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HOGUER Benitez

Austin,TX

Summary

Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career. 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

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

MK MARLOW
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force
  • Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards
  • Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports
  • Organized and coordinated comprehensive and consistent training drills to increase employee safety awareness
  • Inspected premises and work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment
  • Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials
  • Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.

SENIOR SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

DRAKE BUUILDERS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMENT
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings
  • Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies
  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues
  • Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
  • Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards
  • Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations
  • Performed as safety consultant for Type managers to deliver expertise in safety criteria, technical directives and operational methods.
  • Launched effective health and safety program to eliminate accidents and injuries.

SAFETY MANGER
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for implementing safety measure for drywall crew
  • Communicate with GC safety representatives to ensure crew compliance with safety requirements
  • Conduct safety meetings with on site crew
  • Worked with operations leadership to maintain safe and effective protective gear
  • Promoted culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports
  • Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards
  • Organized and coordinated comprehensive and consistent training drills to increase employee safety awareness
  • Improved workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital safety management systems
  • Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • Investigated and followed up on incidents to handle workers' comp claims
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.

SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

NW Safety, Inc
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Worked on site with BIE Contractors, a drywall contractor, to perform site inspections of client projects, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations as well as client policies and procedures
  • Work with crew to prepare JSAs; identifying potential hazards and safe work practices
  • Conduct safety meetings with crew
  • Responsible for the implementation of client safety programs on job sites
  • Interface with site management to plan, control and coordinate work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks and manage losses involving injuries and/or property damage
  • Enforce the use of safety equipment and PPE as required by OSHA and client safety regulations
  • Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations
  • Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members
  • Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards
  • Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.

SAFETY COORDINATOR

Painting
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for implementing safety measures for drywall crew Communicated with GC safety representatives to ensure crew compliance with safety requirements When required, prepared daily JSAs to turn in to GC Prepared drywall panels for painting by taping or finishing joints.

Senior Safety Coordinator

DRAKE BUUILDERS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMENT
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Klein Collins High School

RED CROSS – CPR/AED FIRST AID CERTIFIED TRAINER - undefined

American Red Cross
05.2022

OSHA 500 - undefined

University of Texas Arlington
08.2019

OSHA 510 -

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
04.2019

Skills

    NCCER CERTIFICATIONS

  • CSSO
  • CSST
  • FIELD SAFETY
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Worker Protection
  • OSHA Standards and Codes
  • Daily Incident Reporting
  • Violation Reporting
  • Maintaining PPE
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Basic First Aid
  • Check Equipment
  • Conducting Meetings
  • Paperwork Preparation
  • Reporting
  • Public Health
  • Lock Out Tag Out
  • Scissor Lifts
  • Responding to Emergencies

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

MK MARLOW
01.2023 - Current

Senior Safety Coordinator

DRAKE BUUILDERS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMENT
05.2022 - 12.2022

SENIOR SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

DRAKE BUUILDERS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPEMENT
05.2022 - 12.2022

SAFETY MANGER
05.2018 - 05.2022

SITE SAFETY COORDINATOR

NW Safety, Inc
02.2018 - 05.2018

SAFETY COORDINATOR

Painting
02.2014 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Klein Collins High School

RED CROSS – CPR/AED FIRST AID CERTIFIED TRAINER - undefined

American Red Cross

OSHA 500 - undefined

University of Texas Arlington

OSHA 510 -

The University of Texas At Arlington
HOGUER Benitez