Richard Gonzales
Health, Safety And Environmental Professional
Dubai
Summary
Focused Health and Safety Manager bringing 18 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in military construction by developing and implementing successful health programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Corporate HSE Manager
MVL
Dubai
2021.08 - Current
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 1000 plus employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate [Type] workplace hazards.
- Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums [Number]%.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals with [Software].
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness [Number]%.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire [Type] facility.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
HSE Manager
MVL
Dubai
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire project.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness [Number]%.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for [Number] employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate [Type] workplace hazards.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums [Number]%.
HSE Officer
Trevi Spa Mosul dam Project
Mosul
2017.03 - 2018.03
- Prepared and implemented health and safety plans to protect employees and materials for construction projects.
- Used [Software] to create and submit reports of inspections, investigations and follow-up actions.
- Communicated safety and environmental training material to employees and coached individuals on safety regulations and compliance.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by [Number]%.
- Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
- Evaluated patient care and initiated procedural changes for increased benefit.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Project HSE Manager
MVL
Kabul
2015.12 - 2016.11
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Education
Master of Science - Level 7 International Post Grad, Environmental Man
OTHM-Bright Training Cener
Dubai, UAE 2022.04 - 2023.04
Level 6 International Diploma in Safety Engineerin - Safety Engineering
TMC-Proftech
Dubai, UAE 2020.06 - 2021.06
Diploma in Forensic And Criminal Psychology - Psychology
Centre of Excellence
Online 2019.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Science - BS Criminology
Lake Lanao College
Iligan Philippines 2010.06 - 2014.03
Associate of Science - Basic Military Emergency Management Specialits
FEMA
USA 2022.11 - 2023.02
Skills
Compliance inspections
Contaminated site cleanup
Project Management
Technical Documentation
Environmental assessment
Standard operating procedures
Conducting technical audits
Self-Motivated
Certification
233 Hours Oil and Gas Professional
Timeline
30-Hour OSHA Construction
2023-12
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (Occupational Safety and Health)
2023-08
HSE Manager
MVL
2023.03 - 2023.08
120-Hours Safety Professional
2023-01
Associate of Science - Basic Military Emergency Management Specialits
FEMA
2022.11 - 2023.02
ECATTS
2022-10
BCSP-Transitional Safety Practitioner
2022-10
GradIosh
2022-10
Master of Science - Level 7 International Post Grad, Environmental Man
OTHM-Bright Training Cener
2022.04 - 2023.04
Corporate HSE Manager
MVL
2021.08 - Current
40-Hour EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health
2020-08
Level 6 International Diploma in Safety Engineerin - Safety Engineering
TMC-Proftech
2020.06 - 2021.06
Diploma in Forensic And Criminal Psychology - Psychology
Centre of Excellence
2019.01 - 2020.01
HSE Officer
Trevi Spa Mosul dam Project
2017.03 - 2018.03
Project HSE Manager
MVL
2015.12 - 2016.11
OSHAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
2015-05
233 Hours Oil and Gas Professional
2015-03
National NEBOSH-International Diploma in Environmental Management ( underboard)
2014-01
NEBOSH General Certificate
2011-05
Bachelor of Science - BS Criminology
Lake Lanao College
2010.06 - 2014.03