PAUL G. ORLOWSKI
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SUMMARY
Creative and results driven leader with exceptional skills and
experience in the fields of environmental, health, safety,
sustainability, and engineering. Experienced in problem solving,
decision-making, presentation, training, budget supervision, and
management for all phases of project work. Detail-orientated and
organized with the ability to easily interact and effectively
communicate with people at all organizational levels as well as external
clients and government agencies.
PROFESSONAL EXPERIENCE
AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
2012 - Current
Specialty minerals and chemical manufacturer with over 50
facilities/locations and approximately 3,000 employees throughout the
world. Main operational focuses are mining, refining and applications
for Bentonite clay within the business segments of Performance
Materials, Construction Technologies, Energy Services, and
Transportation and Logistics that make up one of the largest Bentonite
companies in the world.
Global Environmental Manager
Responsible for managing all environmental compliance, energy usage and
sustainability, as well as setting the environmental direction for
operations within the company across the primary business segments
Performance Materials, Construction Technologies and Energy Services.
. Establishing global environmental goals and provide ultimate
environmental guidance on the implementation within segments and the
individual facilities
. Direct and mentor EHS site representatives on environmental
compliance issues with high level of success including no fines or
citations, reduction of environmental incidents and near misses,
greater report accuracy, meeting and exceeding permit conditions, and
implementing environmental goals, programs and policies
. Establishing global environmental baseline expectations
. ACMOL EHS representative for all projects that contained any
environmental issues such as permitting, agency communications,
reporting, etc...
. Complete, review and submit new and renewal construction and
operating permits (Air - Title V, NSR/PSD, FESOP, Synthetic Minor,
other state specific permits; Storm water; Wastewater; Drinking
Water; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste, Landfill, etc
. Conduct internal inspections and audits of numerous facilities,
provide guidance and track findings through to completion
. Complete and review reports, plans and best management practices
including but not limited to air emissions, Spill Prevention Control
and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, Storm Water Pollution and Prevention
Plan (SWPPP), Tier II, Form R, Green House Gases (GHGs), chemical
management, waste handling and disposal, etc...
. Enter and manage all global compliance, energy usage and
sustainability actions and activities within the EHS management
system
. Manage complete cause mapping/root cause process including initial
investigation on all environmental incidents and near misses
. Actively taking part in creating a robust training tracker system
within our EHS management system
. Managed all environmental consultant activities (permitting,
reporting, compliance guidance, due diligence including Phase I's,
sustainability and energy efficiency calculations and goal setting)
. Create, review and conduct all required environmental, sustainability
and EHS management system training
. Manage all aspects of individual months of AMCOL's internal EHS
newsletter including gathering information,
. Author various environmental and sustainability articles for monthly
EHS newsletter
CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES (SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES), Spring Green, Wisconsin
2008 - 2012
One of the largest glass companies with close to 30 facilities and 6,000
employees throughout the United States. Through the success of the
various subsidiaries, Cardinal has become a leader in the global glass
industry for its quality results within a safe atmosphere, and
innovative ideas and products, especially within the residential market.
Environmental, Health and Safety Director
Responsible for managing, creating, and recommending environmental,
health and safety (EHS) compliance-based programs and solutions for the
Solar Technologies company and all Research and Development (R&D), as
well as consult all other Cardinal Glass Industries subsidiary companies
across the nation.
