Manager Project

WILLIAM DEAN HILLIS **** Winnett Road Burleson, TX 76028

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SENIOR QA / EHS COMPLIANCE MANAGER

HAZMAT / OSHA & EPA Regulations / Regulatory Compliance / Workers Compensation / Multiple

Sites / Cost Control / Crisis Management / Training / Quality Control (ISO-9001 and AS9110)

I possess a consistent record of contributing to the attainment of environmental, health, safety, quality and

compliance goals. My multi-industry background includes aerospace, high tech, foods and other industries where

regulatory compliance is an absolute must. I have also started, grown and profitably sold my interest in a B2B

services company. Strengths:

• Developing and implementing cost-effective Corporate QA/EHS policies and procedures

• Identifying and eliminating sources of liabilities, meeting complex regulatory requirements

• Dealing and negotiating with Federal, State and local regulatory authorities

• Creating a sense of safety and environmental consciousness at all organizational levels

BS, Industrial Management and Quality Control, Abilene Christian University. Certificates: ISO 9001:2008 Lead

Auditor, A&M Engineering; OSHA 40-Hour Training, UTA, 40-Hour HazWoper, TAS Env Services and more.

Complete lists of certifications, additional courses taken and speeches given are available.

Selected Accomplishments

Avoided major loss. DS2 was handling possession, transportation, storage, installation and recovery of

explosives at Tyndall Air Force Base when management received an order from DOT to stop-and-desist operations.

Sought and received immediate temporary relief. Initiated and oversaw a comprehensive audit, and took swift

corrective actions. Secured two-year permit to continue operations, preserving a multi-million account.

Minimized losses, avoided fines. Upon discovery that a 13,000-gallon fuel truck was leaking into a storm drain,

took control of remediation activities at DS2, Sheppard Air Force Base. Coordinated activities among Federal and

State entities. Led negotiations resulting in no fines being levied while containing remediation costs to $840K.

Cut hazardous waste 30% as production doubled. For American Eurocopter (AEC), consolidated the

purchasing and handling of materials (departments previously operated independently). Negotiated better pricing.

Reduced the amount of hazardous waste generated and streamlined inventory tracking required for compliance.

Attained ISO 9001:2000 certification. Oversaw the documentation of all processes with each AEC department.

Established and promulgated product, procurement, delivery and quality acceptance criteria. In 18 months from

inception of the project, earned ISO 9001:2000 accreditation, giving AEC a competitive edge.

Slashed workers comp cases. For Lockheed, conducted investigations revealing root cause s of WC cases in the

F-16, F-22, and F-35 manufacturing areas. Closed 350 outstanding cases, minimizing liabilities. Implemented

corrective actions that reduced potential future injuries by 20%.

Employment History

Corporate QA/ESH Manager – Defense Support Services LLC (DS2) – 2010 to 2013. DS2 is a $2B services firm

specializing in facility and fleet management operations for Department of Defense at over 140 locations in the US

and 30 international sites. Recruited to develop and implement quality, environmental, safety, and health policies

and procedures. Represented DS2 with regulatory authorities. Managed a global team of 800 personnel.

Environmental, Safety, & Health Consultant - Lockheed Martin - 2009. Retained to develop and implement

program to limit environmental liabilities and reduce work related injuries within the F-16, F-22, and F-35 programs.

Project Manager II - Industrial Services Development – Alan Plummer Associates Inc. - 2007 to 2009. Hired to

ensure regulatory compliance for existing clients and develop new marketing strategies to pursue a broader

clientele base. Managed a team of six for this civil and environmental engineering consulting firm.

Operations Manager – Galaxy Integrated Services Inc. Concrete Reflections Inc. - 2004 to 2007. Started, grew

and profitably sold interest in this $5M provider of construction, remodeling, janitorial and other services.

Safety & Environmental Coordinator – American Eurocopter LLC (AEC) – 1997 to 2004. Responsible for

environmental, safety, and health regulatory compliance for North American operations for this $247M manufacturer

of paramedical helicopters. Led a team of 25 personnel.

Earlier, employed in Environmental Safety and Health Management positions with Robinson Nugent (manufacturer

of electronic components).

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