Donald (Donnie) W. Perkins, MSPH

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Adel, IA 50003

Email: ad1852@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 515-***-****

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) Specializing in Industrial Hygiene – Tulane University, New Orleans, LA May 2005

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL May 1992

OSHA Authorized Trainer 10/30 Hour in both Construction and General Industry

TapRoot Root Cause Analysis Investigation Techniques

Previously achieved Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification, re-attainable if required

OVERVIEW

Demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization. 30 years experience developing and delivering operations and safety training programs, including Process Safety Management, Confined Space Awareness and Entry, Fall Protection, and Respirator Training and Fit Testing including hands on demonstration. Possess over ten years experience writing, updating, implementing and leading the facilities’ Process Safety Management Programs, and conducting Process Hazards Analyses utilizing various methods, including What- If Analyses and FMEA Analyses. I also have over approximately 30 years experience utilizing OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards as well as NFPA, Life Safety Code, NEC and other regulations and codes. Supervisory experience of up to 25 direct reports. EMPLOYMENT

MidAmerican Energy Company. Safety Audit and Compliance Advisor Des Moines, Iowa May 2018 - May 2023

• Manages multiple projects that impact operational and safety budgets and provides technical advice on safety issues including development of hazard risk assessments

• Works with external safety vendors to develop and maintain operational programs related to equipment use, behavior based safety, personal protective equipment and other safety initiatives

• Uses knowledge to develop and administer safety programs, policies and procedures

• Assist in planning large scale projects, from a compliance and safety standpoint, including Wreckout/Construction/Demolition of old facilities, emergency response and storm restoration and new facility construction including site prep.

• Reviews and refreshes training materials or programs. Ensures changes in regulations and company policies are incorporated in training programs and procedures. Delivers training in classroom, one-on-one setting, via internet, written or other communication methods Donald (Donnie) W. Perkins, MSPH

810 Greenwood Hills Dr

Adel, IA 50003

Email: ad1852@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 515-***-****

• Evaluates present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system

• Directs and completes the training and evaluation of employees to comply with regulations and company policy

• Assists in the administration of the department budget and ensures the annual budget goal is met

May 2015 to May 2018

• Did not work due to personal/family issues.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Senior Safety Engineer

Camden, Arkansas July 2006 – May 2015

• Knowledgeable and efficient in OSHA General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910), OSHA Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926) and DOD 4145.26-M Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives

• Safety oversight for explosive demolition projects.

• Experienced in implementing and leading the Process Safety Management Program

• Experienced in writing, implementing and leading the Confined Space Entry Program

• Training all plant management and employees to the appropriate levels from awareness to entry procedures

• Mentored younger Safety Engineers new to the profession, industry and facility

• Interfaced with corporate, and other Aerojet site representatives, as well as OSHA, EPA, other regulatory agencies, and customer representatives

• Performed Industrial Hygiene evaluations and reviewed associated data to determine hazards and regulatory compliance

• Performed site safety inspections to ensure the safety of plant personnel and compliance with local, state and federal regulations

• Coordinated various site safety programs, writing the procedures adopted by Aerojet Corporate to be used company wide

• Assisted in the development and implementation of the Peer Program, a behavior-based program, to be used as a system of support for facility personnel to better empower the groups to make improvements in their areas of operation

• Lead and assisted in accident investigations to determine the root cause(s) of such incidents and ensure proper corrective action was implemented Donald (Donnie) W. Perkins, MSPH

810 Greenwood Hills Dr

Adel, IA 50003

Email: ad1852@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 515-***-****

International Paper Wood Products Environmental, Health and Safety Manager Springhill, Louisiana February 2006 – June 2006

• Managed all aspects of the EH&S Program, maintaining OSHA VPP STAR requirements at the plywood and lumber facility

• Evaluated and composed state and federal environmental report including TEDI, TRI, EIS and TIER II

• Supervised three safety and environmental staff members

• Generated monthly reporting data in accordance with local, state and federal LPDES and NPDES requirements

• Maintained liaison role with corporate officials, as well as OSHA and VPP representatives to ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal regulations ARC Automotive, Inc. Environmental, Health and Safety Manager Camden, Arkansas December 2003 – January 2006

• Planned, lead, implemented and managed programs utilizing Six-Sigma techniques to reduce or eliminate internal/external factors that could lead to injury to personnel or the surrounding community as well as releases to the environment and prevent financial loss

• Supervised four safety and environmental staff members

• Successfully wrote, implemented and managed the Environmental Management System ISO 14001 and achieved registration

• Lead safety and environmental activities with unit managers to ensure compliance throughout the organization

• Generated yearly TIER II, TRI and Hazardous Waste reporting information

• Maintained liaison role with regulatory organizations as well as other organizations to assure the proper exchange of information and assistance General Dynamics ATP Senior EH&S Specialist

Camden, Arkansas February 2000 – November 2003

• Lead comprehensive safety and environmental oversight of the production facilities

• Lead Process Safety Management Program and conducted/participated in all facility Process Hazard Analyses

• Performed audits and inspections IAW DOD 4145.26M, OSHA and EPA Regulations

• Safety oversight for explosive demolition projects as well as manual demolition work.

• Generated and reviewed plant procedures

• Evaluated equipment specifications and building/plant layouts particularly at the facility in Stone County, Mississippi

• Provided hands-on, day-to-day link between GDATP Management and activity in the plant

Donald (Donnie) W. Perkins, MSPH

810 Greenwood Hills Dr

Adel, IA 50003

Email: ad1852@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 515-***-****

• Lead and implemented new employee orientation training as well as other necessary training

• Performed EH&S Manager duties

Shaw/Alloy Piping Products, Inc. Industrial Safety Engineer Shreveport, Louisiana 1993 - 1999

• Coordinated safety and environmental programs

• Generated documentation required by EPA, DEQ, and OSHA

• Implemented and updated plant safety and health procedures

• Coordinated with outside agencies to assure the employees obtain the proper safety equipment, training and testing

• Implemented and lead new employee orientation

• Generated yearly budgets

Thiokol Corporation Safety Engineer

Shreveport, Louisiana 1990 - 1993

• Lead and assisted in hazard analyses ergonomics assessment, risk assessment, accident and near miss investigations

• Explosive safety; product/equipment drawing review

• Procedure and work instruction review

• Coordinated and conducted system safety analyses on site preparations

• Implemented all necessary deviations/waivers to ensure compliance with OSHA and U.S. Army Regulations

• Researched and generated yearly budget data

• Lead monthly safety meetings for senior plant management Thiokol Corporation Q. A. Supervisor

Shreveport, Louisiana 1986 – 1990

• Trained and supervised twenty five quality assurance inspectors

• Reviewed technical drawings and operating procedures

• Researched/Developed standard inspection procedures for internal and external parties

• Conducted weekly safety meetings

• Enforced all operating procedures and safety regulations to ensure compliance

• Implemented SPC on production processes for the manufacture of munitions and trained personnel in its uses

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