Paul Reyes Salas
Merizo
Summary
Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career. Well-established occupational health and safety specialist offering more than [Number] years of expertise. Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections. Known for excellent [Type] skills and knowledge in [Area of expertise].
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Detailed Acting Safety Administrator
Port Authority of Guam
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Advised the General Manager and principal staff members on occupational and health requirements, safety standards, guidelines and procedures
- Managed and supervised the Ports Workers compensation Program
- Managed and supervised the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) program
- Managed and supervised the Storm Water Pollution Program
- Managed and reviewed contractors’ safety plans and supervise inspections where contract work infects employees
- Manage and supervised seven employees and it is my duty and responsibility to ensure the well-organized Safety Office operates and functions efficiently
- Hence, establishing responsible and reliable work ethics while securing and protecting employees’ confidential information regarding injuries and accidents
- Supervised and evaluated employee’s operational effectiveness of work areas and implement changes in organization, policies to improve effectiveness
- Supervised and guided employees on Enforcement of safety rules and regulations of local and federal laws applicable to Port Authority of Guam
- Managed and administered the occupational safety and health programs and activities
- Managed and review fire prevention materials and maintain records, statistics and other reports with employees and subordinates on the safety program
- Supervise and conducted safety briefings with employees and subordinates on daily operations and activities
- Formulated and implemented occupational safety policies, rules and regulations and other program guidelines
- Instructed and supervised employees in use of safety equipment and safe work methods
- Managed and review the principles of the laws, policies and other regulations governing the administration of safety functions of the employees of the Port Authority of Guam
- Managed and review reports on planning documents and budget requirements of my employee’s relative to the operations
- Coordinated and reviewed employee’s requests for the needed procurement of supplies, materials and equipment
- Managed budget line items for the divisions to include procurement of personal protective equipment
- Managed and supervised the work of employees and users
- Made decisions in accordance to local laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to safety guidelines
- Lead and Supervised subordinates to conduct routine safety inspections of work areas, structures, machineries, equipment and working conditions to determine compliance with established occupational safety codes and regulations
- Supervise and make correction on reports of employees and subordinates on unsafe conditions and make recommendations to correct safety hazard and undesirable conditions, and to increase the effectiveness and use of safety features
- Supervise and approved employees time and attendance sheet
- Supervise and review work assignments and performance appraisal of employees
- Managed and approved overtime of employees
- Managed and approved scheduling of employees scheduled shift work
- Response Agency Coordinator (R.A.C.) for the Port Authority of Guam at Home Land Agency
- Detailed as essential personnel who staff the Emergency Operations Center have the requisite authority, experience and knowledge to serve as a coordinator and decision maker for Port Authority agency
- Counsel member for Invasive Species program
- Managed the occupational and health regulations such as 29 CFR 1917- Marine Terminal, 29 CFR 1918-Longshoring, 29 CFR 1910- General Industry, 29 CFR -1926 Construction Industry, 33 CFR Parts 125 to 199- Navigation and Navigable Waters, 49 CFR Parts 100-185- Hazardous Materials and Oil Transportation, 10 GCA Occupational Safety and Health Code, NFPA, ANSI, 40 CFR Part 112-Oil Pollution and Prevention, and Part 279- Management of Used Oil
- Managed oil spill for port authority emergency response team (Cabras Response team)
- Managed and reviewed storm water pollution and prevention plan
- Managed and reviewed Environmental permits relative to air emissions, and above ground oil storage tank
- Knowledgeable of the Occupational Safety and Health standards, NRF, and NIMS policies, processes, procedures and principles
- Managed the department/agency’s capabilities, limitations, authorities, doctrine and policies and understand how their respective departments or agency’s mission fits into GUAM’s emergency management structure
- Managed staff continuity throughout the response phase of major incidents or emergencies, department or agency head representatives must participate in EOC operations for the durations of the specific response operation
- Managed updated Agency Recall Roster, as needed
- Maintained situational awareness on ESF (Emergency Support Function) operations – provide status reports to the EOC Planning Section
- Managed scheduled meetings, briefings, and respond to request for information – provide updates on ESF activities
- Coordinated approval and implementation of safety assignments – maintain status of assigned missions
- Managed and review researched issues or policies as requested
- Maintained communication with and serve as liaison to supporting departments/agencies
- I require more than a single representative to adequately provide the operational decision-making, operational planning, and information and reporting activities required by the EOC
- Chair of the Accident Review Board for the Port Authority of Guam
- Member of the Disciplinary Review Board
- As the Chairperson of the Accident Review Board, I ensured that all division heads provide the necessary reports on the potential causes of the incident and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
- Reviewed reports on employees involved in accidents involving damages to cargo handling equipment valued over $8,000 and make recommendations to the General Manager for appropriate administrative action
- Supervised and conducted employees performance records
- Performed Training for Forklift Cargo Handling
- Provided training to all employees and tenants on the safe operations of the forklift
- Completed Certified Hazmat and HAZWOPER competent Training
- Completed ICS FEMA training on 100, 200,300,400,700 and 800.
