Rebecca Israel

adlmoz@r.postjobfree.com

Mount Holly, NC

cell: 704-***-****

SKILLS

·Highly skilled and competent in the regulatory arena. Agency competencies include, but are not limited to: OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, OSHA STAR/VPP, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001

·Crisis and Emergency Management

·Pandemic protocol including COVID-19

·Global EHS Experience

·EHS Management Systems – development and implementation

·Operational Risk Management – EHS risk assessment and prioritization

·Root Cause Analysis – Instructor level (basic and advanced)

·Team player and strong relationship builder

·Strong presentation skills as well as oral and written communications skills

·Strong skills managing detailed accident/incident reports with strength in worker compensation and return to work

·Experienced program manager capable of managing multiple projects while providing exceptional results

·Demonstrates skills in program development and implementation.

·Experience also includes contractor safety, identification and analysis of hazards, integration and application of site security and emergency response planning and management.

ACHIEVEMENTS

·While at the Mooresville facility we achieved a 50% Reduction in Recordable Injuries through innovative strategies and the implementation of an effective EHS management system.

·Successfully integrated newly acquired sites by implementing a corporate wide EHS management system.

·Successfully led a North American team consisting of 15 sites towards utilization of a single consistent EHS management system. All sites utilized proactive measures to reduce injuries and illnesses across the region.

·Rolled out Behavior Based Safety program to additional sites including locations in Brazil and Mexico.

·Rolled out the Operational Risk Management process to all locations across North America and assisted our teams in the prioritization and elimination of hazards.

·Strength in working with WWT Facilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Excalibur Safety Consultants

April 2018 to present

EHS Consultant

Environmental and Safety Consulting working with both the public and private sector.

Special emphasis placed on the Risk Assessment process and performing Hazard Assessments.

Performed on site audits, both safety and environmental.

Working with facilities during EHS turnover to close the gap and fill the position.

Assisted in rehire of EHS positions, reviewing both internal and external candidates.

Colfax Fluid Handling/ IMO Industries. (CIRCOR Pumping Technologies) August 2017 to 2018

EHS Leader for the Monroe, NC facility. Worked diligently to develop and implement policies and procedures contributing to a Zero Tolerance for Injuries and Illnesses.

Identified team building skills to develop Near Miss reporting and First Aid Awareness.

Recognized, evaluated, updated and outsourced the Environmental needs where required (Air Permit, SWP3). Ensured that our facility remains a good Environmental Steward to the Community.

Worked with the team to identify and start the process of closing the training gaps.

Berry Plastics (formerly AVINTIV, Polymer Group, Inc.) January 2014 to 2017

Regional Lead Environmental, Health and Safety, North America

Developed and implemented an integrated EHS management system that meets the requirements of OSHA STAR/VPP, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, drives active leadership commitment and participation, utilized operational risk management, leading EHS metrics, and proactive EHS compliance resulting in visible employee engagement. Worked closely with Regional and Corporate Lead Team partners, Vice President of Operations and site Directors to ensure alignment and buy-in of EHS initiatives and provided support as necessary. Used Continuous Improvement (Lean) methodology, tools, and processes to identify and implement EHS improvements. Mentored EHS team members and developed strategic talent management plans throughout North America Region.

Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability Leader, Mooresville and Statesville Facilities.

Developed a safety culture based upon employee ownership and engagement where employees understood the value of owning their safety. Identified and implemented leading indicators in lieu of lagging indicators that successfully drove down injury frequency and severity. Participated as lead auditor for the Corporate EHS Audit program and assisted sites in root cause analysis. Developed safety and environmental audit deficiency reports to ensure items were corrected and closed in a timely manner and assisted with proper counter measures. Managed waste disposal program including manifests, third party audits, and other requirements. Managed environmental monitoring and local, state, and federal reporting working closely with regulators to address opportunities for improvement. Developed and implemented SPCC Plan, managed Pollution Prevention Program, maintained TSCA, and maintained sustainability data in alignment with global guidelines. EPA audit resulted in zero findings and no violations.

NC Department of Labor OSHA September 1997 – December 2013

OSHA Compliance Officer I and II

Responsible for understanding, implementation, and communication of regulatory guidelines including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and MSHA. Enforced regulations and laws including issuing citations and testifying in court as necessary. Provided post citation safety education and training to employers and employees. Cross trained in industrial hygiene performing sampling, monitoring, and fit testing for hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs. Served 2 years in a Special Operations District focusing only on high profile cases (explosions, multi-fatality incidents, process safety management (PSM), etc.) Specialized in crane training and inspections.

Served on special assignment with Homeland Security Teams including:

•Recovery/cleanup at Ground Zero post 9/11

•Recovery/cleanup following Hurricane Katrina

Recognition Bureau Carolina Star Consultant working Star Teams (Voluntary Protection Program.) Assisted chemical company in developing SDS for a new chemicals produced in house.

Certifications

Professional Development

·Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM) – Central Piedmont Community College

·Master of Education, Training, and Technical Assistance – NC Dept. of Labor OSHA

Professional References

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