Jorge Torres, Csp, Chst
About Jorge Torres, Csp, Chst
Jorge Torres is the Business Unit Safety Director at DPR Construction in Tampa, Florida, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in safety management, having previously held positions at CORE Safety Group, Parsons, and CH2M HILL, and he holds multiple degrees in safety and health-related fields.
Work at DPR Construction
Jorge Torres serves as the Business Unit Safety Director at DPR Construction, a position he has held since 2019. He operates out of the Tampa, Florida office and is responsible for developing and implementing site-specific safety programs for DPR and its trade partners, vendors, and clients within the Central Florida Business Unit. His role includes providing safety reports to Southeast and local executive leadership, ensuring compliance with safety standards and practices.
Education and Expertise
Jorge Torres has a diverse educational background in safety and health. He studied Paramedic Science at Valencia Community College, earning a certificate from 1997 to 1999. He later obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Occupational Safety Management from the College of Southern Nevada from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health from Columbia Southern University. He also completed training in the Incident Command System through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
Background
Before joining DPR Construction, Jorge Torres held various safety-related positions. He worked as a Program Safety Manager at Parsons from 2012 to 2013 and served as the Director of Safety Services at CORE Safety Group from 2014 to 2018. His experience also includes a role as a Medical Administrator at Medcor from 1999 to 2009 and as an Emergency Room Technician at Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital from 1996 to 1999. He has also worked as a Project Safety Manager at CH2M HILL from 2009 to 2012.
Achievements
Jorge Torres has developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs tailored for various stakeholders in the construction industry. He provides specialized training for DPR Self Perform workers focusing on concrete and interior scopes. His collaborative efforts with preconstruction teams enhance trade partner pre-qualification and onboarding processes, contributing to improved safety standards within the organization.
Current Ventures
In addition to his role at DPR Construction, Jorge Torres is the Principal Owner of The Bilingual Safety Guy, a venture he has operated since 2018. This initiative focuses on providing safety training and resources, emphasizing bilingual communication to enhance understanding and compliance among diverse workforces.