DUANE DUHAMEL

acf14h@r.postjobfree.com

Katy, Texas

713-***-****

A results delivered and customer focused Global Environment, Health & Safety Transformational Leader.

Areas of expertise include effective HSE Management Systems Development and Implementation for ISO

14001/OHSAS 18001, Leadership Development and Coaching, Strategic Planning, HSE and Operational

Excellence, Activity Based Risk Mitigation Strategies, Procedural, Program and Policy Development,

Auditing and Regulatory Compliance, Training Development and Facilitation of HSE curriculum.

LEADERSHIP: Provides vision and direction and align resources appropriately; perseveres in times of

crisis and handles adverse circumstances effectively. Inspires people to perform above and beyond their

capabilities while influencing change within the organization.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Achieves results consistently despite obstacles. Monitors progress against

goals, identify issues and takes corrective action early.

INNOVATION: Ability to take risks and to find new and better ways of accomplishing goals; recognizes

trends, patterns, events that surface new opportunities; pursues change with a willingness to overcome what

exists today.

TEAMWORK: Develops positive working relationships with a wide range of employees; partners and

gains commitment from others in accomplishing work.

COACHING/DEVELOPING OTHERS: Recognizes promotable talent and provides opportunities for

development to ensure people are ready for critical assignments.

STRATEGIC AGILITY: Formulates a strategic direction and translate it into action; communicates the

big picture so people understand current state, future state, and the existing gaps.

LEARNING: Actively pursues new approaches and methods; demonstrates openness to feedback and

incorporates in behaviors; challenges existing assumptions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Environmental, Health & Safety Professional – Strike, LLC, Houston, Texas

March 2014 – Present

Strike is a leading North American provider of pipeline, facilities, fabrication, maintenance and integrity

services to world-renowned companies, delivering America’s energy safely. Strike’s integrated network of

energy services ranges from upstream production, processing and gathering facilities to high-pressure

transmission and distribution lines.

Directs and guides the service organization’s (3000 employees) leadership on how to protect people in

conducting business, ensuring both office and sites are safe and secure, and to ensure company complies

with all EHS regulatory and corporate requirements. Facilitates and leads a cultural EHS change in the

workplace that fosters an injury free mindset. Leads and mentors a team of approximately 75 EHS

professionals including directors, managers and coordinators. Accountable for the EHS budget and all EHS

key performance management metrics, as well as serving as the primary interface with clients on all EHS

matters. Oversees the implementation of EHS functions in regard to strategic direction, auditing, training &

competency, incident investigation, software systems, policies and procedures, and methods designed to

support a zero-harm EHS culture meeting established standards and goals across the organization.

Global Corporate Director of Health, Safety & Environment – Dresser-Rand, Houston, Texas

September 2012 – March 2014

Dresser-Rand is among the largest suppliers of rotating equipment solutions to the worldwide oil, gas,

petrochemical, and process industries. The Company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States,

France, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Norway, and India and maintains a network of 49 aftermarket

service and support centers (including 6 engineering and R&D centers) covering more than 150 countries.

Global HSE Director supporting a $3+ billion multi-national supplier of custom-engineered rotating

equipment solutions to the worldwide oil, gas, petrochemical, and process industries with 9000 employees

in over 140 countries. Led the successful company-wide certification of the HSE management system to

OHSAS 18001:2007 in 2013. Responsible for the organization’s HSE direction and strategy regarding all

new product manufacturing sites and aftermarket service centers; leading and directing the successful

development and implementation of global singular processes, programs and procedures that ensure

consistency and continuous improvement across the organization. Provided strong leadership in

contracting, influencing and communicating HSE-related initiatives to executive leadership, internal and

external stakeholders; coaching and enhancing collaborative skill level of a globally dispersed team (50

international reports Regional HSE Directors, Managers, Coordinators) spanning Asia Pacific, Americas

and Europe; working closely with peers and counterparts globally to lead HSE operational excellence;

sharing best practices and lessons learned to foster industry-leading HSE cultural transformation. Key

deliverables were a 15% reduction in recordable injuries; 70% reduction in lost workdays and 40%

reduction in severity rates.

Global Safety, Health & Environment Senior Manager – Nalco Company, Sugarland, Texas

July 2008 – September 2012

Nalco is an Ecolab company. A trusted partner at more than one million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL)

is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital

resources. With 2012 sales of $12 billion and 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions

and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and

improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial

markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

Global SH&E Manager for a $4 billion + multi-national chemical sales & service company (13,000

employees) directing the overall implementation and execution of a SH&E Management System for global

energy business operations spanning 5 continents and over 30 countries. Specific regional experience

includes deep-water GOM, West & North Africa, Americas, Middle East, Caspian/Russia and Asia Pacific.

