HSSE Management and Coordination of Major Capital Projects

JOHN A. HEHN

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Corporate HSSE Manager with 15 years of dedicated domestic and international experience who has proven effective leadership skills in pioneering and development of holistic safety strategies. Expert level in alignment and delivery of business drivers required to support execution of safety philosophies. Results orientated with a progressive and highly successful track record in Safety Management. Self motivated able to work to tight deadlines. Strong analytical problem solving skills with attention to detail. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, strong planning and organizing ability, excellent written and oral communication skills. Promotes open & effective communication, experienced in working with multi-cultural, multi-discipline teams

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Safety Management, OSHA 1910/1926 Expert, Construction Management, Operations Management, Staff development, Strategy and Change management, Compensation/benefits administration, Policy/program development, Cross-functional team management, Salary structure/compensation analysis, Staff / Supervision training, Skilled negotiator, Sound judgment, Computer-savvy, Calm under pressure, Complex problem solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRAFIGURA AG

Houston, Texas

Regional HSSE Manager – North America (Contract) 05/14 – 07/16

Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of safety and health risk management programs and processes on a global basis

Responsible for all HSE matters in North America

Responsible for monitoring and reporting emissions from the site with respect to the obtained operating permits.

Manage external interfaces including TCEQ and EPA

Responsible for defining strategies that help the site meet goals and drive continuous improvement with regards to HSSE including but not limited to additional permitting requirements and Process Safety Requirements.

Understand the environmental footprint and lead the development of strategies that will enable the refinery to achieve maximum safety, efficiency and profitability.

Establish, manage and monitor standards, processed, communications, training and systems to ensure Site meets yearly emissions limits as provided by operating permit

Relevant emissions data is collected on a daily/weekly/monthly basis and provided to the appropriate authority

Provision of suitable and current information and supervision concerning health, environmental, security and safety policies and practices.

Proper and timely assessment of risks to health, environment, security and safety, and implementation of measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the assessment.

Provision of emergency procedures, first-aid facilities, safety signs, security, relevant protective clothing and equipment, and incident reporting to relevant authorities.

Liaison as necessary with other organizations and relevant authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.

Prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, radiation, petroleum industry hazards and manual handling risks.

Surveillance and reporting on health, environment, security and safety practices and systems.

Ensure that there are adequate professional HSE resources to fulfill the commitment to HSE, and efficiently utilize those resources at all times.

Participate in regional network activities to share site HSE learning’s/practices, and to fully leverage experience from other sites to drive towards the desired results.

CERTIFIED SAFETY

Deer Park, Texas

General Manager of Safety Services 02/2011 – 02/2014

Responsible for regulatory compliance providing overall policy guidance and implementation oversight to ensure a proactive health and safety culture and directs compliance with regulatory requirements reporting to the VP of Operations.

Provides leadership and due diligence assurance such that the HSE management systems are effectively implemented through policies, standards, procedures, strategies and programs, and directs various interactions amongst internal and external functions.

Responsible and accountable for monitoring of key health, safety-related, and regulatory policy issues of strategic importance and also for the development of proactive strategies and plans to manage these issues in a manner that is both cost-effective and aligned with overall corporate policies and practices.

Provides leadership to ensure activities demonstrate HSE excellence, and that continuous improvement is demonstrated. Legal and regulatory compliance is the minimum acceptable standard.

Ensures risks and barriers with HSE and Regulatory Compliance are identified and managed and communicated effectively

BP (REFINING COMPANY)

Whiting, Indiana

Regional HSSE Manager 08/2009 – 07/2010

Responsible to develop, manage and implement all HSSE aspects for the sanctioned 5.8b Modernization Project.

Identifies and ensures alignment of project, through FEED, detailed engineering design, equipment and materials procurement, plant construction, precommissioning and handover of the facilities for commissioning.

Ensures critical interactions with compliance and local management teams to ensure that there is clear understanding of federal, state and local regulations, statutes and permit/compliance requirements, ensures critical interactions with all necessary entities to ensure there is clear understanding of all local regulations and permit/compliance requirements needed and that the project is in compliance with all such local regulations.

In conjunction with the project EA, ensures that all Project HSSE design and construction philosophies are defined, documented, and remain consistent with site practices, engineering standards, etc, which will deliver the required HSSE performance.

Ensures that HSSE specifications and requirements are reliably embedded within the entire project’s universe of activities, and are effectively integrated into all project activities throughout the life of the project.

Ensures adequate Security planning and implementation for project as required in a manner deemed effective for the environment in which the project is occurring and is in accordance with BP’s Security best practices.

Ensures adequate Social and Environmental Responsibility planning and implementation for the project as required.

BP (CHEMICAL COMPANY)

Nanjing, China

Global Sr. HSSE Manager 08/2005 – 08/2009

Responsible to manage all HSSE aspects of the project execution for the established and sanctioned 525MM joint venture Project with Sinopec in Nanjing, China.

