Manager Safety, Operations, Environmental, Security, Regulatory

E. Kimball Alvey, CMSP

*** ****** *****, ***********, ** 42437 Phone: 218-***-****

Email: *******.*****@*****.***

SAFETY, HEALTH, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, OPERATIONAL PROFESSIONAL Exceptional safety, health, environmental, and operational professional with established track record in mining, construction, manufacturing, and power industry, plus regulatory experience. Distinguished career has focused on design, development, implementation of safety, and operational systems with demonstrated success in minimizing loss and maximizing organizational efficiency through: * Training * System Audits

* Safety System Design * Incident Investigation * Change Management * Behavior Based Safety

* Leadership * Time Management * Risk Management * Regulatory Compliance * Team Building EXPERIENCE

President/Owner, Mine Safety Specialists, LLC

www.minesafetyspecialists.com

November 1, 2009 to Present

Implemented the Safe Production Process at a large mining company; achieved outstanding results in safety, increased productivity, and created a team-concept working environment. Participant in a seven-member senior accident investigation team involved in a high profile investigation case, that had claimed the lives of 29 underground coal miners. Retained by five different law firms involving safety investigations in the United States and Canada; and testified as expert witness. Audited, developed, and implemented a new safety system at a large mining company; the company received an award for their achievement of 1 year with zero NFDL injuries. Successfully implemented the Safe Production Process at an international mining company and extended the operation of the company by 7 months. Corporate Director of Safety, Health and Security - North America, and Canada - Cliffs Natural Resources

August 2006 - October 2009

Promoted to Corporate Director of all North America, Canada. Effectively used Leadership, Safety System Design, Behavior Based Safety, and Team Building in developing and managing the safety and health process across 11 operations in North America including Canada to ensure continuous improvement. The company achieved a reduction in NFDL incident rate from 5.3 to .83 within 3 years with over 5,000 employees, the lowest rate in the history of the 150-year-old company. Regularly reviewed and measured company performance and provided proactive team concept initiatives through standards, audits, and action plans and acquired necessary resources to ensure a world class business. Sr. Area Manager of Safety Health and Security, Northshore Mining Company (Subsidiary of Cliffs Natural Resources)

January 1999 - July 2006

Developed and implemented concept of Safe Production using the Change Management Process which became the standard safety process for Cliffs Natural Resources. Reduced reportable injury frequency rate by 70% after the first year. Co-developed auditing system, which reveals direction of focus for the Safe Production Process. The company received the President’s Safety award after one year of the Safe Production Process and the following years of 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Awarded the highest award in the mining industry the Sentinels of Safety the 4th year after implementation of the process. Supervisory Special Investigator, Mine Safety and Health Administration July 1993 – December 1998

Supervised a staff of Special Investigators over 7 states related to 105(c) and 110(c) investigations under the Mine Act. Safety and Health Senior Advisor to District Manager for inspection and special investigation policies of MSHA. Represented U.S. Dept of Labor in civil trial litigation court hearings in front of Administrative Law Judges. Acted in other positions as Assistant District Manager and District Manager. Member of the Special Investigation team in MSHA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Owner of Safety/Operation Consulting Company

June 1992 - July 1993

Senior Manager Safety, Health, Security, and Environmental, Turris Coal Company (Shell Mining Company)

October 1980 – June 1992

Senior Manager with corporate team assigned to create, develop, build, and operate a new coal mining company. Co-developed and implemented the Team Concept Approach to Management. Ensured safety process was inclusive of corporate goals and philosophy and met all federal, state, and local safety and health laws and regulations. Received Chairman of the Board award for outstanding safety achievement. U.S. Department of Labor, MSHA Mine Inspector, Surface and Underground Coal January 1977 – October 1980

Responsible for inspection and enforcement of the Mine Act for Underground and Surface Coal mines. Conducted fatal and serious accident investigations in western half of United States. Superintendent, Energy Development Company

November 1974 – January 1977

Managed operation of two underground coal operations and one surface mine. Increased production and reduced injuries through Change Management and Leadership Development. Shift Mine Manager, Peabody Coal Company

June 1971 – November 1974

Successful Shift Mine Manager in the construction, development of new underground mining operation. Held production record for life of mine.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Safety Engineering

Associate Degree in Safety Engineering

Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) (Current Treasurer of ISMSP)

Mine Foreman Certification in Kentucky, Illinois, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico

U.S. Dept. of Labor, MSHA Instructor Certification, AM, AP, GA, IN, IU, IS, AN, CH, GB, MR

U.S. Dept. of Labor Civil Trial Litigation Certification

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Society of Mine Safety Professionals Lifetime Honorary Member

Past Chairman of Mining Division National Safety Council

Past member Corporate Safety Committee National Mining Association

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