Safety Engineer
Resume:
JEFFERY HOPSON
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Fully Relocatable
Environmental Health and Safety Engineer with 10+ years of hands on experience in the areas of occupational safety, health management, emergency management services, and safety prevention programs. I have a proven ability to design, direct and implement effective safety programs -- design on-site safety training, experience in monitoring facilities/processes for adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending corrective measures, and preparing for OSHA safety audits and investigations. Seeking to build upon my current skill set and expands upon my career as an EHS Professional. I will continually add value to any organization and/or position, while maintaining a high level of accountability, and providing quantifiable results.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Microsoft Office
First Aid & CPR
Visual Basic
30-Hour OSHA General Industry Safety Card
Storm-water Sampling & Analysis
Waste Stream Inspections
Confined Space Entry Trained
10-Hour OSHA Card
40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations
Asbestos Building Inspector
Mold Inspector/Remediation
ISO 14001
Confined Space Rescue
OSHAS 18001
EPA Title V Stack Observations
Waste-Water Sampling & Analysis
EPA Air Title V Method 9 and 22
RCRA/DOT
30-Hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Card
EM385-1- 1 40 Hour Card
24 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level Emergency Response III
8 Hour Refresher Hazardous Waste Operations
WORK EXPERIENCE
RSR Corporation Middletown, NY January 2017- May 2017
Project EHS Engineer- Consulting 5 Month Short Term Project
A Battery Refinery that Produces Ingots from its Refined Process
Audited and Updated Comprehensive EHS Management System along with its' Environmental Health & Safety Programs
Trained Site Employees regarding Regulatory Standards and Company Policies and Procedures involving Environmental Health & Safety concerns
Performed Statistical Data Analysis, Accident Trend Analysis, KPI's both Leading and Lagging Indicators
Completed OSHA 300Log, 300A and 301 reports also Behavior Based Safety Assessments
Conducted and completed Site Assessments, Accident Reports, Near Misses, as well as worked with the organization's Insurance Carrier and Treating Physician concerning RTW.
Collaborated with the Site Management Team along with Corporate EHS Team to ensure the facility remained in Compliance with the ever changes to Regulatory Standards, Company Policies and Procedures.
Performed both Qualitative and Quantitative Respiratory Fit Test with the direction of the Site Safety Manager.
Contained and removed Chemical spills, along with completion of Incident Reports. Results were covered and discussed with both the Hourly and Salary employees during Shift briefing.
Completed Environmental Assessments, regarding Air, Water, and Soil on a daily basis, findings discovered were addressed with corrective actions both short and long term solutions. Results were shared and discussed in detailed with the EHS Director, Safety Manager and Environmental Manager.
All Accident Reports, Safety Material and Equipment purchased were entered into the site's SAP system for tracking purposes.
Inventoried Incident Reports, Safety Data Sheets, BBS, Tool Box Talks, Preliminary Hazard Assessments, Industrial Power Lift Truck completed inspection forms etc.
Performed IH Sampling and Monitoring concerning, Silica, Lead, and Cadmium. Wipe Samples were conducted regarding Lead exposure on a biweekly to ensure exposure levels remain within 15ug and below based on company acceptable action level.
Calibrated pH metering system for Wastewater Treatment and its point of discharge.
Ensured clarity water and its pH were in compliance with its agreement with the local POTW before discharging. Completed monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports.
Managed and monitored the site's Continuous Monitoring Emissions System for Air Quality purposes and emissions factors.
Co-Managed the site Renovation Project from an EHS point along with both Safety and Environmental Managers' of the facility. Renovation project consisted of Critical lift, and its Lift Plan etc.
McWane Ductile Philipsburg, NJ August 2013 – January 2017
Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer Manager with 4 Direct Reports
A Foundry that Produces, Manufactures, and Distributes Ductile Iron Pipe
Mentor and lead a Team of 4 direct reports: Safety Specialists and Wastewater Treatment Operators. Our Team manages all internal functions relating to Local, State, and Federal Regulations
Manage, update, and lead a comprehensive Health & Safety program along with an Industrial Hygiene program
Conduct regular surveys in the following areas which include but are not limited to: Noise, Silica, Lead, Asbestos, Non Ionizing Radiation, Waste (Hazardous and Nonhazardous), as well as Universal Waste and Formaldehyde
Facilitate weekly/monthly Safety & Environmental Training regarding regulatory standards, including but not limited to OSHA and EPA
Monitor Waste Streams, Storm-Water Outfalls, and Engineering Controls concerning Air Ventilation Systems, Non Ionizing Radiation Sources, Guarding, Life Safety Protection Systems, and Devices Waste Water Treatment Plant
Perform sampling and analysis of groundwater and wastewater for potential contaminants of hazardous substances
Train personnel with the proper use and safe operating procedures of Heavy Mobile Equipment
Audit Site Environmental, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene Programs/Systems
Assist with calculations involving Air Emissions, Volatile Organic Compounds, Title V Permit EPA Method 9 and Method 22 Visual Opacity Observations
Perform calculations of Discharge Monitoring reports for both Waste Water and Storm-Water reports monthly/quarterly
Managed Demolition and Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facility involving Crane lifts, Hot-work permit activities, Permit Required Confined Space Entry, Site Remediation involving Groundwater Contamination that involved In-Situ activities.
