HES Manager

Personal Summary

I am a passionate and enthusiastic individual who has extensive experience, commercial awareness and operational understanding of the risks and processes supporting a safe and environmentally responsible work environment. I am committed to the highest standard of corporate risk avoidance and liability mitigation, as well as employee health, safety and training. I am a focused and results driven professional, who can quickly establish confidence and rapport through an assertive and caring manner.

Organizational Contributions

Management

Develop strategic work plans for assigned capital projects.

Develop both zero and historical based department budgets.

Participate in Management meetings discussing “path forward” issues.

Team leader/team participant in efficiency or compliance improvement projects.

Verify invoices and develop cost tracking for approval.

Contract execution and administration for Carriers and Contractors.

Employee Involvement (Safety/Env./Eng. Work Practices and instructions).

Lead/participate in internal and peer audits using formal compliance auditing protocols.

Develop and implement both ISO 9000 and 14001 Certified Management systems.

Implemented Division Corporate Management System.

Supervise engineering, PSM, safety & training professionals, risk and contract managers, and administrative support.

Compliance Environmental/Safety/Security

Demonstrate competency in identifying, developing and integrating applicable (OSHA, Env., DOT, Fire, Railroad, Coast Guard, etc.) regulatory and corporate programs.

Develop Division Policies, support established procedures, and integrate tasks to ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, Fire and Security agency compliance and company performance within multiple states.

Prioritize, schedule and execute compliance tasks to ensure conformance with operating permits.

Apply for and obtain operating Environmental permits (Air, Water (treatment and storm water), Waste, and Emergency Response-ICS).

Develop operating plans to meet or exceed compliance expectations. Such as, but not limited to, Facility and Security Response Plans, Spill Control and Countermeasure Plans, Hazardous Waste Management, Elementary waste water treatment, precious metal recovery, reverse osmosis, etc.

Manage Worker’s Compensation programs (reporting, claim management, modified /light duty assignments. Doctor communications, and release-to-duty work programs.

Conduct site safety inspections.

Audit work sites for safety/environmental issues and resolve with site supervisor.

Manage risk management, incident investigation, and safety committees.

Develop and deliver compliance training.

Develop and execute training needs assessments

Establish developmental training plans and coordinate developmental training.

Identify federal and state training gaps; then develop a training plan to resolve and close identified gaps.

Human Resources

Develop employee and contractor handbooks.

Establish Progressive Discipline and Absenteeism Policies.

Develop hiring matric. job descriptions, and supervisor expectations for performance reviews.

Develop New Employee Orientation and training.

Develop Pay and Progression Program for applicable operators, mechanics and laboratory employees.

Assist Facility Managers and Department Supervisors in documenting personnel actions and discipline.

Managed Payroll function.

Negotiated compliance and safety programs with Unions.

Public Affairs

Build partnerships with agency partners, neighboring stakeholders, and participate in industry groups (SSA, CARE Groups, LEPC, and Legislative action committees).

Serve on Agency Advisory Groups (Air, Storm water, Hazardous Waste Disposal and Emergency Response ICS).

Supervise professional and support direct reports.

Experience

•Director, Safety Security & Training – 03/2005 – 04/2015 - Paramount Petroleum Corporation – Asphalt Division (Energy/Oil & Gas) – 14700 Downey Ave. Paramount CA 90723 – 562-***-****

•NW Region Health, Environmental & Safety (HES) Manager – 03/2001 – 03/2005 - Chevron Products Company - Asphalt Division (Energy) – 6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94583 – 925-***-**** - Sold

•HES Officer - 09/1998 – 03/2001 - JAE Oregon (Plastic Injection) –Oregon & Tijuana Mexico – 11555 SW Leveton Dr., Tualatin OR 97062 – 503-***-****

•HES Officer – 09/1989 – 09/1998 - OKI Semiconductor Company Ltd. (High Tech) – 11550 SW Leveton Dr., Tualatin OR 97062 – Sold

•Assistant Office Manager – 03/1980 – 09/1989 - Loy Clark Pipeline (Construction & Oil and Gas) – 19020 SW Cipole Rd., #A, TUALATIN OR 97062 – 503-***-****

•Human Resource Specialist – 09/1977 – 03/1990 - US Army Corps of Engineers (Government) – 333 SW 1st Ave., #200, Portland OR – 503-***-****

Education

B.S. Eastern Oregon University, Liberal Studies: Business & Adult Education (1995)

Portland State University, Human Resource Administration Certification (1986)

Continuing Education

Portland State University, Training and Development Program Series (1994)

Portland State University: Environmental Chemistry Studies

Portland Community College: Management and Accounting Series

Professional Development

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training (ANSI/RAB Certified), Portland OR

ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Certification, Tualatin OR

Incident Command System

Incident Command, Ashland OR

ISC Operations, Portland OR

ICS Planning, Portland OR

Emergency Response

40 Hour HAZWOPER, Portland OR

Hazardous Waste Management, Portland OR

Affiliations/Memberships

Oregon LEPC

Safety Society Association

Professional Accomplishments

Leadership Award (Environmental Management System), City of Tualatin

Business Leadership Award (EMS) – Oregon DEQ

Governor Appreciation Letter (EMS) – State of Oregon

BRAG Award (Recycling), Washington County

BEST Award (Water Conservation), City of Tualatin

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