Kirk Passopulo

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Qualification Summary:

Dynamic Health, Safety, Environmental & Security Leader/Manager

Strategic results-driven leader with an extensive track record of improving HSES performance, company reputation, and sustainable business results backed by a distinguished record of compliance, continuous improvement and achievement for heavy industrial/chemical conglomerates.

Collaborative team player who exudes confidence and optimism with strong technical knowledge, experience, and passion to excel.

Combined strategic visioning and planning expertise with hands-on management responsibility for building top-performing teams that consistently exceed expectations.

Core Competencies/Skills:

Occupational Safety, Health & Process Safety - regulations/compliance

HSES management systems (ISO/RC-14001)

HSES auditing & program improvement reviews

Environmental - (Air, Wastewater, Stormwater, Waste & Radioactive Materials -regulatory permitting/compliance)

Managing Operational Risk Assessment & Reduction programs

Emergency Planning & Response programs

Incident Root Cause Analysis Investigations & Corrective Actions

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility improvements

Government Agency interaction & negotiation

Championing & mentoring Employee HSE engagement teams

Training personnel ranging from small teams to national seminar presentations

Professional Experience:

HSE&S Manager (Oct. 2016 – Feb. 2018)

AdvanSix, Inc. - Chesterfield, VA

Responsible for leading and managing Health, Safety, Environmental & Security programs at the Chesterfield, VA facility

Strong contributor with helping new company develop and roll out corporate HSES policies & procedures to all facilities/contractors

Successfully led negotiations for Environmental permit renewals - Wastewater discharge (County POTW), Cooling Water & Stormwater discharge (VADEQ & EPA, Air Emissions (VADEQ & EPA), Radioactive Materials License (VDH/NRC)

Championed Employee Safety engagement teams & recognition programs

HSE&S Manager (Jan. 2008 – Sept. 2016)

Honeywell Resins & Chemicals, Inc. - Chesterfield, VA

Responsible for leading and managing Health, Safety, Environmental & Security programs at the Chesterfield, VA facility

Developed site-wide RC-14001 "Best Practice" HSE&S management system (certified since 2013) which improved compliance and employee engagement

Developed "Best Practice" Air Emissions program (100% compliance - 17 years)

Created “Best In Class” 24/7 Physical Security program to protect/secure 565 acre, 1.2 million square foot production facility (Security Officer force of 16)

Responsible for HSES approvals/designs for $30M+/year capital projects

HS&E Manager (Mar. 2001 – Jan. 2008)

Honeywell International, Inc. - Chesterfield, VA

Responsible for leading and managing Health, Safety & Environmental programs at the Chesterfield, VA facility

Championed Union Management Safety Committee which drove employee engagement, hazard recognition, HSE continuous improvement and maturity.

Lead facility team to drive & sustain wastewater reduction. (Delivered >96% TOC reduction & $500K/yr. savings)

Developed/implemented “Best Practice” Safety Kaizen events which grouped cross-functional teams for intensive 3-day focused continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma methodology. (Produced multiple significant HSE improvements & safety awareness/ownership/maturity of participants)

Collaborated with HR, Medical and plant leadership to develop “Best Practice” Workers Comp/Occupational Injury case management committee. (Reduced WC costs, Alternative Work program reduced return to work timing by 50%)

Eastern U.S. Regional Environmental Manager (Jan. 1999 – Mar. 2001)

Borden Chemical, Inc. - Waverly, VA

Responsible for leading/directing the Environmental Affairs of 9 regional chemical manufacturing facilities. (New York to Alabama)

Successfully negotiated with Regulatory agencies to procure or modify the following Environmental permits:

State/EPA: Air Emission permits, NPDES Direct/Indirect Discharge Wastewater permits, NPDES Stormwater Discharge permits

Hazardous Waste RCRA Disposal permits (CESQG, SQG, LQG), Land Application permits, Universal Waste, etc.

Audited facilities for applicability to Federal, State & Local Environmental Control Regulations. Directly assisted with establishing systems to ensure continual compliance & sustainability

Initiated Source Reduction programs resulting in major reductions of chemical and water volumes generated as waste. (Sustainability).

Corporate Director of Environmental Affairs & IT (Jan. 1998 – Jan. 1999)

Spurlock Industries, Inc. - Waverly, VA

Directed and managed HSE&S Programs for 3 manufacturing facilities.

Established corporate compliance with PSM & RMP requirements

Successfully negotiated Environmental Permitting for new chemical facility in NY

As Corporate Secretary, dealt closely with shareholders, handled press releases, assisted in writing and publishing 10Q, 10K, Annual Report and other required corporate documents.

Member of SII Board of Directors (gained experience with HSE Due Diligence, Merger & Acquisition processes)

Directed IT server/infrastructure installations for all corporate facilities/offices

Corporate Environmental Director & Plant Manager (Jan. 1988 – Jan. 1998)

Spurlock Industries, Inc. - Waverly, VA

Obtained all construction/operating permits for 3 manufacturing processes. Set-up and administered all HSE policies and goals

Responsible for managing all Waverly Resin and Formaldehyde 24/7 operations that included 30 employees. Developed operating & capital budgets. Facility met or exceeded profit goals each year

Provided technical support for customer facilities.

Responsible for contractual agreements with vendors for raw materials procurement. Had oversight responsibility for all production schedules, raw material receipts and product delivery schedules. Managed the dispatch and DOT compliance of 12 over-the-road tankers.

HSE Manager, Production & Quality Manager (Jun. 1976 – Jan. 1988)

Spurlock Adhesives, Inc. - Waverly, VA

Developed several profitable Urea/Formaldehyde Adhesive Formulations that allowed company to expand markets

Reduced wastewater discharges by 94% and HAP emissions from 70 to 14 tons. Developed source reduction programs, turning the Waverly facility into a no-discharge of wastewater status. (Captured waste steam to evaporate wastewater.) Sustainability

Other Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Proficient with Microsoft Office and various computer systems

Experience using SAP & EPA Modeling and Reporting software

Proficient with Digital Graphics Development & Publishing

Proficient using the internet as a business tool for competitive advantage

Education

BA in Environmental Science - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (1972 – 1976) Graduated with Distinction

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