Manager Safety

PO Box **? GLENWOOD, IOWA *****

PHONE ? 262-***-**** ? EMAIL ? ***********@******.***.***

STEVEN P. BALVANZ

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a full time position in the field of Occupational Safety &

Health

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science

August 2010

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Major: Occupational and Environmental Safety & Health

EMPLOYMENT

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

December 2011 - April 2013

Johnson Controls Battery Group

Red Oak, IA

Ensured compliance in Health & Safety Programs & Policies

. Assisted facility in achieving Gold Safety Status for 2012; including

no recordable injuries

. Developed, audited and maintained all programs related to Environment,

Health & Safety. Used these programs to identify, prevent and control

any hazards that were found in the facility.

o Conducted regulatory training of these programs for all

employees

. Used a Maturity Path tool to develop safety program to higher

standards

o Designated responsibilities of the safety program to all

employees. Giving everyone ownership of part of the program

o Coordinated audit structure to include management and hourly

employees

. Performed Incident investigations as needed. Investigations not

complete until development of corrective action and proof of its

lasting effectiveness.

. Filed Workers Compensation claims as needed.

. Managed Personal Protective Equipment required in plant for all

personnel

. Facilitated Central Safety Committee, Blood Lead Committee & Office

Safety Committee

Industrial Hygiene Responsibilities

. Air Sampling

o Conducted personal and stationary air samples on a regular

basis. Determined schedule from sample results and OSHA

regulation in regards to Lead in Air.

. Wipe Sampling

o Detection of lead particulate on surfaces such as floors,

tables, etc.

. Noise Survey

o Collected data from dosimeters from several work stations.

. Coordinated biological testing (blood) program

. Drinking Water Sampling

Ensured compliance in Environmental Policies

. Completed Mandatory reporting to government agencies

o Tier II, EPA Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste, Stormwater Permit,

Air Construction Permit, Form R, Form U, Minor Source Emission

Inventory

. Ensured completion of monitoring activities as required by facility

permits.

o Personally conducted storm water sampling activities

. Managed hazardous waste program including all required auditing and

disposal activities

. Developed and maintained SWPPP and SPCC

Safety Department Intern

June 2010 - April 2011 SSAB Iowa Inc.

Muscatine, IA

Ensured compliance in safety programs and training

. Audited company safety policies and JSA's to assist the company in

accomplishing OHSAS 18001 certification in less than one year

. Scheduled required training, conducted orientation and created

training PowerPoints

. Maintained records and tracked leading indicators

. Conducted cost/benefit analysis studies for persuasive purposes

. Participated in team incident investigations then tracked corrective

actions to determine effectiveness

. Facilitated monthly Safety Committee and Rescue Team meetings

. Wrote several "Grams" depicting company innovations, Safety Alerts,

and Accident Alerts that were published on the local Intranet

Ensured compliance in environmental programs

. Assisted in quarterly IH testing

o SWPPP and SPCC inspections; Stack testing

. Reported to environmental manager for discrepancies found during day-

to-day observations

Reported to the Safety Manager and assumed extra responsibilities in their

absence

. Wrote weekly reports to present safety statistics and activities to

corporate

. Attended business unit manager meetings to report safety statistics

and activities

Site Supervisor Summers

of 2004, 2005, 2008

Certa-Pro Painters

Waukesha, WI

. Preparation and painting of new and existing structures; hazard

recognition; enforcement of safe work practices; employee training;

and customer relations. 40- 45 Hrs/Wk

Activity Aide

December 2008 - May 2010

Productive Living Systems

Whitewater, WI

. Assisted in the living and development of developmentally challenged

individuals; supervision in daily activities to secure the safety and

well-being of the clients. 20-25 Hrs/Wk

OTHER SKILLS, RECOGNITION, AND DEVELOPEMENT

. Proficient experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Keller-

Soft Safety Audit Customizer

. Dean's List Recognition

. FEMA Certifications in: Effective Communication, Continuity in

Operations, Emergency Planning, Fundamentals of Incident Command

System, Fundamentals of Emergency Management

. Successful completion of continued education in hearing conservation

. First Aid Certified; Productive Living Systems 2009

. CPR, AED & First Aid Certified; MCMH 2011

. Active Student Safety Organization member; UW-W 2008-2010

. American Society of Safety Engineers member, 2009-Present

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