Engineer Safety

JOHN ZALEWSKI, CHST

**** ******** ******, *******, ******** 48183 734-***-****

**************@*****.***

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Monitored the safety of UAW and outside contractor trades for Ford

Motor Company during demolition, construction, and retooling tasks

with 100,000 man-hours worked with zero OSHA reportable, lost time,

incident, nor a first aid.

. Saved an industrial company $2 million in first year after fact-

finding by successfully utilized environmental audit information.

. Assisted in lowering company's "Experience Modifying Rate" (EMR) to an

historic company low of 0.27 with the established safety standard set

at 1.00 as good. The low "EMR" helped secure various projects during

bid evaluation process.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contractual

Assignments (1993/1995-2001/2010 - 2013)

Commercial Contracting, Dearborn Midwest Conveyor, Global

International, Brand Energy & Infrastructure, FDR Safety

Safety Engineer Proactively assessed the "safety climate" by

observations, audit trend analysis, etc. Monitored

demolition/construction activities for potential safety/environmental

health hazards with successful coaching and problem-solving solutions

implemented to minimize/eliminate safety and environmental

hazards/liability that helped lower company's insurance rates/improved

rating and added profit to the bottom line. Conducted site safety

orientations; assured conformity with zero tolerance Fall Protection

requirements; issued notices; presided over safety meetings, and

participated in progress conferences. Investigated incidents and generated

reports. Interacted with subcontractors, employees, management, medical

clinic(s), and government agencies. Emphasized the importance of safety

and environmental programs to help reach the ultimate goal.

BASF, PHILIP SERVICES CORP

Environmental Engineer/Specialist Strategized and implemented the

handling of approximately 600 waste streams, half of which were classified

"hazardous" at several chemical manufacturing facilities. Administered

multi-plant functions for government compliance programs. These tasks

helped company(s) meet deadline regulatory requirements/minimize liability

and prevent regulatory penalties.

WALBRIDGE

Safety Engineer Responsible for conducting daily safety monitoring,

problem-solving safety issues, and reporting infractions as necessary.

Coordinated all subcontractor safety activities to assure compliance with

project, state, and federal safety requirements. To confirm compliance,

implemented safety audits and used Pre-Task Analysis planning. Conducted

site safety orientations; implemented a Crane Action Plan; assured

conformity with 100% Fall Protection requirements; issued disciplinary

action notices to subcontractors; presided over safety meetings; and

participated in bid, start-up, and progress conferences. In addition,

interpreted MSDS, tracked hazardous waste through manifest documentation,

and Storm Water Run-off compliance. Investigated incidents and generated

reports. Interfaced with management, medical clinic(s), and government

agencies. In addition, interfaced with all site subcontractors and their

employees to emphasize the importance of the project safety program to help

reach the ultimate goal of Zero injuries. (2001 to 2009)

GREAT LAKES STEEL

Environmental Engineer Supervisor Constantly researched, evaluated, and

inputted the improved disposal recycling methods to reduce the disposal

costs of 85 waste streams, sixteen of which were classified "hazardous", in

a steel mill setting. Administered proactive emergency spill responses of

various magnitudes through an expedited response program

minimizing/eliminating environmental impact and remediation expenses.

(1994 to 1995)

FABRICON PRODUCTS

QC/Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator Administered quality control

standards to prevent the manufacturing of substandard products causing a

negative impact to the profit line. Responsible for changing the use of a

highly flammable solvent chemical "MEK" to a less hazardous solvent.

Suggested to Plant Manager to switch from a lead base ink to a soy base

type which Plant Manager responded favorably to the idea, thus, reducing by-

product waste disposal cost. (1991 to 1992)

(EPC/AMI)

Senior Environmental Consultant/ Industrial Hygienist - Field Supervisor

Developed/supervised a newly created environmental department to deal with

environmental audits, remediation activities, and hazardous waste. Secured

government contracts within first three months of operation. Instrumental

in developing special projects ranging from market approach plan and worker

safety program to usable environmental programs, such as, an environmental

audit guide and qualifying documents for DNR "short listing". Used user-

friendly program guideline manual for several Fortune 200 Corporations,

development companies, and government agencies nationwide, including Puerto

Rico for broad range assessments in property transactions to minimize

environmental liability. (1987 to 1991)

WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

Environmental Administrator

Championed aggressive pro-active approach in Lead Poisoning Control Program

for Wayne County, Michigan to eliminate potential health hazards to

occupants. (1970 to 1987)

EDUCATION

BA, Biological Sciences w/ Chemistry minor

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, Illinois

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CHST - Construction Health/Safety (BCSP Certified No. C-2814) OSHA

Hazardous Worker/Supervisor OSHA Confined Space Entry Certified

Safety Management - ASSE Storm Water Management Operator - Certificate

No. C-11424 CPR, AED, First Aid

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Engineering Society of Detroit

American Society of Safety Engineers(ASSE)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

American Society Safety Engineers Professional Development Training -

2003/2005/2006/2007/2009/2011/2012

OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety, Rockhurst University - 1999

ICCP Certified COBOL Programming Course - Complete Business Solutions, Inc.

Farmington Hills, MI - 1997

OSHA 40 Hour Site Health & Safety; OSHA 8 Hour Site Safety & Health

Supervisor, Purdue University

OSHA 30 Hour Health & Safety, Walbridge

St. Paul Safety Academy Training

Accident Investigation Mobile Crane

Management

Confined Space Awareness Mold in Construction

Electrical Safety Material

Handling

Excavation Safety Rigging

Fall Management Safety

Accountability

Hearing Conservation Site Sense

MIOSHA C.E.T. Safety Training

Aerial Work Platform Safety General Rules

Part 1

Concrete Construction Safety Mobile Crane

Safety

Construction Accidents Mobile

Equipment Safety

Fall Protection for Roof Safety MIOSHA Top 25

Serious Violations

Protecting Workers from Electrical Energy MIOSHA Update

Other Safety/Environmental Training

Environmental Law Safety Management

Emergency Response

Industrial Sanitation Industrial Hygiene

Steel Erection

Environmental Health/Safety Air Pollution

CPR, AED, and First Aid

Substance Abuse in the Workplace Crisis Management

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Toxicology Ground Water Control

Traffic Control

Highway Construction Work Zone Clean Water Act

Safety/Environmental Auditing

Hazardous Waste Management MUST Safety

Modules - 18 completed and up to date.

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