Dennis C. Farinetti

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Perry Michigan 48872 adu4ic@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dedicated, results oriented professional with a proven track record of success in safety, project management and facilities maintenance. Significant expertise in monitoring and ensuring regulatory compliance in chemical facilites. Demonstrated strengths in transportation of hazardous materials and delivering informative presentations and training seminars. Resourceful business leader who excels in developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excels in devising innovative and practical solutions to complex problems and empowering employees to achieve goals.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Regulatory Compliance Project Management Safety Engineering Shipping / Receiving Project Planning EEO / OSHA / EPA OSHA / Safety Computer Aided Design (CAD) Safety Training Public Speaking Import / Export Warehousing

DOT Regulations Distribution Transportation EPA Compliance Hazardous Materials Handling Plant Design & Construction Freight Forwarding PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 2010 - Present

Chemical Security Inspector Houston, TX

Perform audits and provide compliance assessments for chemical facilities. Completed a 12 week chemical security academy, graduating as a Chemical Security Inspector. Serve as lead inspector as well as a member of teams completing inspections and compliance assessment visits to assist the chemical facilities in attaining and maintaining compliance with federal CFAT (Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorist) regulations. Result: Instrumental in ensuring security of chemicals of interest at chemical facilities throughout the United States. CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY 1997 - 2010

Hazardous Material Transportation Specialist Kingwood, TX Developed a more efficient AutoCAD web based database. Developed a web-based AutoCAD drawings database that could be accessed by all personnel with need for access to executable drawings. Established two search criteria: one by drawing number and one by drawing name, enabling personnel to print out drawings without disturbing the original. Results: Facility remained in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) process safety management regulation.

Directed hazardous material transportation efforts. Worked with Chevron Phillips hazardous material transportation department in the shipment of 20 metric tons of spent catalyst chemicals to a catalyst chemical facility in France. Insured compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations. Reviewed documentation and monitored packaging, labeling, and sealing of hazardous chemicals. Result: Shipments were made to point of embarkation, clearing European customs and arriving on time at destination points. Key contributor in OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) audits at NASA facilities. Chosen as member of OSHA VPP team in three disciplines: industrial hygiene, process safety management, and safety specialist. Performed audits at United Space Alliance, the main NASA contractor at Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers. Audited the facilities to ensure the security of gases, proper handling of chemicals, proper training of personnel and sufficient personal protective equipment. Results: Ensured that all personnel remained safe and free of injuries Delivered a presentation at oil well drilling technology seminar. Developed and delivered a power point presentation on the proper handling of fluid samples obtained from wells in the drilling process. Reviewed policies and procedures for safely transporting of samples via commercial delivery services. Results: Provided information to ensure compliance with all DOT standards and regulations.

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Instrumental in successful corporate EHS audits. Key contributor in teams that visited three chemical plant sites. Reviewed documentation of injuries, disabilities, illnesses and incident reports to determine causality and prevent future occurrences. Briefed facilites upper management regarding audit findings. Created reports and submitted to corporate for further review. Results: Made recommendations thatr prevented recurrence of accidents, injuries, and near misses. Instructed a class to the Technology Management Group on a new OSHA regulation. Arc flash protection, this regulation is in cooperation with national fire protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the protection of personnel Results after the presentation the facility are now consulting with a consulting firm and implementing the arc flash protection standard. CHEVRON CHEMICAL COMPANY 1980 - 1997

Relief Maintenance Foreman Richmond, CA

Developed system to track parts and equipment for the Orthene plant expansion project. As the project logistics coordinator I created an Excel spreadsheet that collated over 300 individual project drawings. Created a major cost savings for the project as only parts and equipment detailed on the spreadsheet were issued to project personnel Results: The project came in on time and under budget.

Key contributor in upgrade of all computer hardware. While on special assignment with the computer implementation team, assisted in the installation of new motherboards and chips into existing computers, including the reimaging of the hard drives on all PCs and laptops. Results: All PCs and laptops were in upgraded on time and significantly under budget. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE 1982 - 1997

34th Wing Safety Office Travis AFB, CA

Developed a faster and safer means of loading the C-5 A aircraft. Utilized a high lift truck to load life rafts through the aft crew door. This expedited the loading of the four aft life rafts weighing approximately 210 pounds each. Results: Decreased on-the-job injuries rate by 80%

Served as 349th military airlift wing Assistant Chief of Ground Safety/ Explosive Safety. Supervised team in accident investigation, occupational safety and health compliance inspections. Performed safety evaluations of work sites and facility maintenance, storage, and service. Insured performance of the SOP's in activities involving hazardous cargo. Identified unsafe practices, assessed operations for their hazard potential and provided technical assistance as necessary. Results: Ensured compliance with safety requirements and reduced injuries to ground and flight crews EDUCATION

Aircraft Maintainence and Repair / Jet Tech, Northrop Institute of Technology, Inglewood, CA Drafting / Advanced AutoCAD, Solano Community College, Suisun, CA Chemical Security Academy, US Department of Homeland Security, Knoxville, TN Project Management Fundamentals, Part I&II Certification, University of Houston, Houston, TX TRAINING

OSHA Special Government Employee, Inxtructor Certification Course, Health Hazards in the Construction Industry, Construction Standards, Advanced Accident Investigation, Occupational Ergonomics DOT 49CFR Hazardous Material Transportation Certification FAA International Avaiation Organization (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Transportation Regualtion Certification, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Certification Chevron Various HAZMAT, Hazard Abatement, Employee Safety and Health, and Enviromental Training Classes