Hi, I’m
Rodolfo Alvarado
Safety Manager
Chula Vista,CA
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Summary
Dynamic construction safety professional with a proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive safety plans that foster secure work environments. Expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments and safety audits consistently results in enhanced compliance and reduced incidents. Recognized for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring rigorous safety standards across diverse projects. Knowledgeable EHS-SPW with a solid foundation in construction safety management, successfully implementing protocols and delivering impactful training programs to elevate site safety awareness and hazard mitigation.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
CSM - Compliance Safety Management
Construction Safety Consultant
03.2025 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Championed the importance of construction site safety by presenting compelling information on best practices at industry conferences and seminars.
- Conducted project safety inspections and orientations and handled sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety policies through regular audits, identifying opportunities for improvement or refinement.
- Developed customized safety plans for each construction site, addressing specific risks and challenges unique to each location.
- Contributed safety-focused guidance and support to diverse construction teams.
- Assisted with investigations into workplace accidents, determining root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all safety-related issues, resolving concerns quickly and effectively.
- Reduced workplace accidents and near misses by implementing strict safety protocols and providing daily detailed reports to leadership.
DPR Construction
Safety Coordinator EHS-SPW
02.2023 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Coordinated with HR to develop a robust return-to-work program for employees who had been out on injury leave, ensuring a smooth and safe reintegration into their roles.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
Best Interior Construction
Journeyman Carpenter
05.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Encouraged all workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job. (PPE, proper lighting, awareness)
- Determined safety risks associated with projects and implemented precautions to address risks. (Housekeeping, proper tool use and certifications)
- Trained apprentices on-the-job in every aspect of gypsum board installation.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and production.
Education
AGC Of CaliforniaSan Diego, CA
Carpentry/Lather from Drywall & Metal Stud Installation
11.1993
USAFSan Antonio, TX
Law Enforcement
08.1988
University Overview
Lackland, AFB
Hilltop Senior High SchoolChula Vista, CA
High School Diploma
06.1985
University Overview
- AFS Member
- International Student Exchange VP
Skills
- Experience with commercial project execution
- Oversight of public sector projects
- Skilled in CAL-OSHA safety standards
- Material application leadership
- Familiarity with welding processes
- Blueprint analysis
- Proficient in Spanish
- Experience applying EM 385-1-1 guidelines
- Safety protocols for excavation
- Safety hazard analysis
- Incident analysis
- Experienced in heavy equipment handling
- PPE compliance expertise
- Safe hazardous materials handling
- Fire safety management
- Lockout/tagout compliance
- Incident documentation
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Confined space operations
- Crisis management planning
- Sustainability compliance management
- Safety machine guarding
- Ergonomic assessment
- Scaffold safety management
- Safety protocols for crane use
- Risk management in demolition
- Fall safety management
- Ladder safety protocols
- Access control implementation
- Welding safety protocols
- Implementation of respiratory protection protocols
- Tool safety protocols
- Construction safety oversight
- Field supervision expertise
- Conducting site inspections
- Basic life support skills
- Effective team collaboration
- Document preparation
- Effective time management
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective problem resolution
- Versatile in dynamic environments
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Concise written communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 120 in the development of Project Sierra in San Diego, CA. (Bristol Meyers Squibb) Pharmaceutical
- Directing Self Perform Work for 700+ union members in San Diego, CA (DPR Construction) UCSD Hospital, Scripps Medical offices, Neurocrine Biosciences Campus 1-4, R&D Laboratories, Biocontainment Laboratories.
- Monitoring and ensuring sustainability and employee wellbeing.
- Assisting with root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures and practices.
- Foster collaborations and knowledge sharing across all disciplines.
- Practicing EHS regulatory agency policies, compliance and requirements.
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- AGC - Associated General Contractors of California San Diego Lather
- EM 3851-1 Competent Person
- UL Firestop - USA 2022
- LEAD Title 8 CCR 1532.1(l)(1)(2)
- 3M 24hour Fall Protection
- Scaffold Erector & User
- OSHA 30& 300's, 512
- SB 1343 & Anti Terrorism
- Confined Space
- Silica
- Ergonomics
- LOTO
- First Aid/CPR-AED and Opioids
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms and Ladders
- Powder Actuated Tool (Hilti & Ramset)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Timeline
Construction Safety Consultant
CSM - Compliance Safety Management
03.2025 - 09.2025
Safety Coordinator EHS-SPW
DPR Construction
02.2023 - 02.2025
Journeyman Carpenter
Best Interior Construction
05.2019 - 03.2020
USAF
Law Enforcement
Hilltop Senior High School
High School Diploma
AGC Of California
Carpentry/Lather from Drywall & Metal Stud Installation