E-mail address: pcvillarreal@yahoo.

com
Mob
ile: (210) 912-9236

Paul Villarreal Jr.

OBJECTIVE
My goal is to secure a position in a growth oriented company in the area of Safe
ty, Environmental, or H/R.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Marzetti Frozen Pasta Altoona, IA

03/10 Present
Safety/HR (Environmental) Coordinator
Directs and coordinates the design, development and implementation of safety and
security training programs for the plant to ensure compliance with OSHA and all
company/customer policies and requirements. Conducts safety and security audit
s of plant facilities. Consults with plant management to resolve safety/securit
y problems and functions as an information source to various plant departments w
hen special safety or security issues occur.
Principle Duties
Oversees the Safety Committee in developing and implementing a proactive safety
program that heightens employee awareness to all safety issues; develops safety
incentives to increase safety awareness. Conducts monthly meetings at both plan
ts and follow=up to ensure action items are completed in a timely manner. Maint
ains and inputs work orders concerning safety. Coordinates accident investigati
ons to ensure timely completion of hazard abatement. Uses hazard analysis, ensu
ring timely completion of hazard abatement. Recommends discipline for GSO viola
tions. Follow up recommendations from accident investigation are implemented an
d documented for company security. Maintains work order system to ensure timely
completion of safety-related items. Informs plant management of any other matt
ers that may affect the safety and/or security of the plant and employees. Cond
ucts monthly shift safety audits. Maintains all documentation and record keepin
g related to safety training as required by OSHA or company policy. Responsible
for maintenance of plant and health safety manuals, HAZCOM and MSDS inventories
at both facilities. Audits all safety programs and equipment to ensure complia
nce by management, supervisors and employees plus serves as a liaison between OS
HA and corporate safety. Responsible for establishing safety rules and recommen
dations in consultation with safety manager and plant management. Responsible f
or investigation and enforcement of safety violations by employees and/or contra
ctors. Responsible for implementation of Corporate Safety Managers audit recomm
endations. Audits all security programs and equipment to ensure compliance with
company, customer and government requirements. Audits al security programs and
equipment to ensure compliance with company, customer and government requiremen
ts. Security and food security audits are completed twice a year. Heads food s
ecurity review team and is responsible for ensuring recommendations of semi-annu
al Food Security and the Preventative Measures Review team. Works with Safety M
anager to produce monthly safety update with safety statistics. Makes recommend
ations to management about ways to reduce costs and targets areas for safety exp
ense/savings based on history. Ensures all appropriate PPE and other safety-rel
ated equipment is reviewed, made available and correctly maintained. Completes
audits for employee/contractor/visitor PPE standards. Works with plant manageme
nt /staff to ensure adequate inventory of PPE. Ensures the plants maintain comp
any standards for safety and security of all its employees, facilities and equip
ment. Responsible for documenting and investigating any reports of trespassing/
vandalism/theft. Aids local law enforcement in their investigations of damage t
o/theft of company property and /or employee property when applicable. Prepares
for and coordinates responses to plant emergencies with local officials as need
ed. Responsible for maintenance and updates of Process Safety Management Plan a
nd Risk Management Plan. Works with PSM/RMP consultant and/or government auditor
s/regulators to ensure compliance with PSM/RMP goals, objectives and targets to
ensure company compliance with all applicable regulations. Is the plant liaison
with local Emergency Planning Committee officials and local EMS staff at all lo
cations. Ensures compliance to quality, food safety and HAAACP support programs
. Assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards. Serves
as back up for other HR duties as needed.
Texas Lehigh Cement Company - Buda, TX
04/08 10/09
Safety & Training Director
Responsible for coordinating and administering the companys safety program, trai
ning, human resources and ensuring full compliance with local, State, Federal, C
orporate mandates, regulations and both MSHA/OSHA standards.
Principle Duties
Develop, implement and maintain Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP Safety & Health P
rograms. Manage the companys safety program, safety discipline, training progra
ms, employment screening and worker compensation issues, Human Resource regulati
ons and new government implementations. Prepare and manage departmental budget.
Conduct safety and human resource meetings with all employees including termin
als throughout the state. Enforce MSHA and OSHA standards plus develop and impl
ement required training programs. Coordinate the development of a JSA program
and documentation, Emergency Action Plans, Hazard Assessment and Emergency respo
