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THOMAS RUELAS

Summary

Seeking a position within a company where I utilize 14 years of Health and Safety experience/skills to foster an environment where workers make safe choices through; education/training, planning, coaching, mentoring, and recognizing people for doing the right thing. I have the desire to continue expanding skills in the Health and Safety fields by learning new trades/skills through company/team integration while supporting operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Manager

Skanska
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed safety protocols to ensure all Workers/Sub-partners execute work plans (pre-task) and maintain compliance at INTEl project.
  • Conduct Safety Inspections/ Audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents/injuries.
  • Facilitated Audits, Inspections, Safety Stand Down Meetings, Pre Construction, Pre-Task, Tool Box Topics, Weekly/ Monthly Scheduled Meetings.
  • Facilitated Awareness Trainings/ Certification.
  • Provided Guidance and Resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Conducted HASP procedures
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Provided New Employee Health and Safety Orientation, developed materials for presentations.

Safety Manager

Deacon
12.2020 - 01.2023
  • Managed Safety Protocols to ensure all workers and Sub-contractors execute; work plans (pre task) and maintain compliance at the Water Treatment Plant.
  • Conducted Audits/Inspections,Stand Down,pre construction, pre task, Tool Box Topic and weekly scheduled meetings.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Managed 25 projects implementing Safety Protocols.
  • Facilitated Awareness Trainings / Certifications.
  • Facilitated Audits,Inspections, Safety Stand Down meetings, pre-construction, pre task, Tool Box Topic and weekly scheduled meetings.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Administer Dot/5 Panel Drug Test.
  • Implement Reports, Logs and Record Keeping.
  • Preformed pipeline and underground safety procedures.
  • Liaised with management and employees enable
  • smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Conduct HASP procedures.
  • On boarding for new hires.
  • Schedule Stand Down, Root Cause and Production Meetings.

SAFETY ENGINEER

OVERAA
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Managed all subcontractor site safety coordinators and protocols at 15 South Bay job sites: including mechanical, plumbing structural, and other subcontractors.
  • Held pre-construction meetings with subs prior to access/contract to assure Health and Safety expectations and compliance measures are understood.
  • Preformed training for Overaa employees on the following equipment and certifications: Telehandler, forklift, warehouse forklift, A.W.P Boom lift, bobcat, skip loader, and compactors.
  • Provided certification training courses for; Silica, hoisting/rigging, fall protection, confined space, scaffolds, traffic control, heat illness, ladders, and fire extinguishers.
  • Responsible for writing and updating Health and Safety protocols and procedures to improve IIPP, SDS, code of safe practices and other policies.
  • Actively participated in COVID-19 program Management and compliance per County requirements.
  • Managed safety protocols to ensure all workers and subcontractors execute; work plans (pre task plans) and maintain safety compliance with Cal OSHA/SWPPP and other standards.
  • Preformed pipeline and underground safety procedures.

SAFETY COORDINATOR/ ASST SUPERINTENDANT

XL CONSTRUCTION
11.2015 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for implementing safety programs and protocols at job sites.
  • Scheduled inspections and was responsible for scheduling Subs.
  • Implemented root cause analysis and 5 y's analysis for follow up accident and incident investigations. Develop corrective actions based on root cause analysis.
  • Helped establish the package for VPP certification from Cal OSHA.
  • Produced JHAs, wrote and reviewed pre-task plans, developed, and preformed site all-hands safety meetings.
  • Managed all Cal OSHA/SWPPP daily compliance for the project.
  • Wrote and managed all projects RFIs.
  • Preformed pipeline and underground safety procedures.

SAFETY COORDINATOR

LEVEL 10 CONSTRUCTION
04.2010 - 11.2015
  • Organized, coordinated, and performed various Health and Safety project task while also performing Foreman duties with a 30-man crew.
  • Perform safety inspections, develop pre task plans, and host pre-construction meetings..
  • Complete equipment site inspections and other required safety documentation.

SURVEYOR/OPERATOR

O'GRADY PAVING INC
02.2001 - 04.2010
  • Grade checked using engineer rulers, eye levels, and lasers.
  • Experienced operator of skip loaders, bobcats, water trucks, sweepers, rollers, and compactors.
  • Class B licensed with airbrake endorsements.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

CABRILLO COLLEGE
Aptos, CA
2001

Skills

  • Mobile equipment trainer
  • First Aid/CPR/ AED Instructor Cert
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Project Audits
  • Safety Inspections
  • Confined Space Cert
  • Traffic Control and Flagger
  • Trench/Shoring/Excavations
  • OSHA 30 Hour and OSHA 510
  • Silica and Respiratory Protection
  • Haz Woper 40 Hour
  • Gradall, Boom lift, scissor lift
  • Asbestos
  • Competent Person Training/Confined Space Certification
  • Crane, Rigging, and Hoisting
  • Fall Protection and Ladder safety
  • Infection control and BBP
  • Scaffold Training
  • OSHA 500
  • JHA/JSA Training
  • Accident Reporting / Investigation

Timeline

Safety Manager

Skanska
08.2023 - Current

Safety Manager

Deacon
12.2020 - 01.2023

SAFETY ENGINEER

OVERAA
01.2020 - 12.2020

SAFETY COORDINATOR/ ASST SUPERINTENDANT

XL CONSTRUCTION
11.2015 - 01.2020

SAFETY COORDINATOR

LEVEL 10 CONSTRUCTION
04.2010 - 11.2015

SURVEYOR/OPERATOR

O'GRADY PAVING INC
02.2001 - 04.2010

Associate of Arts - General Studies

CABRILLO COLLEGE

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