. Created an ISO/OHSAS EHS Management System with related documents,
procedures, and database training and tracking program to
continuously improve in order to become world class and the market
leader in EHS, quality and overall production within the solar
industry
. Created and managed all aspects of chemical management plan involving
heavy metals, toxic chemicals and extremely corrosive gasses,
including but not limited to procedures, exposure monitoring and
employee training
. Managed all EHS operations including an initial operating budget of
approximately $3 million dollars annually, and all EHS due diligence
for current and future expansion of new and existing facilities
. Managed all EHS aspects of an $200 million dollar project from
initial concept design to construction through initial production of
the new model facility
. Designed plant around $7 million dollars in EHS improvements based on
requirements to work safely with the process in an extremely
controlled environment
. Contributed to lowering safety rates at various facilities and across
the company by over 30%
. Fully directed client and partner companies in startup of processes
and/or facilities as an EHS subject matter expert
. Met with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, etc as
precautionary or follow up discussions are needed
. Created and conducted training on various Safe Work Programs,
chemical management, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
(SPCC), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and all other
EHS programs
. Conducted EHS internal inspections/audits of various facilities,
provide guidance and track findings to completion
. Managed all company EHS reports and safety statistics, tracked
results and reported them directly to executives
. Created, managed and trained on all EHS programs and procedures
including but not limited to Cadmium Compliance, Safe Work (PPE,
Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, Forklift, Emergency
Management/Response, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, etc
Industrial Hygiene (IH), Contractor Safety etc...
. Managed and administered Workers Compensation Program and other
building and environmental insurance
. Completed and updated as necessary EHS reports including but not
limited to Tier II, Form R, permit applications and renewals (waste,
stormwater, waste water, air emissions, etc
. Conducted routine and critical IH sampling and risk assessments to
ensure safe day to day working conditions
. Authored several multi-client legal contract documents for supply and
recycling of raw and waste materials
. Researched, applied for and received grants, low income loans and
other monies related to alternative energy, sustainability, and
production and energy efficiency
. Created and managed Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Program to identify and
correct potential hazards as part of continuous improvement objective
BOSTIK, INC., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 2006 - 2008
One of the largest international adhesive companies with 4,500 employees
in 41 countries and progressive environmental, health and safety
policies that significantly aid production and supply of customized
adhesives, sealants and coatings for automotive and aircraft interiors,
MRO applications, the marine and transportation markets, industrial and
product manufacturing, packaging, disposable nonwovens/hygiene,
residential/commercial construction markets, as well as a comprehensive
line of flooring installation products serving the entire flooring
industry.
Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Responsible for managing, creating, and recommending EHS compliance-
based programs and solutions at a corporate level for over 20 production
facilities worldwide.
. Managed, revised, updated, and administered corporate EHS Management
System and QSI database training program
. Created, modified and conducted training on various Safe Work
Programs (Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding, Forklift, Confined
Space, Fall Protection, Lifts, Electrical Safety, Hot Work, etc
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and all corporate EHS programs
. Conducted EHS internal inspections/audits of various facilities,
provide guidance and track findings to completion
. Reduced safety injury rates by over 40% in two years despite
previously already being below the national average
. Managed and submitted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chemical
top-screens for multiple facilities
. Managed corporate safety statistics, all corporate EHS reports, and
the Corrective Action Report (CAR) Database Program, track results
and report them directly to United States and Worldwide executives
. Managed and administered the company wide 4S (See it, Say it, Stop
it, Solve it) Safety Incentive Program
. Managed the Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program for all facilities within
the United States
. Managed and administered the company wide Workers Compensation
Program
. Managed the Tier II and Form R process from inception through
completion for various plants around the country
. Completed various other annual reporting and environmental permit
applications and renewals for numerous facilities in the United
States (waste, water, air emissions, etc
. Created and conducted all relevant EHS training for all of corporate
services including office, laboratory and manufacturing employees
APJ SERVICES, LLC, Racine/Waunakee, Wisconsin 2006 - Current
EHS compliance, engineering, and grant writing, as well as technical and
other services for governmental agencies, contractor and consulting
firms, industrial facilities, and individual clients.
Owner and Principal
Completely responsible for all activities of the company including but
not limited to bidding, budget analysis and tracking, inspection, and
reporting for clients.
