MARY RIOS
Safety Professional
Liberty,USA
Summary
Experienced Bilingual CSP Safety Professional with over 25 years of expertise in safety management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and leading EHS teams within various industrial settings. Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, and other industry standards. Proficient in leading behavioral-based programs focusing on safety training, hazard assessments, and incident investigations to enhance workplace safety. Collaborate and communicate effectively with employees through the Incident and Injury-Free program to empower them to evaluate their safety awareness and promote continuous improvements. Adept at fostering a strong safety culture, reducing incidents, and improving operational efficiency while promoting a safe, compliant, and productive work environment through initiative-taking leadership and strategic safety initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
CLIENT SAFETY COORDINATOR
CPChem
08.2024 - Current
- Represent and collaborate with the client and stakeholders ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the organization and employees in excess of 1,000 per shift during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and operational turnover phases of the project.
- Providing technical support, conducting client audits and assessments, utilizing critical thinking skills, mindfulness, diligence, accurate record keeping and reporting, compliance monitoring and incident investigation skills to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
CLIENT SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
Safetyworx
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Played a key role in ensuring workplace safety by implementing comprehensive safety programs and site-specific EHS plans and risk assessments, setting up safety protocols for 4 floor levels of construction with over 2,000 daily employees per shift, providing technical support to the team enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to the reduction of employee injuries and incidents.
- Additional accountabilities included facilitation of incident investigations, collaboration with regulatory agencies, reviewing and approving job hazard safety analysis, streamlining safety meetings, managing the chemical safety program along with conducting industrial hygiene assessments for air contaminants, noise, and other workplace hazards.
SAFETY MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
S & B Engineers and Constructors
08.2017 - 09.2023
- Developed and oversaw a comprehensive safety program ensuring regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA and ACGIH standards, which resulted in an additional 32% reduction in workplace incidents. Implemented a robust safety protocol incorporating Human Performance Improvement methodology.
- Managed a team of six safety inspectors, a safety compliance specialist, and a safety medic ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Led the creation and presentation of key performance indicator (KPI) data to both management and clients. Coordinating with city permitting entities for construction permits and emergency services streamlining operations and regulatory adherence.
- Established critical site-specific safety plans, including emergency response, traffic control, and hurricane preparedness. Managed hazardous materials protocols, conducted risk assessments, and led inspections, audit and equipment monitoring in line with industrial hygiene and environmental regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents down to 12 % from a previous 21 %.
- Extended expertise in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions within Intelex and Sims safety management software to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided technical support to project teams and facilitated worker participation in safety meetings. Industrial hygiene assessments included monitoring air contaminants, noise, chemicals, and ergonomic hazards using specialized equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
- Facilitated training for 1,200 employees.
SAFETY SUPERVISION / TECHNICIAN
Wood Group & S & B Engineers and Constructors
01.2012 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive safety program, ensuring compliance with safety standards and reducing workplace incidents. Reviewed and approved task analyses to mitigate risks. Led targeted training on electrical hazards, enhancing workplace safety awareness for 30 journeymen electricians.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
SAFETY SPECIALIST / ENGINEER
Bechtel Corporation
10.2008 - 12.2011
- Developed and implemented site-specific EHS safety and emergency plans in coordination with Bechtel project management. Championed work processes with implementation of behavioral based program which improved job function and reduced workplace repetitive movement injuries by 10%.Oversaw subcontractors across various construction phases and shifts, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Provided technical support to construction personnel and engineers. Conducted lighting and noise surveys, implementing necessary controls. Led incident investigations, performed root cause analysis, and presented findings in safety meetings. Conducted construction hazard analyses and optimized warehouse ordering processes.
SAFETY TECHNICIAN
Zachry, Ohmsteade, JVIC, Starcon, Certified Safety
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Turnarounds, Various locations
- Identifying and assessing hazards by evaluating workplaces, equipment, and practices to identify potential safety and health risks to include inspecting machinery, facilities, and work procedures.
- Educate employees on safety procedures, protocols, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conducting regular inspections to monitor compliance, identify hazards, and ensure that safety measures are in place and effective.
Investigated workplace accidents and incidents to determine causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. - Maintained all ESH regulatory records of safety inspections, competent persons, specialty training, and incidents, often assisting with regulatory reporting.
- Promoted the safety culture within the organization, encouraging safe work practices and employee participation in safety initiatives.
PROCESS OPERATOR / TECHNICIAN
Oxyvinyl
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Monitoring, operating, controlling, and troubleshooting process equipment and systems in continuous process flow facility to produce quality products and prevent downtime. Tracking and adjusting process variables to maintain acceptable product standards and eliminate off-spec product. Comply with PSM and MOC processes and procedures. Lock out and commission/decommission processes and systems, vessels and equipment for maintenance and inspections using safety protocols, procedures, and PPE. Walk out, verify all isolations with contractors for confined space permit and maintenance repairs during plant outages before issuing work permits. Documenting all production sampling and maintenance data and corresponding metrics. Attend fire training academy twice a year, maintain current on first aid, CPR and AED certifications along with Emergency Care Attendant national certifications as part of Channel Industry Mutual Aid (CIMA) and participate in monthly drills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09.2012
Certificate of Completion - Process Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TX12.1992
Skills
- Incident and injury prevention
- Proficient in Microsoft software
- Facility assessment
- Risk assessment
- Incident analysis proficiency
- Industrial hygiene sampling
- Analytical thinker
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Effective communicator
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective time management
- OSHA standards and codes
- Training and mentoring
- Safety training
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board Certified Safety Professionals # CSP-47406
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Board Certified Safety Professionals
- Occupational Health Safety Technician (OHST), BCSP # OHST-6727
- Certified Health Safety Technician (CHST), BCSP #CHST-15805
- Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST), National Center Construction Ed. #27173818
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
- American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
- National Women in Construction (NWIC)
Training
- Industrial hygiene certificate CEU
- Process Safety Management certificate CEU.
- Attended workshops and webinars for the latest updates in safety standards, rules, and regulations.
- First aid, CPR, AED
LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERING
- Volunteer, Local Community Health & Safety Initiatives focused on promoting safety awareness and developing emergency response plans.
- Church Ministry - feeds the homeless and provides blankets.
- Children's ministry volunteer
- Toys for Tots collections
- Local Food Pantry collections and donations
Timeline
CLIENT SAFETY COORDINATOR
CPChem
08.2024 - Current
CLIENT SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
Safetyworx
02.2024 - 07.2024
SAFETY MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
S & B Engineers and Constructors
08.2017 - 09.2023
SAFETY SUPERVISION / TECHNICIAN
Wood Group & S & B Engineers and Constructors
01.2012 - 08.2017
SAFETY SPECIALIST / ENGINEER
Bechtel Corporation
10.2008 - 12.2011
SAFETY TECHNICIAN
Zachry, Ohmsteade, JVIC, Starcon, Certified Safety
01.2003 - 01.2007
PROCESS OPERATOR / TECHNICIAN
Oxyvinyl
01.1995 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Certificate of Completion - Process Technology
Lee College
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
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