Manager Engineer
Resume:
LUIS LABOY, P.E., MBA
Address; 1056 VALLES DEL LAGO, CAGUAS P.R. 00725
Cellular: 787-***-**** ; e-mail – *****.*****@*******.***
OBJECTIVE – SR MANAGEMENT / DIRECTOR
A fully bilingual (Spanish / English) resourceful and team oriented senior manager with over
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
15 years progressive experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHSE) compliance and
Waste Operations management for Fortune 500 bulk pharma, bio pharma operations. Hands-on,
proactive manager with exceptional ability to implement corporate safety operational strategies
(Operational Risk Assessments, SOPs, Behavioral Safety programs), compliance policies, EHS
management systems / KPIs and sustainable operational programs. Uniquely effective in
maximizing operational resources to enhance safety programs keeping sustainable cost
reductions.
Behavioral Safety Program Implementation ● EHS SOP & Training Development
Site EHS Auditing programs ● EHS procedures, checklists and KPIs
Environmental Permitting (EPA / EQB) ● Operational Budget Management-$8MM
EHS Awareness and Information tools ● ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Manager
Supervised and mentored careers for over 30 employees at both exempt and non-
SELECTED EHS
ACHIEVEMENTS
exempt levels (engineers, PhDs, technical and operations associates).
Developed tactical and strategic planning for Utilities / Facilities, OHSE and Waste
Operations areas and managed corresponding budgets (from $6MM to $8MM / yr).
Implemented training programs and SOPs to sustain operational excellence (OHSE
and operational compliance) for site utilities, facilities, waste operations and
manufacturing operations groups.
Successfully procured and negotiated RCRA Part B / Title V / NPDES permits with
EPA Region 2 and PR EQB.
Implemented Process Safety Management programs (per EPA 112r) for a bulk
pharmaceutical plant (Ammonia, Bromine, HCl > 35%).
Successful implementation of LOTO program (tagging, SOPs and training) which
received excellent reviews from PROSHA during a 2010 inspection.
Implemented a safety culture shifting “Behavioral Safety” audit program for all site
personnel w. excellent results (3 yrs without OSHA recordable or time lost accidents
as of Aug 2012).
Implemented site EHS awareness and information tools to increase safety culture
knowledge and awareness at all organizational levels.
Reduced site water consumption in over 9 million gallons / year.
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EMPLOYMENT AMCOR PACKAGING, Cayey, PR 2008 – YTD
HISTORY
EHS / Water Utilities and Facilities Manager: Manage EHS programs for an ISO 14001 /
OSHAS 18000 Certified plant. In charge of H&S programs including (but not limited to)
LOTO, MMI, Aspects and Hazards assessment, Chemical Safety (MSDS), PPE, Hearing and
Respiratory Protection, etc. Manage the site Emergency Response Team and ERT program.
Implemented Behavioral Safety program with 95% employee participation. Manage and
train contractors that provide facilities maintenance and repair services (plumbing, electrical,
HVAC, roofing & painting), recycling and waste disposal for the site. Manage contractor
training and certification program. Implemented fall protection initiatives to improve work at
height safety at the site. Lean Manufacturing. Green Belt trained. Participated and led
Kaizen and 5S events to reduce production / maintenance wastes and improve energy
efficiency. Procured implementation of several improvement initiatives derived from these
Kaizen and 5S events. Implemented SPC controls at water utilities chemical parameter
levels. Currently celebrating 3 yrs without OSHA recordable accidents as of Sept 07, 2012.
AMGEN Manufacturing LTD, Juncos, PR 2005 – 2007
Managed technical staff to provide environmental compliance
EH&S Senior Manager:
(RCRA hazardous, bio-medical, PRASA, EQB air emissions, EPA NPDES, SPCC, NSPS,
PR SWA recycling and waste minimization programs). In charge of contracted companies
that provided hazardous, non-hazardous waste and recyclable materials management for the
facility. In charge of environmental training, environmental permit negotiations and waste
management requirements for construction companies contractors involved in facility
expansion projects. Participated (w. Corporate Sr management) of expansion project
negotiations with PRIDCO.
LILLY Del Caribe, INC, Mayagüez, PR 1992 – 2005
EC Utilities / Waste Operations Maintenance and Facilities Manager (1998 – 2005):
Managed environmental compliance, utilities and waste operations staff (10 professionals
and 18 operators) which provided waste incineration (RCRA TSDF), waste water treatment
plant, waste analytical lab and GMP site utilities for the facility. Managed combined
operational budget of $6MM to $8MM/year for site GMP Utilities (USP water, Nitrogen),
and WWTP/Waste Management Ops. In charge of instrumentation technicians and
mechanics that provided troubleshooting, repair and maintenance to site utilities, facilities
and waste ops equipment. In charge of external contractors that serviced site utilities,
facilities and waste ops. Engineering management; Managed staff implementing capital
project improvements (25K – 250K) in utilities, facilities and waste op areas.
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LILLY Del Caribe, INC, Mayagüez, PR (continued)
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY Engineering management (continued); In charge of the design, construction and
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commissioning of a liquid waste incineration facility including utilities, process
instrumentation and controls and Delta V BMS system ($10MM). With Safety
Manager, implemented Process Safety Programs (per EPA 112r reg.) for Ammonia,
Bromine and HCl, including community outreach and emergency response programs
associated to PSM.
Environmental Compliance Manager (1995 – 1998): Managed environmental compliance
staff (4 professionals and 1 AA) providing permitting and compliance support (RCRA
TSDF, Air Permitting, NPDES, PRASA, SWA, PREQB) to the facility. Managed
compliance training program and SOPs for the site.
Project Engineer (1992 – 1996): Managed and implemented several capital projects including
the modification and reconstruction of an API manufacturing facility to introduce a new
pharmaceutical bulk product. (2.5MM) including process control instrumentation design and
BMS control system implementation (discrete PLC control system for each production tank
and ancillary equipment). Managed external design (Edwards Engineering) and construction
company (Flour Daniels) contractors. In charge of equipment commissioning and validation
process (External Contractors).
MCGAW, INC, Sabana Grande, PR 1991 – 1992
Provided process engineering support to blood
API Process / Project engineer:
transfusion aid API. Completed equipment improvement, instrumentation and process
controls projects. In charge of used water site discharge process. Implemented pH control
system for site discharge outfall.
Masters in Business Administration
EDUCATION
University of Turabo – Gurabo P.R.
Science Bachelor in Chemical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
LICENSE Professional Engineer Lic. # 12703
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