Rui Batista
Fairhaven,MA
Summary
Dedicated employee with vast experience in the areas of Service, Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, Project Management, and Environmental Health and Safety with a desire to grow professionally as I contribute to the continued growth pattern of an organization. As a people-oriented individual, I pride myself in my ability to build and leverage cross-functional relationships, to further drive organizational productivity. Excellent communicator in a bi-directional setting, allowing for the proper articulation of goals and areas of need to complete defined objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS Supervisor
Fuchs Lubricants
Fairhaven, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in industry conferences related to environmental health and safety topics.
- Provided technical advice on a wide range of occupational health issues such as ergonomics, indoor air quality, chemical hygiene, noise control.
- Maintained records of inspections, accidents and incidents, hazardous materials inventories.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste according to established protocols.
- Performed hazard assessments of workplace operations and recommended appropriate control measures to mitigate risks.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing EHS programs by collecting feedback from employees.
- Reviewed existing processes to identify potential hazards or areas of non-compliance with regulations.
- Conducted incident investigations, analyzed data, identified root causes, and developed corrective action plans.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Created reports on EHS performance metrics for use at executive level meetings.
- Inspected work areas for unsafe conditions and practices; provided guidance on corrective actions as needed.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- 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.
Reliability Supervisor
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising quality of services offered.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
Reliability and Safety Specialist
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Provided employees with safety training on emergency response plans, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention and personal protective equipment use.
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all safety-related incidents and investigations in accordance with company policies.
- Reviewed and updated preventive maintenance plans for production equipment.
- Developed new inspection procedures to ensure reliability of equipment.
- Monitored performance trends of production systems and suggested corrective actions as needed.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing maintenance processes.
- Implemented preventative, predictive, corrective and proactive maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in developing spare parts inventory strategies to reduce downtime due to part shortages.
- Coordinated with vendors to source replacement parts for repairs or upgrades.
Safety Coordinator/Maintenance Coordinator
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Provide reception and acts as a contact for inquiries from employees and external contacts
- Influencing and coaching other managers & colleagues to deliver a step change in our safety culture
- Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals
- Regular strategic communication with EH&S Regulatory Specialist and EHS team
- Assist with regular safety audits and inspections and keep track of safety audit results
- Monitor and advise on plant safety as to working conditions and practices with respect to safe operations and the control of designated substances
- Act as resource person in developing a safe and healthy work environment
- Provide direction for occupational hygiene, concerns and hazards material management
- Implementing an EHS schedule along with Maintenance scheduling utilizing Maintenance Connection system
- Perform Contractor Facility and Safety Orientations
- Trained employees for Powered Industrial Trucks as the Train the Trainer.
Maintenance Technician
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA
07.2011 - 09.2015
- Calibrating and repairing machinery
- Preventative Maintenance per written procedures
- Building maintenance, carpentry, and other various maintenance duties
- Identified, solved and performed machinery repair on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic components
- Provided general building maintenance repairs: carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting
- Fabricated tools, brackets, and guards
- Implemented emergency evacuation procedures and diagrams
- Maintained fire extinguishers monthly and generated all safety reports
- Maintained inventory of parts, supplies, various solvents, oils and chemicals
- Developed procedures and directed material use for swift completion of installations and repairs
- In House' certified to maintain, operate and safety check Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT’s).
Education
Associates in General Studies with a Concentration in Business -
Southern New Hampshire University
Carpentry - Class of 1998 -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
30 Hour for General Industry Certification -
OSHA
8 Hour HAZWOPER Certification -
OSHA
Skills
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Regulations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Building and construction production, from plans to finished goods
- Safety and knowledge of wide range of tools and equipment
- Logical and critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Judgement and decision making to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate, with time management consideration
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to implement and deliver safety programs and training materials
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in potentially high-pressure situations
- Excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple priorities while adhering to applicable timelines
- Knowledge of applicable government regulations and the ability to interpret and apply appropriately
- Works independently, safely and accurately until completion
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Protective Equipment
- Safety Documentation and Materials
- Training and Mentoring
- Program Management
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
Timeline
EHS Supervisor
Fuchs Lubricants
09.2022 - Current
Reliability Supervisor
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2022
Reliability and Safety Specialist
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2022
Safety Coordinator/Maintenance Coordinator
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
09.2015 - 01.2020
Maintenance Technician
Nye Lubricants, Inc.
07.2011 - 09.2015
Associates in General Studies with a Concentration in Business -
Southern New Hampshire University
Carpentry - Class of 1998 -
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
30 Hour for General Industry Certification -
OSHA
8 Hour HAZWOPER Certification -
OSHA
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