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KEY CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS - 1977 to 2009
- Directed HSE for workforce of 18,000 with over 28 nationalities
- Achieved 32 million construction hours with no Lost Time Injury
- Proven HSE program successes in remote desert environments
- Iraqi Ministry of Science and Technology HSE Trainer and Advisor
- Managed Middle East Safety in global threat reduction capacity
- Prepared worldwide corporate HSE management systems
FLUOR CORPORATION; SAUDI ARABIA Jan 2007 to Now
SENIOR HSE MANAGER
Recruited to develop and integrate Health, Safety and Environment, (HSE) management systems in large projects. Practices optimized in injury prevention, leading metric definition, HSE auditing, behavioral safety, industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, emergency response, environmental protection and training. I was the Senior HSE Manager of HSE at Saudi Kayan Al Jubail Complex, ConocoPhillips Hydrocracker Expansion Project and Chevron Refinery Renewal Program. Direct (Indirect) Reports – 36 (18)
- Led HSE for multi-billion dollar project with over 18,000 workers
- Achieved 32 million hours worked with no Lost Workday Injury
- Successfully integrated HSE Management System into mega-projects
- Developed complete Industrial Hygiene Management System
- Implemented multi-facility HSE worker training and testing systems
- Managed contractor-driven HSE auditing and inspection processes
BWM CONSTRUCTORS, INC.; INDIANA Jul 04 to Jan 07
CORPORATE HSE DIRECTOR
Recruited to direct development and execution of a world-class HSE management system. Focused emphasis applied to performance-based management, behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, emergency response, media interaction, environmental protection and worker training. EHS Director for ExxonMobil Ultra-Low Diesel Project, BP Operation Canadian Crude Upgrade, BP ULSD Project. Direct (Indirect) Reports 16 (54)
- Success in preparing world-class corporate HSE Management System
- Achieved corporate Lost Time Rate of 0.1; Recordable Rate of 1.0
- Led successful effort to achieve corporate OSHA VPP Star status
- Managed multiple site HSE Auditing and Recognition Processes
- Corporate Liaison with OSHA, EPA, DOT, FAA
- Left when recruited to Fluor by HSE Corporate Director
RAYTHEON TECHNICAL SERVICES; IRAQ Jul 03 to Jul 04
MIDDLE EAST EHS MANAGER
Recruited to offer professional Industrial Hygiene, Training, Ergonomics, Medical Surveillance, Safety and Environmental services in support of Iraq threat assessment and reduction initiatives. Developed and integrated HSE management systems and auditing protocols into behavioral safety, industrial hygiene, chemical hygiene, emergency response, environmental protection and worker training. Direct (Indirect) Reports 6 (50)
- Directed industrial hygiene and safety for WMD seizure operations
- Performed HSE risk assessments in hostile Middle East environments
- Integrated root cause analysis and behavioral management processes
- Interfaced with DoD, DoE, DTRA and other regulatory personnel
- Principal HSE Trainer for Iraqi Ministry of Science and Technology
- Left when recruited to BMWC by President/CEO
CABOT CORPORATION; MASSACHUSETTS Oct 98 to Aug 02
CORPORATE EHS MANAGER
Recruited to develop HSE management systems for 40 worldwide manufacturing and R&D facilities, while overseeing numerous direct reports and staff members. Integrated cost-effective HSE management practices into industrial hygiene, safety, process safety, community awareness, emergency response, environmental compliance, distribution and training. Direct (Indirect) Reports 4 (34)
- Implemented Responsible Care Process for 34 global facilities
- Led global HSE Quality Assurance auditing initiatives
- Reduced corporate global injuries 45% in 3 years
- Significantly reduced workers compensation costs
- Defined Process Safety, Security and Risk Management Plans
- Requested severance during reorganization for graduate work
BAYER CORPORATION; PITTSBURGH Nov 95 to Oct 98
CORPORATE SAFETY DIRECTOR
Recruited to develop and implement ISO 14001/18001, Responsible Care and Process Safety management systems for multiple sites in the Fibers, Organics and Rubber Division. Emphasis areas were Industrial Hygiene, Community Awareness, Emergency Response, Pollution Prevention, Safety, Security and Training. Direct (Indirect) Reports 7 (16)
- Implemented corporate-wide HES Management Systems
- Dramatically reduced lost time injuries by 80%
- Managed multi-site HSE auditing processes
- Developed Process Safety and Risk Management Programs
- Corporate Regulatory Liaison with OSHA, EPA, DOT and FAA
- Developed regulatory-driven employee training systems
- Left when recruited by Cabot Corporation Vice-President
KOCH INDUSTRIES; KANSAS Feb 88 to Nov 95
CORPORATE SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE MANAGER
Recruited to provide HSE support to 90 asphalt plants, 8 fuel terminals and 2 refineries. Executed innovative strategies in regulatory affairs, process safety, worker training, environmental protection, safety and health, medical services, emergency response and industrial hygiene. Oversight of Safety, Health and Security Department. Direct (Indirect) Reports 22 (105)
- Directed Safety execution for over 100 operating sites
- Developed complete Industrial Hygiene Management System
- Implemented multi-facility HSE worker training systems
- Developed and directed a nation-wide HSE auditing initiative
- Coordinated OSHA, DOT, FAA, and EPA violation interaction
- Reduced injury and lost time rates by 67% over 5 years
- Left when recruited by Bayer R&D Vice President
TEXACO CORPORATION; KANSAS Aug 77 to Feb 88
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST & ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST
Recruited to design programs for refinery loss control, process safety, industrial hygiene, chemical hygiene, environmental, toxicology, risk assessment, medical services administration, and worker training. Performed EHS&S review and assessment of refinery design and construction projects as Regulatory Coordinator and Chemical Hygiene Officer. Direct Reports 3
- Developed and executed all Safety process manuals and systems
- Executed worker training strategies for awareness and compliance
- Prepared entire database of refining material safety data sheets
- Dramatically reduced Worker's Compensation costs over 5 years
- Operated GC/MS, HPLC, ICP, AA as Texaco-Vulcan Chemist (77 - 84)
- Left when recruited by Koch Industries Vice-President
EDUCATION
- MASTER OF SCIENCE; Safety Management, 1994; University of Wisconsin
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE; Chemistry, 1977; Friends University, Kansas
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene
- Certified Safety Professional, Board of Safety Professionals
- Certified Radiation Safety Officer, Texas Nuclear
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, OSHA Institute
- Industrial Fire Fighting Certificate, Texas A&M
AFFILIATIONS
- American Board of Industrial Hygiene
- America Industrial Hygiene Association
- American Society of Safety Engineers
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
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