LINETTE DIAZ
13263 Evening Sunset Ln
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 841-5829
linettediaz2016@gmail.com
Experience:
Oct 2012 - Present Valpak Direct Marketing, Inc
Valpak Manufacturing Center, St. Petersburg, FL
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
• Ensure day-to-day operations in 2 sites (a Manufacturing Plant and the Corporate
Office building) with an average of 700 employees are in compliance with all
applicable EHS standards enforced by Federal, State, County, and City agencies.
• Interface with all EHS-related regulatory agencies, maintaining open
communication and providing Management with updates as needed.
• Manage Injury & Illness Prevention Plans in accordance with OSHA standards, and
Behavior-Based Safety Programs.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and
unsafe conditions. Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Respond to all EHS incidents, conduct a root-cause investigation, provide
recommendations of corrective actions and follow up implementation, maintain
incident records. Support and provide guidance to supervisors for proper reporting
and investigation of incidents.
• Perform Incidents Trend Analysis and provide monthly reports to Management and
Safety Committee.
• Chair Safety Committee, which assist in the identification of safety hazards and the
implementation of corrective actions and plans.
• Manage Safety Training Program, including monthly safety training for all
production employees, and specific job trainings and certifications (i.e. Forklift
Certification, LOTO, Arc Flash, Welding, etc.). Provide Contractor’s safety training
as needed.
• Maintain Emergency Response Plans updated. Conduct annual Fire and Tornado
drills.
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Assessments (Noise, Dust, and Organic Vapor).
• Perform Process and Equipment Safety Assessments as needed.
• Manage Air and Industrial Wastewater Permits, including required recordkeeping,
coordination of control systems testing, preparation of annual reports, and
modification and renewal petitions. Submit annual SARA Tier II Reports.
• Manage Waste Disposal Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, and Universal
Waste) in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Manage Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), and
Spill/Slug Control Plan.
Apr - Oct 2012 Express Scripts Holdings, Co (legacy Medco)
Tampa Sites
Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
• Ensure day-to-day operations in 2 sites (a front-end pharmacy and a call center)
with an average of 1200 employees are in compliance with local, state and federal
safety and environmental standards.
• Manage Safety and Environmental Training Program. Provide Supervisors with the
topics for their Weekly Safety Tailgate Meetings.
• Conduct thorough inspections and audits to identify and correct safety and property
damage hazards
• Chair both sites Safety Committees.
• Conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root cause and
safeguards to prevent reoccurrence.
• Keep Safety Website updated with weekly topics and other information.
• Monitor weather information and activate the Emergency Action Plan as required.
• Μaintain the MSDS inventory control.
• Manage the Contractor’s Safety Program.
2010 – 2012 Johnson Controls, Inc
Tampa Power Solutions Plant
Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor
• Ensure day-to-day operations in a Lead-Acid Batteries Manufacturing Plant, with
an average of 225 employees, are in compliance with local, state and federal safety
and environmental standards.
• Implement working procedures and policies to ensure safe working, and reduce
workplace accidents and incidents.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe
conditions. Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root cause and
safeguards to prevent reoccurrence.
• Establish and chair a Safety Committee and an Incident Review Committee to assist
with the identification of safety hazards, investigation of incidents, and
implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage Safety and Environmental Training Program. Prepare
Weekly Safety Tailgate Meetings topics for all supervisors to discuss with their
employees. Coach supervisors on how to deliver it, and track compliance.
• Manage Industrial Hygiene Program, including monthly Lead-in-air monitoring,
ventilation readings, and Make-Up Air units monitoring.
• Monitor Air Emissions and maintain a database for all records.
• Responsible for completing applications for renewal or reinstatement of City and
State Environmental permits.
• Ensure the proper disposal of Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste.
• Develop and Implement a Hazardous Communication Training Program and
maintain the MSDS inventory control.
2007 – 2009 Auto Parts Group, a Division of Schnitzer Steel Inc.
Eastern Region
Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer II
• Ensure day-to-day operations in 15 auto parts recycling sites throughout the states
of Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
are in compliance with corporate, state, and federal environmental, health, and
safety standards.
• Develop standard working procedures and policies. Train management and
employees on those procedures and policies, and ensure its implementation.
• Conduct comprehensive safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe
conditions. Recommend corrective actions, and follow up its implementation.
