Robert H. Williams
Cell: *04-904-806-
2948
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
Email:
******@*******.***
Summary
Pro-active, results oriented, Safety Professional highly skilled in all
phases of risk management. Background includes research, manufacturing,
chemical, construction and service industries. Solid planning and
organizational skills demonstrated through building multi-functional teams
committed to common safety goals. A well-disciplined, hands-on leader with
proven ability to apply metrics and controls in managing multiple
assignments efficiently while meeting mandated deadlines. Utilize strong
negotiation, training and presentation skills to effectively communicate
direction and convey complex information in easily understood formats.
Catalyst for motivating employees to commit to and work towards common
safety goals. Areas of expertise include:
Safety incentive, awareness and Safety & environmental compliance
awards programs audits
Accident investigations OSHA VPP preparation
Site-specific safety training Coordinate emergency responses &
Contractor safety programs fire protection programs
Formal written policies and Industrial hygiene / auditing
procedures protocols
Plant Physical Security Loss Control
Strategic & Tactical Planning CDC/USDA Select Agent Program
HAZMAT Tier II Reporting Accident Reduction Goals
RCRA Compliance Training Title V Permitting
Fire Code regulations
Accomplishments
. Proven track record for quickly bringing a company into OSHA
compliance, coupled with the ability to simultaneously save thousands
of dollars spent on workers' compensation claims, reducing such claims
from $200,000 to less than $15,000, through vigorous oversight and an
intense focus on training at all levels.
. Defined and facilitated Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental
Compliance programs for General industry and Construction sectors
involving: OSHA, EPA, MSA, NFPA, Cal-OSHA, TOSHA, as well as other
state's safety and environmental compliance regulations, providing
training for groups of up to 800 employees, at all levels in diverse
organizations, including both union and non-union environments.
. Through abatement and negotiation with Federal, state and local
agencies, eliminated thousands of dollars in fines.
. Experienced in defining, designing and implementing safety and
environmental management systems, including use of ISO 9000-2000, ISO
14001, ISO 17025, OHSAS 18001, ANSI Z-10 and other BBS (Behavior Based
Safety) programs.
. Significantly reduced the number of OSHA reportable lost time workdays
and concurrently reduced workers compensation claims to less than 15%
of dollar amounts experienced over any of the previous 5 years.
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. Adept at managing staffs, large and small, identifying, developing and
utilizing the individual skills each team member possesses, creating
individual ownership in the safety program.
. Conducted field evaluations by traveling to multi-state corporate
facilities to review safety audits. Analyzed insurance claims,
incident and accident data, etc, prioritizing severity of risk
potential, and making recommendations for remedial action.
. Trained local management and staff to become self-sufficient in common
areas of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management,
resulting in reduced travel and training expenses.
. Performed due diligence for potential corporate acquisitions.
. Maintained relationships with federal, state and local regulatory
personnel.
. Considered an expert in the design and maintenance of: Process Safety
Management programs (PSM), writing Job Descriptions, Work Instructions
and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA's) for ISO 9002-2000 and other Health,
Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
Professional Experience
SPECTRA TECH, INC., Oak Ridge, TN
2008 -PRESENT
Project Manager
Responsible for multiple projects; currently contracted to US Army Corps of
Engineers, Huntsville, AL.
MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Palm Bay, Florida
2005 -2008 Safety & Environmental Officer, Biological
Safety Officer, CDC - USDA Select Agent Program Responsible Official
Responsible for large bio-medical research laboratory in Florida.
Citrosuco North America, Lake Wales,
Florida
2004
Safety & Environmental Compliance Manager
Responsible for citrus production facility and port facility in Florida and
port facility in Maryland.
PerkinElmer Fluid Sciences, Daytona Beach,
Florida 2001 - 2004
Health, Safety & Environmental / Facilities Maintenance Manager
Responsible for 2 Florida and 1 California Semiconductor Manufacturing
Facilities.
CDR Systems, Inc., Palatka,
Florida
1998 - 2001
Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental / Facilities Manager
Responsible for multiple manufacturing plants in Florida, Oklahoma,
California and Mexico.
Doehler Jarvis, Inc., Greeneville,
Tennessee
1996 - 1998
Safety / Maintenance / Facilities Manager
Johnson Controls World Services, Kings Bay,
Georgia 1993 - 1996
Facility Maintenance Zone Supervisor
Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
BSEE Undergraduate Studies
Robert H. Williams
2189 Allenridge Drive
Cell: 904-***-****
Sevierville, Tennessee 37876
Email:
******@*******.***
Addendum
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project
Extensive experience with J.J.Keller and other Safety & Environmental
System Management Development Programs.
Additional Experience
Volusia-Flagler Safety Council
Board of Directors (2002 - 2004)
Chaired several committees and assisted over 100 local manufacturers,
medical providers and contractors in:
. Defining and realizing accident reduction goals.
. Conducting and documenting safety, environmental, ergonomic and life
safety audits.
. Developing metrics for determining risk potential.
. Providing Annual Right-To-Know, RCRA, Forklift Operator, Lockout-tag
out and other custom specialized safety training.
. Chaired two committees: The Membership Advisory Committee and the
Strategic Planning Committee. Past member of the Awards and Nominating
Committee.
Professional Activities
American Society of Safety Engineers (A.S.S.E.)
National Association of Safety Professionals (N.A.S.P.)
National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.)
Volusia Manufacturers Association (Past Member)
American Biological Safety Association (A.B.S.A.)
Advanced Training
Graduate of and former course instructor for: Professional Safety
Management (PSM) program offered by the Florida Association of Safety
Councils. (Similar to CSP)
State Certified in order to teach Basic Driver Improvement (Defensive
driving) and D.A.T.E. (Drug, Alcohol & Traffic Education).