Manager Safety

SUMMARY

Accomplished professional with strong ability to develop and administer comprehensive regulatory compliance programs. Adept at performing in fast-paced dynamic environments where leadership, customer service, quality and collaboration are essential. Experience with oil/gas, manufacturing, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, healthcare and consulting industries.

Competencies include:

-Proven ability to direct teams and affect progressive organizational change.

-Project management, six-sigma methodology, strategic planning, policy development, risk reduction, and auditing.

-Resource-conscious manager focused on integrating regulatory requirements to meet business goals and objectives.

Experience Summary

EcoTeal, Inc., Managing Principal, Huntington Beach, CA 2009 - Present

AECOM, Sr. HSSE Compliance Consultant, Los Angeles, CA 2006 - 2009

Honeywell International, Inc., EHS Manager, Los Angeles, CA 2002 - 2004

IBM, Inc., EHS Project Manager, Los Angeles, CA 2000 - 2002 Catholic Healthcare West Hospital, EHS Manager, Los Angeles, CA 1998 - 2000

Audacious Systems, EHS Consultant, Simi Valley, CA 1993 - 1998

Los Angeles Times, Industrial Hygiene/Safety Specialist, Los Angeles, CA 1995 - 1996

Technical Expertise

Team leader with national EHS experience

Oil & Gas all streams, Construction, Power, Government, and Manufacturing

EHS Multi-media compliance expert including EPA, DOT, CAA, state and local regulations

Site Assessment and Remediation Program Experience

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management and Reporting

Lead auditor for regulatory compliance, management systems, sustainability & quality

Energy efficiency and sustainable programs development in waste, water, and energy

Trainer for sustainable, EHS compliance programs

Safety Risk and Industrial Hygiene

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EcoTeal, Inc. – Huntington Beach, California 2009 – Present

Managing Principal

Managing Principal for EcoTeal with practice specializing in safety, greenhouse gas & climate change, energy efficiency, and HSSE regulatory compliance. Services included verification and strategy, compliance, safety risk, process safety, and energy conservation. EcoTeal provides HSSE regulatory compliance consulting services and sustainable energy services to various industrial and governmental organizations. Job tasks include operations and financial management, and business development to existing and potential clients. Select project-work included:

-Performed verification of reported Green House Gas (GHG) emissions data reports from oil and gas, manufacturing and government/public industries.

-Conducted Environmental, Occupational & Health, and Quality audits (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 9001) for various manufacturing operations nation-wide.

-Performed energy and water efficiency assessments of energy and water consumption at multiple manufacturing locations for a global beverage company to identify no-cost, low-cost, and capital-intensive reduction opportunities. Evaluated resource consumption of both manufacturing processes as well as building systems. Performed financial analysis of capital intensive projects to enhance efficiencies for determination of return on investment and pay-back. Lead presentations to management teams of assessment findings and recommendations. Used an energy- and water-balance approach to evaluate resource use of operations for application to a multi-location chain, enabling the operator to focus energy and water reduction efforts on aspects offering the most significant opportunities for savings.

-Lead auditor for Fortune 500 companies including chemical manufacturing and refining, upstream O&G and pipelines, electrical generation/cogeneration, energy marketers/retailers, governmental organizations, heavy manufacturing, consumer goods, and aerospace. Audit types included EHS compliance, occupational safety, emergency response, process safety, and environmental sustainability and social responsibility, and quality.

-Performed facility compliance and waste minimization assessments of regulated and solid waste handling practices for a global manufacturing company to improve operational and transportation efficiencies, minimize and divert waste from landfill and to identify recycling opportunities.

-Developed HSSE systems to reduce compliance risk and increase worker awareness. Reviewed and modified environmental, safety and industrial hygiene practices to meet best in class standards. Included development of quality-based EHS programs for manufacturing, oil and gas, transportation/warehousing, and alternative energy.

AECOM Environmental, Inc., - Orange, CA 2006 - 2009

Sr. Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Compliance Consultant

Assumed responsibility for program/plan development, budget, schedule and staffing requirements with a major emphasis on environmental, health and safety compliance. Held accountable for business growth, service design and delivery of new businesses. Developed and implemented business practices that resulted in high level of customer satisfaction on delivery of programs. Provided assistance for environmental projects, leadership and management of contractor resources, and partnered with contractor firms to execute project plans. Measured performance of contractors on projects based on established expectations and metrics. Conducted facility and corporate Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) regulatory compliance and Quality audits. Performed management behavior safety observations and incident/accident investigations for petroleum, manufacturing and aerospace industries. Provided ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems support for manufacturing, aerospace and oil/gas industries.