• Manage EHS Training program.
• Establish Safety Committees at each site. Provide coaching/assistance to managers
and safety committee members on any EHS related issue.
• Conduct Incident Root-Cause Investigations. Recommend corrective actions, and
follow up its implementation.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly and yearly accident and compliance Trend Analysis.
Discuss findings with management, and update programs as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental audits to ensure compliance with State
regulations and Permit’s requirements.
• Develop and implement Evacuation Plans for each site, and train all employees
regarding their responsibilities during an emergency evacuation.
• Complete facility fire inspections and ensure compliance with all UFC regulatory
standards.
• Serve as a liaison between the company and all Environmental, Health and Safety
inspectors and regulatory agencies. Ensure a timely and complete submission of all
permit’s renewal documentation, and any requests made by their Offices.
• Spanish translation of all EHS procedures, trainings, tailgates, and other forms of
communications. Record Spanish audio version of Annual Environmental, Health
and Safety Compliance Training and for the New Employee EHS Introduction
Training.
2006 – 2007 MODTECH Holdings, Inc
Plant City, FL
Safety and Environmental Manager
• Ensure day-to-day operations in a manufacturing/construction plant with an average
of 250 employees are in compliance with local, state and federal safety and
environmental standards.
• Manage all Workers Comp Cases, ensuring to close cases in a timely manner.
Develop and Implement Return-to-Work program.
• Conduct Incident Root-Cause Investigations. Implement corrective actions as
needed. Establish and Chair an Accident Review Board to assist in the accident
investigation process.
• Implement working procedures and policies to ensure safe working.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe
conditions. Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Establish a Safety Committee.
• Prepare Weekly Safety Tailgate Meetings topics in English and Spanish for all
supervisors to discuss with their employees. Coach supervisors on how to deliver
it, and track compliance.
• Manage Emergency Response Plan. Conduct annual emergency evacuation drills.
• Complete facility fire inspections and ensure compliance with all UFC regulatory
standards.
• Ensure compliance with PM10 emissions limits by monitoring VOC content of all
chemicals used and maintain a database. Responsible for responding to any legal
citations relating to Environmental audits.
• Responsible for completing applications for renewal or reinstatement of City and
State Environmental permits.
• Ensure the proper disposal of Hazardous Waste in compliance with all State and
Federal regulations.
• Develop and Implement a Hazardous Communication Training Program in
compliance with OSHA standards, and maintain the MSDS inventory control.
2004 – 2006 COMANCO Environmental Corporation
Tampa, FL
Safety Representative
• Prepare Jobsite Safety Plans for new construction projects.
• Perform safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, and discuss
deficiencies with project’s superintendents. Make action plan and time line of
corrective action based on priority of hazard findings.
• Evaluate safety procedures and specific job hazard analysis.
• Discuss safety requirements on pre-job meetings.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of Safety Programs like:
Accident/Incident Investigation Procedure, Confined Spaces Procedure, Gas
Monitoring Procedure, Fleet Safety Policy, and Health & Safety Employee’s
Manual.
• Prepare and Submit Safety Questionnaires as part of bids documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct all safety training to employees and sub-
contractors. Maintain all training records and monitor upcoming requirements with
notifications to appropriate parties.
• Prepare Employees Certification Reports at project managers’ request, in order to
meet clients’ requirements and to coordinate training as needed.
• Prepare and provide safety training materials in English and Spanish for on-site
training to be given by superintendents.
• Evaluate accident/incident reports with the intention of proposing methods to
eliminate or reduce exposure to injury from similar occurrences. Prepare/update
safety trainings and orientations as needed.
• Prepare and submit Workers Comp injury claims.
• Assist Safety Manager in preparation of monthly statistics reports.
• Spanish translation of documents and training material/presentations.
1996 – 2003 Puerto Rico Electric Power Agency (PREPA)
Caguas, PR
Regional Safety and Health Engineer
• Manage Safety and Health Programs for a Region with 700 employees working on
Electrical Transmission and Distribution field, Maintenance Shops, Warehouses,
and Administrative Offices.
• Verify and enforce the observance of all applicable State and Federal Safety
regulations.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety related training in accordance with OSHA
requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend safety equipment and procedures.
• Conduct accident investigations and follow up compliance with recommendations.
