Manager Management
Resume:
Philip A. Utter ASP, RPIH
Castleton, NY 12033
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Summary of Qualifications:
Results driven EHS professional with over 14 years experience in program execution and oversight management for both
the private and public sectors. Skilled by utilization, interpretation and application of federal and state regulations regarding
safety, health, environment, and transportation towards compliance, hazardous material controls and accident prevention.
Accustomed to dealing with sophisticated safety and communications systems.
Certifications:
Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist First Aid / CPR / AED
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HAZWOPER Responder Hazardous Material Management
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Certified Environmental Compliance Manager Behavior Based Adult Skills Training
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DOT HM 181/126F (shipping/transfer hazmats) Confined Space Emergency Rescue
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Actively pursuing CSP Train the Trainer – Industrial/Forktruck Operation
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Massachusetts Toxic Use Reduction Planner ISO14001Internal Auditor
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OSHA 510 Safety and Health Standards for Construction OHSAS18001Internal Auditor
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OSHA 10 HR. Electrical Transmission and Distribution Value Based Six Sigma Green Belt
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Work History:
1/2006 to Present Regional Safety Manager Hawkeye Construction - Hauppauge, NY
Electric power transmission/distribution construction and
maintenan ce across NYS.
4/2003 to 1/2006 EHS Principle Specialist General Dynamics - Pittsfield, MA
Government services for naval guidance systems. EHS
transition from manufacturing to R&D facility.
12/2000 to 4/2003 EHS Specialist ITT Industries West Springfield, MA
Manufacturer of high voltage power supplies for
analytical & scientific instrumentation. Managed facility
EHS Program.
6/2000 to 12/2000 EHS Manager Omniglow Corporation West Springfield - MA
Manufacturing of chemical luminescent products. Managed
EHS Programs incl. Toxic Use Reduction programs
7/1999 to 6/2000 Public Health Env. Specialist Vermont Department of Health Burlington - VT
Liaison to communities regarding public health
7/1998 to 7/1999 EHS Specialist State University of New York Plattsburgh, NY
Oversight of EHS Program and laboratories.
11/1996 to 4/1998 EHS Manager Waste Management Inc. Newington - VA
Solid waste collection, transfer and disposal EHS P rogram
6/1996 to 11/1996 Environmental Specialist Maryland Department of Environment - Baltimore, MD
Multiple scrap tire remediation sites
9/1994 to 6/1996 Account Manager Tonawanda Environmental Corporation – Buffalo, NY
Hazardous waste management and emergency spill
response
Professional Experience:
EHS Program Management
Administered EHS programs and activities related to fixed plant and R&D facilities, pollution control, hazardous
materials, transportation and safety and training programs in accordance to 29 CFR 1910 (Gen Industry) and 1926
(Construction). Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, and fire
regulations in U.S. and Mexican facilities utilizing Process Safety Management in chemical manufacturing environment.
Implemented EHS program manual in construction, manufacturing and waste management settings . Designed and
piloted EHS MS tool to mana ge compliance based on Enviance and JJKeller (C ompliance Management Systems).
Audits and Inspections
Performed regular safety, health and environmental inspections to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
including energy control, confined spaces, machine guarding, equipment controls, and environmental permits.
Construction
Managed on-site EHS programs for both direct labor and contractor oversight. Create site plans and reviewed
contractor safety plans, monitoring and reporting relative to client requirements, systems, and applicable standards.
EHS Management System
Accomplished achievement of EHS Management System for division, now ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified.
Emergency Response and Management
Oversaw response to potential medical and hazmat emergencies involving chemical spills, fire, explosion, and
entrapment. Created emergency site plans for construction, manufacturing, and landfill facilities with marine exposure.
Environmental Remediation
Arranged remediation projects for fuel oil, chemical spills, contaminated soils, water and asbestos abatement. Secured
and managed contracts for hazardous waste transportation and disposal to TSD. Conducted extensive sampling of
known and unknown wastes. Led team of sanitation and public health engineers in clean up efforts.
Hazardous Material Management
Identified hazardous wastes, controls, manifesting and best disposal practices. Profiled hazardous/non hazardous
waste streams. Prepared required manifests and other documentation for proper identification and shipping of
hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Maintain compliance with 49 CFR regulations for domestic and
international shipment of chemical packages.
Incident Investigation
Led accident and major incident investigations that involved both personal and property loss. Conducted root cause
analysis, “drilled” to prime and contributing factors, recommendations for corrective measures and follow thorough.
Industrial Hygiene and Monitoring
Conducted IH monitoring of processes to evaluate and control chemicals, contaminated soils, waste steams and
physical exposures. Create and maintain training and medical surveillance program records for personnel.
Performance Programs Management
Managed effective monitoring and performance tracking programs with operating budgets of more than $100,000.
Permitting
Prepared and filed reports to comply with environmental Source Registration, Biennial Reporting, EPCRA Tier II and
Form R, NPDES, TURA reporting, NOx and VOC RACT Plans.
Risk Assessments/Health & Safety Plans
Developed and implemented JHA and Aspect/Impact Analysis to identify risks in construction, manufacturing and solid
waste environments. Created project-specific HASPs for active and evolving construction projects.
Training
Implemented and mentored training programs to ensure compliance with DOT, EPA and OSHA regulations. Reviewed
and coordinated safety training programs encompassing groups of up to 800 employees in a union environment.
Conducted Smith System driver training for commercial drivers. Standardized contractor safety training, monitored
compliance, and streamlined reporting throughout a multi-site organization.
EDUCATION
State University of New York - Plattsburgh, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Natural Resource Management, 1990
Minors in Planning and Cartography.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Safety Professional #A13829 – Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist #06531199 - Association of Professional Industrial Hygienists
Toxic Use Reduction Planner #51006207 - Common Wealth of Massachusetts
VBSS Green Belt – University of Michigan
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