Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager and EH&S Management Consul

COVER Letter

**** ********* ***** ***: 714-***-****

Fullerton, CA 92835 eMail: *********@*****.***

Hiring Manager May 20, 2015

Manufacturing Facility

Southern California, CA

Dear Hiring Manager:

As Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager and EH&S Management Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety compliance management has been the major focus of my extensive career experience. My achievements include:

•As EH&S Department Manager developed compliance strategy, managed budgets mentored and supervised staff, monitored federal, state and local regulations impacting operations, prepared reports, studies and provided training.

•Ensured compliance with multi-media, multi-jurisdiction EHS regulations. Conduct multi-media EMS and EH&S audits, represent and negotiate compliance with regulatory agencies to include AQMD, OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA etc.

•Health & Safety responsibilities included, conduct “Job Hazard Analysis, identify task specific PPE, develop and implement Health & Safety procedures and assess applicability of programs such as ‘Behavior Based Safety’.

•Conducted Qualitative &Quantitative IH survey and Ergonomic analysis. Perform Accident Investigations, conduct ‘Root Cause Analysis’, implement corrective actions to eliminate hazards and OSHA record keeping and reporting,

•Provided ‘New Employee Training’. Maintain IIPP to comply with ADA, Cal/OSHA regulations and NFPA, NEC standards. Monitor Confined Space, Hot Work, LOTO tasks, perform ‘New Chemical Review’ and update MSDS.

•As Plant Environmental Manager, obtained Air, Industrial Wastewater, RWQCB Stormwater, NPDES and CUPA/ Fire Dept. Haz waste permits. Prepared Haz Waste manifest for disposal to comply with DOT and DTSC regulations.

•Specifically, obtained and implemented NPDES and LACSD Wastewater discharge requirements prepare and submit, Annual Air Emissions, Title-V, SARA Title III compliance reports. Implement SB-14, SPCC, SWPPP, RMP plans.

•Some examples of managing for results are. Negotiated changes to NPDES permit, reduced sampling, monitoring and reporting requirements. Review of equipment AQMD permits reduced emission and permit fees by 30%.

•Management responsibility included, develop and track KPIs, analyze OSHA records, Environmental permits for trends and prepare management reports. Co-Chaired employee EHS Committee, provide structure and guidance on EHS issues. As Emergency Response Coordinator, perform drills and as ER Leader liaise with regulatory agencies.

•Implemented and maintained Plant ISO-14001 Registration. As Environmental Management Implementation System (EMIS) ‘Corporate Consultant & Lead Auditor’, develop strategy, train and perform EMS audits worldwide.

•Organized multi-discipline EHS teams, lead 5S and Kaizen teams, develop and implement “Best Management Practices & Procedures”, promote change through training and workshops. Serving as ‘Internal EH&S Consultant’ on compliance issues has given me the skills to manage changing priorities and to work as a team player.

Today, there is a strong need for innovative professionals like myself who have diverse experience and skills to adjust to changing priorities without negatively affecting teamwork, morale and motivation. My contemporaries will attest to my practical approach to problem-solving as well as my ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.

I have a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering and MBA from The Peter F. Drucker Management Center. Successfully completed OSHA, Cal/OSHA and CCR Title-22 workshop, RCRA Environmental compliance course Also, ISO-14001 & 9001 Lead Auditor Training and Lean Manufacturing Principals Implementation Workshop.

I am interested to work as EH&S Manager in a vibrant, diverse, world leader organization like your manufacturing facility and would like the opportunity to elaborate on the contributions I can make @ your Southern California facility. Meanwhile, please feel free to leave a message @ 714-***-**** or contact me any time @ 714-***-****. I look forward to hearing favorably from you in the very near future.

Sincerely,

Sai Banaji, REA, REP

EH&S Compliance/Quality Consultant

RESUME

Sai Banaji, REA, REP

2956 Arboridge Court - Fullerton, CA 92835

Tel: 714-***-**** *********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Innovative, Goal Oriented Environment Health & Safety Professional with extensive consulting and multi-facility, multi-jurisdiction, compliance management experience @ various manufacturing facilities. Strong technical and working knowledge of OHSAS 18001, ISO-9001 and 14001, VPP, DOT, OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, CUPA, Cal/EPA SCAQMD, DTSC, LACSD and RWQCB regulations and standards.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Obtain Environmental Permits •Represent/Negotiate compliance •Hazard Prevention •Conduct Accident Investigations •Perform Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomic Survey •Training •Conduct EH&S and EMS Audits Supervise, Budget & Control Cost •Manage Workers Compensation •Maintain OSHA-300 log •Develop KPIs Implement Continuous Improvement Lean Principals •Lead Cross Function Teams •Develop Strategy/ Policy/BMPs •Obtain ISO-14001, VPP & OHSAS-18001 Certification •Serve as Internal EH&S Consultant

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•Negotiated changes to NPDES permit, reducing sampling frequency, monitoring and reporting requirements.

