Jorge Santillan
McKinney,TX
Summary
Experienced HSE and DOT Compliance Director with over 15 years of safety experience in OSHA Safety and DOT compliance, possess solid experience with business processes, vehicle fleets, asset management & procurement. Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements to implement and oversee a compliant organizational safety program. Serves as designated safety representative for the organization, by coordinating and implementing all areas related to employee safety and transportation. Influences behavior and inspires commitment of all personnel in complying with OSHA, DOT regulations, and company policies to decrease workplace injuries and vehicle collisions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Safety Director
RPM XConstruction, LLC
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for leading, managing and implementing Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Program and Fleet Safety per Department of Transportation (DOT) standards
- Leads Safety Team of nine Safety Professionals by providing guidance, direction and training to ensure the company safety needs are met
- Provides strategic objectives and goals to company owners; including monthly statistical reports of incidents and their financial impact
- Ensures project success by establishing safety processes in all project phases (Bidding, preconstruction, asset and resources deployment, during project, and project completion)
- Training- ensures all 1.5K company employees receive proper new hire, task specific and recurring training per OSHA Standards.
- Leads continuous improvement actions, programs and/or processes on compliance assurance, incident prevention, injury prevention and pollution prevention
- Maintains accountability of the financial cost of incidents and their direct impact to the company and insurance costs
- Properly manages high claims by working closely with adjusters and attorneys
- Builds strong relationships with insurance carriers by collaborating with them towards incident reduction
- Manages company's DOT safety program for over two hundred units by constant revision and enforcement of company policies on driver screening, training, hours of service and drug & alcohol
DOT & HSE Director
THI Water Well Drillilng
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Manages company safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies
- Responsible for updating policies, providing program proposals to management, employee training, and monitoring progress of established safety programs
- Establishes systems and processes for maintaining required HSE documents, DOT records, permits, schedules and plans, and ensures that DOT activities and requirements (physicals, drug screens, and trainings) are scheduled and completed on time
- Conducts field audits to ensure Safety and DOT Compliance, and ensures company policies are enforced
- Plan and facilitate regular safety meetings with employees at all work sites and performs EHS safety-audits and other assessments as required by practice and regulations
- Participates in Job Safety Analysis to identify and eliminate work hazards and review any modifications for safety and compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
- Asset manager responsible for credit applications and vendor selection, as well as, the procurement and strategic sourcing of organizational resources to field sites
DOT Compliance Manager
Energy Service Company (ESCO), LLC
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided program management guidance, monitored CSA scores and redirected compliance that resulted in improved company DOT ratings from 32% (Vehicle) to 23% (Vehicle)
- Ensured federal and state compliance by conducting filings of MCS-150, 2290s and UCR updates, ensured compliance of IRP, IFTA, NM Heavy Vehicle tax, TX DOT and regulatory changes, and permit requirements for oilfield equipment in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico
- Responsible for the auditing process during hiring selection for all new CDL and non-CDL drivers by reviewing driver's motor vehicle records, PSPs and conducting background checks form previous employers
- Ensured completion and accuracy of driver qualification files, conducted annual reviews, updated driver licenses and medical certifications
- Implemented DOT training with an approach that ensured compliance and improved organizational efficiency
- Assistant DER responsible for the collection and compliance of DOT random program as well as post- accident collections
- Prepared accident investigation reports and ensured accident register accuracy
- Responsible for revision of company drug/alcohol policies and company vehicle operating policies for
- DOT regulated and non-regulated drivers
- Asset manager responsible for credit applications and vendor selection, as well as, the procurement and strategic sourcing of organizational resources to field sites
Fleet & Operations Manager
United States Army
10.2001 - 03.2013
- Responsible for the supervision, planning and coordination, and direction of direct and general support (DS/GS) maintenance of over four hundred tracked vehicles
- Supervises the inspection and troubleshooting of tracked vehicle automotive systems and wheeled vehicles using battlefield damage assessment and repair (BDAR)
- Supervises the repair of fuel systems and components, electrical systems and components, turbine engines, diesel engines, cooling systems, transmissions, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, and auxiliary drives
- Provides technical skills and guidance concerning recovery and repair of assets on the battlefield and utilizes practical principals of rigging techniques and expedient repairs
- Responsible for training, supervising all subordinate personnel on proper towing, lifting, winching, rigging
Education
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) -
BCSP
04-2023
Certified Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) -
Texas A&M
Mesquite, TX06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Irving, TX06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
DeVry University
Irving, TX06-2014
Associate of Science - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2013
Skills
- OSHA Safety regulations
- Policy/Program Development
- FMCSA (DOT) Regulations
- Hazmat Transportation
- Environmental Regulations
- Training
- Incident Investigation
- Case Management
- Leadership-Staff Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic Plans
- Scheduling Prioritization
- Supervision & Training
Certification
EHS (10+ years) Audits (10+ years) DOT (10+ years)
Military Service Branch: United States Army Rank: SSG
Timeline
Corporate Safety Director
RPM XConstruction, LLC
07.2019 - Current
DOT & HSE Director
THI Water Well Drillilng
08.2017 - 06.2019
DOT Compliance Manager
Energy Service Company (ESCO), LLC
03.2014 - 08.2017
Fleet & Operations Manager
United States Army
10.2001 - 03.2013
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) -
BCSP
Certified Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) -
Texas A&M
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
DeVry University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Central Texas College