. Managed all inspection services for large $2.3 million dollar
engineering project for 6-months involving actual installation,
testing and repairing of piping associated with the construction of a
city wastewater treatment plant
. Conduct inspections, audits and compliance reviews on numerous EHS
and engineering projects for clients
. Manage inspection services and provided technical advice on
environmental, safety and engineering issues for a consulting
engineering firm on various projects
. Create, edit and submit grant narratives, budgets and other
associated documents in the EHS field for city and county government
agencies
. Provided technical advice, analysis and program management to
organizations and governmental agencies regarding various EHS and
engineering topics such as lead poisoning, remediation and regulatory
solutions
KENOSHA COUNTY DIVISION OF HEALTH, Kenosha, Wisconsin 2003 - 2006
One of seven (7) divisions within the government structure of Kenosha
County that supports people of the community
through creating, maintaining and improving environmental, health and
safety programs.
Program Manager/Risk Assessor, Lead Hazard Control Grant Program
Directly responsible for approximately a $2 million dollar federally
funded Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program with
another $2 million dollars in matching state and local funds, within the
Environmental Health group that educates families on the dangers of lead
poisoning through various outreach activities and corrects lead hazards
through rehabilitation in the highest at-risk homes at no cost to the
owners or tenants with the ultimate goal of protecting children from
lead-poisoning.
. Managed and created a model national program by exceeding all goals
such as complete rehabilitation of housing units (156% over goal) and
outreach events (450% over) in two years of a three year program
while under budget
. Implemented, coordinated and evaluated all activities such as
approval and hiring of lead abatement contractors and assignment of
responsibilities to all other program personnel for the Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Reduction Program
. Provided leadership, direction, and informational guidance to program
staff, property owners, lead abatement contractors, community/parent
groups, and local agencies through presentations, home visits and
demonstrations
. Coordinated field, office and research activities, all while ensuring
the lead abatement work is completed in a very effective, cost-
efficient and regulated manner to ensure all required goals and
objectives are fulfilled
. Lead role in ensuring cooperation between all local, State and
Federal agencies to implement program procedures and protocols as
well as meeting budget and scheduling requirements
. Conducted and oversaw risk assessments, lead inspections,
environmental sampling, accident and other investigations, and
writing work specifications and various reports of qualified dwelling
units
. Created and enforced procedures, protocols, and legal documents such
as contracts and regulations
MWH AMERICAS, INC., Madison, Wisconsin 2001 - 2002
Engineering and EHS compliance firm with approximately 5500 employees
internationally and a client base in numerous governmental agencies,
industrial companies, and military branches.
Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Specialist
Responsible for researching, managing, and recommending compliance-based
solutions to clients in both the public and private sectors while
contributing to company profitability and reputation.
. Guided clients in compliance audits through research of all
applicable safety, health and environmental regulations, provided
evaluation, recommendations and EHS training and emergency planning
for their facilities
. Researched and managed projects involving EHS compliance and
regulation, all aspects of remediation and cleanup, Phase I and Phase
II investigations, waste management, risk and other environmental
assessments, health, safety plans, EHS management systems, and
created and implemented numerous EHS programs
. Conducted site visits and developed reports as part of Environmental
Baseline Studies (EBSs) for military sites
. Researched, wrote and enacted Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and EHS policies
. Developed and managed databases and reports for additional project
activities including but not limited to EHS programs, stormwater
plans, chemical management and data validation, soil science,
geology, hydrogeology, MSDSs, wastewater regulations and treatment,
endangered species, and various aspects of cost proposals
. Trouble shot and provided guidance for clients' immediate EHS
problems such as proper spill notification and cleanup, workers
compensation, accident investigation, and EHS training in accordance
with regulations/policies
TETRA TECH EM INC., Brookfield, Wisconsin 2000 - 2001
The fifth largest environmental consulting company worldwide
specializing in remediation techniques for governmental, industrial, and
military projects with a focus on health and safety.
Environmental Scientist/Remediation Specialist
Responsible for environmental and hydrogeologic project research,
implementation, fieldwork and management contributing to company
profitability.
