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Objective: Position as an Environmental, Health and Safety management professional in an international location.
Summary Profile:
Excellent knowledge of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, codes, and standards, for example: OSHA, EPA, DOT, NEC, ANSI, and NFPA/UFC.
EHS program experience includes: Program Development / Implementation, Inspections (audits), Accident Investigation & Closure, Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout, Training, Reports & Charts, Fork Trucks / Scissors Lifts / Material Handling Safety, Overhead Hoists & Fall Protection, OSHA 200/300 Logs & Workers Compensation, Job Hazard / Job Safety Analysis (JHA / JSA), Ergonomics, Chemical Safety (HazComm) & MSDS Program, PPE, Behavior Modification, Noise & Air Sampling, Confined Space, Waste Streams & Hazardous Materials Disposal, Emergency Response Team (ERT), and HazMat Certified (Hazardous Materials Emergency Response),
First-rate skills in presentations, leadership, planning, organizing, and problem solving. Excellent knowledge in MS Office Applications, Lotus Notes, and many other specialized computer applications.
Diplomatic, plus good communication and interpersonal team skills with professionals and non-professionals at all levels.
Bilingual in English - Spanish
Selected Accomplishments:
Leader on safety aspects for multiple facilities and over 300 employees.
Team leader on Management of Change and other PSM (Process Safety Management) programs. Implemented PSM on various processes that were highly toxic or had high hazards. Key team member on ISO 14001 system development (Environment Management System.) Developed, implemented and maintained MSDS program (R&D facility had over 3500 chemicals.) Developed and implemented a Behavioral Modification Program to use in laboratories.
As a team leader on a new pilot manufacturing line, interviewed, hired, and trained employees.
Maritime Chief Engineer in South America and Asia working in diverse areas and cultures.
Professional Experience:
Confidential (not listed at this time), 2001 to Present
Environmental & Safety Manager for a food manufacturing company with approximately 400 employees. Currently leading this plant on EHS program development and implementation. Current major efforts concern: PSM (Process Safety Management), Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout programs, EHS training, and Injury and Illness record keeping (OSHA 200/300 Logs) and improvement programs.
Other duties similar as below.
Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Corp. (3M), 1988 - 2001
Safety Technologist, 1997 to 2001
Site leader on safety aspects for multiple facilities and over 300 employees. Directed and coordinated site personnel on Environmental/Health/Safety aspects, including EHS program development, modification and implementation. Performed site Laser Safety and Radiation Safety Officer duties, maintaining an excellent compliance record with compliments from the TX Dept. of Health concerning Laser and Radiation Safety program. Instructed personnel in EHS subject areas, group size from one-on-one to over 100 individuals. Communicated applicable details about regulatory standards to site personnel, management, and to other EHS professionals. Represented site on EHS aspects when audited by state regulatory agencies or corporate EHS staff professionals. Developed indices and improvement plans relating to EHS issues. Personally or with teams performed over 200 hazard assessments on a variety of projects and processes. Reduced negative EHS incidents by approximately 50% in the first year at this position.
Process Development Supervisor (3M), 1993 to 1997
Responsibilities included assuring customer satisfaction for departments supporting multiple divisions, supervision of up to 30 technicians and production operators. Supervised five departments with annual budgets from $400,000 to $800,000. Recruited, interviewed and hired employees for departments supervised. Developed and reviewed metrics pertaining to process development department budgets, personnel and equipment utilization, and product or process quality, implemented appropriate improvement measures. Developed procedures and trained technicians and manufacturing operators for processes and operations. Supervised a new pilot production line of a new product from conception stage.
Plant Engineering Coordinator (3M), 1988 to 1993
Started in this position to oversee construction of a major R&D facility. Designated representative overseeing mechanical and electrical contractors for code and standard compliance. Operated machinery and equipment with objective of supplying reliable utilities to Austin Center divisions. Trained and led other utility plant operators. Successfully sought ways to improve energy efficiency and other cost-cutting operations. Developed operational and preventive maintenance procedures.
Western Geophysical, 1977 - 1981 and 1984 - 1988
Maritime Chief Engineer working mostly in Asia, South America, Canada, Holland and the Gulf of Mexico for an oil and gas exploration company.
Education:
St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
BBA, Major: Business Management, December 2000,
Graduated with honors - Cum Laude
Certifications, Affiliations, & Awards:
Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 14000 (Environmental Management System)
Trained and Certified in HazMat (Emergency Response for Hazardous Materials)
Member of American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda (an honors society)
Facility has won the 3M 50/4 Health & Safety Award for "outstanding performance in injury and illness reduction and prevention" and the 3M CEO Health & Safety Award. Award for "zero lost time injury and illness for 1261 days."
Site had won a five-year award for water treatment of waste effluents. This award is for 100% compliance to waste water treatment standards and regulations.
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