Sheree Hobgood

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504-***-**** adft12@r.postjobfree.com

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President

Covington, LA

Provide effective solutions for the unique challenges COVID-19 presents while focusing on safety and operations.

Provide EHS consulting work for various industries including training, reporting, auditing and writing/updating plans, policies and procedures.

Conduct both onsite and remote audits/assessments including video, photo, document review and interviews.

Build and/or update EHS Management System.

Preparation and submittal of environmental and OSHA reporting as it pertains to permits, plans, local, state and federal compliance.

Knowledgeable in EPA, OSHA, USCG, DOT, PHMSA, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, Responsible Care and FRA regulations.

Provide management plans and hands on assistance with building a positive rapport with employees, outside agencies and community. Collaborate with employees to promote continual improvement and strong culture.

Support companies with announced and unannounced inspections and provide written corrective action plans to address items as necessary.

Act as liaison between outside agencies and company.

2017 - 2020 Sloan Valve Company

EHS Manager

Corporate Headquarters

Franklin Park, IL

Direct 5 EHS reps/managers/engineers across 6 different locations and states. EHS lead for international projects.

Led multiple EHS, Combustible Dust and Preventative Maintenance audits/assessments/inspections across multiple sites. Conducted both onsite and remote audits/assessments. Developed solutions to reach company and site specific short and long term goals.

Managed and performed multiple IH testing including air, noise and groundwater sampling for wastewater treatment plant and plating line. Oversaw consultants dealing with same and wrote technical reports.

Initiated and spearheaded corporate EHS management system to maintain consistency amongst the multiple facilities and align with the company’s vision and goals.

Collaborated and drove compliance among the various depts regarding their roles and responsibilities as it relates to OSHA, EPA, Nickel and Chrome Plating, Corian/Quartz operations, Wastewater Treatment, Foundry operations, electronic component manufacturing and hazardous material shipping. Managed, created and conducted inspections, reports and recordkeeping requirements associated with aforementioned.

Applied for and modified environmental permits. Prepared, managed permits/plans/reports and documents associated with RCRA, CAA, CWA, SARA, EPCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, OSHA etc.

Collaborated with multiple depts to minimize the communication gap between EHS and other depts.

Project Manager for deconstruction and construction of wastewater treatment plant and collaborated with engineering as assistant project manager for instillation of robotic manufacturing equipment.

Created, updated and implemented EHS policy/procedure across multiple facilities and corporate.

Instituted effective EHS training material that resulted in an increased knowledge and importance of EHS to upper management and workers who had never been exposed to an EHS Management System.

Created and conducted necessary inspections required by permits and plans.

Created EHS cost codes and defined EHS financials with Accounting department and upper management. In under two years able to recoup over a million dollars.

Present monthly reports to both upper management and legal for all facilities across the U.S. with regards to EHS. Work with Director of Operations, General Managers, CEO, CFO, COO and owners to track and manage key performance indicators and present corrective actions.

Instituted MOC process. Spearheaded, managed data collection and analysis of data for multiple Zero Landfill Projects across the company.

Led and participated in Gemba’s, 6S audits and Safety Committee meetings.

Instituted new incident investigation form and procedure to better capture necessary info needed for compliance and other depts. Led investigations and collaborated with HR, operations, employees, workers comp and legal.

Coordinated with Fire Dept and Security Services to properly update fire suppression and security systems.

2012 – 2017 Kinder Morgan, Inc.

EHS Compliance Auditor Senior I

Corporate Compliance Department

Metairie, LA

Provided HSE guidance to multiple U.S. and Canadian facilities for five different business units that make up Kinder Morgan. Led and participated in 80 plus U.S. and Canadian EHS and PSM audits on an annual basis.

Worked directly with all business units including CO2, terminaling, petcoke, crude and products pipeline.

Oversaw and participated in IH monitoring for spills, leaks and compliance regulations for remediation projects and proper cleaning for incidents. Wrote and submitted technical reports to outside agencies. Developed inhouse corrective action plans to maintain compliance, address agencies guidelines and maintain the best course of action for the company.

Conducted both onsite and remote audits/assessments including video, photo, document review and interviews.

Collaborated with U.S. and Canadian facilities to create corporate wide policies and procedures. Led numerous teams on new company acquisitions by implementing environmental, safety, health and security policies, procedures and plans that transform and create a culture that is an integral part of successful business operations.

Experience with OSHA, EPA, USCG, DOT, FRA, ISO 9001 and PHMSA standards and requirements.

Applied for, prepared, managed and modified permits, plans and reports associated with RCRA, CAA (Title V/PSD/Minor), CWA, SARA, EPCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, OSHA etc.

Implemented, audited and trained others in their roles and responsibilities for ISO 9001 compliance.

Participated in P&ID walkthroughs, PHA's, MOC approvals, PSSR and Hot Work & Confined training.

Developed and implemented New Hire Training Program for Corporate Compliance Review Department. The program was created to provide a foundation for longevity and to promote consistency and uniformity within the compliance audit team for a strong succession plan.

Audited and provided guidance to operations and lab staff regarding the EHS components of blending and drumming of products and proper handling/storing/disposing of hazardous and acute hazardous wastes.

Founding and active member of the NPDES and SPCC committees establishing company policy.

Oversaw emergency response events such as mechanical control failure, spills, uncontrolled chemical reactions, and injuries to ensure environmental compliance, worker safety and corporate procedure policy.

