Project Manager Safety

JOSEPH F. MELINO, CHST

** ****** **. + Austerlitz, NY 12017 +919-***-**** +

******.******@*****.***

HEALTH & SAFETY DIRECTOR

Highly knowledgeable, results-driven, and Expertise Includes:

top-performing professional with extensive + CHST

experience in environmental project management, + Hazardous Waste Management

staff training, and emergency response. Broad + Inspection & Auditing

knowledge of industrial safety, construction, and + Regulatory Compliance

environmental services fields with thorough + Leadership & Team Building

understanding of OSHA, RCRA, and MSHA + Policy & Procedure

regulations. Development

Demonstrated expertise in site monitoring, + Program Management

remediation, sample collection and analysis, + Emergency Preparedness

investigation, and hazardous material Planning

transportation/disposal. Outstanding + Risk Assessment

communication skills with ability to interface + Root Cause Analysis

with clients, engineers, contractors, and other + Records Management

team members associated with a project. Respected + Staff Training & Development

leader and valued contributor to project teams

with commitment to improving safety and enhancing

productivity.

SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

. Evaluate & analyze work environments to develop procedures to mitigate &

prevent injuries. I was the primary contact with OSHA, NYSDEC to ensure

compliance with applicable regulations.

. As the manager of the Compliance Monitoring Group, provided oversight for

more than 4,500 different tasks and 200 individual industrial projects

including emergency response and work in level B and C personal

protection equipment (PPE).

. Industrial Hygiene: Monitoring - use of meters: PID, Benzene, LEL - 4

gas, & badges. Provided personnel exposure monitoring for regulatory

reports. Supervised soil sampling to determine disposal options.

. Training/Program Development: Establish JSA's to identify hazards &

proper procedures, Develop safety training to include safety awareness,

OSHA 40 hr., 30 hr., 8 hr. refresher, CSE, LO/TO, Haz. Com.

. Implemented a Zero tolerance program which reduced the OSHA reportable

incidents.

. Accident Identification: Follow up and conduct investigations to

determine root cause, follow up on near-misses to establish corrective

measures.

. Progressed through series of positions with increasing responsibilities

for Eastman Kodak based on track record of exemplary performance and

proven leadership abilities. My responsibilities were: Environmental

Compliance, Landfill Remediation - for lead, Industrial Health and Safety

Specialist, compliance for construction activities, and management of the

Compliance Monitoring Group for Excavations of Hazardous Materials.

. EASTMAN KODAK - Industrial Health and Safety Specialist from 1980 to

1995: Compliance for Construction activities, Managed the Compliance

Monitoring Group for Excavations of Hazardous Materials.

. Developed system to recover silver halide from filters which saved

1,000,000.00, and effectively administered $300K annual budget,

generating more than $130K in cost reductions.

. As Outside Vendor Coordinator, Disposal Options, provided cost/budget

analyses that saved Eastman Kodak more than $1.3M.

. Owned and operated successful construction business; managing projects

from initial bidding to final inspection and completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

O'Brien & Gere - Syracuse NY, Honeywell Projects 2012 to Present

Health and Safety Specialist

Evaluate and analyze work environments conduct thorough inspections,

audits, and surveys of work sites and to ensure procedures are followed

properly. Conduct thorough inspections, audits, and surveys of work sites

and to ensure procedures are followed properly. Also provides personal

protection equipment evaluations, developing job safety analysis and

project specific safety plans, assisting with health and safety project

proposal estimates, and collecting material safety data sheets. Works

independently on construction, industrial, and remediation projects

involving typical tools and heavy equipment, confined space entry,

lockout/tagout, and civil/earthwork. Reviewed health & safety

incident/violation/near-miss incidents, and violations, determines root

causes, and establish corrective measures. Manage and review safety

policies and procedures to guarantee safety of employees. The work crew

has logged about 110,000 hours with no reportable and 2 first aid cases. I

am a member of the Honeywell Emergency Response Team, A member of the

Confined Space Rescue Team, has the FEMA 701 Incident Command training.

