Safety Manager CIH, CSP

Summary:

A versatile Health and Safety professional experienced in Construction and General Industry:

General Industry, Edible Oils, Chemical Process, Food Facilities. PSM, RMP,

Construction Safety, Demolition, Welding, Steel Erection, Civil, Electrical and Scaffolding

Process Safety Management in Refineries, Refrigeration (Ammonia)

Industrial Hygiene Sampling, Testing and Recommendations

Trainer, Mentor and Leader for Rigging, OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Classes, DOT, HAZWOPER and Defensive Driving.

My experiences in the Chemical Industry, Refineries, Computer Chip Manufacturing Plants and DOE locations (Argonne National Labs & Fermi Lab) and at numerous Nuclear Reactors have given me a well-rounded knowledge of safety principles and practices across numerous industries.

My diverse background in numerous industries gives me a unique ability to apply the best practices of various industries to develop superior Safety Health and Environmental Solutions.

Loders Croklaan USA 11/2014 to current

Health Safety and Risk Manager. Responsible for Process Safety Management Program PSM.

Followed the guidelines of the Responsible Care Safety Management System (SMS) to Implement numerous best practices to take their S&H programs to the next level. Introduced quantitative plant wide audit approach across the enterprise to be used in North America, Europe and Asian operations. Developed training for all monthly safety topics to comply with OSHA requirements. Implemented an online database and delivery system for all MSDS / SDS’s to prepare for GHS compliance.

Implemented Industrial Hygiene practices regarding:

Hearing Conservation: Training, Noise Surveys, Audiometric Testing.

Respirator Training, Usage, Compliance, Medical Evaluations and Requirements, Fit Testing.

Ergonomics in office and various plant work areas.

Developed training, Industrial Hygiene Protocols and wrote all safety procedures for the safe handling of a new proprietary process implementation.

Mentoring several laboratory technicians to take on roles in the company that are safety and health related.

Ed Miniat Inc. / South Chicago Packing Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist 12/2011 – 11/2014

Responsible for all HSSE activities at two separate locations in the Chicago Area. Developed training and documentation to provide compliance with the requirements of OSHA, USDA & EPA’s requirements. Worked closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering to develop procedures and procure equipment that was compatible with the regulatory agencies involved. Improved compliance within organization regarding numerous Industrial Hygiene Requirements and developed numerous improvements to permitting and hazard communication compliance. Implemented Last Minute Risk Assessment Program and a Case Management Program to control OSHA recordables. Improved leading indicators and made improvements to Emergency Preparedness and Response. Reduced OSHA recordables by 33% and Lost Time Injuries by 70% during the first 6 months of my employment. Developed several improvements to incorporate best practices. These improvements were beneficial to our Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments as well.

Major accomplishments:

Initiated a complete company employee safety survey. Used survey results to focus on areas for improvement.

Introduced the concept of a three tired approach to put Production. Quality and Safety as equals in the corporate structure.

Implemented Best Practices approach to improve documentation, compliance and recordkeeping.

Implemented an Incident Review team and introduced structured principles of accountability for all levels of employment.

Coordinated the writing of JHA’s for all tasks, hyperlinked all MOP’s, LOTO, PPE Assessments, and Sanitation Procedures to streamline access to all pertinent documentation.

Introduced Ergonomic Procedures into the Company.

Developed a Laboratory Safety Program.

oExpanded the use of the ALCHEMY System to include an automated, turnkey new hire orientation that was comprehensive and was based on the top 10 types of injuries we had historically with new hires creating a sharp decline in new-hire injuries.

Amerisafe Consulting Health & Safety Manager 04/11 - 09/11:

Computer Chip manufacturing plant responsible for all Health Safety and Environmental issues for workers in the gas room.

Developed all strategies for safely working around the toxic gases that are required in the manufacturing of computer chips. Developed an HMIS system for warning Pipe Fitters regarding the hazards associated with the individual Compressed Gas Cabinets they were working on.

Instrumental in directing the Lockout Tagout policy in the early stages of the project.

Implemented several training programs and innovations to increase worker morale and develop a safety culture that produced no OSHA Recordables during my tenure.

CVM Construction projects for Jacobs Management / Amtrak 07/10 – 04/11:

Responsible for construction safety on 10 separate job locations across Pennsylvania and Maryland. Established the following programs and policies to maximize productivity while minimizing incidents and injuries. Simultaneously managed safety and health programs at ten separate locations with an OSHA Incident Rate of zero for all projects.

