David Torres

Communicates and promotes safety training and safety programs; develops reports and recommends changes to policies and procedures for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)'s Agency Safety & Compliance Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reviews reports of injuries, property damage, occupational diseases, or public liability to determine causative factors. Communicates findings and recommendations for improvement to employees and management. Formulates and implements corrective action plans as directed.

Inspects and evaluates facilities and tools/equipment for compliance with federal, state, local and agency safety policies and procedures.

Evaluates facility operations including new, modified, and existing work practices to insure safe working conditions for employees and the public. Performs inspections and periodic audits to determine facility compliance with DARTs Safe Work Practices and Policies. Communicates results and recommendations to management.

Prepares and coordinates written reports and procedures as required. Develops and maintains safety documents and records.

Develops and conducts safety training, and quality assurance programs for DART facilities.
Coordinates Non-Revenue Vehicle (NRV) accident investigations and classifications. Develop and implement the Agency’s NRV policies and procedures.

Develops intervention strategies to resolve identified unsafe acts and conditions observed in the workplace. Assists in the development of policies/procedures in support of the Authority’s Public Transportation Agency Safety.

Reviews changes in work methods and processes to ascertain effect on established safety practices.

Establishes measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of facility safety and health programs. Prepares and analyzes safety data and statistical reports concerning accidents, trends, and solutions. Determines the need for technical surveys and appraisals to identify conditions that may affect the health and safety of employees and the public. Develops and oversees contracts with consultants for services provided to the agency.

Monitors protocols related to occupational illnesses and infectious diseases following CDC guidance to ensure compliance with the FTA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Monitors Federal and state occupational health and safety regulations and recommends programs to ensure agency compliance. Makes recommendations for and assists in the development and implementation of new safety policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Worked with our warehouse team to move and reorganize bulk inventory items in the warehouse, increasing material inventory and pull accuracy.
• Assembled inventory stocking bins, shelves, and decks using forklifts and tools maintaining safety procedures.
• Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
• Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
• Published weekly reports to track production levels, maintenance usage and inventory consumption using Spear and Maximo.
• Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
• Runs daily fuel and inventory reports. Communicates well with management, coworkers, and customers and strives for on time deliveries.

• Presented my findings to DART’s Executive Staff Members
• Made presentations to my department’s managers.
• Presented during COVID to Sound Transit May 17-21, MARTA June 21-25, Port Authority July 26-30, and DART September 20-24 during the year of 2020.
• Recommended an inventory training performance system to assess and improve accuracy and warehouse procedures.
• Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future Company needs.
• Rehearsed scripts to present a fluid and error-free program.
• Created safe and positive environment that was conducive to learning and entertaining activities.
• Analyzed program information to present innovative solutions to program supervisors.

• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Supervised operations team to support operational excellence and excellent customer service.
• Developed and maintained operational guidelines for staff and safety procedures.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.