DAWIN RODRIGUEZ
Summary
Accomplished EHS Specialist with a proven track record at Bristol Myers Squibb, enhancing safety protocols and reducing incidents by implementing rigorous EHS programs. Expert in hazardous materials management and fostering a culture of safety. Skilled in incident reporting and promoting occupational health, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
EHS Specialist Assigned to Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
05.2012 - 10.2024
- Implement and enforce EHS programs, policies, and procedures during all Global Facilities Delivery Corporate Major Capital Projects construction project activities, from design stages through operational readiness, pre-startup safety review, process safety management (PSM), and Full System Check (FSC).
- Maintain direct interaction with Engineering, Process, Utilities, WWTP, Fermentation Process, Purification Process, and Services Contractors.
- Audit EHS procedures and policies to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM. and DOT.
- Participated in all Mechanical Completion walk-downs before commissioning activities during the validation of equipment, processes, and facilities.
- Participate in PSM/PHR reviews, ergonomics evaluation, P&ID, and drawings.
- Perform weekly SWPPP/CES inspections and other activities, including manifesting waste disposal, and recycling.
- Provide technical expertise in injury and illness prevention, physical hazards assessments, construction safety (Excavations, Scaffolding, PPE, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Fire privation), etc.
- Review and implement policies, SOPs, and programs developed locally and by Corporate Standards to ensure compliance with workplace conditions.
- Develop and deliver training and training tools for all relevant EHS initiatives and regulatory-required EHS training.
- Participate in EHS construction reviews, including walk-downs, Mechanical completion, and operational readiness, and assist construction contractors in ensuring safety practices during all related activities, providing recommendations on specific requirements.
- Provide strategic EHS planning and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Environmental Compliance, SWPPP, BMPs, NPDES, Air, Water, Hazardous, and Non-Hazardous waste management, as well as Safety and Health.
- Issued Safe Work Permit for hazardous activities conducted in plant premises by BMS's associates and out side contractors, like confined space entry, hot work, line breaking, working in high, etc.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
EHS Site Inspector
Bristol Myers Squibb
05.2000 - 12.2010
- Administered and managed the Plant Fire Prevention Program. including the evaluation of new installations, the liaison between BMS and the fire protection insurance, the coordination of the new installation, maintenance activities for the suppression and fire alarm systems, and coordination of fire drills.
- Issued Safe Work Permits for hazardous activities conducted in plant premises by BMS's associates and outside contractors, Like confined space entries, hot work, line breaking, etc.
- Leads the plant Emergency Brigade as fire chief, in the efforts needed to maintain the brigade ready for fast responses and in compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
- Procured and distributed the personal protective equipment required to perform plant operations.
- Inspected or tours plant facilities to detect potential EHS hazards and recommended appropriate corrective measures.
- Assisted in the conduct of site EHS training, with particular emphasis on fire protection and safety.
- Pursued continuous improvement and maintained management current of regulatory changes and their impact on the side,
- Fomented a sound working relationship and credibility with th government regulatory agencies and Corporate EHS,
EHS Shift Supervisor
Puerto Rico Sun Oil Comp.
05.1987 - 05.2000
- Provided on-shift response to fire, oil spills, and other emergencies including security breaches.
- Supervised on-shift security forces and monitored access control program.
- Inspected and maintained emergency and communication equipment as per schedules developed by the Emergency Response and Security Supervisor.
- Conducted training in the area of fire, oil spill, and emergency equipment operation for the operations department's initial response crews.
- Scheduled and supported investigations of incidents on back shifts.
- Assisted shift superintendents in reporting incidents to appropriate agencies, including but not limited to the National Response Center, US Coats Guard, EQB, EPA, OMME.
- Conducted special Industrial Hygiene sampling and survey.
- Interfaced with outside agencies such as State Police, Municipal Police, Fire Department and OMME.
- Represented the refinery with any reporters, goverment officials, and the general public with showed up at the refinery on back-shifts.
Education
No Degree - Emergencias Medicas
University of Puerto Rico, Recinto De Ciencias Me
Rio Piedras03-2004
Associate of Science - Electronic
Electronic College
Humacao, Puerto Rico06-1986
Skills
- Permit-to-work systems
- Hazardous materials management
- Excavation safety
- Confined space entry
- Occupational health
- Hazard communication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety training
- Incident reporting
- Ladder safety
- First aid and CPR
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
EHS Specialist Assigned to Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
05.2012 - 10.2024
EHS Site Inspector
Bristol Myers Squibb
05.2000 - 12.2010
EHS Shift Supervisor
Puerto Rico Sun Oil Comp.
05.1987 - 05.2000
No Degree - Emergencias Medicas
University of Puerto Rico, Recinto De Ciencias Me
Associate of Science - Electronic
Electronic College
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