GERALD N. VACCARO, SR.

*** ***** *****

Richmond Hill, GA 31324

912-***-**** – Cell

acafnz@r.postjobfree.com

Safety, Health, and Environmental Professional focused on aligning processes to meet changing business needs. A

leader who actively engages others to share vision and attain mutual goals. Able to work positively with diverse

range of business partners drawing from significant years of customer service and professional experience. If you

want results, I am your answer.

Core Competencies

Self Starter Goal Oriented Results Oriented

Broad OSHA / EPA Regulatory Knowledge OSHA Recordkeeping Experienced OSHA Auditor

Policy Writer Public Speaking Experienced Worker’s Compensation Administrator

Ergonomic Coordinator ISO Internal Auditor Experienced Trainer

Emergency / Disaster Management Computer Literate Environmental Coordinator

Experience / Accomplishments

Firth Rixson Forgings, LLC 2010 to 2013

EH&S Manager

• Developed and implemented safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures as a start up

operation

• Achieved three consecutive years – 438 days – 468 days – no lost work days – saved $100.000 plus in

worker’s compensation premiums

• Recognized by National Safety Council for outstanding safety performance in the work place

• Developed and administrated Safety Orientation, Safety Committee, Safety Auditing, Behavior Safety,

Emergency Response, 5-S Auditing, and Safety Training programs

• Implemented radiation safety plan for X ray metallurgical instruments

• Completed an OSHA Investigation with no issues– all recordkeeping and documentation reviews and site

walk through found no violations

• Developed and implemented environmental SPCC, SWPP, RCRA, and CAA compliance programs –

coordinated environmental teams’ work activities – maintained environmental recordkeeping

JCB, Inc., Savannah, GA 1999 to 2009

Safety Manager

Direct report to Vice President for National Headquarters of 3rd largest manufacturer of construction equipment

• Developed and implemented safety, health, worker’s compensation, and environmental programs

• Achieved OSHA SHARP certification for 3 consecutive years (only 1 in 5 company’s in Georgia) and

company’s first 1 million safe work hours

• Achieved industry’s first recognition as a National Weather Service Storm Ready site

• Developed and implemented safety initiatives – DuPont STOP, Near Miss Reporting, Risk Assessment,

Safety Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Audit System; Emergency / Disaster Management

• Developed OSHA computer base training and orientation programs

• Implemented training programs and recordkeeping process - i.e., cranes & rigging, forklifts & order

pickers

• Developed ergonomic improvements for manufacturing and operations work groups – work station

design, material handling and flow processes and environmental improvements

• Assisted engineering group develop scope and design for capital projects – Paint conveyor; Assembly

Mainline; HMEE Project

• Recognized as first recipient of company’s Global Environmental Award

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Union Camp / International Paper, Savannah, GA 1989 to 1999

Division Safety Manager Recruited by VP Corporate Engineering

• Developed and administrated safety, health, worker’s compensation, and environmental programs

• Assisted 5 plant locations achieve OSHA STAR status

• Achieved 7 million safe work hours on major Pulp / Paper Mill expansion project

• Established safety design review process for capital projects – safety – health – ergonomics –

environmental

• Implemented training programs and recordkeeping process

• Assisted engineering groups across company – safety design reviews; critical lift plans; shoring and

support system installations; fall protection systems

• Developed contractor management system administrated by Project Engineers

E & L Engineering, Inc., Long Beach, CA 1986 to 1989

Safety/Security Manager Recruited by VP Construction

• Developed and implemented Division’s safety, health, worker’s compensation, and environmental

programs for West Coast

• Established West Coast construction training program for merit shop contractors

• Developed and implemented project auditing systems for construction projects and engineering design

• Achieve 1 million plus safe work hours – improved RIR to 4.2

• Partnered with Cal / OSHA’s construction safety initiative – crane safety and fall protection

• Recognized by ABC/20/20 telecast as a standout construction company for safety and fall protection

systems

Computer Skills

Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office software, Cameo, SAP purchasing, EPA Tier

2 and TRI Section 313 Reporting software, Recordkeeping software, Human Resources ADP software, Tropos

and Q-Pulse software applications, Lotus Notes and Windows Outlook applications

Education / Certifications

University of Alabama – Industrial Engineering

American Society of Safety Engineers

Attended numerous certification courses and Continuing Education Student

OSHA Certification and EPA Storm Water and SPCC Certification

Hazardous Waste Management Certification

Ergonomic Workshops – GA Tech

OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses

ISO Internal Auditor

Emergency Planning – CEMA and GA Tech

First Aid CPR /AED Certified

Actively pursuing professional development opportunities

References will be provided upon request

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