Safety Health

GARY R. PONIKVAR

Amherst, Ohio *****

419-***-**** - ********@*****.***

CAREER

OBJECTIVE Continued advancement within the Safety, Health and Environmental Profession

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement (Bowling Green State University)

Studies, Skills, training & past certifications:

Radiation Safety and Permitting, Laser Safety, OSHA Safety Training (Certified OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer), Industrial Hygiene, Hazard Assessments, Environmental, Hazardous Waste, Permitting, Firefighting/EMT, Cranes, Lifting and Rigging, Fall Protection, Accident Investigations, Time Management, Explosives, Cryogenics, Aerial lift and Material handling, Air Monitoring, Respirator Fit Testing, Hearing Conservation, Noise Dosimetry, Lead & Asbestos Remediation, Indoor Air Quality, Ergonomics, Bloodborne Pathogens.

EXPERIENCE

11/13 – 2/16 AT&F (American Tank & Fabrication), Cleveland, Ohio

Corporate Safety, Health & Environmental Director / Radiation Safety Officer

Motivated Leader, enthusiastic, self-starter, goal-driven achiever, Team player with proven track record of improving the safety culture and fostering efficiency in a production environment via Lean Manufacturing and 5S + 1 (Safety) principals. Fostering a team environment, leading and communicating effectively with all levels of the Organization. Responsible for all Safety, Health, Environmental and Radiation requirements. Significantly reduced Recordable Injury Accidents by 80% the first year.

05/90 – 3/13 NASA Plum Brook Station, Sandusky, Ohio

Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist. System Safety Coordinator, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Develop safety plans and standards, Conduct/Coordinate SH&E training for all employees to comply with new and established safety standards. Safety inspections/ Accident investigations. IH tasks performed included Respirator Fit Testing, Air monitoring, Noise monitoring, IAQ monitoring, Lead & Asbestos Remediation, Ergonomics Studies, Hazard assessments. Provide technical information on all OSHA Safety and Health issues. Implement, maintain and coordinate all Safety, Health and Environmental programs in accordance with all applicable governing agencies. Worked closely with the Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Offices at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

12/89 - 04/90 Clean Harbors, Inc. Braintree, Massachusetts

Operations Coordinator for the Cleveland Field Office.

Writing and tracking job quotes, Scheduling of crews and equipment for contract jobs, Coordination of Emergency Response Crews for chemical spills and releases, Coordinating clean up, disposal and tracking of hazardous waste.

02/89 - 12/89 Samsel Services Company. Cleveland, Ohio

Assistant Program Director, Hazardous Waste Program Management, Training Program implementation and instruction. Developed and instructed 24 hour and 40 hour HazMat courses, Hazardous Materials Response Team member

09/84 - 01/89 Crown Battery Manufacturing Company, Fremont Ohio

Quality Control Specialist, Safety, Health & Environmental Director.

Responsible for Quality Control, Safety, Health and all Environmental Regulatory issues, plant wide.

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