nse Program including certification of first aid responders. Respond to and inv
estigate all accidents utilizing safety and job hazard analysis data to identif
y safety deficiencies causing or having the potential to cause injury. Amend sa
fety program, policies or training as necessary. Stay current with safety and hu
man resource trends, legislation and regulations that may affect company busines
s activities. Prepare safety reports for company and corporate level as required
. Manage company drug screening program. Provide new employees, visitors and c
ontractors with safety instruction and orientation. Monitor safety operating co
nditions, implement compliance audits and deliver necessary training programs.
Communicate with plant management regarding safety issues that arise from plant
operations. Communicate with employees regarding human resource issues that ari
se from supervisors and plant management. Administer Workers compensation progra
m of both current and also legacy claims. Ensure that all contractors that perf
orm work onsite receive MSHA/OSHA training and that managers are provided the co
ntractor/vendor Workers Compensation Insurance Claim Rating of contractors/vendo
r hired. Process all new/current employees through Human Resources changes and
or discrepancies, inform and train employees on new human resource changes and o
r developments. Provide new employee introductory paperwork and explanation of
company rules, regulations and handbook. Provide the proper paperwork for emplo
yee documentation. Provide prospective employees with testing and personal inte
rview. Director is responsible for the recruitment and selection of all skilled
/entry positions into the company.
Centex Materials LLC - Austin,TX
07/06 - 4/08
Safety and Environmental Manager
Responsible for coordinating and administering the companys safety and environme
ntal practices and ensuring of full compliance with local, State, Federal and Co
rporate mandated regulations.
Principle Duties
Developed, implemented, and maintained Centex Materials Safety and Environmental
Programs. Managed the companys safety program, safety discipline, training prog
rams, and employment screening to include workers compensation issues. Handled H
uman Resources changes and discrepancies, and informed and trained employees on
new human resource changes and developments. Maintained the environmental operat
ing permits for air, waste water, construction and other property/operational re
gulatory requirements. Conducted safety meetings with all employees on a monthl
y basis. Communicated safety goals and safety performance including monthly tren
d analysis of accidents. Arranged environmental tests, complete studies and int
erpret State Agency and EPA mandates and regulations. Enforced MSHA and OSHA st
andards, and developed required training programs. Maintained applicable record
s relating to safety and environmental compliance, training, and enforcement. C
oordinated the development of a JSA program and documentation, Emergency Action
Plans, Hazard Assessment and action plans, Emergency response Program.
Capitol Aggregates, Ltd. Austin,TX
08/01 - 07/06
Safety & Environmental Coordinator
08/02 07/06
Responsible for coordinating and administering the companys Safety /Health & Env
ironmental Programs.
Safety Trainer
08/01 08/02
Responsible for training of the companys Safety/Health Programs.
Principle Duties
Key instructor for training assigned programs of all Safety/Health Programs. Rev
iewed current classes/programs and assisted in developing new programs. Surveye
d and reviewed new training materials dealing with new media and different teach
ing techniques. Administered training to all facilities throughout the state on
a monthly basis. In charge of the recordkeeping of all the employees in regards
to MSHA and OSHA requirements. Managed incidents including all accidents, near
-miss reports, administering First Aid, Supervise Doctors Care, Insurance claims
, Human Resource, Doctor Cases, Medical Cases and also provided case management
of Texas Workmans Compensation. Administered Drug/Alcohol abuse program by perf
orming pre-employment, random, reasonable cause and D.O.T. alcohol/drug screens.
Facilitated project safety and industrial hygiene activities.

EDUCATION
Associate of Arts
Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows NT, Lotus Notes 5.0, Microsoft Word, Microsof
t Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Access
Certified: MSHA Certified Trainer and OSHA 10-hour Course, Opacity Reading, Stor
m Water Sampling and Noise/Dust Sampling, Hearing Conservation, Haz-Com.
Programs: MSHA/OSHA Training Program, Lock/Out Tagout, Electrical Safety, Machin
e/Equipment Guarding Safety Plan, Haz-Com, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Evacu
ation Plans, Fall Protection, Back Safety, Crane Safety, Contractor Safety, Fork
lift Safety, Confined Space Entry, Compressed Gas, Welding and Cutting procedure
s.
ORGANIZATIONS
PCA, Safety Alliance Committee, Hill Country Holmes Safety Organization, Nationa
l Ready Mix Association, Texas Safety Association, Mine Safety and Health Admini
stration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Stone Associat
ion, Eastern Technical Association, TACA, National Holmes Safety Organization