JAY KARPIN
*** ******** ******, ***** ***, Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-***-**** **********@*****.***
CAREER PROFILE
Accomplished, resourceful and goal-driven professional with extensive experience and demonstrated success as a Safety and Environmental Consultant for a number of prominent companies. Proven expertise in providing OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, FDA, CGA, NFPA, NEC, EPA, and JC and ISO compliance and training. Excellent interpersonal skills, with proficiency in training personnel such as HAZMAT drivers and formulating solutions to resolve customers’ problems. Expert at implementing processes that improve efficiency, with demonstrated success in diverse roles of responsibility, such as Machinist, Jig Builder, Foreman Supervisor, Engineer, Tool Designer, Maintenance Supervisor, EHS Director.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Safety and Environmental Consultation ● Personnel Training ● Preventative Maintenance ● OSHA & EPA Compliance ● Product Design ● Profit & Loss ● Budget Management ● Customer Service ● Compressed Gas Systems, HVAC ● Risk Management ● Problem Analysis & Resolution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JAY KARPIN SAFETY CONSULTANT, Brattleboro, VT formerly Jay Karpin & Associates LLC
Senior Consultant, 1989-Present. Consultant to many Manufacturing companies,
Provide !00 % Programs for compliance to OSHA DOT EPA and sub regulations like SARA TEIR II and CAA
MERRIAM GRAVES, NH,VT,NY,MA CT
Vice President, as a Consultant with direct reporting to President1990-1998
Responsible on VP level for Safety and Environmental programs for COMPRESSED GAS SUPPLIER
Covered 4 states fill Plants, Stores and HAZMAT TRUCKS
Provided all Training for CDL Drivers and Fill Plant Employees
Reduced injuries, accidents and Workers’ Compensation costs by 90%
AIRGAS EAST Provided Air Monitoring of welding operations at company customers
IH Programs especially HEXAVALANT Chromium
VERMONT TAP & DIE, Lyndonville, VT
Plant Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Safety Director, Environmental Director, 1980-1989
Maintained responsibility for all trades, including electricians, machinists, millwrights and welders
Conducted preventative maintenance for 150 Machines Equipments and HVAC
Maintained Profit and Loss responsibilities for Machine Tool Acquisitions and Building construction
Developed budgets, including the annual budget Budgets
Facilitated OSHA and EPA Compliance, Waste Water and Solid Waste Management programs
provided consultation services for sales solutions for customers
VERMONT PRECISION PRODUCTS, Bartonville, VT
President & Founder, 1972-1980
Functioned as an ultra precision manufacturer of a variety of diverse, complex computer and defense components. Early Utilization of NC operations. Tolerances often .000050
Trained over 50 Machinists in the machining of Ferrous and Non Ferrous Materials
Fellows Gear Shaper Designed the largest gear measuring machine for Bucyrus Erie Coal operation
Bryant Computer Products Instrumental in the manufacture of the FIRST COMPUTER DISC MEMORY
REPUBLIC AVIATION From Apprentice Machinist to Asst General foreman in the Tool division 8 years Supervise Jig Builders to assemble Aircraft components
EDUCATION
College Preparation Course, Hicksville High School Hicksville, NY
Chemistry Refreshers, Rhodes School, NY
Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Suffield College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
US ARMY Air Forces (3.5 years), Commissioned Officer