Craig Konieczny

Houston, TX ǀ 713-***-**** ǀ adneyo@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Safety Program Development Accident Prevention Operations & Workflow Optimization

Extensive experience in providing strategic direction and leadership to enhance safety within global organizations. Strong track record of creating and implementing behavior-based programs that support a 24/7 safety culture at all levels. Solid history of serving as a key policy-maker across an organization while collaborating with operational leaders to understand business needs, apply best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance. A motivational leader, able to establish and maintain an environment focused on continuous improvement in process design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize future hazardous potential.

Areas of Expertise

Production Enhancement

Change Management

License/Permit Procurement

Site Audits & Inspections

Process/Internal Controls

OSHA, EPA, DOT, & NRC Compliance

Hazardous & Radiological Engineering

Policy & Procedure Development

Project Management & Execution

Arbitration & Damage Mitigation

Risk Management

Leadership – Team Building

Performance Management

Corrective Action Planning

Creative Problem-Solving

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Successfully protected global corporations from extensive regulatory fines as a result of effective arbitration and corrective action.

Reduced number of regulatory violations across multiple enterprises by cultivating an environment built on a culture and mindset of safety rather than solely on rules, regulations, and processes.

Mitigated enforcement issues from federal or state audits of the radiation safety programs throughout entire professional career.

Facilitated audits and inspection processes by developing long-term, strong, and trusting relationships with regulatory agencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wilco NDT ǀ 4/2018 – 11/2019

Corporate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Needville, TX

Led the radiation protection program in planning, overseeing, and implementing the radioactive material license issues by Texas and reciprocally recognized in aligning states and foreign countries. Oversaw the safety and licensing functions within a matrixed, multi-state operational framework. Managed the compilation, analysis, review, and reporting of data collected in support of the radiation protection program. Maintained instrumentation and equipment used to collect data in support of the program. Effectively communicated with clients, regulators, field technicians, and project management personnel to achieve short and long-term goals.

Key Achievements:

Built the radioactive material licensing process from the ground up.

oAchieved zero safety violations through four audits over 2.5 years.

oSuccessfully navigated an emergency with no recordable incidents when the radioactive material storage room flooded.

Developed and maintained operational procedures and related controlled documents.

New Tech Global Consulting Services (to Haimo America, Inc.) ǀ 1/2017 – 1/2018, 2020-2021

Corporate Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Houston, TX

Served as subject matter expert on all things related to safety, security, and incident response for all activities involving radioactive sources and materials. Maintained required documentation pertaining to procurement, storage, utilization, shipment, transfer, transportation, and disposal of radioactive sources. Administered the customer’s dosimetry program for field personnel, authorized users, and additional staff members. Employed the hierarchy of controls to manage workplace radiation-related hazards.

Key Achievements:

Directly contributed to the approval of a new device containing radioactive material for use in the U.S.

Served as the key factor for Haimo America, Inc. receiving its full license.

Established the corporate-wide radiation safety program.

Core Laboratories, LP—ProTechnics Division ǀ 2/2010 – 10/2016

Director of Regulatory Compliance—Oil & Gas Operations Houston, TX

Managed and documented all licensing and reciprocity compliance on a federal (NRC) and state-wide (Agreement States) scale in conjunction with international organizations. Monitored regulatory compliance and auditing of the North America district offices. Liaised with District Managers to implement all aspects of the safety program. Conducted HSE incident investigation and regulatory response for emergency and/or abnormal situations. Provided consultation and response to HSE/compliance issues. Provided reporting related to compliance initiatives. Determined and prioritized risks to aid in developing the internal audit plan. Created and tracked recommendations, implemented and enforced risk mitigation activities, and monitored results.

Key Achievements:

Slashed the number of violations and mitigated severity of mistakes by serving as company liaison during multiple federal and state audits.

Designed, conducted, and reported lab analysis of radioactive and HAZMAT materials in well returns; developed and implemented HAZMAT training courses.

Strengthened the safety culture by managing all HSE certifications and coordinating training courses for the field operations personnel.

Spearheaded safety program development overseas (China, Middle East, and Australia).

Built partnerships with members of the federal government (NRC) and legislature to secure approval of an innovative disposal method for low-level radioactive materials.

Developed and implemented new radioactive material programs and established new offices in Oman and China.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

H&G Inspection Company, Inc.

Safety Director/Corporate RSO—Oil & Gas and Pipeline Operations Houston, TX

Managed 300 field personnel across four states with multiple radioactive material licenses.

Represented the company in arbitration for violations and greatly mitigated the damages.

Led the radioactive material program transition after Conam acquired H&G.

Kelsey-Seybold (under contract to NASA Johnson Space Center)

Assistant RSO Houston, TX

Supported space shuttle flight crews for Missions #46 and #47 (Radiation Protection).

Assisted the design team with building potential nuclear propulsion systems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering Texas A&M University College Station, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Safety Instructor (Texas L02181 L04477, NRC 42-26838-01, New Mexico IR268, Colorado 541-01)

Certified Hazardous Material Instructor (HAZMAT)

Certified Hydrogen Sulfide Instructor

TRAINING

Radiation Safety and Operations – Industrial Radiography

Radiation Safety and Operations – Well Logging and Tracing

Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM – U.S. and Canada)

Health Physics, Dosimetry, and Air/Water/Soil Sampling

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