• Emergency Management Staff Member.
1994 – 1996 Playtex Apparel Company
Comerio, PR
Production Engineer
• Implement new production procedures
• Evaluate and measure the production flow
• Reorganize the layouts of the plant to increase the production flow
• Member of the Plant Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team
Education & Certifications:
B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico
ASSE Executive Program for Safety Management
ISO 14001 Auditor Training
OSHA General and Construction Training (10hr & 30hr)
Skills: Managerial experience, Fully Bilingual (English, Spanish), Excellent Planning
and Organizing skills, Excellent Analytical skills, Excellent Presentation skills,
Excellent Coaching skills, Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written, Team work oriented, Computer
literate – Software: Office XP (Word, Excel, Power Point); MS Windows;
Internet; E-mail
• Assist Safety Manager in preparation of monthly statistics reports.
• Spanish translation of documents and training material/presentations.
1996 – 2003 Puerto Rico Electric Power Agency (PREPA)
Caguas, PR
Regional Safety and Health Engineer
• Manage Safety and Health Programs for a Region with 700 employees working on
Electrical Transmission and Distribution field, Maintenance Shops, Warehouses,
and Administrative Offices.
• Verify and enforce the observance of all applicable State and Federal Safety
regulations.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety related training in accordance with OSHA
requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend safety equipment and procedures.
• Conduct accident investigations and follow up compliance with recommendations.
• Emergency Management Staff Member.
1994 – 1996 Playtex Apparel Company
Comerio, PR
Production Engineer
• Implement new production procedures
• Evaluate and measure the production flow
• Reorganize the layouts of the plant to increase the production flow
• Member of the Plant Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team
Education & Certifications:
B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico
ASSE Executive Program for Safety Management
ISO 14001 Auditor Training
OSHA General and Construction Training (10hr & 30hr)
Skills: Managerial experience, Fully Bilingual (English, Spanish), Excellent Planning
and Organizing skills, Excellent Analytical skills, Excellent Presentation skills,
Excellent Coaching skills, Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, Excellent
communication skills, both oral and written, Team work oriented, Computer
literate – Software: Office XP (Word, Excel, Power Point); MS Windows;
Internet; E-mail

Linette Diaz - Resume 16

  • 1.
    LINETTE DIAZ 13263 EveningSunset Ln Riverview, FL 33579 (813) 841-5829 linettediaz2016@gmail.com Experience: Oct 2012 - Present Valpak Direct Marketing, Inc Valpak Manufacturing Center, St. Petersburg, FL Environmental, Health and Safety Manager • Ensure day-to-day operations in 2 sites (a Manufacturing Plant and the Corporate Office building) with an average of 700 employees are in compliance with all applicable EHS standards enforced by Federal, State, County, and City agencies. • Interface with all EHS-related regulatory agencies, maintaining open communication and providing Management with updates as needed. • Manage Injury & Illness Prevention Plans in accordance with OSHA standards, and Behavior-Based Safety Programs. • Conduct comprehensive inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and unsafe conditions. Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance. • Respond to all EHS incidents, conduct a root-cause investigation, provide recommendations of corrective actions and follow up implementation, maintain incident records. Support and provide guidance to supervisors for proper reporting and investigation of incidents. • Perform Incidents Trend Analysis and provide monthly reports to Management and Safety Committee. • Chair Safety Committee, which assist in the identification of safety hazards and the implementation of corrective actions and plans. • Manage Safety Training Program, including monthly safety training for all production employees, and specific job trainings and certifications (i.e. Forklift Certification, LOTO, Arc Flash, Welding, etc.). Provide Contractor’s safety training as needed. • Maintain Emergency Response Plans updated. Conduct annual Fire and Tornado drills. • Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Assessments (Noise, Dust, and Organic Vapor). • Perform Process and Equipment Safety Assessments as needed. • Manage Air and Industrial Wastewater Permits, including required recordkeeping, coordination of control systems testing, preparation of annual reports, and modification and renewal petitions. Submit annual SARA Tier II Reports. • Manage Waste Disposal Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, and Universal Waste) in accordance with regulatory standards. • Manage Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), and Spill/Slug Control Plan.
  • 2.
