Gaston Garcia
Joshua,TX
Summary
Safety Coordinator with extensive experience at Oldcastle Infrastructures. Successfully reduced workplace incidents through effective training and risk assessment strategies. Proven ability to lead safety programs and collaborate with teams to enhance safety awareness and ensure regulatory compliance. Focused safety professional with an in-depth understanding of regulatory guidelines, recordkeeping requirements, and incident investigations. Proven skills in developing training courses, managing company safety plans . Safety-conscious Safety Coordinator known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in risk assessment, emergency response planning, and regulatory compliance management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring smooth safety operations across various work environments. Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs to mitigate workplace hazards. Experience includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff on safety protocols. Strong analytical skills paired with ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. Contributed to significant reduction in workplace injuries through proactive safety management strategies. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadman
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Mansfield, TX
07.2000 - Current
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding work assignments or job performance issues.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in construction, repair, and maintenance of structures.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure safe practices are being used during operations.
- Investigated incidents and accidents onsite involving personnel or property damage.
- Assigned tasks to crew members based on their skill level and experience.
- Interpreted blueprints and job orders to workers and assigned duties.
- Trained team members in best practices and company standards.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Ordered materials as needed for completion of projects.
- Inspected work sites and equipment to ensure safety regulations are followed.
QC Technician
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Mansfield, TX
07.2000 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as engineering, manufacturing and logistics to resolve quality issues quickly and efficiently.
- Provided technical support to other departments within the organization when needed.
- Monitored production processes to detect potential problems and take corrective action as needed.
- Conducted tests on products such as dimensional, visual and functional inspections.
- Performed quality assurance inspections of incoming and outgoing materials to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Investigated customer returns and claims related to quality defects; documented findings and recommended solutions.
- Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
Assistant Production Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Mansfield, TX
07.2000 - Current
- Reviewed employee performance regularly through one-on-one conversations or performance reviews.
- Oversaw the training and development of new staff members.
- Monitored the daily progress of production activities to ensure that products are delivered on time.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations pertaining to health and safety.
- Performed root cause analysis when problems arose during the manufacturing process.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify any maintenance needs.
- Resolved conflicts between departments or personnel when necessary.
- Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure smooth operations.
- Organized team meetings with staff members to discuss upcoming projects or tasks.
- Provided technical support when troubleshooting issues during the production process.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
Process Lead
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Mansfield, TX
07.2000 - Current
- Provided guidance on identifying process issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinated resources for process improvement initiatives including personnel, equipment, materials.
- Conducted research on best practices in order to develop innovative solutions for process optimization.
- Identified process improvement opportunities by analyzing existing processes and developing new solutions.
- Gave detailed day-by-day directions on production targets.
- Conducted risk assessments for process changes and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated with Quality Assurance to ensure that processes met all regulatory and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
Safety Technician
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Mansfield, TX
07.2000 - Current
- Conducted accident investigations, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Assisted in preparing reports related to safety activities such as incident rates, near misses, audits.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans for various scenarios.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to health and safety matters; suggested revisions where needed.
- Collaborated with external agencies such as OSHA and EPA inspectors during site visits or investigation processes.
- Responded promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace.
- Monitored workers' use of personal protective equipment for compliance with established standards.
- Maintained records of inspections, tests, and evaluations of safety systems.
- Provided training on safe work practices and procedures for employees and supervisors.
- Ensured that all personnel are aware of any changes in regulations governing occupational health and safety.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce accidents or improve working conditions.
- Facilitated communication between management teams concerning health and safety initiatives.
- Investigated employee complaints regarding safety issues and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Performed regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
- Inspected and monitored safety equipment to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Trained employees and managers in standard safety procedures, use of safety equipment and behavior-based safety observation techniques.
- Approved orders for new safety equipment after verifying proper equipment specifications and features and conformity to applicable laws and facility policies.
- Inspected and tested fire alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency generators and other safety and emergency systems for full functionality.
- Identified and raised awareness of prevalent unsafe behaviors, executing injury prevention efforts to instill facility personnel with core value of workplace safety.
- Advised management on current available safety technologies and equipment appropriate for installation or implementation within facility.
- Completed permit and safety inspections for workplaces on strict timelines.
Education
GED -
Mansfield High School
Mansfield05-1995
Skills
- Safety training
- OSHA compliance
- Accident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Workplace inspections
- Emergency response
- Contractor oversight
- Personal protective equipment
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident reporting
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Water quality monitoring
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Accident prevention
- Risk management
- Confined space entry
- Program activities
- Cold stress management
- Safety courses
- Evaluations and reporting
- Waste management
- Heat stress management
- Occupational safety
- Meeting leadership
- Machine guarding
- Occupational health hazards
- Crane and hoist safety
- Stormwater management
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Job hazard analysis
- Program management
- Job safety analysis
- Hazard reduction
- Ladder safety
- Spill response
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety documentation and materials
- Incident investigations
- Permit-to-work systems
- Safety management systems
- Injury reporting
- Occupational health
- Environmental compliance
Affiliations
Love being involved in my grand-children's extra canicular activities , being sports or school activities etc. I also enjoy working on my car projects and playing sports myself , baseball and softball with friends or co-workers . Like to fish and spend time at the lake with the family or just cooking out for them at the house .
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
Crane Certification
Forklift Certification
CPR Certified
Confined Space Authorized
LOTO Trainer
Crane Trainer
Forklift trainer
Confined space trainer
NFPA 70 certification
Timeline
Leadman
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2000 - Current
QC Technician
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2000 - Current
Assistant Production Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2000 - Current
Process Lead
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2000 - Current
Safety Technician
Oldcastle Infrastructure
07.2000 - Current
GED -
Mansfield High School
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