David Torres
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Highly motivated individual seeking a responsible and challenging position in the field of Occupational Safety and Health.
Maintained personal protective equipment, verified that appropriate safety equipment is available to all employees. Conduct and investigate incidents. Initiate contact with all employees and third parties who arrived onto location about PSMS (PERSONEL SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS), Environmental Health and Safety, Fall Protection, First Aid, Gas detectors, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Taproot, Provided corrective action recommendations. Developed and implement risk management plans. Versatile occupational health and safety director with hands-on expertise in multiple industries. Highly engaging team builder supports employee improvement and development in fast-paced, diverse workforce environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Consultant
Exxon Mobil /XTO
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective control measures.
- Reduced accident rates by providing comprehensive safety training for employees and all service providers.
- Managed incident investigations to identify root causes, leading to the implementation of preventive measures.
- Developed emergency response plans, ensuring swift and coordinated actions during crisis situations.
- Influenced a positive safety culture by promoting open communication between drilling company and contractor regarding workplace concerns.
- Improved company compliance with OSHA regulations through diligent inspections and corrective actions.
- Increased employee awareness of safety hazards by developing and delivering engaging safety presentations.
Deputy First Class
Sebastian County Sheriff Department
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Modeled the American Jail Standards in all duties
- Conducted morning safety meetings and delegated tasks and positions for the day
- Performed supervisory duties such as escorted inmates to and from court hearings, conducted incident investigations and followed up with reporting, performed inmate booking and release functions, and ensured the facilities were always maintained at the highest standard.
HSE Specialist
Nabors Drilling
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained personal protective equipment
- Identified and evaluated employee exposures
- Developed and implemented risk management plans
- Performed safety inspection audits
- Monitored use of safety equipment to ensure proper fit and use
- Prepared and calibrated H2s equipment
- Evaluated workplaces for potentially dangerous conditions
- Tested workplaces for environmental hazards, including exposure to excessive noise
- Provided corrective action recommendations
- Helped perform audits on the rigs such as Crown of Excellence (COE), Helped supervise all Upshaw audits on rigs, helped conduct all inspections for subs, derrick and crown; Knowledge sets include Environmental Health and Safety, Fall Protection, First Aid, Gas detectors, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Taproot
Floor Hand
Nabors Drilling
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Conducted (JSA) Job Safety Analyses as well as held safety meetings as needed
- Changed oil in rig motors and performed maintenance on various parts of the rig including the top drive, draw works, catwalk, and pumps
- Assisted with electrical maintenance as needed
- As a floor hand, I am responsible for rig maintenance, tripping pipe in and out of the hole, running casing, and the rigging up and down of the rig before and after moves.
AES Shady Point Shut Down Safety Supervisor
R-Tech Refractory
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Verified that appropriate safety equipment was available to employees
- Performed safety program audits
- Monitored use of safety equipment to ensure proper fit and use
- Prepared and calibrated sampling equipment
- Evaluated workplaces for potentially dangerous conditions
- Tested workplaces for environmental hazards, including exposure to excessive noise
- Provided corrective action recommendations
- Knowledge sets include Environmental Health and Safety, Fall Protection, First Aid, Gas detectors, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Safety.
Safety Superintendent
Deep Well Energy Services
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed respiratory fit testing
- Operated personal protective equipment such as: SCBA: had to perform fit test on employees Maintained personal protective equipment
- Identified and evaluated employee exposures
- Developed and implemented risk management plans
- Verified that appropriate safety equipment was available to employees
- Performed safety program audits
- Monitored use of safety equipment to ensure proper fit and use
- Prepared and calibrated sampling equipment
- Evaluated workplaces for potentially dangerous conditions
- Tested workplaces for environmental hazards, including exposure to excessive noise
- Provided corrective action recommendations
- Knowledge sets include Environmental Health and Safety, Fall Protection, First Aid, Gas detectors, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Taproot
Advisor/Field Safety Coordinator
URS, Flint Energy
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Conducted (THA) Task Hazard Assessment Training and followed up to ensure completion
- Modeled the URS Flint Safe Work Practices on all work sites under my direction
- Performed DOT inspections of tractor-trailers, worksite safety inspections on locations, made behavior-based safety observations, and hazard recognition assessments as needed.
Education
No Degree - Health And Physical Education
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK08.1999
High School Diploma -
Wister High School
Wister, OK05.1999
Skills
- Lead Management
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Environmental Management
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Process Safety Management
- Safety Training
- Emergency Response
- Safety Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- Behavior-Based Safety
Certification
- 30 hours of American Jail Standards Training
- First Aide/CPR Certification
- H2S Certification
- Task Hazard Assessment Training
- Manlift and Forklift train the trainer: Safe Work Practices
- Safeland USA
- Hazard Mitigation Rig Pass Certification (IADC)
- OSHA (10 hour) Job safety Hazard Assessment & Analysis
- Incident Investigation Leader
- Safety Excellence Training Education
Timeline
Safety Consultant
Exxon Mobil /XTO
08.2022 - 09.2023
Deputy First Class
Sebastian County Sheriff Department
03.2020 - 10.2021
HSE Specialist
Nabors Drilling
01.2017 - 06.2019
Floor Hand
Nabors Drilling
01.2017 - 03.2017
Safety Superintendent
Deep Well Energy Services
04.2015 - 01.2016
AES Shady Point Shut Down Safety Supervisor
R-Tech Refractory
02.2014 - 05.2016
Advisor/Field Safety Coordinator
URS, Flint Energy
01.2013 - 11.2013
No Degree - Health And Physical Education
Carl Albert State College
High School Diploma -
Wister High School
- 30 hours of American Jail Standards Training
- First Aide/CPR Certification
- H2S Certification
- Task Hazard Assessment Training
- Manlift and Forklift train the trainer: Safe Work Practices
- Safeland USA
- Hazard Mitigation Rig Pass Certification (IADC)
- OSHA (10 hour) Job safety Hazard Assessment & Analysis
- Incident Investigation Leader
- Safety Excellence Training Education
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