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Frank Reyes

Buda,TX

Summary

Safety-focused general industry professional methodical about evaluating and optimizing worker conditions through use of strategic monitoring programs. Vigilant and analytical in isolating and addressing different concerns. Detail-oriented inspector with good multitasking and recordkeeping abilities.

  • Focused Health and Safety Manager bringing 14 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in general industry by developing and implementing successful health programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Manager

Simwon NA
Kyle, TX
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted audits and reviews to identify systemic EHS management gaps, develop corrective measures and implement solutions.
  • Performed EHS compliance applicability reviews and risk assessments to protect employees, communities and environment.
  • Conducted management reviews and reports on EHS performance to support tactical and strategic improvement planning.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.

QHSE Manager

SeekOps, Inc
Austin, TX
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted monthly facility audits and daily inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks
  • Vetted safety management systems such EcoOnline, JJKeller, VelocityEHS
  • Control the day-to-day operations including auditing, meetings, training and updating documents and records for all aspects of the systems
  • Evaluate and analyze quality issues in the production and introduce corrective and preventive actions
  • Liaise with management and staff to ensure continued QHSE integration into core operations
  • Monitor and ensure that all Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation is complied with and ensure a safe working environment for all team members within a busy manufacturing and service environment
  • Help improve overall resolution percentage from 45% to 79% in our quality issue reporting system
  • Improve and update our current ISO 9001:2015 to maintain our ISO9001 certification
  • Develops health, safety, and environmental procedures for all area of the company
  • Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics
  • Investigate accidents to identify causes and determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future

EHS Manager

Curative, Inc
Round Rock, TX
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducts monthly facility audits and daily inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks ⦁ Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
  • Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with lab managers and supervisors and suggested remediation
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
  • Prepared and developed JSA/JHA for specific laboratory workflow processes
  • Investigate all accidents to determine root cause and provide recommendations that eliminate or reduce future hazard or risk ⦁ Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures for biohazardous waste preparation and dry ice delivery and use
  • Oversee and manage both biohazardous and hazardous waste services for two sites; Provide training, material support, and assistance for all situations affecting Curative employees
  • Reduced waste costs by 30% for biohazardous and hazardous waste disposal services by streamlining waste generation process
  • Train and direct management to inspect facilities, work sites, and equipment for violations and hazards
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety
  • Assist with development of effective training programs for all employees that will efficiently cover all needed/required materials
  • Evaluate effectiveness of safety program using established goals and make recommendations, and implement corrective action(s) based on industry standards and best practices
  • Served as safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations for DOT, Hazmat,
  • Facilitated training for 10 - 60 employees for specific safety topics - biohazardous preparation, chemical spill kit, emergency action plan ⦁ Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Created and developed 10 safety written programs.

Safety Specialist

Fit For Work
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw fall protection system installation in main warehouse that Lessened possibility of fall protection and demonstrated greater value of installation cost of $88K vs direct and indirect costs of fatality/catastrophic event which could be in excess of $1M USD
  • Participated in annual property insurance inspections on behalf of clients providing background and clarification on inspection elements
  • Worked with inspectors to conduct full facility checks.
  • Conducted training for RNDC, Amazon, and Caterpillar in areas such as lockout-tag out, electrical safety, arc flash, first responder, forklift, fall protection, and walking-working surface
  • Conducted 3 major LOTO procedure projects for 4 clients with at least 20 equipment pieces and 1 PSM procedure project
  • Assessed and oversaw recording of work-related injuries and illnesses into OSHA log for our clients
  • Monitored implementation and adequacy of corrective actions taken, working with management to resolve ongoing issues through monthly hazard assessments and site audits
  • Inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and ensure safety regulation compliance
  • Reported and reviewed findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, and environmental testing such as noise sampling
  • Created and developed OSHA training modules such as lockout tag out, electrical safety, PPE, forklift, root cause analysis, fall protection for both external clients and internal employees ⦁
  • Provide reports on progress, risks to delivery, and overall performance metrics for Program Management function to site leadership at 10 client sites
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
  • Escorted inspectors and answered questions about facility operations
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Authored monthly safety reports detailing issues and options for correcting problems.

Coordinator I

University Of Texas At El
El Paso, Texas
04.2009 - 07.2015
  • Conducted semester training and demonstrations on microscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometer for professors, graduate students, and undergraduate students for laboratory and research groups
  • Performed preventative maintenance of 25 chemistry equipment - chromatography, mass spectrometers, and computers
  • Submitted financial activities of chemistry teaching labs, storeroom and research groups to share budgetary input with managers.
  • Performed annual chemistry equipment inventory audit and reduced inventory losses from $500K to $35k
  • Increased inventory count accuracy (digital and physical counting) from 65% to 90% for all equipment in the chemistry equipment
  • Provide inventory control reports for chemistry labware for all 30 sections of chemistry teaching labs
  • Conducted semester audits of both chemical reagents and products in all chemistry teaching labs
  • Planned and coordinated for the removal of 75% of hazardous waste collected over 30 years
  • Spearheaded the chemistry department relocation on the UTEP campus for 2-yr long process
  • Coordinated monthly compressed gas purchases and liquid helium and liquid nitrogen cylinder rentals for all chemistry equipment
  • Created centralized SDS inventory for the chemistry department
  • Conducted annual SDS audit of all SDS inventory for chemistry departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Texas At El Paso
05.2008

Skills

  • OSHA standards and codes
  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Audit Procedures
  • Risk identification
  • Risk Assessments
  • OSHA Certification
  • Industry Standards
  • Corrective Actions
  • Risk Management

Certification

ASSP, American Society of Safety Professionals Certifications ⦁ CSP - Certified Safety Professional ⦁ RCRA, Curative - March 2022 - March 2023 ⦁ 49 CFR - Hazardous Material Shipping, 2021 5

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

EHS Manager

Simwon NA
04.2023 - Current

QHSE Manager

SeekOps, Inc
10.2022 - Current

EHS Manager

Curative, Inc
09.2021 - 10.2022

Safety Specialist

Fit For Work
07.2015 - 09.2021

Coordinator I

University Of Texas At El
04.2009 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Texas At El Paso
Frank Reyes