Miguel Ortega
Napa,CA
Summary
Certified Safety Specialist offering 20 years of experience in Safety settings. History of designing and implementing processes to successfully control, eliminate and prevent harm to workers. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Constellation Brands
Sonoma, CA
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted regular audits of facility operations to assess adherence to established safety protocols.
- Created educational material on a variety of topics related to workplace health and safety standards such as proper lifting technique, chemical handling protocol, electrical hazards awareness training.
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources such as accident investigations, incident reports and inspection results in order to identify trends that may indicate systemic problems within the organization.
- Assessed existing processes for potential health or environmental hazards and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety policies and recommended changes as needed.
- Coordinated activities between multiple departments related to ensuring a safe working environment.
- Provided technical support regarding occupational injury prevention initiatives including ergonomics analysis, job hazard analysis, incident investigation techniques and other relevant topics.
- Reviewed new products or processes for potential safety issues prior to implementation.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement effective strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the workplace.
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Participated in the development of emergency response plans, hazard communication programs, lockout and tagout procedures, confined space entry protocols.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws concerning occupational health and safety including local building codes and fire regulations.
- Investigated accidents to determine root cause and develop preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
- Monitored compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from safety inspections and investigations.
- Facilitated meetings between departmental representatives in order to discuss ways of improving overall safety performance within the organization.
- Maintained accurate records of all safety-related incidents and investigations in accordance with company policies.
- Provided employees with safety training on emergency response plans, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention and personal protective equipment use.
- Led frequent safety drills to maintain sharp hazard awareness and emergency response of team members.
- Authored regular safety reports detailing issues and options for correcting problems.
- Confirmed employees received training in emergency response protocols.
- Provided hands-on training to all company employees.
- Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Surveyed techniques used in transportation regarding use and storage of chemical agents and toxic materials.
- Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
EHS Specialist
Barry Callebaut
American Canyon, CA
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Collected, measured and analyzed EHS metrics and KPI performances to discover trends for corrective measures.
- Managed enterprise-wide impact of EHS incident investigations to determine and implement root cause corrective actions.
- Monitored industry trends in EHS metrics, data collection and reporting to continuously improve processes.
- Analyzed work environment and developed EHS programs to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury.
- Monitored, interpreted and assessed EHS laws to determine operational and business impacts and develop strategies.
- Performed EHS compliance applicability reviews and risk assessments to protect employees, communities and environment.
- Conducted management reviews and reports on EHS performance to support tactical and strategic improvement planning.
- 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.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
Safety Coordinator
Boral Stone Products
American Canyon, CA
05.1997 - 07.2023
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Made recommendations to company policies and overall culture to improve worker safety.
- Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote safe and productive workplace.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
- Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment and materials.
- Instructed staffers during fire drills to provide awareness of proper evacuation routes and reporting techniques.
- Created and compiled safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to staff members.
- Coordinated fire drills on monthly basis for employees of every work shift.
- Developed company safety plans to reduce safety problems and associated expenses.
- Provided line employees, managers and company leaders with detailed information about successful safety plans.
- Created and implemented safety policies and procedures for medical facilities.
- Led trainings on safety initiatives and emergency management procedures.
- Responded to and resolved Incidents and Injury issues to keep workplace safe and secure.
- Provided emergency first aid, CPR, basic life support and procedures when needed.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Performed ventilation and entry operations to secure hazardous environment.
- Conducted emergency scene risk analysis to determine boundaries, proper personal protective equipment, mitigation, clean up and packaging protocols.
- Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines, Environmental Protection Agency rules, Department of Transportation regulations and disposal site protocols.
- Inspected commercial and public buildings to comply with fire codes and inspection standards.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Monitored training effectiveness through observation and metrics analysis.
- Created tests, exercises and role-plays for courses to verify competency.
- Set up classroom with CPR mannequins, materials and equipment to make space conducive to learning.
- Implemented hands-on activities to practice CPR techniques and refine students' skills to prepare each for emergency situations.
- Taught complete requirements to help participants pass official CPR certification.
- Planned and completed detailed lectures to outline CPR course material for students.
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Collected and sent water samples to health labs for review.
Education
OSHA 500,503,511
OSHA
Davis, CA05.2012
EHS Specialist
Safety Center
Sacramento, CA03.2005
Emergency Medical Technician
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA09.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Planning & Organizing
- Flexible Schedule
- Problem Resolution
- Team Building
- First Aid/CPR
- People Skills
- Basic Math
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Conflict Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Fluent in Spanish
- PPE Use
- Computer Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Training & Development
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Constellation Brands
12.2024 - 04.2025
EHS Specialist
Barry Callebaut
07.2020 - 08.2023
Safety Coordinator
Boral Stone Products
05.1997 - 07.2023
OSHA 500,503,511
OSHA
EHS Specialist
Safety Center
Emergency Medical Technician
Napa Valley College
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