coordinate instructors/vendors, and maintain training and certification records.
- Manage Emergency Operations Center readiness, including emergency supplies, personnel preparedness, tabletop exercises, annual drills, and response responsibilities; coordinate preparedness with Riverside County Emergency Management, Cal OES, CALWARN, ERNIE, local public safety agencies, and neighboring water agencies.
- Manage DOT and driver safety programs, including FMCSA compliance, driver qualification requirements, DMV/EPN records, safety-sensitive employee requirements, drug and alcohol testing, medical certifications, and related documentation.
- Manage HAZCOM and hazardous materials response programs, including SDS management, chemical review/approval, employee training, spill/release preparedness, and exercises.
- Develop JSAs, Codes of Safe Work Practices, and hazard controls for new equipment, construction, capital projects, and operational changes; partner with Engineering on building plans, fall protection, ladder safety, and insurance requirements.
- Chair the Safety/Loss Prevention Committee; manage safety vendors, consultants, security providers, and third-party services; develop and administer the Safety, Risk & Emergency Management budget.
- Southern California
Safety Specialist / Claims Coordinator
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District / WESA
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and administered district-wide safety, risk management, loss-control, emergency management, training, and regulatory compliance programs to enhance workplace safety.
- Developed an in-house Class A Commercial Driver Training Program compliant with California DMV and FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements; achieved a 100% employee pass rate.
- Developed and implemented a District-wide Vehicle Inspection Program and District Boiler Safety Program to improve operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Administered DOT/driver programs including FMCSA, ELDT, DMV/EPN monitoring, DOT medical certifications, Clearinghouse reporting, and safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing.
- Managed employee training through RFPs, scopes of work, contract/vendor coordination, curriculum development, presentations, scheduling, and compliance tracking via Vector Solutions to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Served as sole claims administrator within months of hire, investigating, processing, negotiating, and resolving property and liability claims while advising executive management on recommended resolutions.
- Conducted safety audits, ergonomic evaluations, loss-control inspections, and compliance assessments; developed corrective-action recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Developed and coordinated emergency exercises and mutual-aid training, including confined space rescue and HAZWOPER scenarios; assisted with emergency SOPs and preparedness inspections.
- Conducted safety audits, ergonomic evaluations, loss-control inspections, equipment inspections, and compliance assessments; developed corrective-action recommendations.
- Developed safety policies, procedures, compliance reports, training records, and program tools, including centralized AED expiration tracking using ArcGIS.
- Southern California
Field Inspector / Laboratory / Safety / Scheduler / Trainer
Earth-Strata, Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted field and laboratory inspections and testing to ensure compliance with state, federal, engineering, safety, and quality requirements.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, footing, trench, equipment, and construction inspections; identified conditions requiring corrective action.
- Coordinated scheduling of field technicians and resources, ensuring compliance with safety requirements during construction and field operations.
- Conducted safety audits and trained employees on proper handling and storage of nuclear density gauges and radioactive materials, enhancing workplace safety standards.
- Scheduled and coordinated field technicians and resources while enforcing safety requirements during construction and field operations.
- Prepared engineering and compliance reports, effectively communicating technical findings to General Contractors, Superintendents, City Officials, and project stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
- Maintained and repaired laboratory equipment, generating more than $10,000 in cost savings.
- Temecula, CA
Concrete Laboratory Lead / Radiation Safety Officer Assistant
ECS Southwest
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Promoted from Field Technician in Concrete Laboratory Lead and Radiation Safety Officer Assistant within six months.
- Developed company-wide Concrete Core Drilling Manual to enhance employee training and standardize safe work practices.
- Developed PPE checklists and training aids to improve new-hire onboarding, compliance, and hazard controls.
- Conducted field and laboratory safety audits to identify occupational hazards, develop corrective actions, and report findings to upper management.
- Assisted with administration of the radiation safety program, including radioactive gauge handling, employee training, safety audits, exposure controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Decreased radiation emissions from gauge storage room by over 50% through implementation of improved controls.
