Manager Management
Resume:
VINCE DZIECHCIARZ
Sandy, UT 84093
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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
?Global and Domestic Leadership?
> An accomplished professional with a history of achievement at developing
and directing companies' environmental organizations and programs in the
United States, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia (China) and Australia,
with a focus on process changes, ensuring safe and compliant operations,
and managing liabilities.
> Expert at estimating, managing and reporting environmental initiatives
and liabilities; identifying and addressing global environmental
compliance issues; quickly analyzing problems and taking remedial
actions; understanding and addressing global environmental regulations,
designing and managing sustainability / Corporate Social Responsibility
programs, negotiating and drafting complex contracts, as well as
performing due diligence on business transactions.
> Recognized for ability to bring a business focus to Environmental, Health
and Safety organizations; manage highly diverse multifunctional teams;
make presentations to executive committees and Board of Directors
(General Motors, Hughes Aircraft); assess personnel and implement
comprehensive training programs.
> Managed annual spends ranging to $60 million, with a record of success at
completing programs and projects 10-15% under budget.
EXPERIENCE
BOART LONGYEAR, INC., Salt Lake City, UT. 2007 - 2010
$1.5 billion, multinational equipment manufacturing and minerals
exploration company.
Sr. Manager - Global Environmental Affairs
Complete responsibility for managing company's global environmental
activities. Prepared Capex and Opex budgets; published "Environmental
Bulletins and Policy Guidelines," mentored and trained internal personnel
on environmental and safety issues, including 8 regional EHS managers, 50+
local EHS coordinators; also managed outside attorneys and consultants;
designed environmental audit and reporting modules; ensured compliance with
air, water and waste regulations, and tracked regulatory impacts and
permits via a web-based, digitized database.
. Compliance Assurance. Developed first corporate-wide compliance assurance
program for operating platforms, such as manufacturing plants, large-
scale drilling maintenance facilities and commercial properties, on 6
continents. Investigated nonconformities and inspected and evaluated
environmental liabilities. Represented company in agency interactions
(Europe, China, South America, Africa, US/Canada). Tracked and evaluated
impacts of global environmental regulations on operations, developed
responses and reported results to management. Maintained RCRA & CAA/CWA
compliance for US facilities. Updated job safety analyses (JSAs) for
manufacturing group and implemented Behavior Based Safety and Visibly
Felt Leadership programs. During tenure there were 0 environmental
violations and lost time incidents were reduced by 20%
. Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility. Advanced corporate
sustainability and product stewardship strategies, including energy,
water and carbon reduction initiatives. Drafted global policy to cut
emissions (and fuel use) by 10-15% annually and managed Australian-driven
carbon capture and reporting program. Also implemented efforts to cut
hazardous waste (Basel Convention) shipments and reduced use of
chlorinated solvents (by 100%) and VOC's (by 15%). Worked with product
design engineers to investigate alternative energy sources / pollution
prevention strategies for manufacturing and field equipment. Cut solid
waste generation by 20%. Led joint venture investigation into geothermal
energy applications for commercial and industrial properties.
. EHS Management Systems. Directed all aspects of Environmental and H&S
Management System. Managed processes to draft and roll out EHS standards
under corporate and ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 programs (including EU
guidelines); executed worldwide audit events; and reviewed performance
scorecards with operating divisions. Redesigned management system to
achieve user-friendly status across all operations.
. Due Diligence. Led teams in evaluation of EHS and Workman's Compensation
performance metrics for all Mergers & Acquisitions and property
transactions, plus coordinated day-to-day EHS integration activities.
Successfully integrated 4 business acquisitions (approximately $250
million, 200 employees) and directed site closure / disposition
activities for 2 plant divestitures in South Africa and Australia.
. Remediation. Managed environmental remediation programs involving
remedial investigations and corrective actions at corporate facilities;
developed reserve analysis and estimating guidance and set reserves under
US and international accounting guidelines; and conducted agency
negotiations. Successfully negotiated limited remedial action plans for
facilities in Canada, the US and South Africa.
SOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. & HALEY & ALDRICH, INC., Cleveland, OH and
Rochester Hills, MI. 2007
Senior Business Consultant (Contract)
VP of Solution Technologies under contract to Haley & Aldrich as Sr.
Business Consultant. Responsible for assisting clients in development and
implementation of EHS organizations and environmental programs. Drafted and
implemented global EHS plans and operating blueprints, including
performance of gap analyses and integration of best practices into
organization structures. Also designed Brownfield development finance
model. Clients included automotive manufacturers, real estate developers
and energy companies.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Pontiac, MI. 1998 - 2005
Manager - Environmental Services, 2003 - 2005
Senior Manager of Worldwide Facilities Group - Environmental Services
Staff, held responsibility for developing new programs to increase team
efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance while supporting major
corporate cost-savings initiatives. Oversaw 3 direct reports and 26 project
and program managers on dotted line basis.
