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Sergio Garcia

Channelview,United States

Summary

Accomplished Safety Director with strong military background, adept in hazard identification and safety training. Spearheaded leadership programs, significantly enhancing safety culture through team collaboration and public speaking. Achieved VPP Star Status, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and workplace inspection skills. Proven track record in accident investigation and fostering professional growth within high-stakes environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gulf Region Safety Director

Evergreen North American
03.2016 - 10.2024
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident reporting procedures.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments for reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions, enabling prompt action and resolution.
  • Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
  • Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
  • Certified to conducted leadership training to mid level leaders. "How To Conduct Safety Observations" and "The 12 Principles of Leadership from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink."

Staff Sergeant

United States Army
08.1996 - 08.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Played a key role in accomplishing multiple construction missions.
  • Responsible of $50,000 worth of Nuclear Biological and Chemical equipment with no faults or losses.
  • Involved in two combat tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom June 2004-November 2005and March 2007 to March 2008.

Branch Safety Manager

Evergreen Industrial Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
  • Collaborated with site management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided all new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Developed and implemented the VPP Program at 3 site locations, achieved VPP Star Status at TRD (Marathon Tx City) and maintained VPP Star Status at the Tx City office.
  • Achieved HBR (Houston Business Roundtable) Best In Class status two years in a row.

Safety Coordinator

Veolia Industrial Service
04.2009 - 05.2013
  • Inspected 4 worksites in the La Porte Tx area to ensure practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Led emergency response drills once month with all 4 La Porte sites to ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
  • Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety and leadership concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Developed the site VPP program at Valero Houston Refinery and achieved Star Status.

Dispatcher

Veolia Industrial Service
05.2003 - 04.2009
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Trained new dispatchers on company protocols, contributing to a well-prepared team of professionals.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 40 fleet vehicles.

Hydro Blasting Technician

Veolia Industrial Service
10.2001 - 05.2003
  • Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to all company and regulatory guidelines during hydro blasting procedures for over 10 work sites.
  • Safely used shot gunning and tube cleaning technique to properly clean customer equipment.
  • Took part of tank, chemical cleaning and vacuuming operations.
  • Took part of daily and weekly safety meetings.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Skills

  • Workplace inspections
  • Hazard Identification
  • Accident investigation
  • Safety Training
  • Staff Training
  • Emergency Action Planning
  • Records/files maintenance
  • Public Speaking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved and maintained VPP Star Status at three sites with two deferent companies.
  • Collaborated with a team of 5 in the development of the Evergreen North America BBS Card.
  • The opportunity to speak at the Annual VPPPA Safety Conference 2022, 2023, and 2024
  • Supported a team of branch safety managers across 7 branches from the Texas Gulf region.

Certification


  • SGE (Special Government Employee) OSHA Oct 2015
  • ENAIS Certified Leadership Trainer

Timeline

Gulf Region Safety Director

Evergreen North American
03.2016 - 10.2024

Branch Safety Manager

Evergreen Industrial Services
05.2013 - 03.2016

Safety Coordinator

Veolia Industrial Service
04.2009 - 05.2013

Dispatcher

Veolia Industrial Service
05.2003 - 04.2009

Hydro Blasting Technician

Veolia Industrial Service
10.2001 - 05.2003

Staff Sergeant

United States Army
08.1996 - 08.2016

Associate of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University

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