Management Manager

ERIC

GUSTAFSON

Regional Safety Manager

CONTACT DETAILS

409-***-**** (Direct) ************@*****.***

*** *** **** **., *****, TX 77565

SKILLS SUMMERY

Extensive background with investigation and analysis of causal factors;

Proven ability to design, direct and implement effective Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental programs;

Expert knowledge and capability with technical and professional aspects of HSSE program management;

Well versed with Industrial Hygiene management;

Experienced working with union and non-union locations;

Strong background providing oversight for multiple locations across the United States and Canada;

Expert skills working with Microsoft office applications (ex. Word, Excel, PPT).

Well versed with an array of regulatory legislation, agencies, requirements, and standards;

Extensive background with Worker Compensation claims management;

Managing performance metrics and reports;

Relationship development and management;

Team leadership;

Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills

Thorough understand of legal considerations associated with operations;

Self-directed production;

Effective coaching and development;

PROFILE

18 years of experience with Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) management.

7 years with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), five of which were dedicated to managing investigations, inspections, planning, response, and audit activities for a wide range of regulated operations.

Extensive proficiency with process improvement, program & project management, Maintaining regulatory compliance (OSHA-MSHA-DOT-EPA-OEM-DHS), HSSE principles/management, contractor compliance, risk analysis and assessment, cost-benefit valuation, emergency response planning, resource & logistics management and problem solving for operational issues and company goals.

11 Years of private sector experience working with Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and New York police department terrorism division regarding security planning, emergency response, and preparedness assessments.

Studies associated with undergraduate include- Security Management, Emergency response, Business Continuity, Audit and Investigation, Risk/Safety management, Planning etc... College electives incorporated studies associated with critical thinking, logic, and human behavior.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HSSE REGIONAL MANAGER

Metro Ports, Houston, TX January 2013-April 2017

Filled the position of interim Safety and Security Corporate Director from 06-19-13 through 6-01-15.

Responsible for Health, Safety, Security and Environmental and policies, standards and program development / implementation (Companywide). Also maintained responsibility for regulatory affairs.

No regulatory citations received within company operations over the past 4 years. Regulatory entities included OSHA, EPA, DOT, USCG, Work Safe B.C and Transport Canada. Also maintained 100% compliance with Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements.

Managed industrial hygiene programs for air quality and potential noise exposure. Controls included engineering, administrative and PPE, where necessary.

Conducted risk assessments, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and worked with operations to establish and maintain feasible Safe Work Practices (SWP).

Identified safety and health concerns and hazards by evaluating operational, environmental and occupational conditions- recommended preventative steps and process alignments.

Proven experience monitoring facilities and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT and Corporate guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending corrective measures and preparing for regulatory audits Provided oversight for 24 shipping and manufacturing locations.

Managed loss reduction initiatives, which involved workers compensation claims review, EHS compliance and training, and loss prevention – supervised two direct reports and coordinated efforts with three business lines. Reduced insurance premiums by $1.3 million within four years.

Developed and monitored policies, procedures, safety systems and safety campaigns to improve EHS goals and culture.

Realigned management oversight and loss review protocols. Program changes reflect a 71.61% reduction for injury loss severity (total incurred) from 01-30-13 through 4-1-17. Managed injury/loss control, while engaging operations at the site level.

Achieved a 59.14% decrease for Doctor treatable injuries from 01-30-13 through 3-21-17.

Managed the department budget forecasting for successful financial planning.

Coordinated and performed Health, Safety, Security and Environmental audits throughout the United States and Canadian. Audits included report tracking and follow-up for abatement.

Successfully developed and implemented regulated safety and security programs in Canada. Maintained 100% compliance with Transport Canada and Work Safe BC.

Increased third party safety and security audit score for Canadian startup operation from 73% to 93.2%. This turnaround was achieved over a period of 24 days. Improvements were addressed jointly with operations management.

Management of corporate and regional training programs for company operations. Realigned program elements to address site-specific needs, and company objectives.

Maintained company training schedules and documentation requirements.

Provided oversight for all Emergency Response and Crisis management planning company-wide.

Successfully managed SWPPP permits / sampling, SPCC plan development and compliance, and Tier II inventory updates and reporting.

Supervised disposal, storage and use of hazardous chemicals and materials.

Provided oversight of environmental permits/regulations associated with air quality, and hazardous waste disposal.

Provided corporate oversight for Facility Security Plans at multiple operations throughout the United States and Canada.

Scope of oversight included office, facility, truck, rail and vessel operations.

EHS MANAGER

Vulcan Materials Company, Jacksonville, FL June 2005-July 2012

Maintained oversight for Corporate Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies, initiatives, and programs.

Experienced with evaluating regulatory citations issued by government agencies; and disputing for unwarranted issuance and subsequent vacancy.

-Accomplished a high success rate with vacating unwarranted citations.

