Manager Training

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pegasus Steel LLC

Charleston, SC 04/09 - 04/10

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

. Implemented all safety standards as the inaugural Safety

Coordinator for the Organization including but not limited to;

environmental reports, safety development and training, and 5S

rollout.

. Prepare, analyze and submit reports for the following; Toxic

Release Inventory, Tier Two, OSHA 300, Workers Compensation,

air quality emissions per steel industry standards, Site

Security Plan, Water Permit and other reports as required for

SCDHEC and EPA.

. Conduct in-house training to include safety orientation,

forklift certification and monthly toolbox training.

. Determine appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for

operations group and ensure sufficient inventory.

. Track maintenance and regulation testing for plant equipment

including overhead crane, forklift, fire alarm system, and fire

extinguishers.

. Responsible for Material Safety Data Sheets and processing new

chemical introduction into the facility.

. Implemented the plant-wide 5S program resulting in standardized

organization methods as well as conduct daily audits in each

department.

. Perform daily plant inspection for OSHA compliance.

. Company-wide injury response coordinator.

. Responsible for the supervision and performance management of

one housekeeping associate.

American LaFrance (position eliminated) Charleston, SC

03/07 - 07/08

Environmental Safety and Health Engineer

. Prepared EPA reports including TRI, Tier Two, air monitoring

and hazardous waste inventory according to state and federal

regulations

. Provided technical report writing, record keeping, analysis

and data management to the Directors of ESH, DHEC or EPA.

. Performed personnel training, inspections and compliance

reports for three facilities.

. Conducted daily walk-through inspections to ensure adherence to

Confined Space Entry and Lock Out/Tag Out; and that Hot Work

permit procedures were followed.

. Monitored noise decibels, conducted eye wash inspection and

coordinated fire extinguishers inspections.

. Provided safety orientation training for new hires including

Spanish interpretation.

. Maintained chemical inventory records to include proper

labeling, handling procedures and MSDS upkeep.

. Responsible for hazardous material removal and disposal

documentation according to DOT compliance.

. Ensured compliance and proper usage of personal protection

equipment (PPE) for operations through daily random

inspections, periodic training and review of changing

regulations.

. Investigated complaints, incidents, and near misses,

determining root causes and identifying corrective actions.

. First responder for chemical spills per Company policy and

HAZMAT certified.

. Emergency response POC in absence of nurse.

SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control Charleston, SC

08/05 - 03/07

Chemist

. SC State Certified in analysis of Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total

Suspended Solids, alkalinity, phenols and turbidity.

. Responsible for chemical analysis of waste streams from local industries

and receiving streams to ensure compliance with discharge permit.

. Assisted Director in analysis of salinity and coliform levels in drinking

water.

. Trained in drinking water well inspections.

Char-Broil

Columbus, GA 01/96 - 12/04

Process Control Manager

. Managed a $500,000 operation and maintenance budget and always

came in below budget.

. Responsible for chemical analysis of discharge water for pretreatment

system.

. Negotiated specific requirements for industrial discharge

permit with state and local permit authorities.

. Eliminated heavy metal (Molybdenum) discharge from plant

effluent resulting in a $1MM savings.

. Negotiated purchase of chemicals, maintenance equipment,

supplies, professional services and incidentals with vendors

and subcontractors.

. Manager of up to five individuals and directed wash systems maintenance

crew.

. Troubleshooting in-line production systems to minimize production down

time.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

University of Panama

. Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

. Teaching Certificate with a chemistry emphasis

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

. Member of American Water Works Association (AWWA)

. Member of Water Environmental Association of South Carolina (WEASC)

. Member of Low Country American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

. S.C. Water Operator License "B"

. S.C. Wastewater Operator License "C"

. Forklift Operator Certification

. OSHA 30 hrs General Industry Certification

. Accomplished in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

. First Aid/CPR Certified

. Fluent in Spanish

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