CONSULTING August 2011 – August 2013
Amerit at Life Technologies Inc. Frederick, MD February 2013 – August 2013
Project EHS Engineer – Consulting 7 Month Project
A Biotechnology Research Development Distribution Company
Assigned, managed and monitored multi-facilities regarding Environmental Health & Safety Concerns regarding OSHA, MDEP, and USEPA compliance requirements and company standards
Reviewed and updated Safety Programs as well as Safety and Environmental Training records
Conducted Noise Surveys along with Noise Maps
Inventoried Chemical Safety Data Sheets in the organization’s Safety Data System known as ChemFXX
Trained staff with Safe Material Handling Techniques
Managed and reviewed Waste Manifest for Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste
Performed routine Safety, Life-Safety and Environmental Inspections
Monitored Waste Streams and Storm-water Outfalls
Emilcott Associates Inc. Voltiax Chemical Portland, PA
Project EHS Engineer – Consulting 7 Month Project January 2013 – July 2013
An Electronic Chemical Processing Company
Trained associates and provided regulatory guidance concerning OSHA and EPA
Performed routine Safety and Environmental Inspections
Reviewed site plans regarding OSHA’s Process Safety Management and EPA’s Risk Management Program
Received and attained training in Process Hazard Analysis, such as HAZOP, Change of Analysis, and Change Management
Conducted atmospheric monitoring regarding highly pyrophoric materials
Provided site supervision regarding Environmental Health & Safety on concerns range of commercial construction and demolition project while providing a service to Voltiax.
Audited Excavation process to ensure that hazards were identified and controlled prior to operations. Lift Plans were reviewed on a continuous basis, as well as coaching moments shared with Contractors and Employees on safe behaviors with equipment and the proper selection of PPE throughout the entire construction project.
Johnson Controls Inc. Glaxo Smith Kline Collegeville, PA April 2012- September 2012
Project EHS Engineer – Consulting 6 Month Project March
A Pharmaceutical Research & Development Corporation
Managed capital construction projects at multi-site facilities as well as performed record review
Performed routine Safety Audits at Construction sites and Records Review
Surveyed the organization Construction sites concerning Compliance with OSHA's 1926 Standards, involving Excavation, Heavy mobile equipment, Lift Plans, Powered hand tools, Scaffolds, Flaggers etc.
Managed the Safety Department’s Student Interns (safety) and Contractors’ on site
Inspected Chemical Storage Area, Confined Spaces & Entry Equipment, Electrical Systems, Hot Work and Safe Work Permits, Fall Protection Equipment and Fire Prevention Inspections
Performed Noise Surveys as well as Evaluated Lockout/Tagout Program & Procedures
Reviewed Contractor’s Safety Program, environmental permits/manifests concerning hazardous/nonhazardous waste, as well as proper labeling of waste
Conducted Pollution Prevention Audits with Waste Minimization, Source Reduction through Life Cycle Assessment
Renewable Silicon International Easton, PA September 2011- February 2012
Safety Engineer – Consulting 6 Month Project
A chemical processing plant of 45 employees
Developed, managed, and implemented a comprehensive Safety program that met and exceeded OSHA compliance requirements as well as company policy
Created Site Specific and implemented Lockout/tagout program
Trained both Hourly and Salary employees on mandated Safety topics concerning OSHA’s standards
Maintained the company Chemical Inventory Program, including updating Material Safety Data Sheets
Managed the site’s Workers Compensation Program, OSHA’s 300log, Near Misses and Incident Investigation
Conducted random drug testing
Performed Fire and Plant safety inspections, pertaining to storage of Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, Housekeeping, Fall Protection, etc.
