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Omar Ruiz

Soledad,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated and safety - oriented employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

EHS Coordinator

AST Builders
Manteca, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Attended professional conferences and seminars related to occupational health and safety topics.
  • Tracked safety violations, incidents, injuries, illnesses, and workers' compensation claims using OSHA recordkeeping forms 300 and 301.
  • Maintained records of hazardous materials inventory and disposal activities.
  • Conducted regular audits of the facility's operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Investigated incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root cause and corrective actions.
  • Reviewed safety plans prior to construction projects or other activities taking place onsite.
  • Prepared reports for management summarizing EHS performance indicators.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans in case of an accident or injury at the workplace.
  • Participated in monthly meetings with senior management regarding EHS performance metrics, goals, targets, objectives.
  • Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Ensured that all safety equipment is properly maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Developed and implemented EHS training programs for employees.
  • Created awareness campaigns on various topics such as fire safety, ergonomics.
  • Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to EHS matters.
  • Collaborated with different departments to develop strategies aimed at improving EHS performance across the organization.
  • Provided support in developing hazard communication programs including MSDSs.
  • Provided guidance and assistance on environmental, health, and safety issues.
  • Monitored employee exposures to hazardous substances and ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries about product safety concerns or complaints.
  • Performed risk assessments of the workplace environment to identify potential hazards.
  • Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
  • Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.

EHS Coordinator

Level It
San Francisco, CA
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Tracked safety violations, incidents, injuries, illnesses, and workers' compensation claims using OSHA recordkeeping forms 300 and 301.
  • Maintained records of hazardous materials inventory and disposal activities.
  • Conducted regular audits of the facility's operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Investigated incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root cause and corrective actions.
  • Reviewed safety plans prior to construction projects or other activities taking place onsite.
  • Prepared reports for management summarizing EHS performance indicators.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans in case of an accident or injury at the workplace.
  • Participated in monthly meetings with senior management regarding EHS performance metrics, goals, targets, objectives.
  • Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Ensured that all safety equipment is properly maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Monitored employee exposures to hazardous substances and ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.

Carpenter

Performance Contracting Inc.
Richmond, CA
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
  • Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
  • Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
  • Followed safety protocols such as wearing a hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots while working on high elevations.
  • Ensured that workers were trained in proper safety procedures before being allowed access to any elevated worksite utilizing a scaf.
  • Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
  • Tied off all loose ends when constructing or deconstructing a scaffold structure with rope, wire ropes, chains to ensure stability.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the erection or dismantlement of scaffolds.
  • Performed visual inspections on all completed work before signoff from supervisor.
  • Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
  • Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
  • Replaced faulty components during maintenance checks to ensure safe operation of all systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Soledad High School
Soledad, CA
06-2008

Skills

  • OSHA30
  • OSHA510
  • Forklift Trainer
  • MEWP Trainer
  • Fall Protection Competent
  • Scaffolding Competent
  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety Training
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Hazard Identification
  • Process safety management
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Pre-Task Planning
  • Safety audits
  • Accident investigation
  • First Aid Training

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

EHS Coordinator

AST Builders
08.2022 - Current

EHS Coordinator

Level It
03.2021 - 08.2022

Carpenter

Performance Contracting Inc.
02.2017 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Soledad High School

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