RAYMOND ABREGO
Los Fresnos
Summary
Well-established occupational health and safety specialist offering more than 6 years of expertise. Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections. Known for excellent professional skills and knowledge in HSE Department.. Versatile occupational health and Safety Officer with hands-on expertise in multiple industries. Highly engaging team builder supports employee improvement and development in fast-paced, diverse workforce environments. Fantastic at problem-solving and verifying OSHA information. Proficient in field examinations and configuring driving simulators. Fantastic critical thinker with great memory and efficiently organize vast amounts of data. Great at performing internal audits, conducting investigative reporting and transcribing information.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EH&S Representative / Site Supervisor
Resolute Environmental
Baytown, Texas
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and tracked progress records to adhere to strict deadlines and modify plans.
- Monitored project and personnel schedules to guarantee on-time delivery.
- Delegated assignments through effective work crew scheduling.
- Instructed employees on specific tasks for their respective shifts.
- Facilitated two in-person meetings at mid and end of shifts for updates.
- Supported troubleshooting of electrical issues under supervision, enhancing problem-solving skills.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices in electrical work environments.
- Collaborated with team members on job sites to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and work areas to promote efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Assisted in developing and implementing safety training programs for employees
- Monitored workplace conditions to ensure adherence to established safety standards
- Collaborated with team members to promote a culture of safety awareness and best practices
- Investigated incidents and accidents, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions
- Reviewed safety protocols, enhancing procedures for improved operational efficiency
- Led safety meetings, fostering open communication regarding safety concerns among staff
- Developed reports on safety performance metrics to guide management decisions
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
EH&S Representative
Seatrium Amfels
Port Of Brownsville, Texas
05.2019 - 05.2024
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills including evacuation routes and proper reporting techniques
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures accordingly.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Enhanced emergency response times by developing and executing comprehensive evacuation plans.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Streamlined accident reporting procedures, resulting in more accurate data for analysis and prevention efforts.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Collaborated with management to develop site-specific safety policies, ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements.
- Coordinated with external safety consultants to stay updated on latest safety standards and best practices.
- Enhanced public and employee safety awareness through regular communication campaigns and safety bulletins.
- Customized safety training materials for different departments, addressing specific risks and procedures.
- Streamlined incident reporting process, making it easier for employees to report safety concerns and incidents.
- Facilitated cross-departmental safety committees, fostering collaborative approach to workplace safety.
- Monitored and analyzed safety performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for identifying potential hazards, leading to decrease in workplace incidents.
Wind Turbine Tech
Spark Power
Los Fresnos, TX
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Climbed towers daily to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
- Followed safety protocols, regulations and codes to reduce hazards and risks to personnel and equipment.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
- Duties consisted of and not limited to troubleshooting, changing out inductors, replacing refrigeration fans, removing and adding coolant to the systems, also cold commissioning and hot commissioning on inverters from Gamesa and Ingeteam BS series and C series Gamesas XP 300 series.
- Installing and commissioning the trackers for the solar panels, megging systems and doing clean up.
Supervisor
Resolute Environmental
Baytown, Texas
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries
- Offered staff coaching on observed at-risk work habits to minimize accidents and increase workplace safety
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards
- Inspected work practices and procedures for compliance with company and federal regulations
Pipe Fitter/ Rigger
Shore Inc.
Ingleside, Texas
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites
- Installed piping for plumbing systems for domestic and HVAC lines
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts with properly rigged equipment.
- Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
- Set up metal pipes and support cables in effective arrangements for required loads.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
Electrical Apprentice
Metro Electric
Brownsville, Texas
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
- Completed and checked wiring tasks through wall and floor conduits and holes accurately
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems
- Evaluated and initiated repair work on various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations
- Used various measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps to complete installations and repairs
- Safely pulled wire through EMT and PVC conduits while ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Performed detailed tests on electrical systems after completing installations, replacements and repairs
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire
- Checked compatibility and safety of newly installed electrical systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality
- Repaired and checked supporting equipment for electrical systems such as brackets and hangers
- Accurately pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire while maintaining safety standards
- Managed business administration duties, including report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment
- Assessed electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needed adjustments or repairs
Education
Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting - Fire Fighter
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
College Station, TX12.2019
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX05.2005
Skills
- Safety Courses
- Team Building
- Training and mentoring
- Data presentation skills
- Occupational Safety
- Conflict Resolution
- Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Protective equipment
- Facilities engineering
- Disaster preparedness
- Hazard abatement
- Occupational safety instruction
- Permit-to-work systems
- Site visits
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- OSHA 30
- NCCER Rigging
- CONFINED SPACE COMPETENT PERSON
- COMBINED BASIC & ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING
- Forklift Certified
- FIRST AID CPR
- ROPE RESCUE
- Lock out Tag Out
References
- Jose Limas, Management, 9566207009
- Javier Rodriguez, Superintendent, 9563725089
Timeline
EH&S Representative / Site Supervisor
Resolute Environmental
07.2024 - 12.2024
EH&S Representative
Seatrium Amfels
05.2019 - 05.2024
Wind Turbine Tech
Spark Power
05.2018 - 04.2019
Supervisor
Resolute Environmental
01.2016 - 04.2018
Pipe Fitter/ Rigger
Shore Inc.
02.2012 - 12.2015
Electrical Apprentice
Metro Electric
01.2010 - 05.2011
Combined Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting - Fire Fighter
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School