Safety Inspector III
Port Authority of Guam
10.2011 - 03.2021
- Supervised and evaluated the complex and technical Occupational and Environmental safety work of subordinates
- Supervised and evaluated subordinates to conduct routine safety inspections of work areas, structures, machineries, equipment and working conditions to determine compliance with established occupational safety codes and regulations
- Supervised and coordinated safety briefings with employees and subordinates on daily operations and activities
- Supervised and instructed employees in use of safety equipment and safe work methods
- Supervised and reviewed injury reports of employees and file OSHA logs with department of labor
- Chair of the Accident Review Board for the Port Authority of Guam
- As the Chairperson of the Accident Review Board, ensured that all division heads provide the necessary safety reports on the potential causes of the incident and recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
- Supervised and reviewed reports on employees involved in accidents involving damages to cargo handling equipment valued over $8,000 and make recommendations to the General Manager for appropriate administrative action
- Supervised and reviewed employees past performance perform records
- Certified Trainer for Forklift Training
- Knowledge of the principles of the laws, policies and other regulations governing the administration of safety functions of the Port authority of Guam
- Supervised and reviewed reports of employees on unsafe conditions and make recommendations to correct safety hazard and undesirable conditions, and to increase the effectiveness and use of safety features
- Supervised and guided employees on Enforcement of rules and regulations of local and federal laws applicable to port authority of Guam
- Supervised and evaluated Port employees and tenants at work and report laxity in safety precautions, such as failure to use proper protective equipment and other safety devices
- Supervised subordinates in the investigation of accidents occurring during work, review reports showing causes of accidents and recommend measures to prevent recurrence
- Detailed as the Response Agency Coordinator (R.A.C.) for the Port Authority of Guam at Home Land Agency
- Detailed as the essential personnel who staff the EOC have the requisite authority, experience and knowledge to serve as a coordinator and decision maker for their department or agency
- Knowledgeable of the Occupational Safety and Health standards, NRF, and NIMS policies, processes, procedures and principles
- Understanding of their department/agency’s capabilities, limitations, authorities, doctrine and policies and must understand how their respective departments or agency’s mission fits into GUAM’s emergency management structure
- Maintained staff continuity throughout the response phase of major incidents or emergencies, department or agency head representatives must participate in EOC operations for the durations of the specific response operation
- Updated Agency Recall Roster, as needed
- Maintained situational awareness on ESF (Emergency Support Function) operations – provide status reports to the EOC Planning Section
- Coordinated meetings, briefings, and responded to request for information – provide updates on ESF activities
- Coordinated approval and implementation of mission assignments – maintain status of assigned missions
- Researched issues or policies as requested
- Maintained communication with and serve as liaison to supporting departments/agencies
- Required more than a single representative to adequately provide the operational decision-making, operational planning, and information and reporting activities required by the EOC
- Skilled in the operations of motor vehicles and forklift operations.
Manager (Part-Time)
Lipanovich Apartments
10.2010 - 02.2019
- Managed four employees in the operations, programs and activities of the apartment complex
- Monitored the safety of the tenants when inside or outside the building
- Managed and coordinate work with employees in the maintenance and repair of the apartments
- Manage and supervise routine inspections of work areas, buildings, and working conditions to determine compliance with established building safety codes and regulations
- Knowledge of the principles of the laws, policies and other regulations governing the administration of safety functions of the Apartments
- Reviewed and managed the collection fees for rental from tenants
- Managed and handled complaints and settle disputes between the tenants and vendors
- Reviewed and prepared reports, planning documents and budget requirements
- Supervised and reviewed requests for the needed procurement of supplies, materials and equipment
- Supervised the safe work of employees and vendors
- Made decisions in accordance to local laws, safety regulations and guidelines pertaining to lease agreement
- Prepared and filed court documents in preparation to collect unpaid rent at Superior Court of Guam
- The ability to communicate effectively with tenants, orally and in writing in reference to Lease Agreements
- Also, able to perform other related duties as needed.
