PAUL A. O’BYRNE, R.S., P.C.G., M.P.H.

***** ***** *****, ************, ** 33592

813-***-****, acz2xe@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

** ***** ** ********** ** leadership/ management role with health/safety issues, risk management, environmental compliance and program management.

20 years conducting environmental, health & safety inspections/investigations

Strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent writing and speaking skills.

Accomplished environmental permitting specialist with 20 years of experience

20 years experience evaluating codes, standards and regulations of EHS programs

15 years experience investigating hazards, incidents and near misses- finding root cause and solutions. Certified Trainer of OSHA standards and DOT requirements.

Effective at reducing injury rates, medical costs, risk, liability & insurance costs

Education

Masters of Public Health

Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety

University of South Florida

Experience and Leadership

Safety Coordinator

ReImagine Office Furnishings: 3/2014 - Present

Developed and coordinated a new Health & Safety program

Drafted safety programs & trained staff on OSHA safety standards

Coordinated with staff & supervisors to reduce hazards and minimize risks

Managed the budget and expenditures to improve staff health & safety

Improved worker safety & lowered injury rates ("0" for 2016) & associated costs

Investigated and managed accidents / injuries & worker’s Comp.

Negotiated contracts & lowered costs of equipment and services

Coordinated continuous improvement and capital improvements

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

& Maintenance Supervisor

Aerotek Env. & Eng @ AAR Precision Systems: 1/2011- 1/13

Coordinate/ Manage Health & Safety Program for Manufacturing Facility

Reduced risks from potential hazards- conduct Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s)

Conducted safety inspections, safety audits, training & program updates

Conducted IH assessments to quantify exposure levels to Haz. & stressors

Coordinated appropriate control measures- engineering, training & PPE

Improved compliance w/ environmental permitting requirements

Improved compliance w/ OSHA standards, requirements & training

Investigated workplace incidents, accidents & injuries for root cause

Supervised the Maintenance Staff, facility repairs and improvements

Managed the budget and expenditures of the EHS & Maintenance Dept.

Managed all OSHA logs, training records and SDS tracking system

Safety Supervisor

Pro Serv Industrial Contractors, LLL- TECO Power Plant: 10/2010

Reduced potential hazards and initiated onsite safety program

Coordinated with supervisors to assess hazards and minimize risks

Provided daily safety briefings & safety updates prior to each shift

Improved the safety of workers- no incidents or injuries & under-budget

Environmental Supervisor

Florida Department of Health- Polk County Health Department: 10/ 2003 to 1/2009

Served as Office & Program Manager for the Environmental Health Division

Supervised the issuance of 44% of the Wastewater permits in Polk County

Initiated training & program updates and improvements with EH Director

Assisted in planning and development of the EH Division’s Budget

Represented the Dept. with the public, developers, contractors and other officials

Educated and enforced compliance with rules & regulations to ensure environmental protection to prevent the spread of disease and occupational safety of staff and community.

Supervised, hired, trained and motivated up to six (6) staff- 4 EH Specialists & 2 Clerical

Trained & experienced in Emergency Response- Both @ EOC & Strike Team

Skills

Communication Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with the public, staff and management

Advanced level word processing skills; ability to produce error-free documents,

Teamwork

Demonstrated experience working in successful administrative teams, ability to perform multiple tasks and willingness to work in an ever-changing environment.

Computer Knowledge

Very proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Special Monitoring Equipment

Very proficient in use and calibration of field monitoring equipment and sampling procedures for potential hazardous work environments.

Hazard types: air, dust, mold, asbestos, heat, radiation, chemical & biological

Certifications and Training

University of South Florida-COPH, 1998 Scholar of Florida Leadership Institute.

Registered Sanitarian (RS) in 1993, by Florida Environmental Health Association.

Registered Environmental Health Professional in 1995, by Department of Health.

OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in Occupational Health & Safety Standards

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER, Emergency Response and Incident Command

OSHA Safety Professional Certificate in General Industry (PCG)

Special Projects

Developed, Co-produced and Presented Training Videos, Power Point Presentations and Public Service Announcements on Health & Safety Topics: “Environmental Health Programs”, “Protecting Florida’s Waters- Septic Use and Maintenance” (1994), “Septage Treatment and Landspreading Practices” (1995), “Drowning Prevention- Swimming Pool Safety” (1999), “Disease Prevention- Proper Hand Washing” (1999), “Shellfish Precaution”(1999), “Graywater Reuse” (2004), Green Swamp Brochure (2007), OSTDS Study- drainfield product failure rates (2008). EPA Air Pollution Survey (2011), Safety Orientation, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans and Preparedness, Injury Prevention, Respiratory Protection (2011-17)

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