Jorge Torres, Csp, Grad Iosh, Chst
About Jorge Torres, Csp, Grad Iosh, 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 roles at Medcor, CORE Safety Group, and Parsons, and he promotes safety program implementation across various sectors.
Work at DPR Construction
Jorge Torres has served as the Business Unit Safety Director at DPR Construction since 2019. In this role, he operates from Tampa, Florida, and is responsible for promoting and implementing corporate and project-specific safety programs across construction, warehousing, and distribution sectors in Central Florida. He manages two independent locations while overseeing 8-15 simultaneous projects. Under his leadership, the safety management system implementation and application rate increased by 30%. Additionally, he has achieved an average reduction of 3% in OSHA recordable incident rates during his tenure.
Previous Experience in Safety Management
Before joining DPR Construction, Jorge Torres held several significant positions in safety management. He worked as the Director of Safety Services at CORE Safety Group from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Program Safety Manager at Parsons for one year in 2012-2013 and as a Project Safety Manager at CH2M HILL from 2009 to 2012. His experience also includes a decade-long role as a Medical Administrator at Medcor from 1999 to 2009, where he developed his foundational skills in safety and health management.
Educational Background
Jorge Torres has a diverse educational background in safety and health management. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Occupational Safety Management from the College of Southern Nevada, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health from Columbia Southern University. Additionally, he studied Paramedic Science at Valencia Community College and completed training in the Incident Command System at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his role at DPR Construction, Jorge Torres is the Principal Owner of The Bilingual Safety Guy, a position he has held since 2018. Through this venture, he provides safety consulting services, focusing on bilingual safety training and program implementation. His entrepreneurial efforts complement his extensive experience in safety management and enhance his contributions to the industry.
Professional Certifications
Jorge Torres holds several professional certifications that underscore his expertise in safety management. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Graduate Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH), and a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). These credentials reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in safety practices and his dedication to ongoing professional development.