Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Timeline
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Sabas Garcia

Freeport,TX

Summary

  • Dynamic and experienced Safety Specialist with a proven track record of implementing and managing safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safety culture. Seeking to leverage 7 years of expertise in the refineries and industry to contribute to the safety and well-being of the company/organization.
  • Knowledgeable Safety Specialist with robust background in workplace safety and compliance. Proven track record of implementing safety protocols and reducing incidents. Demonstrated proficiency in hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Coordinate and prioritize tasks in collaboration with operations to meet daily objectives.
  • Conduct regular site safety audits and assist field personnel in complying with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with field supervision to plan complex safety objectives for project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, fire prevention, and evacuation procedures.
  • Possess three years of experience as a safety technician/EHS-tech in industrials/refineries.
  • Four years of experience in safety fundamentals across various crafts, including asbestos, civil, coating, electrical, fireproofing, insulation, instrumental, pipe, structural steel, scaffolding, and maintenance within chemical, industrial, and gas environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Specialist 2

Kiewit
08.2024 - Current
  • Assist in developing, reviewing, updating, and communicating the SSSP to all kiewit employees including subcontractors
  • Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP
  • Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, work plans, work pack, and detailed work plans
  • Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with operations in the field every day based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work
  • Complete a daily documented hazard inspection and assist operations, craft, and subcontractors with implementing corrective actions

EHS-Tech1

Total Safety
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Coordinate with EH&S representatives to promptly complete required tasks
  • Conduct periodic audits of critical behaviors
  • Attend and conduct regularly scheduled EHS team meetings and safety meetings
  • Perform industrial hygiene surveys, including air and noise sampling, loud decimal frequencies, illumination, ventilation surveys, IAQ, ergonomic studies, and other relevant studies
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain instruments such as sampling pumps, calibrators, noise dosimeters, sound level meters, and direct reading gas meters

Safety Technician/Specialist

Gulf Coast Industrial
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conduct tailgate meetings with supervision and contractors to discuss safety topics and eliminate or mitigate work hazards
  • Experience filling out an incident report and reporting it to safety management
  • Quality check paperwork to ensure company and refinery policies/standards compliance
  • Communicate with contractors to identify and mitigate hazards in the work area for improvement opportunities
  • Perform safety audits and observations throughout the unit, intervening with contractors and operations as needed
  • Issues PPE for employees, replace or remove it from commission when it no longer meets the OSHA standards/requirements

Scaffold/Insulator

BrandSafway, Brock, & Marquis
06.2017 - 01.2023
  • Complete a qualified job safety plan (JSP) that accurately identifies each job task, associated hazards, risks, and mitigation controls
  • Distribute PPE to crew members and lead toolbox talks with the crew
  • Perform scaffold erection and dismantle tasks
  • Ensure correct insulation and weatherproofing materials installation according to work scope and specifications
  • Communicate with operations to mitigate hazards in the work area before starting tasks

Safety Intern

Champion X
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with leaders to identify EHS priorities and programs for the managed area, including performance metrics, communication strategies, and change management initiatives
  • Distributed PPE to operations/employees to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Assist in training employees in occupational health matters and exposure prevention techniques
  • Demonstrated the ability to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices
  • Actively participated in tailgate meetings to identify and eliminate potential workplace hazards
  • We have consistently participated in tailgate meetings to eliminate potential hazards in the workplace
  • Engaged in effective communication with operators to ensure adherence to proper safety procedures, fostering a safe workplace environment with zero incidents
  • Maintained a commitment to zero incidents while aligning safety goals with company objectives

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Safety, Health, & Environmental Management Industrial Environmental Health And Safety Specialty

Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX
12-2021

Skills

  • Adaptive to an immediate working environment
  • Ability to develop and deliver effective safety training programs
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Effective time management and preparation skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiar with safety task analysis, work permits, company policies, and refineries policies
  • In-depth knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
  • Proficient in conducting safety inspections and audits procedures
  • Root cause analysis
  • Hazard identification
  • Accident investigation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Incident reporting

Languages

English
Spanish

Certification

  • Aerial Lift-Boom
  • Class Driver Forklift (I, IV, V)
  • Class 7 Rough Terrain Forklift
  • Construction Site Safety Technician
  • Construction Site Safety Supervisor
  • Construction Management
  • Field Safety
  • First Aid & CPR (AED)
  • Safety Technology
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

References

  • Andy Slater, Safety Management for Champion X, (979)-239-5880
  • Andre Money, Project Management for Total-Safety, (870)-329-6573
  • Carlos Ochoa, Safety Management for Kiewit, (303)-854-8612
  • Robi-Von Barnett, Safety Specialist for Kiewit, (580)-247-0740

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 50 in the development of Genera Hiwassee Expansion.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Safety Specialist 2

Kiewit
08.2024 - Current

Safety Technician/Specialist

Gulf Coast Industrial
01.2023 - 01.2024

EHS-Tech1

Total Safety
09.2022 - 04.2024

Safety Intern

Champion X
08.2021 - 12.2021

Scaffold/Insulator

BrandSafway, Brock, & Marquis
06.2017 - 01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Safety, Health, & Environmental Management Industrial Environmental Health And Safety Specialty

Brazosport College

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