Responsible for overseeing incident investigation process, completing root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.

2008 – 2012 Westway Group, Inc.

HSEQ Regional Manager/Responsible Care Coordinator and HSEQ Special Projects Manager

New Orleans, LA

Provided HSE guidance to multiple U.S. and Canadian feed manufacturing and bulk liquid storage facilities. Led and participated in U.S. and Canadian corporate audits.

Applied for, prepared, managed and modified permits, plans and reports associated with RCRA, CAA (Title V/PSD/Minor), CWA, SARA, EPCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, OSHA etc.

Implemented, audited and trained others in their roles and responsibilities for maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and RC 14001

Managed industrial hygiene issues and collaborated with facility management to effectively maintain compliance and employee safety.

Directed facility personnel and contractors during remediation of spills, active containment and contaminated soil and water lines leading to river. Interacted with multiple outside agencies to discuss multiple spills and corrective action plans I wrote to address the issues and be financially cognizant.

Oversaw emergency response events such as mechanical control failures, spills, uncontrolled chemical reactions, accidents and injuries.

Responsible for conducting and overseeing incident investigations, completing root cause analysis and implementing proper corrective actions.

Experience with OSHA, EPA, USCG, DOT, RC and PHMSA standards and requirements. Managed, created and conducted inspections, reports and recordkeeping requirements associated as needed.

Developed New Hire Checklist and Training Matrix based on job description and facility.

Was acting Responsible Care (RC) coordinator and instituted the RC management system.

Guided and trained executive management, VP’s, Terminal Managers and employees in their roles and responsibilities of EHS, RC and company policies/procedures.

Led and participated in Responsible Care internal audits. Attended and participated in the annual Responsible Care Conferences and American Chemistry Council meetings.

Received RC’s Partner of the Year award.

Project manager for multiple sites including construction, demolishing, water/soil sampling and secondary containment modifications.

Created, implemented and trained on HSE policies and procedures for Corporate and created site specific versions based upon the needs of the facility. Worked with multiple departments to gain access to and educate myself on the multiple types of data available to better serve the company’s vision and goals and drive sustainability.

Proficient with the MOC process and used in product approval, construction projects, equipment not like in kind, acquisitions, etc.

Worked with local industrial businesses along the Ohio River and Ohio River Works to increase the conservation efforts of multiple companies while creating stronger relationships with the local communities and agencies. Participated in LEPCs and associated training and spill drills.

Developed and actively participated in a Facility Emergency Response Team in conjunction with implementing emergency response plans with state and local agencies to enable multi-functional response efforts to ensure facility and public safety.

Spearheaded Steering Committee meetings resulting in a collaboration of various terminal managers driving continual improvement and lessons learned.

2006 – 2008 Kinder Morgan

EHS Specialist

New Orleans, LA

Created, implemented and trained on site specific HSE policies, procedures, guidance documents and control mechanisms while working with operations and accounting to maintain operations needs and fiscal responsibility. Integrated a waste tracking program with third party contractors, facility operations, waste disposal contractors and corporate accounting to enable revenue recovery through improved waste management.

Vetted a company that would take off-spec product and use as a product. Headed up turning what would have cost the company $1.5 million to dispose the off-spec product and ended up making the company $1 million profit.

Managed and collaborated with operations and lab staff regarding the EHS components of blending products, drumming of products and how to properly handle, store and dispose of hazardous waste including acute hazardous waste.

Managed industrial hygiene issues and conducted noise, air and groundwater sampling. Directed contractors during sampling needs and remediation of contaminated areas. Met with outside agencies to discuss corrective actions.

Managed HSE projects for multiple facilities across multiple EPA regions.

Applied for, prepared, managed and modified permits, plans and reports associated with RCRA, CAA, CWA, SARA, EPCRA, SPCC, SWPPP, etc.

Project Manager for drumming operations, tank rebuilds and demolition, oil water separator, secondary containment dock rebuild, fall protection systems, etc.

Implemented, audited and trained others in their responsibilities for maintaining compliance with ISO 9001

Head Wildlife Habitat Council company leader. Educated the local community to the operations and environmental responsibilities of the company and what that meant to their homes, schools and community. Improved the company’s conservation efforts by incorporating the participation of schools, agencies and the educational systems.

Developed and actively participated in a Facility Emergency Response Team in conjunction with implementing emergency response plans with local fire department and state police. Paved the way for open communications between the company and emergency response.

Coordinated the process of contract bidding/negotiations, sales, product research and development, while maintaining and developing quality relationships with current and future customers. Managed customer accounts, including: invoicing, billing and collections.

Participated in HSE corporate audits and conducted in house assessments of my facilities. Created corrective action plans, timeline to complete, appointed responsible person(s) and verified closure of identified action items.

Oversaw emergency response events such as mechanical control failures, spills, uncontrolled chemical reactions and injuries.

Responsible for conducting and overseeing incident investigations, completing root cause analysis and implementing proper corrective actions.

EDUCATION:

2004 University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science General Studies Emphasis: Biology & Chemistry

SPECIALTY TRAINING:

Fire Fighting & Tank/Railcar Rescue Training Air Emissions/Permitting

Dust Hazard Analysis 10/30 Hour OSHA General Industry Trainer

PSM/RMP Auditor Training Environmental & OSHA Training

Emergency Response Training ISO 9001/14001 Auditor Training

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene RC 14001Training

OSHAS 18001 Auditor Training FSO Training

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