Manager Safety

James J. Wiedow, CPEA

* ****** **** · Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828 · ********@*******.*** · mobile: 862-***-****· www.linkedin.com/in/jimwiedow

Environmental, Health & Safety

EHS Program Governance ~ Risk Assessment & Mitigation ~ Environmental, Health & Safety Training ~ Security & Crisis Management~ EHS Auditing ~ Construction Safety

Highly accomplished health, safety, and environment program leader with 20+ years of experience implementing and managing policies and practices to ensure compliance with stringent state and federal standards. Adept at conducting detailed EHS assessments across multiple business units and documenting, reporting, and remedying compliance gaps. Excellent communicator and creative problem solver with the aptitude for crafting innovative strategies to transform enterprise safety and compliance cultures, driving significant cost savings and injury and illness reductions. Core competencies include:

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Ergonomics Initiatives

Contractor approvals and Safety Assurance

OSHA/EPA/PSM/DOT Training

Policy Development

GMP/JACHO Compliance

Process Improvement /Managed Systems / Quality Control

Hazardous Waste Management

Strategic Planning & Goal Alignment

Budget Planning Projects & Management

Environmental Training

Professional Experience

Mc Williams Forge – Rockaway, New Jersey July 2018 to December 2018

A subsidiary of Precision Cast Parts which is a division of Berkshire Hathaway Company

Health and Safety Manager- Oversee and manage all aspects safety compliance and solicit proposals in managing all projects as they pertain to “Building a Better Workplace”.

Audited the facility for EHS compliance and the overall renovation of the facility to address areas of improvement. These identified projects led to submitting a 730k capital line items spreadheet to senior management which were all subsequently approved.

ISOLATEK INTERNATIONAL – Stanhope, New Jersey December 2013 to July 2018

Recognized as the world’s leading single source manufacturer, with a comprehensive range of fireproofing materials used for steel and concrete construction in Passive Fire Protection. Company encompasses five domestic facilities and European suppliers and clients in the manufacture of applied fire-resistant materials, rigid board, primer sealer, and topcoats certified by world renowned expert agencies.

Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager- Oversaw and managed all EHS areas for headquarters site in NJ as well as the five domestic sites in IN, MA, TX, PA, and CA in providing guidance and leadership in terms of EHS policies, procedures, training, permitting, and overall environmental compliance.

Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) recipient presented by JJ Keller in Appleton, WI October 2016

Implemented Arc Flash analysis NFPA-70E for all six facilities in just under four months.

Managed all activities related to the approval and insertion of 365 LOTO sop’s in four manufacturing plants.

Quarterly audit each of the affiliated wet-mix plants as well as the mineral wool plant in Huntington, IN for compliance. Track findings with plant manager to closure. Submitted detailed “gap analysis” and corrective action report to senior management.

Coordinated and conducted two 12-hour IAQ monitoring tests on two vermiculite ores (Brazilian and Palabora) to determine potential employee exposure to respirable, total dust, and crystalline silica exposure. Annually coordinated IAQ and Medical Surveillance programs at each of the sites to ensure all personnel were approved to wear personal protective equipment.

Implemented Non-Exposure Certifications (NEC) electronic programs in TX (STEERS) and CA (SMARTS) to reduce monitoring sampling and testing expenses.

Coordinated efforts to have all sites perform TIER II and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) assessments for reporting applicability.

Implemented robust electronic GHS and SDS database for five facilities utilizing the JJ Keller software system.

SAINT BARNABAS HOSPITAL – Bronx, New York January 2012- to October 2013 Major hospital provider which includes Level 1 Trauma Center, Nursing Home, Hemo Dialysis, Ambulatory Center, and various subsidiary clinics serving the greater Bronx area as well as northern New Jersey. Hospital employs nearly 3k personnel with 600+ beds and sees an average of over 2k patients per week.

Safety Director- Oversaw and managed all aspects of safety and environmental affairs for seven hospital building structures as well as eight affiliated facilities including the Methadone clinic, Dialysis Center, and medical clinic in and around the area. Manage all components of safety & health and environmental affairs. This would include being appointed as the chairman of the Environment of Care Committee encompassing all departments’ heads reporting out to the EOCC chair. EHS liaison for regulatory groups including the JCO, UHO, CMS, NYDOHMH, OSHA, EPA, NYDEP and NYDEC and management of fire suppression systems as the Fire Safety Director. Management of all hazardous waste including medical encompassing sharps and chemo, lab packs, and solid and liquid waste. Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Trainer for all personnel in matters of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Fire disciplines.

