John P. Rhea

**** ******* ****. #***

Summerville, SC 29485

843-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Results oriented manager with thirty years of experience with increasing

responsibility for the development, implementation and administration of

occupational safety and health programs, facilities and project

management. Additionally responsible for industrial hygiene, loss

prevention, quality control, workers comp and training programs in a

construction, manufacturing, transportation, and facilities support

environment.

Expertise

. Extensive knowledge of contract administration and subcontractor

environment, quality, safety, and health management procedures with

the ability to respond to RFP requirements.

. Proven ability in the analysis/evaluation of quality and safety and

health programs, to identify policy, procedure, and performance

deficiencies; and in management team development and implementation of

corrective action plans designed to address the root causes of

deficiencies and provide maximum results for the resources invested.

Relevant Accomplishments

Director - Corporate Safety, Health and Environmental

Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc., - Charleston, SC

2005 - Present

. Direct all facets of ES&H programs, including OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DOT

and SCLLR programs for two manufacturing plants and construction

activities including roadwork, curbing and gutters, site work and

underground utilities.

. Manage pre- and post-injury and Workers Compensation program as a

direct liaison to our carrier. Managed claims for workers comp,

general liability, and commercial auto and external suits as

required.

. Designed, developed, implemented and delivered training on all ES&H

programs.

. Accomplishes accident investigations and determines root cause.

Acted as liaison between the Employee Safety Committee and the

Executive Safety Committee.

. Reviews and settles all complaints called in to company from public

and private entities.

Director - Corporate Environmental, Safety and Health

VT Group, LLC. /J. A. Jones Services Group (purchased by VT Group) -

Atlanta, GA

1999-2005

. Managed up to 40 Site Safety, Environmental and/or Quality Managers

with the responsibility of implementing and directing safety,

environmental and quality programs (including ISO registration) at

34 national and international sites.

. Coordinated the plans with other managers to maximize process

reliability and minimize costs within a given annual budget.

. Managed claims functions for workers comp and external suits as

required.

. Implemented ISO 9001 program at corporate and three remote sites in

1999 and transitioned to the 2000 standard in November 2002. Semi-

annual registration audits continue to reflect adherence to the

standard with minimal issues noted by the registrar.

. Developed, maintained and controlled Intranet site on a WAN for the

Services Group utilizing Lotus Quick Place.

. Designed, developed, implemented and delivered training in all

areas within the purview of the position.

. Directed vehicle fleet operations/purchases for company.

. Led safety operations on DOE sites in Oak Ridge, TN and Rancho

Seco, CA.

. Started work as the Site Safety/Quality Manager in Memphis, TN,

advanced to Corporate Safety/QC Manager (working for the Director)

and then to the Director position.

Project Manager -Quality Control/Safety

Project/Facilities Manager - Piquniq Management Corporation - Naval Air

Station Midway Island

1995-1999

. Managed a Base Operating and Construction Services Contract worth

$40M fixed price plus ID/IQ work annually. Reported to the Vice

President, Pacific Region.

. Led 15 direct reports and over 300 skilled and unskilled personnel

on the project.

. Determined standards, established quality and reliability

expectancy of established processes utilizing statistical

information and specifications.

. Developed training plans; conducted training on a variety of

subjects ranging from employee development, new hire orientation,

environmental safety and protection, HAZCOM, and a myriad of topics

dealing with quality, environmental and safety awareness.

. Accomplished daily safety inspections, document preparation and

control, reviewing safety concerns, interpreting analytical data,

and all other aspects of the ES&H department. Established and

implemented applicable ES&H procedures.

. Implemented the Integrated Safety Management System into daily work

planning and work processes. Accomplished in-depth evaluation of

subcontract to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

. Interfaced on a daily basis with client representatives.

. Performs work inspections of operations to monitor compliance with

contractual safety requirements.

. Accomplishes accident investigations and determine root cause.

. Manages the waste program to include identification and disposal of

RCRA, TSCA, and LLW at the site.

. Ensured adherence to OSHA, EPA, Hawaiian, Navy OSH, and company

rules and regulations.

. Ensured that all operations were conducted so as to mitigate

adverse environmental impacts (e.g., spill containment, erosion

control, etc.).

Education, Training, Certifications

B.S. - Business Management/ Information Systems Management - University of

Maryland

A.S. - Applied Sciences - City University of Seattle

CSP - Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certified Safety Professional

(www.bcsp.org) #18322

ASSE Certificate in Safety Management

HAZWOPER Trainer

Principles and Practices of Industrial Hygiene

Naval Safety School

EM-385-1-1 Level I and II

ISO 14001 - BSI

OSHA Construction (1926) Trainer

Outreach Trainer

Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI)

Supervision of Asbestos Abatement Projects

Advanced Supervision of Asbestos Projects

Inspecting Buildings for Asbestos Materials

Inspecting Facilities for Lead

National Safety Council

Defensive Driving Instructor

SC DOT Flagger Instructor

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Propulsion/Generating Plant Inspection and

Certification

40 hr. HAZWOPER, HAZWOPER Supervisor, Incident Commander

Total Quality Management

OHSAS 18001 Implementation & Auditor

National Safety Council Flagger Instructor

Professional Memberships

National Safety Council

American Society of Safety Engineers (Member #27525)

President, Vice President, Secretary, Low Country Chapter

Deputy Vice President, Region VI

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

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