. Researched and managed projects in remediation, health, safety, risk
and environmental plans, assessments and policies, Phase I/II
investigations, insurance cost recovery, waste management, and EHS
Management Systems
. Developed and supervised installation of monitoring wells; sampled
and tested water, air, soil, and sediment
. Managed databases and developed reports on project activities
including cleanup and cost determination
R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY, Downers Grove/Mattoon, Illinois 1999 -
2000
A $5 billion and Fortune 300 printing and publishing company committed
to a Safety, Health and Environmental focus to ensure and maintain
compliance with EPA, OSHA and other applicable regulations and corporate
policies/programs
Environmental, Health and Safety Professional
Responsible for researching, managing, creating, and recommending EHS
compliance-based solutions to corporate and various division facilities.
. Researched and managed projects involving pertinent regulations and
topics including health and safety plans, workers compensation, the
CWA, CAA, TACO, SARA, RCRA, HWSA, accident and injury reporting,
stakeholder interests, EHS Management Systems and online training
programs, VPP Mentoring Program, air emission standards, computer
recycling program, and maintained good working relationships with
government agencies
. Guided divisions in corporate EHS compliance audits and training
through research of regulations, policies and evaluation of their
facilities, and created, implemented and enforced corporate EHS
policies and procedures
. Created and organized wastewater, stormwater, emergency management
plans, and numerous other EHS programs and policies for divisions
according to regulations and corporate procedures
. Managed and participated in divisional projects including HAZWOPER,
machine safeguarding, and Industrial Hygiene (IH) chemical testing
. Reviewed and assessed Tier II's, Title V's, other regulatory
documents, Strategic Plans and equipment vendors
. Created and managed the company ergonomics video, EHS training and
scheduling, and motor vehicle safety and numerous other corporate
policies, procedures and programs
. Key role in development, rollout, and implementation of company wide
IH Chemical Program
HELDRICH, GUTMAN & ASSOCIATES, Chicago, Illinois 1998
A small but established law firm that guided clients in personal and
business problems.
Law Clerk
Responsible for regulation and legal document research, interpretation
and writing.
. Researched regulations and issues including divorce, civil suits,
property resolution, and business disputes
. Wrote memorandums and legal documents for clients in the above
topics; filed documents with the courts
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, West Allis/Waukesha,
Wisconsin 1993 -
1997
A government agency responsible for all aspects surrounding
transportation
within southeastern
Wisconsin
(District 2) including engineering and design, road construction, and
environmental
issues.
Limited Term Employee-Tech 1, 2, and 3
Responsible for research, management and review of projects involving
various tasks in the Environmental, Materials and Survey sections with a
focus in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.
. Monitored and enforced both regulations and policies involving
environmental, erosion control and other land use projects; reviewed
and oversaw completion of consultant environmental, construction, and
other design plans
. Conducted and evaluated drilling, surveying, remediation,
environmental impact statements, and environmental assessments
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Stuart School of Business
M.S., Environmental Management, 1999
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
B.S., Reclamation (Environmental Science - Physical Emphasis), Geology,
Earth Science Minors, 1997
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
. Lean Six Sigma trained to Green Belt level
. Crisis Media Training
. Leadership Training
. State certified Risk Assessor, Lead Inspector, Lead
Supervisor/Abatement Worker/Worker - past
. HAZWOPER 40-hr and 8-hr Refresher Certifications (need to renew
certification)
. Risk Management Program (RMP) Training
. Process Safety Management (PSM) Training
. OSHA 501 Certification
. DOT Hazmat Training
. First Aid and Adult CPR
. Concrete, asphalt, nuclear densities, and soils certifications
. New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration (NSR/PSD)
and other Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Training
. Computer training in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Quattro Pro,
ArcInfo (GIS), webpage creation, and
database creation and management
HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
. Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM)
. AMCOL EHS and Quality Corporate Innovation Team
. Kenosha County Environmental Committee - past
. Wisconsin Environmental Health Association (WEHA)
. Selected to take part in National Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) seminar
. Village of Caledonia Storm Sewer Utility District Commission - past
. Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) - Advisor for Lake
Michigan Section
. National Association of Environmental Managers (NAEM) - conference
planning committee
. National Association of Environmental Managers (NAEM) Lake Michigan
Section - planning committee
. American Society of Surface Mining and Reclamation (ASSMR) - past