Identifies and ensures alignment of project, through FEED, detailed engineering design, equipment and materials procurement, plant construction, pre-commissioning and handover of the facilities to the JV Production Team for commissioning and all local, applicable legal requirements related to HSSE.

Ensures critical interactions with compliance and local management teams to ensure that there is clear understanding of federal, state and local regulations, statutes and permit/compliance requirements, ensures critical interactions with all necessary entities to ensure there is clear understanding of all local regulations and permit/compliance requirements needed and that the project is in compliance with all such local regulations.

In conjunction with the project EA, ensures that all Project HSSE design and construction philosophies are defined, documented, and remain consistent with site practices, engineering standards, etc, which will deliver the required HSSE performance.

Ensures that HSSE specifications and requirements are reliably embedded within the entire project’s universe of activities, and are effectively integrated into all project activities throughout the life of the project.

Ensures planning and implementation of all required Health services and programs for project and all related personnel – including establishment and operation of qualified medical facilities, Industrial Hygiene programs, Provides oversight of all Process Safety Management (incl. MOC, Pre-Startup Safety Review, Process Hazard Analysis, etc)

Ensures adequate Security planning and implementation for project as required in a manner deemed effective for the environment in which the project is occurring and is in accordance with BP’s Security best practices.

Ensures adequate Social and Environmental Responsibility planning and implementation for project as required.

Implement a self-assessment which thoroughly monitors the completion of HSSE requirements and assesses the system’s effectiveness for the environment in which the project is occurring.

Addresses Contractor Pre-Qualifying/ Selection regarding Contractors’ HSSE performance capacities and performance history then proactively manages selected contractor(s) compliance with BP HSSE policies throughout project by providing regular workshops and audits for understanding and commitment.

Interfaces with all stakeholders to establish effective HSSE work practices by assuring agreement and alignment between the project and the site, and between all related contractors and subcontractors. Coordinates and addresses all aspects of group risk, including a range of group risk/exposure assessments and hazard identification activities, and establishes priorities for compliance tasks -- for both direct workforce and contractor(s) involved with project. Ensures adequate Emergency Response Strategies and Plans during construction and commissioning. Accurately captures and applies Lessons Learned going forward for current project but also contributes to relevant HSSE databases for other projects to benefit as well

BP (CHEMICAL COMPANY)

Alvin, Texas

HSSE Manager 06/2001 – 08/2005

Responsible to develop, manage and implement all HSSE aspects for the sanctioned 346MM Distinctive Compliance Project.

Identifies and ensures alignment of project, through FEED, detailed engineering design, equipment and materials procurement, plant construction, pre-commissioning and handover of the facilities for commissioning.

Ensures critical interactions with compliance and local management teams to ensure that there is clear understanding of federal, state and local regulations, statutes and permit/compliance requirements, ensures critical interactions with all necessary entities to ensure there is clear understanding of all local regulations and permit/compliance requirements needed and that the project is in compliance with all such local regulations.

In conjunction with the project EA, ensures that all Project HSSE design and construction philosophies are defined, documented, and remain consistent with site practices, engineering standards, etc, which will deliver the required HSSE performance.

Ensures that HSSE specifications and requirements are reliably embedded within the entire project’s universe of activities, and are effectively integrated into all project activities throughout the life of the project.

Ensures adequate Security planning and implementation for project as required in a manner deemed effective for the environment in which the project is occurring and is in accordance with BP’s Security best practices.

Ensures adequate Social and Environmental Responsibility planning and implementation for the project as required.

BP (CHEMICAL COMPANY)

Alvin, Texas

Construction Manager 03/2001 – 06/2001

Responsible to develop, manage and implement overall Management coordination with KBR for the demolition and construction of the 50MM #2 Olefins Furnace Rebuild Project at Chocolate Bayou Works Site.

Managed Overall Cost and Schedule Control

Managed Contractor Safety, Industrial Hygiene Activities, Procurement, Tube Inspection, Refractory Installation, Expediting Services

BP (CHEMICAL COMPANY)

Texas City, Texas

Operations Manager 07/2000 – 03/2001

Responsible and accountable for achieving a step change in manufacturing performance through infrastructure development, organization change and Applied Manufacturing Technology (AMT).

The Project implemented these strategies to PX1, PX2, PX3, MX2 and PCU units.

Installation of new proposed automated field hardware, a new Central Control Room, DCS upgrades, extensive advanced controls, alarm rationalization and other related efforts.

Implementation of both technology and work process solutions to integrate the full manufacturing and business life cycle and to capture the true potential of a complete manufacturing enterprise. By advancing the Global Aromatics Business at the Texas City facility from base level controls and reactive manual intervention, Project Future will demonstrate the feasibility of a Manufacturing Vision Class 1 Enterprise. Class 1 is characterized as a fully automated, integrated and optimized facility. The project design captures the optimal operating efficiency harnessed with capital efficiency to achieve a 20% to 50% reduction in controllable manufacturing costs.