•Analyzed AQMD equipment permits resulting in reduction of permit and emission fees by 30%.

•Negotiated a NOV, implemented cost effective compliance plan saving plant from severe penalties and closure.

•Identified and implemented process changes leading to elimination of the plant industrial wastewater permit.

•Implement, obtain and maintain ISO-14001 Registration. Conduct EMS training and audits of facilities worldwide.

EDUCATION

M.S. Civil/Environmental Engineering - South Dakota State University, South Dakota.

Executive M.B.A. - The Peter F. Drucker Management Center, Claremont Graduate University.

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager – Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (In Progress).

OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

•As Division Technical and EH&S Dept. Manager @ Edison for five Power Plants in multi-locations obtained multi-media, multi-jurisdiction EHS permits, implemented compliance strategy, managed department and consultants.

•Developed and implemented policies and procedures to comply with all EH&S regulations and permit conditions. Supervised staff, monitored budgets, conducted audits, performed peer review, mentored and trained employees

•Reviewed new and pending regulation impacts, represented facility, liaise with regulatory agencies and negotiated EH&S compliance issues with AQMD, CUPA, DTSC, Cal/OSHA, Fire Dept. etc. served as ‘Internal EHS Consultant’

•As hands on EH&S manager, conducted ‘New Employee EHS Orientation’ training to include IIPP, HAZCOM, LOTO, HAZWOPER, etc. Also, evaluate suitability of implementing safety programs such as ‘Behavior Based Safety’.

•Develop ‘Site EH&S Self-Assessment Checklist’. Train operations staff, supervisors and managers on basic EH&S policies and procedures. Assist in implementation of checklist to ensure compliance and be first-line of support.

•Conducted multi-media audits, utilize ‘Corporate Audit Protocols’ tools such as ‘ISO-14001 (EMS) Standards and ‘DuPont Safety Management System’. Implement corrective actions to comply with Cal/EPA, CUPA and OSHA.

•Develop and maintain ‘Environmental Compliance Calendar’, track and ensure regulatory, Corporate and other deadlines are met. Retain electronic documents and data to analyze, develop metrics and management reports.

•Environmental responsibility included implement and monitor Title-V program, AQMD, wastewater and NPDES permits. Conduct sampling for compliance, take timely corrective action. Identify and track RCRA, non-RCRA, haz mat, universal waste, etc. Develop, site specific Haz Waste profile to comply with DOT, DTSC and CUPA regs.

•Specifically, obtain Air permits. Prepare and submit Annual Air Emission, SARA Title III, wastewater and NPDES permit reports. Update and implement Waste Min SB-14, SPCC, SWPPP, RMP, Cal/ARP and PSM programs. Also, performed New Chemical Review procurement to ensure compliance and updated MSDS tabase.

•Daily conduct and retain ‘180-Day Accumulation/Haz Waste Storage Area Inspection Log’, identify and ensure proper containers and labels, review holding time, prepare manifest for RCRA, non-RCRA waste off-site disposal. Track, document and monitor hazardous materials and other waste stream shipments to confirm with DOT, DTSC, CUPA requirements and recordkeeping.

•Health & Safety responsibility included, conduct Qualitative, Quantitative IH and Ergonomic surveys. Under Quantitative IH survey, perform Ambient Air monitoring, identify exposure to Organic and other chemicals. Implement corrective actions meet Cal/OSHA regs, confirm to ANSI & NIOSH standards and corporate policies.

•Specifically performed task specific “Job Hazard Analysis”, to identify hazards from activities such as hot work, confined space, facility construction, machining, chemical, electrical etc. hazards. Develop/implement task specific

Health & safety plan, recommend suitable PPE, monitor and modify procedures to eliminate or mitigate hazards.

•Develop and update IIPP to comply with ADA and Cal/OSHA regulations and confirm to UFC, NFPA and NEC standards. Also, develop Ergonomic Program, conduct inspection, perform analysis and implement findings.

•Conduct Accident/Incident Investigations to include inspections or environmental testing. Perform ‘Root Cause Analysis’ use tools such as TapRooT, 5-Why or Apollo, implement and sustain corrective and preventive actions.

•Maintain OSHA-300 Log, track recordable injury, illness incidents and corrective actions. Reviewed/tracked Workers Compensation (WC) Insurance cases, developed “Return to Work Strategy”. To control WC costs, managed budget, Worked with HR Dept., WC providers, supervisors, employees and developed ”Risk Management Strategy”.

•As Emergency Response (ER) Coordinator, ensure ER Plan is current, conduct annual drills to include use of PPE and respirators. Lead, manage and coordinate with outside response teams and liaise with regulatory agencies.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

•As a Technical and EH&S Manager worked closely with O&M, Facilities, Engineering, Plant Management, peers, contractors and regulatory agencies at all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and accountability for results by setting and achieving goals.