    Apr - Oct2012 Express Scripts Holdings, Co (legacy Medco) Tampa Sites Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist • Ensure day-to-day operations in 2 sites (a front-end pharmacy and a call center) with an average of 1200 employees are in compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental standards. • Manage Safety and Environmental Training Program. Provide Supervisors with the topics for their Weekly Safety Tailgate Meetings. • Conduct thorough inspections and audits to identify and correct safety and property damage hazards • Chair both sites Safety Committees. • Conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root cause and safeguards to prevent reoccurrence. • Keep Safety Website updated with weekly topics and other information. • Monitor weather information and activate the Emergency Action Plan as required. • Μaintain the MSDS inventory control. • Manage the Contractor’s Safety Program. 2010 – 2012 Johnson Controls, Inc Tampa Power Solutions Plant Environmental, Health and Safety Supervisor • Ensure day-to-day operations in a Lead-Acid Batteries Manufacturing Plant, with an average of 225 employees, are in compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental standards. • Implement working procedures and policies to ensure safe working, and reduce workplace accidents and incidents. • Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe conditions. Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance. • Conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root cause and safeguards to prevent reoccurrence. • Establish and chair a Safety Committee and an Incident Review Committee to assist with the identification of safety hazards, investigation of incidents, and implementation of corrective actions. • Manage Safety and Environmental Training Program. Prepare Weekly Safety Tailgate Meetings topics for all supervisors to discuss with their employees. Coach supervisors on how to deliver it, and track compliance. • Manage Industrial Hygiene Program, including monthly Lead-in-air monitoring, ventilation readings, and Make-Up Air units monitoring. • Monitor Air Emissions and maintain a database for all records. • Responsible for completing applications for renewal or reinstatement of City and State Environmental permits. • Ensure the proper disposal of Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste. • Develop and Implement a Hazardous Communication Training Program and maintain the MSDS inventory control.
  • 3.
    2007 – 2009Auto Parts Group, a Division of Schnitzer Steel Inc. Eastern Region Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer II • Ensure day-to-day operations in 15 auto parts recycling sites throughout the states of Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida are in compliance with corporate, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety standards. • Develop standard working procedures and policies. Train management and employees on those procedures and policies, and ensure its implementation. • Conduct comprehensive safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe conditions. Recommend corrective actions, and follow up its implementation. • Manage EHS Training program. • Establish Safety Committees at each site. Provide coaching/assistance to managers and safety committee members on any EHS related issue. • Conduct Incident Root-Cause Investigations. Recommend corrective actions, and follow up its implementation. • Conduct monthly, quarterly and yearly accident and compliance Trend Analysis. Discuss findings with management, and update programs as needed. • Conduct comprehensive environmental audits to ensure compliance with State regulations and Permit’s requirements. • Develop and implement Evacuation Plans for each site, and train all employees regarding their responsibilities during an emergency evacuation. • Complete facility fire inspections and ensure compliance with all UFC regulatory standards. • Serve as a liaison between the company and all Environmental, Health and Safety inspectors and regulatory agencies. Ensure a timely and complete submission of all permit’s renewal documentation, and any requests made by their Offices. • Spanish translation of all EHS procedures, trainings, tailgates, and other forms of communications. Record Spanish audio version of Annual Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Training and for the New Employee EHS Introduction Training. 2006 – 2007 MODTECH Holdings, Inc Plant City, FL Safety and Environmental Manager • Ensure day-to-day operations in a manufacturing/construction plant with an average of 250 employees are in compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental standards. • Manage all Workers Comp Cases, ensuring to close cases in a timely manner. Develop and Implement Return-to-Work program. • Conduct Incident Root-Cause Investigations. Implement corrective actions as needed. Establish and Chair an Accident Review Board to assist in the accident investigation process.
  • 4.