- Streamlined laboratory operations and built six testing benches and an integrated soil-testing area, improving processing efficiency.
- Rebuilt laboratory equipment, saving more than $5,000 in replacement and repair costs.
- Austin, TX
Professional Athlete
Rugby
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Competed at professional level in Major League Rugby and international rugby organizations in United States, Wales, and Australia, showcasing skills in high-stakes matches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology – Emphasis: Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2016
Skills
- Enterprise EHS & Safety Program Management
- OSHA/Cal-OSHA & Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management, Loss Control & Claims
- Emergency Management & Preparedness
- Safety Training & Workforce Development
- Operational Safety & Hazard Control
Accomplishments
- Enterprise Program Leadership — Built and implemented safety, risk, emergency management, DOT, claims, training, and loss-control programs across District operations.
- Risk & Claims Management — Assumed full ownership of District claims administration within months, independently investigating, negotiating, and resolving property and liability claims while advising executive leadership.
- Driver Safety Program — Developed an in-house Class A/ELDT program achieving a 100% employee pass rate.
- Emergency Management — Led development of emergency preparedness capabilities including plans, EOC readiness, tabletop exercises, and annual emergency operations drills.
- Risk Reduction — Reduced radiation emissions more than 50% through improved safety controls and program implementation.
- Industry Leadership — Serve on ACWA/JPIA's Property Committee and WUSMA Steering Committee, contributing to regional safety and risk initiatives.
Certification
Certified Occupational Safety Manager (COSM), Certified Safety Manager, Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS), Incident Investigation Specialist (IIS), OSHA 30-hour, Designated Employer Representative (DER), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Fall Protection Competent Person, Authorized User / Equipment Inspector, Train-the-Trainer, Class 1–7 Powered Industrial Trucks, Train-the-Trainer, Scissor & Aerial Lift, Train-the-Trainer, Rigging & Signal Person, Train-the-Trainer, Trenching & Excavation Competent Person, Confined Space, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-201, IS-700, ACWA/JPIA Leadership Essentials for the Water Industry, OSHA 10, OSHA 7005, Overhead Crane Operator Safety, Reasonable Suspicion/Reasonable Cause Drug & Alcohol, Bucket Truck Operator, Backhoe Operator, Traffic Control & Flagger, Underground Utility Locator/USA Dig Alert, Asbestos Cement Pipe
Timeline
Safety, Risk & Emergency Management Manager
Rancho California Water District
01.2024 - Current
Safety Specialist / Claims Coordinator
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District / WESA
05.2022 - 01.2024
Field Inspector / Laboratory / Safety / Scheduler / Trainer
Earth-Strata, Inc.
03.2022 - 05.2022
Concrete Laboratory Lead / Radiation Safety Officer Assistant
ECS Southwest
11.2019 - 02.2021
Professional Athlete
Rugby
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology – Emphasis: Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
Grand Canyon University
Personal Information
Title: Safety, Risk & Emergency Management Leader
Section name
Daniel Lohre | Safety, Risk & Emergency Management
H.R. LaBounty Safety Award
- Tesla Gigafactory — Austin, TX: Safety inspection, compliance, and field operations support for large-scale industrial construction.
- Amazon Fresh Market — Murrieta, CA: Construction safety inspections and regulatory compliance support for commercial development.
- The Bowen & Domain Tower — Austin, TX: Safety inspections and compliance activities supporting high-rise construction projects.
- Helicopter Dip Tank Installation — Temecula, CA: Safety and compliance support for specialized equipment installation and operational requirements.
- Emergency Response Plan: Development and implementation of organizational emergency response procedures and preparedness requirements.
- Active Shooter Prevention Plan: Development of emergency preparedness and response procedures for active-threat scenarios.
- Annual Emergency Operations Drills: Planning and coordination of emergency operations exercises to evaluate organizational readiness, response capabilities, and interdepartmental coordination.