Established MRO for administration of drug and alcohol policy.

Authored site-specific safety plans in accordance with the requirements of Jacobs, Amtrak, Burlington Northern, CSX, OSHA, FRA (Federal Railway Administration) and DOT requirements, for each site.

Provided all training for RWP (49 CFR 214) for over 200 workers on the project.

Conducted over a dozen OSHA 10 Hour and OSHA 30 Hour classes.

Conducted training for all CVM employees on Supervisor Safety and techniques for minimizing occupational injuries, illnesses.

Conducted training on Hazard Recognition, Avoidance, and Remediation.

Contractor ExxonMobil Joliet Illinois: Safety/Health Inspector July 2007 – October 2008

Received a safety award for the design and implementation of a system to coordinate the positioning of welding machines and power distribution boxes, that allowed us to run cords and leads overhead in raceways I designed with available scaffolding resources to improve housekeeping and productivity on the project. I was the primary trainer of all contractors and subcontractors working on the $470 million project. By using Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) training and auditing techniques, we were able to complete the project with an impressive safety record or a project of this magnitude.

I was the key resource to the Safety Manager on many Technical issues on Safety and Health regulations and for control of energy (LOTO) in a working refinery environment. Developed Industrial Hygiene plan for the control of Noise, Welding Fumes (Hexavalent Chromium), ventilation, crystalline silica and all monitoring programs for Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and other chemical hazards associated with Refinery Work. Responsible for writing permits on the project for Confined Spaces and Hot Work. Responsible for the safe unloading and loading of Hopper and Flat Barges using Goldhofer Transporters. Wrote safety plans for barge unloading using applicable maritime regulations 29 CFR 1917 and longshoring standards 29 CFR 1918. Responsible for safety on numerous critical lifts of vessels and process modules at the Tail Gas Unit. Worked closely with Nooter management, Barnhart crane, Chellino crane, BMW, and Brieser construction to coordinate the setting of 3 large process vessels in one day without and injuries, near misses or incidences of any kind. Our schedule allowed 3 days for completion of this project, but with proper planning and coordination of all assets we were able to complete it in just one. This was a great example of how safety and production can coexist and have a synergistic effect on the Quality of a project.

Contract Employee TENG Construction: BP Whiting Safety and Health Manager 10/06 to 07/07

Contractor, responsible for the management of Safety, Health and Environmental Management, on a warehouse revision at a refinery. Coordinated with refinery Industrial Hygienists to implement a monitoring program for VOC’s, benzene and xylenes encountered during the project. Handled all training for, and writing of Safe Work Permits. Worked closely with BP representative to comply with control of all hazardous energy sources. (LOTO) Responsible for all training, documentation and interfacing with refinery personnel on matters regarding safety, health and environmental management. Coordinated with local businesses to remove and store contaminated groundwater and soil for proper disposal.

Contract Employee LURGI / PSI Const. Management for Chattanooga Boiler and Tank: Safety Mgr 06/06 – 10/06

Implemented a safety, health and environmental plan which improved performance on Incident Rates, Safety Audits, and Environmental Compliance. Developed the procedure for welding on Stainless steel using the Hexavalent Chromium Standard. Improved from 6 OSHA recordable injuries in the first half of the project to one on the last half that I was involved in.

Contract Employee Meccon Industries Sun Oil Refinery Toledo Ohio BOC Gas Plant 05/05 -10/05 Started the project providing safety and training support on a hydrogen gas generation facility. Handled all Lockout of Electrical mechanical, chemical and pneumatic energy. Was requested by the Superintendant to develop a LOTO plan for the startup and tie-in of the plant to the refinery. Developed a LOTO procedure that allowed us to implement a successful startup plan where every worker had his own lock using a cascading lockout system I developed. Completed the project as the Lockout Coordinator responsible for the coordination of all lockouts with production personnel. Developed a spreadsheet for keeping track of the status of all lockout status, location and control of keys and published this report daily at our morning safety meeting to all contractors.

Contractor for Code Red Safety on the following projects:

CCC Inc: Safety Coordinator GM Assembly Plant Fort Wayne IN 11/05 - 02/06

Maintenance Turnaround handled all LOTO requirements during a maintenance overhaul.