    • Implement workingprocedures and policies to ensure safe working. • Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe conditions. Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance. • Establish a Safety Committee. • Prepare Weekly Safety Tailgate Meetings topics in English and Spanish for all supervisors to discuss with their employees. Coach supervisors on how to deliver it, and track compliance. • Manage Emergency Response Plan. Conduct annual emergency evacuation drills. • Complete facility fire inspections and ensure compliance with all UFC regulatory standards. • Ensure compliance with PM10 emissions limits by monitoring VOC content of all chemicals used and maintain a database. Responsible for responding to any legal citations relating to Environmental audits. • Responsible for completing applications for renewal or reinstatement of City and State Environmental permits. • Ensure the proper disposal of Hazardous Waste in compliance with all State and Federal regulations. • Develop and Implement a Hazardous Communication Training Program in compliance with OSHA standards, and maintain the MSDS inventory control. 2004 – 2006 COMANCO Environmental Corporation Tampa, FL Safety Representative • Prepare Jobsite Safety Plans for new construction projects. • Perform safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, and discuss deficiencies with project’s superintendents. Make action plan and time line of corrective action based on priority of hazard findings. • Evaluate safety procedures and specific job hazard analysis. • Discuss safety requirements on pre-job meetings. • Assist in preparation and implementation of Safety Programs like: Accident/Incident Investigation Procedure, Confined Spaces Procedure, Gas Monitoring Procedure, Fleet Safety Policy, and Health & Safety Employee’s Manual. • Prepare and Submit Safety Questionnaires as part of bids documentation. • Develop, coordinate, and conduct all safety training to employees and sub- contractors. Maintain all training records and monitor upcoming requirements with notifications to appropriate parties. • Prepare Employees Certification Reports at project managers’ request, in order to meet clients’ requirements and to coordinate training as needed. • Prepare and provide safety training materials in English and Spanish for on-site training to be given by superintendents. • Evaluate accident/incident reports with the intention of proposing methods to eliminate or reduce exposure to injury from similar occurrences. Prepare/update safety trainings and orientations as needed. • Prepare and submit Workers Comp injury claims.
  • 5.
    • Assist SafetyManager in preparation of monthly statistics reports. • Spanish translation of documents and training material/presentations. 1996 – 2003 Puerto Rico Electric Power Agency (PREPA) Caguas, PR Regional Safety and Health Engineer • Manage Safety and Health Programs for a Region with 700 employees working on Electrical Transmission and Distribution field, Maintenance Shops, Warehouses, and Administrative Offices. • Verify and enforce the observance of all applicable State and Federal Safety regulations. • Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety related training in accordance with OSHA requirements. • Evaluate and recommend safety equipment and procedures. • Conduct accident investigations and follow up compliance with recommendations. • Emergency Management Staff Member. 1994 – 1996 Playtex Apparel Company Comerio, PR Production Engineer • Implement new production procedures • Evaluate and measure the production flow • Reorganize the layouts of the plant to increase the production flow • Member of the Plant Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team Education & Certifications: B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico ASSE Executive Program for Safety Management ISO 14001 Auditor Training OSHA General and Construction Training (10hr & 30hr) Skills: Managerial experience, Fully Bilingual (English, Spanish), Excellent Planning and Organizing skills, Excellent Analytical skills, Excellent Presentation skills, Excellent Coaching skills, Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, Team work oriented, Computer literate – Software: Office XP (Word, Excel, Power Point); MS Windows; Internet; E-mail
  • 6.
    • Assist SafetyManager in preparation of monthly statistics reports. • Spanish translation of documents and training material/presentations. 1996 – 2003 Puerto Rico Electric Power Agency (PREPA) Caguas, PR Regional Safety and Health Engineer • Manage Safety and Health Programs for a Region with 700 employees working on Electrical Transmission and Distribution field, Maintenance Shops, Warehouses, and Administrative Offices. • Verify and enforce the observance of all applicable State and Federal Safety regulations. • Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety related training in accordance with OSHA requirements. • Evaluate and recommend safety equipment and procedures. • Conduct accident investigations and follow up compliance with recommendations. • Emergency Management Staff Member. 1994 – 1996 Playtex Apparel Company Comerio, PR Production Engineer • Implement new production procedures • Evaluate and measure the production flow • Reorganize the layouts of the plant to increase the production flow • Member of the Plant Safety Committee and Emergency Response Team Education & Certifications: B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico ASSE Executive Program for Safety Management ISO 14001 Auditor Training OSHA General and Construction Training (10hr & 30hr) Skills: Managerial experience, Fully Bilingual (English, Spanish), Excellent Planning and Organizing skills, Excellent Analytical skills, Excellent Presentation skills, Excellent Coaching skills, Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, Team work oriented, Computer literate – Software: Office XP (Word, Excel, Power Point); MS Windows; Internet; E-mail