Steadily reduced regulatory citations issued for non-compliance. Citations were decreased by approximately 96%.over a 4 year period.

Trained managers and supervisors how to properly engage regulatory inspectors, so that a cooperative relationship is maintained while safeguarding against unwarranted citations.

Reduced Doctor treatable injuries by 82% over a 3 year period.

Worked with numerous operations to reduce and control loss events, manage WC claims, investigate accident/loss, evaluate pre-employment insurability, and examine aspects of employee heath.

Lowered annual property loss by approximately $220,000.00 within 2 years of employment. The fiscal year 2011 comparison with 2005 statistics showed a reduction of approximately $560,000.00.

Managed trend analysis for employee injuries, general liability, and property loss.

Generated monthly analysis reports and reviewed loss events with company management to ensure continuous improvement; and evaluate the effectiveness of procedural controls.

Engaged company employees within the operations and through steering committees to review & influence continuous improvement.

Assessed processes throughout the company and worked with employees to identify realignment opportunities that enhanced safety, health, and environmental protection while maintaining or improving efficiency.

-Shared recommendations with the management team and assisted justifying cost against projected benefit when applicable. Considerations were based on history of accident/loss, risk assessment, monetary aspects, and feasibility.

Managed the medical surveillance program and worked with each location to gain favorable participation.

-Increased participation from 76% to 98% in one year.

Conducted routine inspections of company operations to identify unsafe conditions, best practices, deviation from policy or procedures, and process changes.

-Drafted detailed inspection reports for each location and worked with the leadership team to review findings, abatement, mitigation, and monetary considerations.

Provided investigation, analysis, and reports for activities to determine liability, likelihood, consequence, vulnerabilities, and impact.

-Formulated action plans based on JSA’s, operational considerations, feasibility, and management insight.

Led the Florida division Manager's safety committee for incident investigation and review from 2006-2012.

Spearheaded disaster readiness for Florida operations through: business impact analysis, mitigation and preparedness principles, and response/recovery planning. Policy and procedures were revised based on these considerations.

Developed & implemented EHS training programs using different mechanisms to engage learning and information retention (company-wide).

Realigned task training guidance; in order to, provide employees better tools for understanding regulatory and company requirements associated with various functions.

Successfully managed SWPPP permits / sampling, SPCC plan development and compliance, and Tier II inventory updates and reporting.

Provided oversight of environmental permits and requirements associated with air quality, designated wetlands, oil/chemical transfers and hazardous waste disposal.

Routinely conducted industrial hygiene surveys for employee work practices and functions.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR / INVESTIGATOR

United States Coast Guard- Marine Safety Office, New York, NY Feb 2003– May 2004

Awarded the USCG Commendation medal for Safety, Health, Environmental, & Security achievements.

Maintained oversight of the facilities division. Responsible for improving department process and effectiveness.

Solicited by USCG headquarters to provide technical recommendations for security regulations (33 CFR 101, 103, 104, and 105).

Provided USCG regulatory oversight for security compliance associated with Cruise, port and other regulated entries.

Established and presented training modules for the New York area Coast Guard. These modules were used to improve knowledge and awareness at all levels of the command. Moreover; training was provided to the New York Waterfront commission and other city representatives.

Evaluated division procedures and addressed improvement opportunities, which included integrating a tracking system for activities management.

Conducted job performance evaluations and provided or assigned coaching where needed.

Successfully managed 26 direct reports.

Developed Personnel Qualification Standards for Coast Guard assessment and audit activities, which were incorporated with other inspection guidance and documentation personally created.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR / INVESTIGATOR

United States Coast Guard- Marine Safety Office, Miami, FL April 1999 - Feb 2003

Promoted two times while stationed at Miami.

Awarded the USCG Achievement medal for Security initiatives.

Worked with approximately 125 facilities of varying designation and configuration to assist in the Facility Security Plan development and implementation.

Provided division oversight for Security compliance.

-Successfully trained and qualified several new personnel as inspector.

-Managed 12 direct reports.

Spearheaded extensive revisions of the Area Contingency Plan (ACP) for South Florida.

Worked with the investigations division for incidents resulting in loss of life, injuries requiring medical treatment, and property loss exceeding $25,000.

Directed USCG safety and security audits for the Port of Miami and Port Everglades. Worked with each port director to institute value based improvements

-Advanced program integrity with capital outflow considerations.

-Vulnerabilities were addressed with suitable mitigation and controls to maintain readiness.

Managed budget allocation and tracking for large emergency response operations.

Trained and qualified command personnel for MTSA inspection and investigation.

EDUCATION

Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE

Security Management Bachelor of Science

2012/ GPA- 3.94

Bachelor of Science degree for Security Management. Studies associated this major include- Emergency response, Business Continuity, Audit and Investigation, Risk/Safety management, Planning etc... College electives included studies associated with critical thinking, logic, and human behavior.

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