Honeywell International, Inc., Aerospace - Torrance, CA 2002 - 2006

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Accountable for program/plan development, budget, schedule and staffing requirements for EHS and Medical department. Responsible for the integration of the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management system (Q/HSEMS) into daily operating practices. Lead multiple manufacturing site compliance initiatives by directing assigned EHS plant coordinators. Managed compliance risk based audits and performance improvement programs to evaluate and measure compliance. Conceptualized, designed, and directed Emergency Preparedness programs to federal, state, and local guidelines. Designed and administered target programs that helped reduce injury rates and annual workers’ compensation cost. Partnered with engineering to identify waste minimization opportunities with the objective to minimize/eliminate the use of toxic and chemical substances in operation and maintenance activities. Conducted Phase I/II energy audits focusing on baseline development and technology efficiencies to decrease operating costs and carbon footprint. Directly responsible for managing construction activities, Underground Storage Tank (UST) removals and soil remediation events. Served as the primary EHS contact on all due diligence, acquisitions and divestitures and property assessments.

IBM, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA 2000 - 2002

Project Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety

Provided complete EHS management oversight for multi-site construction efforts on a $430 million dollar plus E-Rate project. Developed the overall EHS framework, audit protocols and working procedures for field operations. Directed and managed EHS compliance for 127 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) project sites. Responsible for contracting, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, field supervision, quality control and vendor management. Accountable for developing and implementing an ergonomic and back safety program; fall protection, electrical safety, control of hazardous energy, trenching, crane, heavy and mobile equipment safety, fire safety, health and safety/emergency response, lead and asbestos, hazardous waste/construction debris management and stormwater pollution prevention plans to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Enhanced EHS compliance by implementing engineering controls for lead and asbestos work, confined space entry, hazardous materials and waste handling, and pollution prevention procedures.

Catholic Healthcare West Hospital - Northridge, CA 1998 - 2000

Manager, Health and Safety

Demonstrated responsibility for all health and safety, environmental management, and emergency preparedness programs impacting over 2800 employees. Managed the general safety of the hospitals, including mental health; acted as the designated safety officer for the hospitals. Assured compliance with JCAHO ‘Environment of Care’, Department of Health Services (DHS), and state and local environmental and workplace standards and regulations. Developed and implemented EHS programs to reduce risk of exposure to hazardous conditions and operations. Developed and implemented hazardous and medical waste management programs, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. Managed environmental, ergonomic and industrial hygiene projects through strong teamwork and consistent department head accountability. Developed a variety of EHS training programs for 106 departments that resulted in a high EHS consciousness by employees and contractors. Improved new employee integration by organizing and implementing an upgraded new hire orientation program that focused on policies and procedures as well as company values and beliefs. Provided EHS oversight and contractor management for hospital new construction and renovation projects.

Audacious Systems – Simi Valley, CA 1993 - 2002

Consultant, Health, Safety and Environmental

Provided complete management oversight for multi-site construction efforts on a $15 million dollar plus renovations and construction project for an aerospace manufacturing client. Responsible for developing project proposals and project plans to successfully merge multiple facilities into a new consolidated location. Assumed responsibility for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project progress reporting. Assisted operations with the design of office and manufacturing work-area layout. Responsible for EHS programs development and implementation, construction safety management, equipment assessment and transfer, permitting, agency notifications, facilities clean-up and site closure.

Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles 1995 - 1996

Industrial Hygiene/Safety Specialist

Responsible for compliance with corporate, federal, state EHS policies and regulations. Conducted injury and illness investigations, analysis, and consulted on matters of safety. Managed Hazard Communication Program including, chemical inventory, approximately 7000 Material Safety Data Sheets, and Medgate database. Implemented environmental compliance programs using pollution prevention, cost reduction, and audit strategies.

EDUCATION

MS, Environmental Health and Occupational Safety, California State University, Northridge

BS, Environmental Health Science, California State University, Northridge

AS, Accounting and Business Administration, Moorpark College

ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – No. 19482

Certified Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM) – No. 264

GHG Lead Verifier – No. H-15-143

Six Sigma – Greenbelt

ISO 14001, Lead Auditor, 36-HR EMS Advanced

ISO 45001, Lead Auditor, OHS Management Systems

OHSAS 18001, Lead Auditor

ISO 9001, Lead Auditor, Quality Management Systems

TRAINING

5 S, Five Keys to a Total Quality Environment

Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing

Process Safety Management (PSM/PHA)

APOLLO Root Cause Analysis

NET ZERO Buildings

Energy Audit

Financial Analysis Techniques for Energy Efficiency Projects

Energy Management and Conservation/Efficiency

LANGUAGES

English, German and Minimal Hungarian

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