Safety Inspector II
Port Authority of Guam
12.2006 - 10.2011
- Conduct routine safety inspections of work areas, structures, machineries, equipment and working conditions to determine compliance with established occupational safety codes and regulations
- Coordinated and conducted safety briefings with employees and subordinates on daily operations and activities
- Coordinated and monitored employees in use of safety equipment and safe work methods
- Knowledge of the principles of the laws, policies and other regulations governing the administration of safety functions of the Port authority of Guam
- Monitored employees on unsafe conditions and make recommendations to correct safety hazard and undesirable conditions, and to increase the effectiveness and use of safety features
- Coordinated and guided employees on Enforcement of rules and regulations of local and federal laws applicable to port authority of Guam
- Monitored and observed crews at work and report laxity in safety precautions, such as failure to use proper protective equipment and other safety devices
- Supervised subordinates in the investigation of accidents occurring during work, review reports showing causes of accidents and recommend measures to prevent recurrence
- Certified in the operations of motor vehicles and forklift operations.
Safety Inspector I
Port Authority of Guam
11.2002 - 12.2006
- Monitored and assisted employees in use of safety equipment and safe work methods
- Coordinated and conducted safety briefings with employees and subordinates on daily operations and activities
- Conducted routine safety inspections of work areas, structures, machineries, equipment and working conditions to determine compliance with established occupational safety codes and regulations
- Knowledge of the principles of the laws, policies and other regulations governing the administration of safety functions of the Port authority of Guam
- Wrote reports of employees on unsafe conditions and make recommendations to correct safety hazard and undesirable conditions, and to increase the effectiveness and use of safety features
- Guided employees on Enforcement of rules and regulations of local and federal laws applicable to port authority of Guam
- Observed and monitored crews at work and report laxity in safety precautions, such as failure to use proper protective equipment and other safety devices
- Investigated accidents occurring during work, prepare reports showing causes of accidents and recommend measures to prevent recurrence
- Skilled in the operations of motor vehicles and forklift operations.
Clerk III
Port Authority of Guam
03.2001 - 11.2002
- Established and maintained the ports inventory files and safety records
- Reviewed and processed all records and documents received from various divisions for storage and determine the proper disposition for each
- Enforced Safety rules and regulations of local and federal laws applicable to port authority of Guam
- Knowledge of the principles of the laws, policies and other regulations governing the administration of safety functions of the Port authority of Guam
- Observed and monitored crews at work and report laxity in safety precautions, such as failure to use proper protective equipment and other safety devices
- Conducted routine safety inspections of work areas, structures, machineries, equipment and working conditions to determine compliance with established occupational safety codes and regulations
- Investigated accidents occurring during work, prepare reports showing causes of accidents and recommended measures to prevent recurrence
- Maintained time and attendance records and files
- Wrote reports of employees on unsafe conditions and make recommendations to correct safety hazard and undesirable conditions, and to increase the effectiveness and use of safety features
- Knowledge on the operations of standard office equipment’s
- Performed related duties as required
- Worked effectively with employees and tenants
- The ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
- Conducted researches and retrieve historical records when requested
- May lead lower-level employees on assigned task
- Communicated effectively with tenants and employees when answering phones, transferring, and taking messages.
Police Officer I
Port Authority of Guam
11.1997 - 03.2001
- Performed internal and external security/safety checks on tenants and Port properties
- Provided security and safety when guarding a post
- Enforced security rules and regulations, Guam criminal code and motor vehicle codes and applicable federal and local security programs, laws, rules and regulations relating to the protection of life and property
- Investigated all complaints and incidents occurring in assigned area
- Ability to maintain record and maintain reports
- Promoted and enhanced police-community relations
- Assisted and provided safety checks with referral services for families with social problems
- Supervised and monitored the safety of the public during special events such as carnivals and Liberation parade
- Knowledge of the technical phases of crime prevention, law enforcement, investigation, patrol, traffic control and safety, recordkeeping, care and custody of persons and police training
- Skilled in the use of small firearms and certified in patrol and evoc, motorcycle and radar.