Performed Job Safety Analyses, Hazard Assessments, and various others risk assessments based on Confined Space Entry, Noise Surveys, and minimal IH Sampling
WORK EXPERIENCE continued
Readington Farms, Inc. Whitehouse Station, NJ July 2009 – August 2011
Safety Coordinator
A fluid dairy processing plant of 250 employees
Managed a comprehensive Safety program that reduced the company’s total recordable rate, while educating its’ workforce concerning workplace safety through best practice management and development
Performed monthly Safety Audits, including Fire Inspections and Low Voltage Arc Flash Hazard Assessments and Environmental Audits based on ISO 14001Standards
Performed Analyses and Environmental Audits and chaired the company’s Safety Committee
Trained both Hourly and Salary employees on mandated Safety topics concerning OSHA
Conducted Hazardous Energy Audits, Noise Surveys and IH Sampling
Created comprehensive and implemented a Safety compliance manual that included best practice procedures
Managed both Workers’ Compensation Program and Returned To Work Program
Maintained the Safety department’s Monthly and Yearly Safety budget
Enforced Safety rules and discipline those that the failed to abide by both OSHA and the company’s safety rules and regulations
Active member of the company’s Site Security Team and Emergency Response Team
Continuous monitored atmospheric hazards regarding Anhydrous Ammonia storage, and pipe system as well as Ozone through Reverse Osmosis System (Ozone Process)
Performed quarterly inspections for Asbestos Containing Materials, Mold and Indoor Air Quality Complaints
Environmental permits and manifest concerning hazardous and nonhazardous waste as well as proper labeling of waste, storage accumulated areas
Conducted Pollution Prevention Audits with Waste Minimization, Source Reduction through Life Cycle Assessment
Participated and Provided Emergency Response Training to Anhydrous Ammonia at the site level as well as to contractors’
Co-Managed the site’s EPA Risk Management Plan Program 3
Managed and Surveyed both Contractors and Sub-contractors from an Environmental Health & Safety perspective to ensure the site and its activities remained in compliance with regulatory standards. Monitoring of such high risk activities remained constant throughout the duration of site's rebuild. Equipment and activities monitored involved during the following equipment usage of excavation were, backhoe, front loader, crane lifts, clamshell, dragline, and pile driver.
Mars Pet Care US Allentown, PA April 2007 – June 2009
Environmental Health & Safety Engineer
A pet food manufacturing plant of 50 union employees
Managed a comprehensive EHS program that has resulted in less recordable injuries and fewer negative events than in the past
Performed monthly safety audits and risk assessments based on equipment and plant layout as well as human operations
Trained associates on OSHA mandated safety topics
Created a various safety and environmental manuals for the site’s safety & environmental department
Updated Disaster Preparedness program
Instructed members of proper lockout/tagout methods
Implemented a Chemical Hygiene Plan and acted as chairperson of the site safety committee
Facilitated biweekly safety & environmental meetings
Performed Job Hazard Analysis
Conducted Ergonomic Analysis on designated operations area as well as Noise Surveys and IH Sampling
Reported Workers Comp Claims to the Company’s Insurance Carrier
Purchased Personal Protective Equipment
Managed Safety Departments monthly budget
Completed P2 Environmental Audits and Water Quality Program
Inspected above and underground storage tanks weekly
Maintained the site’s Tier II Reports, Spill Prevention Counter Control Program, Air permits, Municipal Solid Waste, Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste Storm-water Permits, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Operating Permit, Air permits, Municipal Solid Waste and Water Quality Program, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Performed weekly Fire Sprinkler & Pump test, to ensure the plant was adequately protected by its fire protection system
Created Standard Operating Procedures for safely receiving and unloading raw materials from rail road carts at the facility's unloading area. Purpose of SOP to prevent/minimize, injuries, fatalities, property damages due to human error, such as errors of judgment, equipment usage, communications between personnel and the cab operator/conductor.
Inspected railcars and tracks for defects such as the cars' air brake set, its chain concerning slack, also the air brake cylinder sleeve to ensure its fully extended, brake pad, coupling mechanism and pin, the car's vibrator device, airline “handshake” coupling gasket, rail car linkage which included the following linkages rod &chain, its pneumatic door opener, guard rail, fall arrestor system and its anchor points.
Chicago Castings Co Cicero, IL June 2005 – August 2006
Safety Coordinator
A sand-casting foundry facility of 300 union employees
Managed a comprehensive EHS program that reduced injuries through accident prevention and best practice management
Provided assistance with safety inspection and assisted with lockout/tagout training
Created a safety manual for lockout/tagout
Supplied First Aid and Personal Protective Equipment
Updated Material Safety Data Sheets Chemical Inventory and performed monthly safety audits
Managed Safety Department on the off shifts, and also while during the absence of the Safety Manager
Monitored shop employees following the site’s GMPs
Conducted IH Sampling of dust particles, fumes, vapors, combustible gases, personal noise sampling and sound pressure sampling
Performed quarterly inspections for Asbestos Containing Materials, Mold and Indoor Air Quality Complaints
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Master of Science Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
Major: Occupational Safety & Health with an emphasis in Environmental Management
Bachelor of Science Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois
Major: Industrial Technology with an emphasis in Occupational Safety & Health
Undergraduate Certification Wright College, Chicago Illinois
Emphasis: Environmental Technology
Professional Certification
Associate Safety Professional #ASP-24421 Power Industrial Lift Truck Train the Trainer
Associate Safety & Health Manager #3127A Transportation Worker's Identification Card
Certified Safety Management Practitioner #13525
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