Christian Diaz

Environmental Health & Safety professional with 8+ years of progressive experience leading EHS programs across manufacturing, agriculture, food production, entertainment, and industrial operations. Strong background in OSHA compliance, incident investigations, root cause analysis, safety training, risk assessments, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement. Experienced working with cross-functional leadership to build a proactive safety culture while supporting operational excellence.

OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and OSHA 511 certified. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Mi Pueblito Tortillería

(2023-01)

• Developed and implemented company-wide EHS policies, safety procedures, and new hire orientation.
• Coordinated compliance inspections with Fire Department and Health Department officials.
• Performed routine safety inspections, hazard assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
• Managed manufacturing operations while ensuring OSHA and food safety compliance.
• Partnered with operations to improve workplace safety and employee engagement.

Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor - AC Foods

(2022-02 - 2023-03)

• Led incident investigations, identified root causes, and implemented corrective action plans.
• Delivered training on HazCom, SDS, Forklifts, Tractors, ATVs, New Hire Orientation, and monthly safety meetings across multiple business units.
• Managed chemical storage compliance, SDS program, inventory controls, risk assessments, audits, JHAs, and SOP development to meet regulatory requirements.
• Facilitated monthly safety meetings with multiple operations teams to strengthen compliance and continuous improvement.

Associate Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Tesla

(2020-11 - 2022-01)

• Supported Environmental Health & Safety operations within Tesla's fast-paced Research & Development (R&D) environment, partnering with engineers during new equipment and process development.
• Performed EHS sign-offs for new equipment, processes, and workstations. Assisted Industrial Hygiene with Hazard Risk Assessments (HRAs) and SOP development.
• Managed site PPE inventory, including PAPR equipment and replacement filters, ensuring compliance with maintenance requirements.
• Delivered 3–4 PAPR training sessions daily for groups of 5–10 employees, conducted routine safety walks to verify proper PPE use, and collaborated with Engineering, Environmental, Ergonomics, and Construction Safety teams.

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Universal Studios Hollywood

(2020-02 - 2020-10)

• Supported the Entertainment Division by evaluating performer costume safety, conducting ergonomic assessments, inspecting Halloween Horror Nights construction for hazards, supporting COVID-19 procedures, and collaborating with Universal Studios Japan to perform EHS sign-offs for Super Nintendo World costume development.

Safety Specialist - Sun Pacific Farming

(2018-12 - 2020-01)

• Conducted employee training, safety inspections, incident investigations, and OSHA compliance activities.

Safety Assistant - Tasteful Selections

(2017-08 - 2018-08)

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Resource Management - California State University, Bakersfield