THOMAS W. KUCZYNSKI

832-***-**** Houston, TX ac5d6c@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

An accomplished and results driven compliance professional with extensive experience working with advanced technologies. Experience developing, implementing and auditing Quality, Health, Safety, Security, Environment

(HSSE), OSHA and compliance systems. Strong subject matter knowledge with ISO, API, OSHA, Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS), workers compensation, Risk management, Project management and NASA flight hardware processing. Leverages practical experience with strong leadership abilities, motivating teams to meet and exceed established objectives. An analytical evaluator who identifies areas for growth and implements strategic process improvements, making significant contributions to long-term operational efficiency. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

System Implementation

Compliance Auditing

Safety Compliance Training

Risk Management

Process Improvement Champion

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

State and Federal HSSE Law

Environmental Protection

Emergency Response

HSSE Plan Development

Incident Investigation

Public Speaking

Ethical Decision Making

Customer Liaison

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Program/Project Management

Change Management

Fiduciary Responsibility

Workers Compensation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AKER SOLUTIONS/MHWIRTH INC. – HOUSTON, TX

Regional HSSE Director, 2011 to Present

Leading global provider of drilling solutions and services with a global span and offices in more than 20 countries. Identify and implement HSSE strategy, workflows and structure while continuously improving processes in an ever-changing environment. Responsible for HSSE compliance to API, OSHA and SEMs requirements for the North American region. Member of the global HSSE leadership team responsible for developing and delivering global initiatives.

Key Results:

Enhanced public safety by directing, developing, planning and executing HSSE compliance programs covering three facilities in two countries with zero lost time incidents and zero audit findings over a three year span.

Obtained reinstatement of API and ISO certification within nine months of hire as lead auditor responsible for conducting internal and facility compliance audits to regulatory and governmental requirements including API, OSHA, ISO and BSEE.

Oversee all aspects of corporate compliance, risk and insurance activities for the region.

Co-authored program and industry requirements documents as a contributor on multiple industry and regulatory committees.

Invited speaker at industry forums attended by government and regulatory bodies including OSHA, BSEE and API.

Conduct investigations of compliance incidents, identify root cause and establish effective corrective actions.

Ensure facility operations and employee safety behavior meets the highest level of safety and environmental standards. Through training and leadership, maintain a positive HSSE culture throughout the company to instill the company values within each individual and be practiced at every level in the organization.

Conduct detailed analysis of HSSE trends and statistics, develop templates, prepare presentations and present results at quarterly internal and external Business Reviews.

Develop business strategy, including securing M&A’s to increase shareholder value, as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Manage the daily activities of the HSSE staff and accountable for all HSSE budgets, with actuals consistently within 5% of budget.

Received highest audit score during Customer audit amongst all of their suppliers in 2016-2017. THOMAS W. KUCZYNSKI Page 2

OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL – HOUSTON, TX

Quality Engineering Manager, 1989 - 2011

Global provider of technical, and scientific services, including engineering, software, fabrication, operation, testing and maintenance.

Manage employee base with direct responsibility for daily activities of Quality and Safety Engineers with responsibility for all Quality/SRM budgets. Accountable for all aspects of Quality and Safety Engineering staff including hiring of engineering staff and subsequent teambuilding, labor forecasting, developing goals and performance appraisals. Prepares responses to proposal requests including oil and gas and spaceflight hardware. Develops budget estimates, writes task descriptions, and summarizes activities in accordance with requirements. Conduct and prepare risk mitigation assessments and plans. Key Results:

Lead auditor that directed internal audit activity for multiple locations to identify process and compliance gaps which resulted in zero major findings over a 12 year span of third party audits.

Instrumental in leading Cause and Corrective Action Teams to reduce noncompliance.

Member of Material Review Board (MRB) and Change Control Board (CCB) with signature authority for NASA Quality Assurance.

Champion continuous improvement efforts within the quality organization as well as company-wide.

Team Leader for PLM and ERP system implementation.

Establish nonconformance system to determine and track defect, cause and monetary loss codes used to implement trend data resulting in a 40% reduction in nonconformance cost.

Implemented statistical process control on multimillion dollar contracts resulting in significantly reduced defects.

Chaired multiple Tiger Teams responsible for finding solutions to difficult design challenges.

Define and implement earned value system to track program schedule vs. budget status.

Initiated and led three corrective and preventative action teams resulting in the implementation of new processes and procedures.

Served on monthly Program Management Review Board analyzing program metrics and made recommendations for cost and schedule deviations identified.

EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIPS

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY - TEXAS Austin, TX

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

CERTIFIED LEAD AUDITOR

American Petroleum Institute

International Organization for Standardization

Safety Environmental Management Systems

MEMBERSHIPS

American Petroleum Institute

International Association of Drilling Contractors AWARDS

Recognition award for Hubble Space Telescope Tool Box Design

Recognition award for Atlas IIAS Successful Flight

Six time recipient of Oceaneering Superior Service Award VOLUNTEERING

Houston Superbowl Host Committee

Boy Scouts of America

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