Graycor: Safety Coordinator Mittal Steel East Chicago IN Boiler Overhaul 10/02 – 11/05

Murphy Construction: Safety Coordinator CO Boiler Renovation 05/05 – 06/06

Brandenburg Industrial Service Company: Safety and Health Manager (MI Division) 09/04 – 05 /05

Developed a customized OSHA 30 Hour training program to integrate all of the requirements of the MUST® program. By doing this we were able to comply with local training requirements required by the Big 3 automakers and obtain advanced training, recognized by insurance providers and other customers to obtain a competitive advantage in the workplace, while reducing insurance costs, enhancing our reputation as a leader in the demolition industry and gaining a valuable marketing tool.

US Steel Gary Works-Kvarner Songer- Safety Coordinator 09/04 – 09/04

Ford Motor Company Chicago Assembly Plant-Safety Coordinator 02/04 - 09/04 Provided Safety coverage for numerous contractors. Responsible for LOTO, Training, Industrial Hygiene and numerous other safety functions.

Contractor for PSSI on numerous projects: 03/02 -10/03

Borg Mechanical Safety Coordinator Citgo Petroleum Refinery 03/03 – 10/03

Contractor AMS Safety Coord: Citgo Refinery / Linde BOC Hydrogen Generation Facility – 08/02 -03/03

Scheck Mechanical Citgo Refinery Crude Unit Rebuild 03/02 – 08/02

Various Contracting positions in the IT industry: 1998 – 2001

Attained Microsoft MCSE and Cisco CCNA and CCDA certifications to provide support to clients regarding the upgrade of Servers, Workstations and Routers prior to the Y2K millennium deadline.

Dionex Corporation Senior Field Service Engineer: 1988 - 1996

Customer support on troubleshooting of mechanical problems and assistance on chemical applications. Used various EPA applications for analysis of groundwater for ionic and organic contaminants including heavy metals, PCB’s, VOC’s, Lead, Arsenic, Cyanides, Mercury and Halogenated Organic Compounds.

EPA Methods 300.0 and 300.1

EPA Method 218.6 for Hexavalent Chromium

EPA Method 335.2 for total Cyanide in drinking water

Henkel Corporation Technical Service Technologist: 1986 - 1988

Provided tech service and support to customers and processing plant in Kankakee Illinois by using various chromatographic techniques. Provided backup analysis and verification of analytical data from our QC lab at the plant regarding environmental samples for Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Proteins, Sterol Derivatives, and other chemical contaminants in process effluents. Site safety coordinator.

Analysis and technical Support on edible oils, tocopherols, sterols and other raw materials.

Corn Products Corporation 1984 – 1986 Analysis of all aspects of the process of corn wet milling. Grading and inspection of raw materials, Analysis of all in-process intermediaries and finished products including but not limited to: Starch, Corn Syrups and High Fructose Corn Syrups, Dextrose, Maltodextrine and other products as required using various chromatographic and wet chemistry techniques. Analysis of all sewer samples for BOD, proteins, carbohydrates, pH and other organic and inorganic contaminants.

Proficiencies, Certifications, Training:

Certified Industrial Hygienist ABIH# 18330

Certified Safety Professional BCSP #21940

NFPA 70E trained

OSHA 502 Trainer (Construction) MOEC #8729 Exp 01/15/2014

Certified Lead Abatement worker NOCR-417174-8 Expires 01/08/2011

Certified Lead Renovator NOVA Environmental R-I-183**-**-**** Expires 12/15/2014

DOT Certifications:

Driver Qualification Workshop

Maintenance Management Workshop

Train-The-Trainer

Supervisor Drug and Alcohol

FEMA Certifications

IS-100.b Intro to Incident Command Structure

IS-200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

NIMS Intro to IS-700-a

OHSAS 18001 Certification Auditor

HAZWOPER 24 Hour for Ammonia Refrigeration

Roadway Worker Protection RWP Train the Trainer (49 CFR 214)

Genie Lift Equipment Authorized Trainer

Asbestos Remediation Supervisor

First Aid / CPR and defibrillators

Crosby Rigging Trainer

Six Sigma Black Belt

HAACP Certified

Education:

Columbia Southern University- Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health,

Concentration in Environmental Management, September 2009

Columbia Southern University - BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Moraine Valley Community College-Graduate 1989 AAS Pre-Engineering

Currently pursuing a Master’s Certificate in Human Resource Management through CSU

oMHR 6551 Completed

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