Enrique Mendez
San Fernando
Summary
With a proven track record at Best Practice Safety Solutions, I enhanced workplace safety and efficiency through expert hazard identification and the implementation of robust HSE policies. My adeptness in fostering teamwork building, situational awareness, communicational policies has significantly mitigated risks, showcasing my commitment to excellence in health, safety, and environment standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Safety and Environment Specialist
Best Practice Safety Solutions
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Collaborated with management to establish company-wide health, safety, and environment policies and guidelines.
- Ensured regulatory adherence through meticulous record keeping and timely submission of required reports.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices to continuously improve the organization''s HSE performance.
- Streamlined emergency response procedures with thorough training sessions and clear communication plans.
- Conducted risk assessments to proactively address potential health and safety concerns in the workplace.
Health Safety Security & Environment
Caribbean Safety Products
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducted risk assessments for new projects, mitigating potential hazards before they became an issue.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- conduct gas testing using various gas monitors. identifying acceptable PPE to performed task-base operations.
- Give updated accounts of jobs to management on a daily basis.
Fire Fighter
Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service
09.2010 - 09.2019
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Reduced fire hazards within the community by conducting thorough building inspections and recommending preventive measures.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the fire department by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries, and panic.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Rescue Technician 1
Ronsafe Limited
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Demonstrated adaptability in various environments, including confined spaces, high angles, water, and hazardous materials situations.
- Leveraged specialized tools such as hydraulic cutters, spreaders, airbags, tripods, winches, and rigging systems for optimal results in challenging rescue scenarios.
- Participated in post-incident debriefings and after-action reviews, identifying areas of improvement and lessons learned for continuous enhancement of rescue operations.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry advancements through participation in workshops, conferences, webinars, or other professional development opportunities related to the rescue field.
- Optimized rescue operations with effective communication and coordination among team members.
Education
Graduate Diploma Of Law -Degree - Law
University of Law
United Kingdom 09-2027
Bachelor of Science - Health Safety & Environment
Cipriani College Of Labour & Co-operative Studies
Churchill Roosevelt Highway Valsayne11-2019
High School Diploma -
Moruga Secondary School
Moruga San Fernando09-2005
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
- Construction safety
- Fire safety management
- Confined space entry
- Ergonomic assessments
- Office safety
- HSE auditing
- Vehicle safety
- Gas detection
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of CCLCS in the development of program review in the HSE field alongside Dr Judy Singh. Head Of Department.
- conducted HSE management systems with start up companies. such as Reliant Inspection Services.
- lead various initiatives alongside Executive Student Guild from (2014-2019)
- represented CCLCS Student guild as a Treasurer for two consecutive terms.
- Awarded most outstanding Trainee (TTFS) (2006)
- Team lead on internal and external training at BPSS (Best Practice Safety Solutions)
- received Recognition by (TAR Manager) (2022) Delivered by HSE CAM (Anton Atkins)
- Received most outstanding HSE advisor (TAR4) from Caribbean Safety Products. (2004) (Nikisha Nicome)
- Received most outstanding safety by Safety contractors by -Performing Authority (Atlantic LNG) (2004).
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Managing Safely
- Fire Fighting
- Fire Prevention/ Fire Science
- Fire Science level 2
- Risk Assessor
- Auto Mechanic/inspection
- Floodplain Management
- Shelter Management
- Authorize Gas Detector
- confine Space Attendant
- High Angle Rescue/Confine Space Rescue
- BADS
- Hydrant inspection
health & Fitness - cricket- community outreach programs
I was the main health and fitness instructor for the Rainbow Rugby team that won Nationals and proceeded to play in the international semi finals. it has always been a passion of mines to conduct community outreach towards children in my community. these involved hamper drives, hikes, fitness walks and other passionate endeavors such as career advise parts.
Timeline
Health Safety and Environment Specialist
Best Practice Safety Solutions
11.2024 - 01.2025
Health Safety Security & Environment
Caribbean Safety Products
09.2022 - 10.2024
Rescue Technician 1
Ronsafe Limited
05.2012 - 02.2015
Fire Fighter
Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service
09.2010 - 09.2019
- CPR/AED Certification
- Managing Safely
- Fire Fighting
- Fire Prevention/ Fire Science
- Fire Science level 2
- Risk Assessor
- Auto Mechanic/inspection
- Floodplain Management
- Shelter Management
- Authorize Gas Detector
- confine Space Attendant
- High Angle Rescue/Confine Space Rescue
- BADS
- Hydrant inspection
Graduate Diploma Of Law -Degree - Law
University of Law
Bachelor of Science - Health Safety & Environment
Cipriani College Of Labour & Co-operative Studies
High School Diploma -
Moruga Secondary School
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