Regional Safety Manager

Mildred Jiménez-Maldonado

Mobile: 787-***-**** / E-mail: ****************@*****.***

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Environmental Compliance Health and Safety Programs Inspections & Audits

Project Management Risk Assessment Process Improvement Research, Analysis & Reporting

Summary of Qualifications:

Over 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of health and safety programs: blood

borne pathogens, hearing protection, OSHA protocols, risk assessment, information bulletins, prevention

programs, among others. Reduced the amount of employee’s injuries by 60%.

Key resource to analyze new and existing jobs, processes, products and systems to determine the

existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards; and spearhead workplace, process, products,

or other systems to control and minimize hazards.

Characterized for influencing and creating conscience towards achieving a culture of accident prevention

and compliance with regulations and policies. Familiar with medical device industries, pharmaceuticals,

electronics, building maintenance, and environmental. Hands-on experience of EPA, DOT, ANSI, NFPA,

RCRA, EQB, PRASA and SWA standards and regulations.

Experience delivering training to groups of up to 50 employees and auditing construction projects.

Maintained excellent relationships with regulatory agencies representatives.

Knowledge of powered industrial trucks, fall protection, OSHA 300 Log, Workers Compensation

Insurance, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), ergonomics, PPE, confined space, Solid Waste Management,

Emergency Response Team, Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control (SPCC) and Storm Water

Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

Proficient in computerized systems such as: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook),

PeopleSoft software and Internet tools. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABM-ONESOURCE FACILITY SERVICES

Dec. 2008 – Present

Regional Safety Manager

Developed, maintained, and ensured policies and procedures: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP),

Emergency Action Plan, blood borne pathogen procedures, personal protective equipment procedures,

Safety Contingency Plans, OSHA 300, State Insurance Fund, and Job Safety Analysis. Ensured compliance

with federal, state, and local regulations for a company dedicated to the facility services and building

maintenance services, to sites of all sizes from neighborhood banks, schools to the largest and most

complex facilities such as manufacturing plants and over 500 employees.

Developed and implemented strategic plans for client retention. Taught the OSHA 501 course to

supervisors and managers. Managed hearing and respiratory protection and the blood borne pathogen

programs, and carried out annual fit tests.

Assessed accident reports, identified risks, and created a strategic plan, reducing documented injuries

by 60%. Developed a safety bulletin for employees.

Maintained updated Safety Data Sheet on chemicals used in workplaces.

Completed accident investigations not related to employees, avoiding lawsuits and worked with

company lawyers with liability claims.

Developed and implemented Behavioral Modifications in the Accident Investigation Program, improving

corrective actions process and completion time.

Established Safety Committees for business unit with 50+ employees, contributing in the increase

safety workplace avoiding work accidents and injuries.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS

Aug. 2007 – Nov. 2008

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Supervised environmental and safety areas for three plants with 200+ employees and guided six indirect

reports: developed and implemented programs and delivered training ensuring compliance with regulatory

agencies and corporate policies.

Developed risk analysis and recommendations, and assisted in the preparation of the department’s

budget. Participated in regulatory inspections, audited facilities, and drafted recommendations.

Managed environmental programs, such as hazardous waste management, SPCC, Storm Water, Waste

water treatment and Sara Tier II, and ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA and state regulations.

Organized the HAZWOPER 24-hour Safety Training.

Updated permit regulations, resulting in compliance with EHS regulatory requirements by 100%.

Reduced $5,600 per year in waste disposition costs by implementing a recycling program for non-hazard

material. Developed and implemented Behavioral Modifications in the Accident Investigation Program,

improving corrective actions process and completion on time.

Established an electronic work order system, decreasing the waiting and evaluation cycle by 30%.

BIOVAIL LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, SRL

Jul. 2005 – Jul. 2007

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Reviewed and implemented environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and programs for two

sites with over 200 employees. Involved in the preparation of a Contractor Safety Program, establishing

qualifications, requirements and project inspections.

Performed EHS inspections and assessments, complying with regulatory agencies: manufacturing and

packaging areas, construction areas, among others.

Prepared reports and documentation for EQB, EPA, PRASA, OSHA and other local regulatory agencies.

Monitored and integrated key programs into all operational levels.

Assisted in the development, design, negotiation, and execution of plans, complying with local and

federal regulations. Participated in the development and implementation of a Contractor Program in the

construction and service areas.

Developed and implemented Behavioral Modifications in the Accident Investigation Program, improving

corrective actions process and completion on time.

Contributed in the preparation for the first International Safety Rating System (ISRS) audit by DNV (Det

Norske Veritas), obtaining a good classification rating in the first audit.

Assisted in the development and implementation of safety philosophy based on the Responsibility,

Accountability, Consulting, and Informing (RACI) structure.

Established Safety Committees per area, contributing to an increase in area inspections, corrective

actions and avoiding accidents or injuries. Engaged in the evaluation and selection of engineering

controls, reducing noise level below permissible levels.

Established an industrial hygiene process in the areas for new products raw materials.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

March – Aug. 2004

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Assisted and guided customers towards the improvement of environmental and health processes for a

company with 80 employees. Planned, developed and executed EHS programs, prepared reports and made

recommendations.

Ensured and maintained environmental compliance, providing technical support and direction for air

quality, storm water, industrial wastewater, hazardous waste compliance programs and practices.

Implemented the Recycling Program.

Coordinated activities with other consulting firms.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Achieved a cost reduction of $7,800 by implementing cubic yard measures for the disposal of hazardous

materials and negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.

Developed and implemented Behavioral Modifications in the Accident Investigation Program, improving

corrective actions process and completion on time.

CIBA VISION/NOVARTIS COMPANY

Feb. 1991 – Mar. 2004

QA / Environmental Health & Safety Technician

EHS Technician (2002 – 2004): Organized and conducted training programs in EHS practices for all

employees in a company with 700 employees. Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards,

company policies, and procedures. Acted as internal advisor in the Risk Management, Safety and Health

areas.

Safeguarded machinery, equipment and working conditions in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Investigated accidents, prepared reports and made recommendations.

Re-organized the control system towards the usage of the forklift, reducing costs and work related

accidents by 25%.

Replaced the use of transparencies and visual equipment with PowerPoint when training employees in

the EHS program, improving training outcome and reducing material costs.

QA (1991 – 2001) Assured quality of contact lenses and completed Batch Records.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Environmental Risk and Assessment Management Jul. 2005

Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, minor in Chemistry Jul. 1998

University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus

Training:

OSHA 503: Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers OSHA 501: Trainer Course in Occupational

Safety & Health for General Industry OSHA 511 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General

Industry - 30 hours The Essentials of OSHA Compliance Respiratory Training Certification

Aerial & Scissor Lift Safety Electrical Standards OSHA 10 hrs Course Safety Base on Behavior

Accident Investigations: Root Cause Analysis Models Industrial Hygiene’s Fundaments Industrial

Hygiene & Occupational Health, OSHA 18001 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety

Forklift: Train the Trainer Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response – 40 & 24 Hrs

RCRA & DOT Part 172 Regulations Environmental & Safety Program for Contractor

SPCC 40 CFR 111 Construction General Permit NPDES-Storm Water Program

Total Quality Management TAP ROOT Zurich Hazard Analysis (ZHA)

Microsoft Project Certified Quality Auditor Train the Trainer

Lean- Six Sigma – W orkshop

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