BPAMOCO (CHEMICAL COMPANY)

Geel, Belgium

Operations Manager 02/1998 – 07/2000

Responsible to define and implement the construction of a new Paraxylene Unit for the BP Amoco Chemical PX International Growth Strategies Plan.

Responsible for preliminary engineering implementation, management, updating and maintaining of all start-up procedures, site start-up policies, training programs, safety programs and work practices.

Maintaining compliance with all country and local regulation and associated permits. This included all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.

Managed, directed, planned and coordinated initial start-up and commissioning of Paraxylene Unit by directing and coordinating start-up personnel, permanent Belgium plant personnel, construction personnel and subcontractors in order to meet construction and start-up schedules.

Established and maintained system turn-over schedules, developed and managed site start-up site contractors. Provided coordination and liaison with site construction contractor Foster Wheeler.

Achieved best in class rating for smooth and successful startup due to project coming in under budget, meeting or exceeding all scheduling dates throughout construction phases.

AMOCO CORPORATION (CHEMICAL COMPANY)

Decatur, Alabama

Operations Superintendent #1 & #2 Paraxylene Units 1996 – 02/1998

Responsible and accountable for supervising unit operations and providing leadership in a manner consistent with the plant mission, vision and values to maximize personnel and process safety, operation reliability, and process efficiency while complying with all environmental regulations.

Worked directly with unit maintenance and operations team to plan and assist in execution of daily operational and maintenance activities relating to the operation of the #1 & #2 Paraxylene Units.

Coordinated construction, commissioning and startup of the new Double-Reslurry System Technology.

Developed and implemented an annual budget for Unit Maintenance and Capital Project activities for PX#1&2.

Developed Operator Training Program for New Plant Hires for PX Units.

Provided Classroom and Field Training to a new hire class of 24 operators and unit foreman. Attended John Zink Burner School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and implemented a Furnace Efficiency Program.

Attended State of Alabama Department of Environmental Management Training Program in Montgomery and Certified as a State Visible Emissions Evaluator to ensure compliance of all applicable emissions standards.

AMOCO CORPORATION (OIL COMPANY)

Texas City, Texas

Operations Supervisor Power 4 Co-Generation Unit 1983 to 1996

Responsible and accountable for supervising all aspects of unit operations.

Providing leadership to coordinate and maximize personnel and process safety, operation reliability, and process efficiency while complying with all environmental regulations.

Worked directly with unit operations and maintenance teams to plan and assist in execution of daily operational and maintenance activities.

Interfaced and communicated with supervisors outside of unit operations to insure process needs were serviced and utility operations were optimized relating to the operation of Power 4, a 202,000 kW Combined-Cycle natural gas fired Co-Generation Unit.

Planned, scheduled and coordinated all plant activities including unit personnel, start-up, shutdown and TAR maintenance activities and planned outages.

Coordinated with Texas New Mexico Power & Houston Lighting and Power Companies to ensure adequate power contract requirements where being met.

Maintained a plant wide 138,000v, 13,800v, 4160v & 480v distribution system. Responsible for maintaining refinery electrical distribution balance interfacing through SCADA Reviewed daily all operating data to ensure continued safe and economical operation while complying with all state and federal regulations.

Issued daily standard operating instructions to optimize economic impact and efficiency standards both for the Operating Unit and also the Water Treatment Facility.

Developed initial core OSHA 1910. Operating procedures for Power Station.

Prepared monthly operating summaries for core management team members.

THERMAL RESOURCES COMPANY

Nassau Bay, Texas

2nd Grade Stationary Engineer 1980 to 1983

Responsible for operation & maintenance of (4) 400 #/hr steam generating Foster Wheeler Boilers, (5) 4 ton commercial Carrier Chiller Units

Responsible for associated water treatment facility to maintain heating and air conditioning to surrounding commercial businesses in the Clear Lake area.

Developed initial training program, consisting of Operating Safety procedures, startup/shutdown procedures and preventive maintenance program.

U.S. NAVY

Norfolk, Virginia

E-5 Machinist Mate 1976 to 1980

Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION

University of Houston (Clear Lake) 1991 - 1992

San Jacinto Community College 1989 - 1990

US Navy Technical College 1976 - 1978

J. Frank Dobie High School 1976

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Essentials

Safety Management Part I: Fundamental Concepts

Safety Management Part II: Program Management and Evaluation

Corporate Safety Management

PHSSER Leader Certified

HAZOP Leader Certified

Ultrasonic Testing Certified

Front Line Supervisory Leadership

Environmental Management State Visible Emissions Evaluator

Member of American Association of Safety Engineers

TWIC exp. 03/17

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