As chair of the EOCe Committee, was credited with “ZERO” non-compliances in February 2013 Joint Commission review. Direct report (JCO surveyor) stated this was unprecedented – Prior inspection uncovered 53 non-compliances in 2000.

NBC UNIVERSAL, INC. (GE)– Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey January 2002 – September 2011

Leading media and entertainment company with $17B in revenue. Comcast acquired 51% of NBC Universal from GE for $65B.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager—CNBC Division

Directed EHS Coordinator and 17 Safety Management Process Owners in all aspects of environmental, health & safety (EHS) as well as fire, medical compliance, and continuity programs division-wide with operations throughout the U.S., encompassing multiple station brands and affiliates. Interpreted corporate directives and evaluated international and domestic regulations and legislation to craft and execute EHS and regulatory compliance strategies. Defined best practices, standards, and controls to ensure adherence with corporate safety and environmental values. Fostered and maintained relationships with regulatory agencies and other groups to enhance program stewardship, serving as site Fire Incident Commander and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Lead. Prepared and managed EHS program operating budget of $250K annually. Developed and delivered EHS assessments and reports to senior leadership and business unit executives. Directed program training and coursework content selection for nearly 1,300 personnel. Oversaw 28-unit vehicle motor fleet. Coordinated hazardous waste, landfill, recycling and reclamation, workers compensation, and first report of injuries activities.

Infused energy and excellence into floundering EHS program, propelling scorecard performance from 3.6 in 2003 to 14.6 just 3 years later and earning recognition as model facility.

Earned consistent rankings among lowest injury and illness (I&I) rates throughout GE, and well below OSHA industry benchmarks, by leading proactive ergonomic programs.

Accepted into Environmental Stewardship Initiative Program upon recommendation by NJDEP after unannounced site review for voluntary and proactive programs surpassing compliance requirements.

Hand-picked by SVP of EHS for NBC 2 consecutive years to represent division for Environmental Excellence in facility operations to GE Corporate.

Orchestrated Lean Energy “Treasure Hunt” in conjunction with GE counterpart that secured $30K in lighting and equipment cost savings at 2 facilities.

Led expedited identification, documentation, and SOP development for more than 600 electrical disconnects at 2 sites. Planned and managed training of all associated personnel within 3-month span.

Honored with Letter of Commendation from Englewood Cliffs Fire Chief for exceeding all fire suppression inspection, evacuation mapping, and fire drill training requirements.

BIOMATRIX, INC. – Ridgefield, New Jersey December 1997 – December 2002

Privately held medical device manufacturer acquired by Genzyme Corporation in April 2001.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Directed 3 indirect management reports in EHS compliance programs for facilities in New Jersey and Montreal, Canada. Researched and analyzed existing, new, and proposed legislation and regulations in the U.S. and Canada impacting EHS operations. Documented and administered EHS program compliance and reporting for each site. Directed inspections and performed facility and supplier audits to adhere with cGMP standards. Initiated and managed relationships with officials from Canada’s Ministry of the Environment for permitting, reporting, and emergency response.

Spearheaded pre-construction permitting and approval for launch of new medical manufacturing facility in Ridgefield Park, developing robust OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and NJDEP compliance, enforcement, and training programs.

Recognized as Bergen County, New Jersey’s first approved and accepted company using the NJDEP RADIUS AIMS air compliance program online that positioned Biomatrix to successfully obtain 13 air permits.

Strengthened relations with Canadian regulators for approval of facility expansion to meet production demands.

Captured $43K in cost savings through spent Iso Propyl Alcohol (IPA) reclamation initiative.

Additional Experience

PMC SPECIALTIES, INC. – Fords, New Jersey

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Transformed health & safety performance of plant recommended for closure by OSHA, revamping environmental, health & safety programs to improve OSHA rating and plant insurance to “Fair” in just 2 years.

Reduced year-to-year lost time accidents by 7-fold.

Eliminated $33K in hazardous waste disposal (D026) costs by de-listed waste.

Education & Credentials

Environmental Science Program ~ Thomas Edison State College – Trenton, New Jersey

Emergency Management AAS ~ Thomas Edison State College – Trenton, New Jersey

General Studies Coursework ~ Morris County College – Randolph, New Jersey

Board Certified Professional Environmental Auditor ~ (CPEA # 119064), Health & Safety Specialization

2016 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) award winner ~JJ Keller, Appleton, Wisconsin

Affiliations

Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certification (BEAC) ~ National Safety Council (NSC)

National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) ~ American Heart Association (AHA)

OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA VPP) ~ Auditing Roundtable (AR) ~ Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM)

National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)

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