National Vacuum Corporation + Niagara Falls, NY 2007 to 2012

Corporate Health and Safety Director

Evaluate and analyze work environments and develop programs/procedures to

mitigate and prevent injuries and accidents for leading provider of

industrial cleaning, construction work, environmental remediation, and

emergency response services. Report directly to Operations Manager and

supervise 75 to 100 employees. Serve as primary liaison with community

contacts, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies including MSHA,

OSHA, DEC, and DOT. Directed health, safety, and environmental initiatives

to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and drive continuous

improvement. Maintain company safety and regulatory records and compile

data for OSHA 300 reports.

Conduct thorough inspections, audits, and surveys of work sites and

vehicles to ensure procedures for loss control and decontamination are

followed properly. Follow up on "near-misses," incidents, and violations,

determine root causes, and establish corrective measures. Manage and review

safety policies and procedures to guarantee safety of employees and update

Corporate Health and Safety Manual as needed. Develop and lead multi-site

safety training in numerous topics including safety awareness, emergency

response, respirator protection, confined spaces, lockout-tagout,

decontamination procedures, understanding chemical hazards, and MSHA part

46. Established a monthly Safety Steering Committee and a Supervisors

Safety Meeting to examine field conditions and improve overall safety for

the Company.

. Implemented zero tolerance program that significantly improved employee

safety and reduced workplace accidents:

Year: 200*-****-**** 2010 2011

Number of Accidents: 20 9 0 0 0

New York Environmental Technologies (NYETECH) + Rochester, NY 1998 to 2001,

2005 to 2007

Safety and Project Manager

Provided bidding and project management expertise for NYETECH.

Specializing in environmental remediation, sample analysis, and

consultation services. Led team of 4 Drivers and Laborers, managed cleanup

projects, and monitored equipment to ensure proper calibration and

readiness.

University of North Carolina, Mason Farm Low-Level Radioactive Waste

Disposal Site, Chapel Hill, NC, Health and Safety Officer - Performed

inspections, audits, and surveys of the work site and monitored site

activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures for the cleanup of a

site previously used to bury research and medical low-level radioactive

wastes. Managed and reviewed safety policies and procedures to guarantee

safety of employees. Reviewed health & safety incident/violation/near-miss

reports, and established corrective actions.

OP-TECH Environmental Services, Inc. + Rochester, NY 2001 to 2005

Branch Manager

Establish a branch office in the Rochester NY area. The company provided

industrial and environmental cleaning, and construction work. Increased

sales for Branch to $2.2M in 2004. Supervised a staff of 15 people

including: Foremen, Project Managers, and Laborers. Performed bids and

estimates, managed client relationships, scheduled projects, and led staff

training.

. Consistently maintained profit margins of approximately 35%.

. Achieved significant year-to-year revenue increases:

Year: 200*-****-**** 2004

Sales Volume: $333K $580K $780K $2.2M

Additional Experience as Project Manager and Safety Manager for

Environmental Products and Services, Owner/Operator of M and M

Construction, and Industrial Safety Specialist, Project Manager,

Environmental Coordinator, and Outside Vendor Coordinator, Disposal Options

for Eastman Kodak Company

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety + Almeda University

(Boise, Idaho)

Associate of Applied Science in Building Construction + Rochester Institute

of Technology

OSHA 500 & 502 Certificates, Train the Trainer OSHA 10-hr. Course, OSHA

Confined Space Rescue, Lockout-Tagout, Blood borne Pathogens, CPR & First

Aid, Asbestos Awareness, and HAZWOPER 1910.120 40-hr. Course; FEMA IS-00700

Incident Command Course

LICENSES & EQUIPMENT PORTFOLIO

CHST, CDL B & A + Hazmat Endorsement + Bulldozer + Back-Hoe + Excavator +

Loader Roller + Bobcat + Dump Truck + Vacuum Truck

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