GABRIEL CHAVIRA
Pearsall,TX
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Safety Professional with 18 years of experience in public and oilfield safety roles. Expertise in risk identification, emergency response, and training. Proven ability in interagency collaboration and mentorship. Seeking a full-time position to leverage extensive skills within Health and Safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator 1
City Of San Antonio
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced employee safety through comprehensive training programs aligned with ISO450001.
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions effectively.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through strategic collaboration with management.
- Led thorough incident investigations, analyzing root causes and implementing preventative measures.
- Maintained accurate safety records, adhering to documentation and reporting standards.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to improve employee preparedness and response capabilities.
H2S TECHNICIAN
Secorp Industries
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Ensured safe working conditions by testing air samples for contaminants.
- Safely transported air trailers, minimizing downtime through timely equipment refills.
- Delivered Behavior Based Safety training to over 10 personnel effectively.
- Maintained safety by ensuring proper training and functional PPE for personnel.
- Set up and dismantled LEL and H2S sensors at multiple locations.
- Instructed HAZWOPER training for 30+ personnel from six different agencies.
CEO/AUTOMOBILE RECONDITIONING SPECIALIST
Extreme Shine
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consulting daily and tailoring vehicle reconditioning plans.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections, documenting discrepancies and reporting findings to customers.
- Achieved restoration goals by meticulously applying protection agents and correcting paint.
- Maintained adequate inventory levels by conducting weekly product audits and restocking supplies.
- Analyzed financial statements and sales reports to identify trends and performance metrics.
H2S TECHNICIAN/CONFINED SPACE RESCUER
Tiger Safety
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Enhanced safety culture by implementing BBS training for over 20 personnel.
- Collaborated with mission leads to review and improve contingency plans.
- Identified confined space hazards; ensured personnel received necessary training and updates.
- Developed safety programs and authored JSA; briefed all personnel on protocols.
- Serviced fire extinguishers monthly, ensuring operational readiness and compliance standards.
- Streamlined warehouse operations by efficiently receiving, loading, and transferring goods.
H2S TECHNICIAN
Safzone
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Enhanced safety compliance by organizing briefings for 30+ personnel.
- Rigged and inspected H2S equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and cleanliness.
- Educated teams on H2S dangers through training sessions and consultations.
- Implemented respiratory protection programs, certifying 30+ personnel in PPE usage.
- Conducted thorough inspections of safety equipment, documenting issues for prompt resolution.
- Communicated safety protocols and best practices effectively to new employees.
LEAD OPERATOR/SUPERVISOR
Eagleford Oilfield Services LLC
02.2014 - 03.2018
- Achieved operational efficiency by leading a 12-person crew in plant operations.
- Enhanced safety culture through managing extensive health and safety programs.
- Resolved issues in compressors and stabilizers, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Proactively identified potential problems, minimizing production downtime effectively.
- Utilized SCADA system to analyze trends, contributing to daily safety reports.
- Documented loading processes for oil and condensate, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Education
Fire Science Certified Firefighter -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2009
Skills
- Well versed in environmental and industrial safety operations to include investigation and reporting
- Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and develops/implements policies and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent risks or injury caused by chemical, physical and/or biological agents or other factors
- Conducts inspections, observations, and enforces adherence to rules and regulations regarding the health and safety of individuals
- Experience in office management and supervision
- Extensive knowledge in OSHA standards
- Proficient in office applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Office 365), SAP
- 16 years’ experience in cross functionality; able to collaborate with various personnel from different agencies and work in a variety of locations such as the field, oil rigs, and the main office
- Strong Organizational & Communication Skills (written & verbal)
- Self-motivated with a profound ability to multitask
- Team Building & Leadership
- Safety Policy & Procedure Enforcement
- Managing & Scheduling
- Strong time management & critical thinking skills
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Highly experienced in personnel training & development on safety related processes and procedures
- Consulting experience
- Risk Assessment/Management
- Emergency response
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 511
- Electrical Standards (OSHA #3095)
- EMT-BasicPlus (CPR, AED, First Aid for Adults)
- CDL with Haz-Mat
- HAZWOPER/HAZMAT
- Fall Protection User/Rescue
- Respiratory Fit Test
- H2S Safety
- Fire/Fire Watch
- Air Monitoring/Gas Detectors
- Confined Space Entry/Attendant/Rescue
- Onshore/Offshore IADC RigPass
Timeline
Safety Coordinator 1
City Of San Antonio
04.2024 - Current
H2S TECHNICIAN
Secorp Industries
01.2023 - 03.2024
H2S TECHNICIAN/CONFINED SPACE RESCUER
Tiger Safety
01.2022 - 07.2022
CEO/AUTOMOBILE RECONDITIONING SPECIALIST
Extreme Shine
05.2019 - 01.2023
H2S TECHNICIAN
Safzone
03.2018 - 03.2019
LEAD OPERATOR/SUPERVISOR
Eagleford Oilfield Services LLC
02.2014 - 03.2018
Fire Science Certified Firefighter -
San Antonio College