Manager Management
Resume:
Russell H. Steiger
Grand Island, NY 14072
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CAREER SUMMARY
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY MANAGER WITH EXPERIENCE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE IN MANUFACTURING AND
COMMERCIAL SETTINGS. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH AN EHS LEADERSHIP ROLE
AT FACILITIES IN THE U.S., EUROPE, AND ASIA. INDEPENDENT, SELF-MOTIVATED
PROFESSIONAL WITH STRONG INTERPERSONAL, REGULATORY, AND PROBLEM SOLVING
ABILITIES. EXPERIENCED IN AUDITING FOR COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL REGULATORY EHS REQUIREMENTS. SPECIFIC EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING:
Strong ability in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data
Proven success in negotiating with regulatory agencies
System Administrator for the Intelex EHS data management system implemented
globally in 2008
International EHS experience includes China, Japan, and Europe
Ability to speak and deliver presentations in an effective, confident manner
Specialist in hazardous waste, waste water, and Title V Air permitting and
administration
Skilled in efficient time management
Well-organized professionally and personally
professional experience
FERRO CORPORATION - ELECTRONIC MATERIAL SYSTEMS, CLEVELAND, OH (1999-2009)
(TAM Ceramics, Inc. Niagara Falls, NY acquired in 1999 and Cleveland, OH to
2009)
Ferro's electronic materials business develops, manufactures and markets
high-purity engineered powders, pastes, and tapes for many electronic
applications, including multilayer ceramic capacitors, semicondictor
passivation, hybrid microelectronics, and front/back end material for solar
panel applications. The products are manufactured at facilities in Uden,
The Netherlands; Hanau, Germany; Haverhill, United Kingdom; Tsukuba, Japan;
Suzhou, China; South Plainfield, NJ; Penn Yan, NY; Cleveland, OH; and
Vista, CA.
Global Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (2001-2009)
Provided EHS leadership for 10 manufacturing facilities in the U.S.,
Europe, and Asia. The role facilitated a consistent approach toward EHS
compliance and programs at all EMS locations worldwide.
Designed and implemented EHS programs for global business unit locations
that were lacking existing programs, or required an update of existing
programs - resulted in continued drop in injury rates and excellent
compliance records.
Global Injury Incidence Rates
Year Recordable Injury Rate First Aid Injury Rate
2009 through September 0.86 7.43
2008 1.57 16.57
2007 2.88 23.89
Ferro Corporation - Electronic Material Systems (continued)
Served as a global EHS leadership resource for all sites on EHS compliance
issues and concerns, 24/7/365 resulting in significant drop in injury rates
and regulatory compliance concerns.
Extensive recent experience in China- EHS oversight of new building
construction and startup of a new solar paste operation. Provided EHS
guidance and direction to the site located in Suzhou, including training,
development of procedures, and action plans to meet site and business EHS
targets.
Participated in a safety intervention at a U.S. location, performing pre-
startup safety reviews for each operational process. Retrained all site
employees; managed day-to-day compliance until new Safety and Environmental
managers were recruited and hired.
Represented Ferro during inspections by the EPA, state, and local agencies,
assuring company interests and positions were properly represented,
resulting in an excellent compliance record.
Conducted EHS inspections of Ferro EMS locations. Worked directly with
site plant managers and EHS managers in preparing for corporate EHS audits.
Coordinated follow-up resulting from inspections and corporate EHS audits.
Results were continued reduction in employee injuries, regulatory
inspections with minimal findings, and minor, manageable internal audit
findings.
Developed a database system that allows efficient and complete responses to
customer inquiries on EHS aspects of products such as TSCA, (US), RoHS (EU,
China, and Korea), and REACH (EU). This resulted in expedited responses to
the customer.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (1999-2001)
Managed all EHS compliance and management activities for the Ferro EMS
Niagara Falls facility.
Directed day-to-day EHS compliance, including major programs such as Title
V, RCRA large quantity generator, SARA 311 and 313, indirect wastewater
discharge, DOT, OSHA lead standard.
Designed and installed a 150,000 gpd wastewater treatment system,
significantly reducing wastewater bills from the City POTW
Reduced lost-time injuries from 11 in 1999 to 0 in 2007 by vigorously
leading and promoting employee training and execution of EHS policies and
programs.
Negotiated the original and renewal Title V air emission operating permit
with the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation. There were no
fines or penalties due to non-compliance, since the permit was first in
force in December 1998. The site was a major source of NOx and
particulates.
Arranged for and provided EHS training to site employees, resulting in
continued reduction in injury rate.
TAM Ceramics, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY (1989-1999)
Manufacturer of high purity engineered powders serving global electronic,
opacifier, and weld rod markets; acquired by Ferro in 1999.
Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager
Managed all EHS reporting and management activities for the TAM Ceramics
Niagara Falls facility.
Ensured that all necessary EHS permits were acquired in a timely fashion
and that the site complied with the terms and conditions of each permit.
Designed and installed a solids separation unit as the back end of the
site's wastewater treatment system. The unit included polymer addition, an
inclined plate clarifier, and plate and frame filter press, reducing solids
loading to the municipal sewer authority by 60%.
Conducted injury management for all work related injuries, including
worker's compensation reducing loss experience and insurance rates by
$700,000.
Prepared an application for a radioactive materials license application for
the generation of a low level radioactive ash generated in the high purity
zirconia process. Negotiated the terms of the license with the New York
State Dept. of Labor. License was successfully granted.
Arranged for and delivered EHS training to site employees, minimizing
injury rates.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT
BUFFALO, BUFFALO, NY
Additional Certifications / Skills
. AUDITING FOR COMPLIANCE TO EPA, OSHA, DOT, AND VARIOUS STATE REGULATORY
PROGRAMS
. Behavioral based safety and performance management
. Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications
. Conducting and leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
. Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) evaluations
. Flammable liquid safety (NFPA 30 and 77)
. DOT Hazmat Certified
. Low-level radioactive materials regulations and licensing
. Winner of the Business Unit's 2008 Vice President's Award for Outstanding
Achievement
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