Key deliverables were a 76% reduction in personal injury rates and a 57% reduction in vehicle accident

rates while sales increased by 50% and overall headcount by 70%. Support and develop local content and

talent; provide coaching and global leadership to 4 international direct reports; strategic 5-year planning

and risk management strategies; annual budgeting >$1MM; development of SH&E policies, programs and

processes for joint ventures, local agents and partnerships. Directing the overall bridging of

supplier/contractor interface with the federally regulated SEMS and BSEE requirements. Served on the

integration health, safety & environment team regarding the merger of Ecolab and Nalco in 2011 to

establish and implement “best in class” practices for future state. Individual winner of Nalco 2010 Global

Xtra Mile SH&E award for business partner support and leadership demonstration.

Health Safety & Environment Manager – Marener Industries, Halifax, Nova Scotia

December 2007 – July 2008

HSE Manager for specialty fabrication, project management and manufacturing facility in the marine and

energy sectors. Responsible for ensuring corporate and regulatory compliance objectives are met; strategic

planning and development of all HSE initiatives leading to continuous improvement of the HSE

management system; HSE annual budget development and implementation; WCB program and return to

work management; manage all HSE related training; manage workplace inspections & investigations;

hazard & risk assessments; health and safety committee; and internal/external compliance audits.

Environment Health & Safety Facility Leader - Pratt & Whitney, Enfield, Nova Scotia

January 2000 - December 2007

Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX), is a world leader in the design,

manufacture and service of aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and small turbojet propulsion products.

It reported an operating profit of $1.9 billion in 2013 on revenues of $14.5 billion. The company has

approximately 31,500 employees who support more than 11,000 customers around the world.

EH&S Facility Leader responsible for developing all manufacturing facilities’ HRA (hazard risk

assessment) based on 200+ internal processes/activities. Duties include potential risk identified, risk

evaluation, and subsequent workplace operational controls to minimize risk of all in house processes.

Facility Leader for Contractor EH&S Management Program ensuring minimal risk to all contractors on

site, manage daily inspection process, quarterly program audit schedule and comply with corporate

Contractor Management protocol. Integrated the continuous improvement program ACE (Achieving

Competitive Excellence) into all aspects of EH&S management including elements such as mistake

proofing, root cause corrective action (RCCA), investigations and market feedback analysis (MFA).

Recognized winner of 2005 Pratt & Whitney Award for “World Class” HSE Excellence and Leadership;

recognition in 2005 Pratt & Whitney “Pioneers of the Future” award demonstrating innovation and

creativity for the integration of QHSE management systems.

Certified Manufacturing Engineering Specialist – Pratt & Whitney, Enfield, Nova Scotia

September 1994 - January 2000

Certified manufacturing engineering specialist in a highly technical automated manufacturing facility

producing small to medium sized gas turbine aircraft engine components. Duties include set-up, program

editing, problem solving and operation of multi axis machining centers, material handling, and

documentation control to ISO 9001 standards, inspection and quality control of work in progress, ACE, 6S,

KAIZEN, LEAN, VSM, KANBAN, JIT, lead time reduction, and continuous improvement involvement.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama

Major – Master’s of Business Administration, MBA (2015 expected)

Major - Master’s of Science Occupational Safety and Health, MSOSH (2013)

Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia

Major – Bachelor Manufacturing Technology Degree (2010)

Major – Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (1991)

Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Mississauga, Ontario

C.R.S.P., Canadian Registered Safety Professional (2006)

British Standards Institute, Mississauga, Ontario

Lead Auditor, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 (2005)

St Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Certificate in Leading Innovation (2007)

Certificates in Leadership Development (2006)

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario

Health and Safety Professional Certificate (2003)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led the Dresser-Rand submission being named as a 2013 winner of America’s Safest

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Companies recognized by EHS Today Magazine.

Led the Dresser-Rand submission for HSE Excellence Gulf Coast and Southwest Regions for

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Oil and Gas Award in 2013.

Led the strategic initiative for Dresser-Rand’s HSE Management System being certified globally

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to OHSAS 18001:2007 in 2013 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).

Global team member recognizing Nalco a winner of America’s Safest Companies in 2011

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recognized by EHS Today Magazine.

Winner of Nalco 2010 Global Xtra Mile SH&E award for SH&E business partner support and

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leadership.

Current member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE); American Society of

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Safety Engineers (ASSE); National Safety Council (NSC).

Current member of the Construction Industry Institute (CII) Research Teams.

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Standing member of the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, past member of

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CME (Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters), serving on both Employee Relations and

Workers Compensation Committees.

Winner of 2005 “Pioneers of the Future” award demonstrating innovation and creativity for the

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integration of QHSE systems.

Winner of 2005 Pratt & Whitney Award for “World Class” HSE Excellence and Leadership.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in: Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SAP, Business Ethics Training, Tap Root© Trained

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth Toward Success) elementary school mentor in the Katy

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Independent School District.

Support Habitat for Humanity; March of Dimes; Children’s Miracle Network.

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Enjoy playing hockey, softball, and golfing, reading history, antique automobiles.

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In my past was a volunteer minor hockey and minor baseball coach.

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REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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