. Conducted benchmarking sessions with Fortune 100 companies covering
multiple topics, e.g., global regulatory compliance challenges, climate
change and carbon capture methods, liability recognition and estimation,
effect of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) on existing business systems,
internal/external resource utilization, and the effect of new
laws/regulations on corporate operations. Also studied effect of
"sustainability" initiatives on corporate performance. Member of
National Brownfield Association.
. Designated as "Best Practices Manager" to implement enhancements to GM's
global environmental program, including adoption of new procedures to
estimate and report remediation liabilities, application of portfolio-
wide improvements to procurement and project management techniques,
development of responses to address new regulations and guidance, and
implemented insurance, risk management and safety initiatives.
. Managed all procurement activities for $60 million annual spend;
negotiated multi-party, multi-disciplinary agreements for a variety of
Environmental, Health and Safety services.
. Developed and implemented training processes and improved methodologies
to estimate long-term contingent liabilities under SEC regulations and
SOX. Also quantified $40 million in asset retirement obligations.
Manager - Strategic Alliances, Environmental Remediation Team, 1998 - 2003
Responsible for day-to-day administration of two GM subsidiaries with
initial liabilities in excess of $450 million at 100+ sites. Served as
Vice President - Business Operations for both entities.
. Prepared reports for action by GM Board of Directors and North American
Strategy Board; prepared and delivered technical and financial reports to
subsidiaries' Board of Directors; and organized and conducted Directors'
quarterly meetings as primary representative of management team.
. Managed all risk mitigation and insurance activities while leading supply
chain review team designed to monitor consultant/contractor performance
and cost. Generated annual savings of approximately $3-5 million to
environmental reserves on $30-45 million annual spend.
. Acted as moderator/participant for two "Strategic Management Committees"
that reviewed technical and geotechnical data, remedial work plans, cost
estimates, and exit strategies for sites.
. Developed goals and objectives for GM Environmental Services Team (20
employees and 10 dedicated contractual resources), including performance
metrics, common processes and 360 review criteria; prepared and
administered group's budget for contract and administrative resources
(annual spend of $500,000-$750,000).
. Led team of tax, legal, financial, and treasury personnel in preparing
subsidiary capitalization scenarios, stock option and subscription
agreements, and financial pro formas.
HUGHES ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC., Massena, NY and El Segundo, CA. 1992 -
1998
Environmental Procurement Program Manager, 1992 - 1998
Member of 3-person team that managed all business-related activities
associated with Supervising Contractor role for $100 million Superfund
site. Oversaw 5 consulting/contracting firms and up to 50 on-site workers.
. Negotiated, prepared and executed (held signatory authority) multimillion-
dollar contracts for remedial investigations, remedial actions,
laboratory analyses, equipment installations, and demolition activities.
. Created business focus for multi-disciplinary group; managed $10 million
annual spend and generated 10-15% savings per year while enforcing strict
purchasing procedures.
CITY OF LACKAWANNA, Lackawanna, NY
Director of Development, 1986 - 1992
Responsible for economic and residential development programs for
Lackawanna, New York (suburb of Buffalo).
. Served as Executive Director for development of two industrial parks;
Voting Member of Board of Directors of NYS Urban Development Corporation
subsidiary responsible for re-development of 90 miles of waterfront
property.
. Obtained, disbursed and managed $4.5MM/year blend of public/private funds
for the demolition and construction of buildings and infrastructure to
support development and sale of underutilized industrial and commercial
properties;
. Negotiated contracts and managed construction of infrastructure for two
Brownfield sites, including former 1,400-acre steel facility located on
Lake Erie. Performed environmental reviews and co-managed public reviews
on two waste-to-energy plants and medical autoclave facility. Requested
to comment on amendments to NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation's
"State Environmental Quality Review" regulations.
. Supervised staff of four professionals and two administrative personnel;
Prepared and managed annual administrative budget of approx. $250-300k.
EDUCATION & ADVANCED TRAINING
J.D. Program, 2 years completed, State University of New York School of
Law & Jurisprudence, 1985-1987. Concentration: corporate and property law.
Worked full-time as Director of Economic Development as a student.
B.S., State University of New York, Buffalo, NY. Major: Pre-Law; Secondary
Major: Business Finance.
GM Environmental Engineer Certified Hazardous Material Management (CHMM)
Training Certificate, 1999.
GM "Lean Manufacturing/Value Stream Mapping" Advanced Training, 2002; "5S"
Training 2005; "Red X" (Root Cause / Quality) Training 2005
OSHA 40- and 8-hour Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) Training
Certification (29 CFR 1910.120).
MSHA 40- and 8-hour Mining Operations (Surface & Underground) Training
Certification (30 CFR 48).
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