TIMOTHY A. SWAVELY Ph.D
W**** County Road G
Porterfield, WI 54159
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Employment History:
ChemDesign Products Corporation 10/2007-Current
Marinette, WI
ChemDesign Products is a specialty chemical manufacturing company based in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Job Title: Director Environmental Health & Safety, Security and Regulatory Affairs
Serve as point of contact for Federal, State and Local Authorities.
Oversee all environmental reporting requirements, including; Air Permit, Tier 2, Chemical Weapons, Hazardous Waste, Pesticide Manufacturing, TSCA.
Conduct Environmental internal audits to confirm compliance.
Serve as contact person all EPA and WDNR, OSHA and Customer audits/visit.
Direct programs to reduce emissions/waste generation.
Training managers/staff on environmental regulation compliance.
Manage environmental staff and outside environmental contractors.
Oversee environmental related projects.
Investigate environmental risk related to new projects/processes.
Work directly with customers on environmental related issues/concerns.
Manage multiple projects and/or issues at one time.
Manage team for ISO 9001: 2008 recertification/audits.
Manage compliance requirements for SOCMA tier 2 Certification.
Research Federal & State regulations as related to organizational outcomes & goals.
Ensure organization’s permits are updated and maintained.
Manage Safety Programs for site.
Accomplishments
Successful completion of WDNR Air Permit inspections/Audits with 0 violations.
Design/draft air emission database that shows daily/monthly/yearly emission totals for fugitive and stack emissions.
Successfully lead organization during odorous release in 2012, dealing with reporters, industry neighbors and EPA Air Permit audit and information requests.
2010, CDPI awarded “Educational Outreach Award” from Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA).
2011, CDPI recognized & nominated for Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award.
2011 Wisconsin Safety Council, Excellence in safety. 2011 Performance Improvement "Bronze Award" from SOCMA.
2012, Performance Improvement for EHS & S Planning and Operations “Silver Award” from SOCMA.
2010, Successful completion and award of $450,000 Remediation Site Grant from Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
Increased solvent recycling by 25%.
Successfully Renewed WDNR Air Permit in 2014 (Synthetic Minor Permit).
Letter of recommendation from the President and CEO of organization for leadership during 2012 flash fire.
Develop and implement worker injury reduction program, Reduce reportable injury rates by 66%.
Develop monthly Safety metrics for site posting.
Develop weekly EHS committee meetings and posting.
TIMOTHY A. SWAVELY Ph.D
W5670 County Road G
Porterfield, WI 54159
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Regional West Medical Center 7/2005 – 8/2007
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Regional West Medical Center is a 260 bed, trauma 2 Medical Center and educational campus.
Job Title: Manager Safety & Security
Develop and implement Tier 2 reporting mechanism.
Develop occupational testing protocols.
Develop and implement first responder training program.
Train staff in Environment of Care standards.
Conduct Environment of Care Audits.
Serve as contact for Federal & State agencies.
Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager
Incident Commander for Hospital Wide Incidents/Emergencies.
Manage safety and security programs for multiple sites.
Accomplishments
Develop and implement Tier 2 reporting mechanism.
Develop occupational testing protocols.
Develop and implement first responder training program.
Successfully reduced worker’s compensation cost by $250,000
Successfully managed Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations accreditation.
Raytheon, Corp. 02/2005-4/2005
Andros Island, Bahamas
Atlantic Undersea Evaluation and Testing Center (AUTEC)
Raytheon, Corporation is a defense contractor providing technology, products and support services for Military and private markets.
Job Title: Manager ES&H Department
Six Sigma Certification.
Developed and implement program to reduce Navy Environmental Quality Audit deficiencies.
Develop staff training program to reduce hazardous spills.
Instrumental in clearing backlog of hazardous material shipments.
Create educational program for all residents on hazards of invasive species.
Investigate environmental Impact of all construction and renovation projects.
Monthly presentations to Commanding Officer, Military Personnel, Raytheon Upper Management. Investigate environmental Impact of all construction and renovation projects.
Monthly presentations to Commanding Officer, Military Personnel, Raytheon Upper Management.
Manage EHS programs for multiple sites.
Experience working with foreign governments on Safety & Environmental Issues.
Accomplishments
Successfully reduced hazardous spills by 50 percent.
Successfully reduced Navy Environmental Quality Audit deficiencies by 50 percent.
Successfully reduced Navy Occupational Health & Safety Audit deficiencies by 50 percent.
Published Monthly EHS newsletter.
Develop and implement program for monitoring well sampling and data collection.
Generate cooperative program with Bahamian Government Environmental Agencies.
TIMOTHY A. SWAVELY Ph.D
W5670 County Road G
Porterfield, WI 54159
**********@*******.***
Raytheon, Corp. 05/2004-4/2005
Andros Island, Bahamas
Atlantic Undersea Evaluation and Testing Center (AUTEC)
Raytheon, Corporation is a defense contractor providing technology, products and support services for Military and private markets.
Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer
Develop and implement Manager Orientation Program.
Developed and implement program to reduce Navy Occupational Safety and Health inspections.
Develop and implement safety program based on operations.
Experienced working with Foreign Government representatives.
Accomplishments
Reduced Navy Occupational Safety and Health inspection deficiencies by 50 percent.
Develop and implement monthly Environmental/Safety newsletter.
Successfully reduced employee injuries by 30 percent.
Mount Nittany Medical Center 09/1998 – 05/2004
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center is a 125 bed community hospital.
Job Title: Environmental Safety Coordinator
Successfully develop safety programs.
Develop and implement hospital wide recycling program.
Provided guidance and consultation for environmental incident.
Developed standard operating procedures for sampling techniques.
Serve as point of contact for Local, State and Federal environmental and safety agencies.
Managed/developed monthly budget reports.
Managed/reviewed contractor contracts/performance.
Accomplishments
Successfully managed Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations accreditation.
Education:
Kennedy Western University WY
Ph.D., Science Completion Date 4/2005
Major; Environmental Engineering GPA 3.44
Kennedy Western University WY
Masters Science Completion Date 10/2003
Major; Environmental Engineering GPA 3.00
Columbia Southern University AL
Bachelors Science Completion Date 7/2001
Major; Environmental Management GPA 3.33
Penn State University School of Technology PA
Associate Arts Completion Date 5/1983
Major; Broadcasting GPA 3.33
Dean’s List, 3rd. and 4th. Semesters.
TIMOTHY A. SWAVELY Ph.D
W5670 County Road G
Porterfield, WI 54159
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Dissertation for Doctorate, Environmental Engineering
“Lead Contamination In the United States, Living In The Shadows of the Past.
Paper explored the contribution of the American Civil War to possible lead contamination on Civil War battlegrounds, as well as modern contributions. Dissertation was 235 pages
Including graphs, charts and photos. Was reviewed by the Faculty Review Board and
approved without revision.
Thesis for Master of Science, Environmental Engineering
“Polychlorinated Biphenyls: The Hidden Danger”
Paper explored the current state of PCB contamination throughout the United
States. Thesis was 150 pages including graphs, charts and photos. Was reviewed
By the Faculty review Board and approved without revision.
Additional Skills & Accomplishments:
• Secret Security Clearance
• Member National Association of Environmental Managers NAEM
• Affiliate Member World Safety Organization (WSO)
• Certified Safety Manager thru World Safety Organization (WSO)
• Registered Environmental Professional REP