•Managed facility capital improvement projects, review engineering design, prepared equipment specifications,design packages and detailed cost estimates. Reviewed contract documents and procured equipment. Utilized Specific, Measurable, Accountable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) project management principals.

•Developed RFPs, budgets, RFQs, and bid packages for equipment. Evaluate cost proposals and contracts for consulting and field services. Set-up project teams, obtained project permits, selected consultants, sub-contractors and vendors. Organized, coordinated and directed multi-discipline teams project activities.

•For planning purposes used tools such as ‘Microsoft Project’ to establish timelines, schedules, track procurement, budgets, Variance Reports to track cost, Weekly Status Reports, Flash Reports and Management report.

•To track progress, conducted weekly contractors and consultants meetings. Prepared project management status report, developed strategy, allocated resources to ensure smooth, timely and on budget completion of projects.

•Used Budgeting process as a tool to determine project costs and expenses, identify areas of concern, develop strategic plans to control costs, allocate funding to critical tasks, increase/change/decrease funding to meet goals.

LEADERSHIP ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•As EHS Manager, develop budget and track expenses. Obtain and supervise consultants. Represent facility and liaise with local, state and federal agencies. Analyze EH&S compliance data and develop management report.

•As Plant EH&S Change Leader, develop compliance strategy to complement corporate EHS strategic plan. Develop charters, establish goals, provide structure, supervise, train and mentor department personnel, take lead role in emergency response, waste minimization, sustainability, risk reduction and safety committees.

•To promote compliance culture and motivate staff, identified “EH&S Change Agents” to include key front line supervisors and plant personnel. To obtain input used communications tools such as seminars and workshops.

•Integrate input by developing ‘Best Management Practices’, empower employees in Prevention, Assessment, Corrective Action and Training (PACT) program and serve as “Internal EH&S Consultant” on all compliance.

•Monitor, evaluate and analyze impact of new and pending EHS regulations on plant operations. Develop long term strategy to implement new and proposed regulations without impacting production and productivity.

•Developed, implemented and obtained ISO-14001 (EMS) Registration and ensured continued compliance. Also, served as a Lead Auditor and Internal EMS Consultant on the Corporate Environmental Management Implementation Systems (EMIS) Team to include conducting EMS training and audits for facilities worldwide.

•Attained and maintained VPP status, initiated, obtained management buy-in, set up and lead cross-functional team to achieve OHSAS-18001 registration.

•Worked with Corporate EHS, Plant cross function teams to include R&D, Engineering, Production etc., to develop

proactive EH&S programs, strategies and schedules to elevate and sustain world class programs such as Design for The Environment (DFE), Supply Chain Sustainability, EHS product compliance (e.g., RoHS/WEEE/REACh).

CONTINUOUS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

•As an EHS/Management Consultant to various Manufacturing Plants analyzed operations to identify work place hazards. To reduce injuries, sustain and enhance safety applied Continuous Improvement (CI) principals, to include Lean Manufacturing tools such as Set-Up Reduction, 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizan events.

•To achieve results, developed strategy, organized teams, lead and implemented 5S and EH&S Kaizen events. Utilized Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) and recommended and follow up on corrective action plans.

•During Process CI events, to improve safety and sustain hazard free work area. Actively assisted by identifying and eliminating hazards, implementing regulatory requirements, training to incorporate policies and BMPs.

•Specifically recommended, participated and assisted Production, Engineering and Product Development Teams during design, plant start-ups and process change to integrate EH&S policies and procedures in Plant operations.

•Collected and analyzed data to develop key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Trend reports. Used metrics and visual boards to track progress. Took timely action when metrics indicate downward trends or fell below the goals.

•Developed EHS recognition programs, organized achievements and recognition ceremonies to sustain, enhance and ensure employee ownership of EH&S programs.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EH&S/Environmental Manager-Principal EHS Compliance Consultant 2009-Present QLogic Co./Alcoa, Inc.- EH&S Compliance/Quality Consultants -Fullerton, CA

EHS Compliance & Technical Manager 2008 to 2009

Southern California Edison - Westminster, CA

Health and Safety Specialist 2007 to 2008

Orange County Sanitation District – Fountain Valley, CA

Senior EH&S Compliance Coordinator 2004 to 2007

Goodrich Aerospace Corporation - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Plant Environmental Compliance Coordinator 2002 to 2004

Carpenter Co. - Riverside, CA

TRAINING & REGISTRATIONS

ISO 14001 & 9001 ANSI-RAB NAP Accredited Lead Auditor Training

APICS – Train the Trainer Training

Supervisory Hazardous Waste Health and Safety Officer (Level-C)

Project Management Training

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Access and Outlook.

Familiar with SAP and EH&S Audit and data management systems.

MEMBERSHIPS

Member - American Management Association

Member - National Association of Environmental Managers

Member – Air & Waste Management Association

PERSONAL INFORMATION

California Resident. U.S. Citizen.

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