Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Pedro Rios

Safety Specialist
Harrison,NJ

Summary

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a company that will utilize my education, training and experience, as well as have room for career advancement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6

Certifications

Work History

Site Safety Specialist

BSI Consulting Services
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provide safety leadership to capital projects/contracted employees.
    - LOTO
    - Confined Space
    - Hazardous Material
    - PPE
    - Fall Protection
  • New Hire Training Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Developed emergency response plans for various potential scenarios, including natural disasters, fires, or chemical spills, ensuring all employees were trained on proper procedures in the event of an incident.
  • Observed daily lifting/rigging.
  • Review high-risk processes with contractors (LOTO, Fall Protection, Arc Flash,
    Hot Work, Excavating, etc.)
  • Lead daily safety meetings with contractors.
  • Managing Daily Hot Work Safety Permits for contractors.

Safety Coordinator

Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
  • Traveling to different projects sites on short notice to ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are being followed to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Performed daily audits of site work.
  • Organized Safety Committee meetings regularly to discuss updates on ongoing initiatives while actively involving employees in decision-making processes related to health & safety matters.
  • Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Responsible for overseeing the issuances of Hot Work Permits on the project.
  • Attended coordination meetings with general and sub-contractors regarding
    schedule and safety concerns.

Journeyman/Combination Pipe Welder

Cortez Inc.
10.2010 - 03.2017

Stainless Steel Sanitary Piping Welding & Installation.

TIG Welding on Tubing From 1" ‐ 8”.

Hangers + Pipe Flanges Weld & Installation.

Light Blueprints Reading Knowledge.

Stick Weld on Tanks and Supports.

Light Mechanical Installation and Fabrication.

Company Vehicle Operator & Supervisor.


Education

High School Diploma -

Asuncion Rodriguez De Sala , Puerto Rico

(AWS) American Welding Society Certification - Welding Technology

Hohokus School of Trade And Technical Sciences, Paterson, NJ
02.2008

Skills

  • Health and Safety knowledge
  • Risk assessment
  • Management skills
  • Emergency Response Planning Expertise

Certification

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health Card.
  • OSHA 10-Hour General industry Safety And Health Card.
  • Managing Fire-Related Hazards In The Construction And General Industry Certification.
  • Hot Work Permit Safety Certification.
  • Confined Space Safety Certification.
  • CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Site Safety Specialist - BSI Consulting Services
07.2023 - 03.2024
Safety Coordinator - Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2023
Journeyman/Combination Pipe Welder - Cortez Inc.
10.2010 - 03.2017
Asuncion Rodriguez De Sala - High School Diploma,
Hohokus School of Trade And Technical Sciences - (AWS) American Welding Society Certification , Welding Technology
Pedro RiosSafety Specialist