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Engineer Quality Assurance

Location:
Cleveland, OH, 44120
Posted:
December 07, 2010

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Resume:

Monica L. Bourn

**** ******* ****

Cleveland, Ohio 44120

E-Mail: *******@*********.***

Home: 216-***-**** Cell: 216-***-****

Employment History:

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist, Area Temps - Momentive

Performance Materials, Willoughby, OH, May 2010 to December, 2010

Facility Engineer, Chrysler, LLC, Twinsburg Stamping Plant, Twinsburg,

Ohio, May 1999 to March 2009

Environmental

. Ensured plant level Environmental programs, policies, procedures and

systems were developed, implemented and sustained to ensure compliance

with local, state, federal, and corporate regulatory requirements.

. Ensured facility training plan supported strategic business initiatives.

. Prepared and submitted all required environmental permit

applications/renewals and routine agency reports, e.g., Ohio EPA, CERCLA,

SARA, RCRA. Prepared, reviewed, and submitted plant environmental

permits and ensured terms and conditions were understood and complied

with; ensured required documentation was maintained and required

regulatory reports were submitted to the respective agencies, e.g. air

discharge, storm water discharge, local POTW, and NPDES permits.

. Responsible for monitoring and controlling air and water emissions,

submittal of documentation to meet reporting requirements to various

corporate, local, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for

identifying, monitoring, controlling, and documenting all hazardous and

non-hazardous waste streams; scheduling of hazardous waste shipments,

completion of manifests and development of waste minimization program.

. Represented facility, acted as a liaison with local, state, and federal

agencies. Served as the plant emergency incident commander.

. Managed all plant waste disposal activity to ensure compliance with

applicable regulations; including hazard and risk assessment and

radiation safety. Developed and implemented both preventative and

abatement strategies.

. Developed/maintained plant emergency response plans and ensured drills

were performed to document plan effectiveness.

. Responsible for the coordination of emergencies concerning the release of

hazardous materials, fire, explosion, natural disaster or any other

emergency requiring response or coordination with outside agencies.

. Identified requirements and provided all Environmental training for

facility, including salary and hourly personnel. Ensured required

employee environmental training was completed on-time and documented.

. Managed MSDS system and new chemical procurement process review for

suitability.

. Kept abreast of regulatory programs and communicated impacts to

management. Evaluated proposed projects and proposed new chemicals and

ensured plans are in-place and implemented to address EHS compliance

issues. Supported and/or directed the plant's ISO 14001/2000 EMS.

. Developed and implemented plant programs, policies and procedures to

conform and mandates, strategies and schedules to elevate and sustain

world class programs e.g., EHS Directives.

. Investigated environmental incidents/accidents to determine root causes

and prepares and implemented corrective action plans.

Safety & Health

. Initiated and developed policies and procedures to ensure that safety and

health measures were implemented and maintained.

. Interpreted risk management related information and assisted departments

in applying that information in reducing liabilities

. Reviewed and analyzed all non-reportable vehicle accidents, near

accidents, first report of injuries and supervisor's accident

investigation reports; determined corrective actions that will reduce

high frequency accidents.

. Responsible for the implementation of training programs related to

safety/health issues to include OSHA, DOT regulations and document

retention of employee safety training, policies, definitions, development

and procedures for implementation.

. Ensured operations were inspected semi-annually to identify and minimize

safety/ health risk exposures; worked with department representatives to

plan, develop and implement safety and loss prevention programs.

. Conducted worksite inspections and employee training to ensure proper

work practices are being followed; advised department heads and employees

regarding proper practices and participated in the implementation of

programs.

. Coordinated with insurance representatives related to renewal of general

building liability insurance policies; maintained insurance files,

conferred with the liability insurance representatives to update the risk

management program.

. Checked on the use of all types of personal protective equipment,

evaluated their effectiveness and suggested improvements where needed.

Involved in employee's physicals, safety incentive programs, drug testing

programs, hearing conservation, defensive driving classes, annual driver

license checks, and CPR/First Aid training.

. Prepared and distributed committee minutes, various accident/injury

analysis reports and summaries, and safety/health related articles and

bulletins.

Air Pollution Engineer, City of Cleveland, Air Pollution Department,

Cleveland, Ohio, September 1996 to May 1999

. Provided air permitting and compliance support for Ohio EPA, Cuyahoga

County

. Provided/performed NSR permitting for projects by participating in

project reviews and project teams

. Developed, submitted and managed air quality authorization applications

(permits, permits by rule, standard permits

. Ensured approved authorizations were incorporated into site

processes/procedures and updated Title V permit, tasking sheets and unit

summaries as required

. Responsible for identifying and implementing effective compliance

programs using system tools and monitoring compliance

. Provided assistance in demonstrating compliance with applicable rules.

Update summaries, unit tasking sheets and permits

. Completed required compliance reporting as required.

. Coordinated agency and internal audits on air quality regulations.

Tracked and managed resulting action items

. Provided regulatory and policy guidance to environmental staff, project

teams and others as required

. Worked with local and corporate Environmental Staff on environmental

issues, regulatory interpretations and advocacy efforts.

. Managed special projects as requested.

. Supported assigned production team as an environmental representative.

. Participated in the Environmental on-call duty system - carried a pager

on a rotating schedule.

Fingerprint Examiner, City of Cleveland, Public Safety Department,

Cleveland, Ohio, July 1994 to September 1996

. Under general supervision, examined, analyzed and identified latent

prints in support of police investigations, to prepare as an expert for

testimony in court.

. Compared known finger, palm, and foot prints with latent print

impressions to determine identity for use in police investigations.

. Followed established procedures for maintaining chain of custody.

. Maintained reference files of latent prints of value in outstanding

cases.

. Collected and developed latent prints using a variety of chemical and

photographic methods in a laboratory setting or in the field.

. Developed, implemented, and conducted quality assurance and quality

control programs.

. Reviewed, monitored and evaluated unit practices to ensure compliance

with established standards, policies and procedures.

. Peer reviewed casework performed by other examiners.

. Trained less experienced latent print examiners in fingerprint

examinations and other related duties.

. Assisted other forensic personnel in the collection and development of

patent print examination and analysis.

. Trained fingerprint technicians or less skilled latent print examiners in

latent print examination and analysis.

. Obtained prints from deceased persons. Classified fingerprint cards.

Searched manual and automated fingerprint files.

Computer Software:

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Windows (all versions),

GenSuite

Skills:

Able to pay meticulous attention to detail and work with complete accuracy

Analytical and problem solving skills

Experience in a busy working environment

Excellent managerial and fiscal skills

Supervisory skills to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, and motivate

staff and build an effective service-oriented environment.

Self-motivated and ability to work under own initiative and as a team

member

Experience in using a range of office based computer systems

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal

Experience in report writing and presentation skills

Excellent organization and prioritization skills with the ability to work

with deadlines and under pressure

Training and Certifications:

DOT Certified, EPA Refrigerant Compliance, Management, Hazardous/Toxic

Waste Management, Hazwoper/Incident Commander Training, ISO 14000 Lead

Auditor, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Waste Management, OSHA Certified, First Aid

and CPR Certification

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Central State

University, Wilberforce, OH, 1992

Masters of Business Administration, Concentration in E-Business, University

of Phoenix, Independence, OH, 2002



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