CHENNA GUNDA
*** *. ********** **., ********, IL 60559
Mobile: 630-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY LEADER (COMPLIANCE)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Accomplished EHS professional with 22 years of global experience in corporate, manufacturing, and start
ups.
• Recently, Compliance Assurance Manager with SunCoke Energy, a $1B industry leader in Metallurgical
Coke production in the Americas and internationally recognized as a leading provider of heat recovery
cokemaking technology.
• Motivated achiever with a Master of Science in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, and strengths that include
developing cost effective EHS programs that align with business goals and implementing sustainable
cultural/organizational change through creating partnerships and buy in.
• Strategic leader with proven track record of building and leading effective cross functional, multisite, and
multi business teams, driving change initiatives, and implementing EHS strategies.
• Proficient problem solver with the analytical skills to evaluate risks and business strategies.
• Influential interpersonal communicator, negotiator, and presenter.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Comprehensive audit program EHS strategies and initiatives Environmental Management
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management EHS benchmarking Information Systems (Dakota
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Compliance and management EHS programs, policies, and Software/Intelex)
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systems audits (ISO/RCMS) practices •Strong background in US EPA
EHS regulatory requirements EHS performance measures, waste (RCRA), water (CWA),
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and applicability reviews metrics wastewater, and air
EHS risk Agency interaction and regulations (CAA), OSHA
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management/liability analysis compliance violation and DOT
EHS training programs reduction •CERCLA/Superfund
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Process improvement/Project Mergers &Acquisitions EHS
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management Due Diligence/Integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Compliance Assurance Manager, SunCoke Energy, Lisle, IL 2012 – 2014
Responsible for the oversight and guidance of the Corporate Compliance Assurance Audit Program.
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Oversee companywide protocols (Dakota Software/EMIS) for determining compliance with federal, state, local
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regulations and company HES policies and management systems.
Responsible for ensuring all pre, post and onsite audit activities have been accomplished and performed properly.
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Maintained compliance database, tracking systems and audit software (Dakota TRACER).
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Prepared and analyzed reports and collaborated on corrective actions.
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Presented audit program status updates at COO quarterly meetings to review key audit metrics and to highlight
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trends in audit findings.
Provided guidance and support on environmental and health and safety special projects for operations.
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Environmental Management Information Systems (Dakota TRACER) administrator and user support.
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Mergers & acquisitions, due diligence and integration (~$100MM).
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Senior Manager – Global SHE/Center of Excellence Leader – Compliance and Environmental
2010 2012
ECOLAB/Nalco Company, Naperville, IL
Corporate Compliance Manager 2003 2010
Environmental Engineer 2000 2003
Designed, developed and deployed global programs for regional deployment. Influenced receptivity across
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divisions and regions working with business partners. Measured process effectiveness and implementation. Assured
compliance with Corporate SHE Principles and Culture.
• Directly managed three SHE&T Professionals and one administrative assistant with additional indirect reports.
• Managed Nalco Compliance Assessment Process (NCAP) to ensure that the Company operates to achieve the key
objectives of the Safety, Health, and Environment Sustainability (SH&E) Principles, to manage risk and protect
company’s brand.
• Developed the program from ground up by incorporating management systems (Plan Do Check Act) ISO and
RCMS principles and compliance verification. Program development and implementation involved policy and
procedures, risk based scheduling, protocols, auditor training and audit budget. Generated management reports of
audit results and metrics for Management and Division/Business leaders.
• Provided environmental regulatory and engineering support as needed to Nalco facilities worldwide.
•Assisted Company’s operating locations (manufacturing, warehouses, distribution centers, sales offices, etc.) ensure
compliance with applicable SH&E regulations.
•Agency interface related to assisting personnel/facilities with agency inspections, responding to agency
requests for information, and addressing regulatory recommendations.
•Conducted SH&E training, specifically health and safety Onboarding training for new employees. Led Safety
Leadership Council.
•Responsible for reporting global SH&E Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
•Reviewed Federal Register and determined applicability of draft and final rules related to company operations and
provide compliance guidance to operating facilities.
•Key SHE member for M&A and Divestitures due diligence (~$ 400MM).
•US EPA CERCLA/Superfund coordination.
•Strong background in US EPA waste, water, wastewater, and air regulations and knowledgeable in OSHA and DOT.
Project Engineer, LAW Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., Addison, IL 1998 – 2000
Provided environmental, engineering, health, and safety consulting services to various industries that included
manufacturing, real estate, banking and transportation. A representative summary of areas of significant experience as a
Project Engineer is presented below:
• Conducted Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for commercial, residential and industrial
properties in the mid western states for clients due diligence reviews. Assisted clients on permitting issues and
regulatory analyses.
Senior EHS Auditor, Waste Management, Inc., Oak Brook, IL 1992 – 1998
Planned, scheduled, coordinated and supervised environmental, health, safety, and transportation (EHS) audits of Waste
Management, Inc. facilities including solid waste landfills, hauling divisions, transfer stations, hazardous waste facilities,
wastewater treatment plants, trash to energy plants and land application sites. As a Senior EHS Auditor/Group Leader,
specific duties are to:
•Manage Audit Teams and ensure compliance with Department auditing standards and train/mentor new hires and audit
team members on engineering principles, Company standards, regulatory requirements, and auditing procedures.
•Perform environmental, health and safety audits to evaluate compliance status of facilities and operations relative to
applicable EHS requirements and standards through on site inspections, interviews, and document reviews.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Civil Engineering (major: Environmental Engineering) Texas Tech University, TX 1990 –
1992
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India 1980 –
1984