Airport Police Officer I
Guam Airport Authority
04.1996 - 11.1997
- Performed internal and external security/safety checks on all public and government buildings
- Enforced security rules and regulations, Guam criminal code and motor vehicle codes and applicable federal and local security programs, laws, rules and regulations relating to the protection of life and property
- Investigated all complaints and incidents occurring in assigned area
- Ability to maintain record and maintain reports
- Promoted and enhanced police-community relations
- Assisted and provided safety checks with referral services for families with social problems
- Supervised and monitored the safety of the public during special events such as carnivals and Liberation parade
- The knowledge of the technical phases of crime prevention, law enforcement, investigation, patrol, traffic control and safety, recordkeeping, care and custody of persons and police training
- Skilled in the use of small firearms and certified in patrol and evoc, motorcycle and radar.
Police Officer II
Guam Police Department
02.1992 - 03.1996
- Supervised Officers in daily activities and assignments
- Supervised in the performance of internal and external security/safety checks on all public and government buildings
- Managed and enforced safety and security rules and regulations, Guam criminal code and motor vehicle codes and applicable federal and local security programs, laws, rules and regulations relating to the protection of life and property
- Manage and review reports of all complaints and incidents occurring in assigned area
- The ability to maintain record and maintain reports
- Managed and promoted enhanced police-community relations with the neighborhood watch
- Managed and coordinated referral services for families with social problems
- Managed the technical phases of crime prevention, law enforcement, investigation, patrol, traffic control and safety, recordkeeping, care and custody of persons and police training
- Supervised and monitored the safety of the public during special events such as carnivals and Liberation parade
- Skilled in the use of small firearms and certified in Patrol and EVOC, motorcycle and radar detection.
Substitute Teacher (One to One Aide)
Department of Education
11.1990 - 02.1992
- Substituted absent teacher’s class
- Followed absent teacher’s lesson plan, to ensure continuation of academics
- Performed attendance/tardiness of student, make necessary referrals
- Ensured that classroom disruption is at minimal, maintain neat and orderly classroom
- Assisted in the safety supervision in hallways and playground, during assemblies, break/lunch time
- Assisted in the main office with administrative and clerical duties
- Ensured the safety of students while embarking/disembarking their buses
- Assisted in after-school programs such as the D.E.E.D
- Program
- Supervised and monitored the safety of the students when playing in the school yard and hallways
- Assisted in the safety of the students with disabilities
- Assisted as a one-to-one aide for students with disabilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guam Community College
Mangilao Village, Guam06.1987
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Hazard Identification
- Electrical Safety
- Fire safety management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training development
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Management Systems
- Accident Prevention
- Occupational health
- Chemical Handling
- Confined Space Entry
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Environmental awareness
- Emergency Preparedness
- Traffic Control
- Machine guarding
- Crane and Hoist Safety
- Industrial hygiene
- Noise Exposure Monitoring
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Workplace Safety
- Safety policies
- OSHA standards and codes
- Training and mentoring
- Accident investigation
- Safety courses
- Records/files maintenance
- Safety Training
- Worker Training
- Protective Equipment
- Investigations
- Incident Reporting
- Occupational health hazards
- Site Visits
- OSHA Compliance
- Occupational safety
- Disaster preparedness
- Environmental management
- Environmental Monitoring
- Risk Management
- Emergency Response
- Procedure Implementation
- Work Process Analysis
- Traffic Management
- Corrective Action Planning
- Program activities
- Public Health
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgetary Planning
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Deficiency documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Safety program development
- Emergency response plans
- Risk Assessment
- Training Coordination
- Hazardous waste management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Program Development
Timeline
Detailed Acting Safety Administrator
Port Authority of Guam
03.2021 - 05.2024
Safety Inspector III
Port Authority of Guam
10.2011 - 03.2021
Manager (Part-Time)
Lipanovich Apartments
10.2010 - 02.2019
Safety Inspector II
Port Authority of Guam
12.2006 - 10.2011
Safety Inspector I
Port Authority of Guam
11.2002 - 12.2006
Clerk III
Port Authority of Guam
03.2001 - 11.2002
Police Officer I
Port Authority of Guam
11.1997 - 03.2001
Airport Police Officer I
Guam Airport Authority
04.1996 - 11.1997
Police Officer II
Guam Police Department
02.1992 - 03.1996
Substitute Teacher (One to One Aide)
Department of Education
11.1990 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Guam Community College
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