Customer Service Manager
Resume:
ROBERT M KORODAN
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
E-mail: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Emergency Response or Operations
where I can utilize my expertise to benefit your company.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1Over 20 years of professional experience in EH&S, 10 years as an EHS Manager
2Over 10 years in process plants.
33 years as Operations Superintendent of a Synthetic Natural Gas Plant.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
EMPLOYMENT:
June 15 – Present NJ American Water
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
I oversee the Health & Safety of ~300 employees working in 2 water treatment plants and 2 yards that house our Transmission & Distribution, Field Service & Meter Reader departments along w/ all of the administrative staff. I support an employee based Behavioral Science Technology, plan &/or instruct all OSHA related subjects and supervise our CDL program. I also manage our Worker’s Compensation program, direct our insurance company & work directly w/ medical clinics to treat our employees in order to allow them to Return-to-Work as soon as possible.
Oct 14 – May 15 Bristol-Myers Squibb
Process Development Technician
Responsibilities include processing formulas/recipes for Research & Development of new medical pharmaceuticals. I am tasked with enhancing the Safety Culture in our department while operating reactors, pumps, dryers and other equipment using the Delta-V digital control system.
Mar 11 – Dec 13 Abington Reldan Metals, LLC
EHS Manager
Responsible for all EHS programs that included DEP’s Operating Permits, Air Permits, NPDES, SPCC, Tier ll & TRI reports, HazMat, HazWaste, HAZWOPER, Haz Comm (SDS’s) and OSHA standards. Developed ISO 14001 and created an Environmental, Health & Safety Management System Manual. Started OSHAS 18001 and had the lead responsibility for creation & approval of e-scrap standards: e-Stewards & R2 programs for certifications. Initiated Safety Committee for state certification reducing Worker’s Compensation costs by 5%. Created Work Instructions (SOP’s) & conducted all EHS training. Processes include acid & cyanide stripping, incineration, milling, melting and granulation. I have excellent knowledge of ISO, OECD and other UN guidelines. I created the EHS Department from inception which included vendor & PPE recommendations, Confined Space, LOTO, Emergency Evacuation (including coordination with the local Fire Department), Ergonomics and Fall Protection & Radiation Safety amongst others.
March 08 – Dec 08 Ball Plastics
Safety coordinator for Blow Molding & Injection Molding processes. Temporary position working for Kelly Services.
Oct 06 – Present Aloha Safety Services
Owner
Safety, Environmental and Training services that include: consultation, training OSHA Standards & EPA Regulations, writing policies, SOP’s & manuals, conducting audits and Accident Investigations. Certified in OSHA 501 for Construction (10 & 30 hour training classes) and FA/CPR/AED/BBP. Worked extensively on Computer Based Training & the PSM Standard.
1999 – 2006 The Gas Company, LLC. Honolulu, Hawaii
2002 - 2006 EHS Manager
Responsibilities included the Safety & Health Programs for 300+ employees with ~200 Teamsters Union workers. The Gas Company (TGC) manufactured Methane at their Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) Plant and distributed the Methane through an underground pipeline across the Island of Oahu. The SNG Plant fell under the Process Safety Management Standard. I was also responsible for the Transmission & Distribution Department & our LPG Supply & Distribution Department for propane delivery via trucking & barging to all of the outer island facilities/customers.
Worked with consultants from Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health Dept (HIOSH) on starting the Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) program in working toward a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
Completed and submitted OSHA 300’s & all Worker Compensation (WC-1) reports.
Managed the WC-1 Program including a Back-To-Work Program. Attended doctor appointments and worked with physicians to coordinate employee’s return to work.
Contracted & managed Asbestos Abatement & Mold Remediation Projects.
Responsible for the compliance of all EPA/Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) requirements including UST’s and AST’s.
Worked directly with the Clean Air, Clean Water and Hazardous Waste Branches of the HDOH.
Board Member of Campbell Local Emergency Action Network (CLEAN) and active member of the Oahu Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Held several positions on Emergency Response/Management Teams including training managers & executives on their roles & responsibilities.
Active member of Hawaii’s branch of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
Contracted and managed building maintenance projects and responsible for all security systems for our main yard as Project Manager.
My direct reports included a Safety Administrator, DOT & Pipeline Compliance Engineer, Customer Service Appliance and Fusion Equipment Trainer, Equipment Repairman and Custodial Staff.
Worked closely with all Managers from: Engineering, Customer Service, Outer Islands, Transmission & Distribution, LPG Supply & Distribution and the SNG Plant.
1999 - 2002 Operations Superintendents
Responsible for the operation of TGC’s SNG Plant. The SNG Plant processed a naphtha stream consisting of Butane, Pentane & Hexane that converted the product into Methane using pressure, temperature and reaction.
Created & instituted a color coded identification labeling system throughout the plant.
Supervised the Operator Training Program and managed the Standard Operating Procedures Program.
Worked directly with the Yokogawa conversion team to convert our Foxboro pneumatic control system to an electronic Digital Control System (DCS).
Worked internally with EHS, Maintenance, Human Resources, Information Systems Department, Legal, Transmission & Distribution and LPG Supply & Distribution.
Worked externally with Tesoro Petroleum Corporation, Chevron, HDOH, environmental & safety contractors and government & union officials.
4 Shift Supervisors, our Process Engineer and the Chemist reported directly to me.
1990 - 1999 BHP Honolulu, Hawaii
EHS&T Coordinator/ Safety Administrator
Responsible for the Safety & Health Programs for BHP’s 4 fuel terminals and 33 gas stations on the 4 major Hawaiian Islands with 400+ employees.
Insured compliance with all HIOSH standards.
Authored and instructed HAZWOPER and other safety/environmental classes on a regular basis to all terminal and gas station personnel.
Responsible for lowering OSHA’s ORIR from 30+ injuries to less than 2 within two years.
Certified trainer on Zenger/Miller Management Courses.
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