Ehs Safety Manager
Resume:
Renee Cowell, CSP, CIH
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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Innovative, Influential, and highly accomplished Environmental, Health and Safety leader who is high energy and strong technical background in a wide range of industries including consulting with extensive experience leading diverse projects. Excels in a fast-paced environment, leading cross-functional teams and relentless focus on continuous improvement. Proven success in leading efforts to integrate EHS into a company’s operational framework. Play an integral role within all levels of an organization by providing collaboration, motivation, and direction across teams.
AREAS of EXPERTISE
EHS Regulatory Compliance
Continuous Improvement
EHS Management Systems
Risk Assessments
Training Design & Delivery
EHS Auditing
Project Management & Team Building
Lean Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hitachi Energy/ABB, Mt. Pleasant, PA – High Voltage Electrical Products
HSE Manager – January 2023 - Present
Sr. HSE Specialist – October 2021- January 2023
Managing HSE processes within multiple facilities with Manufacturing, Service, R&D and DC.
Successfully resolved an OSHA complaint regarding radial arm saw guarding. No onsite inspection and citations due to my actions and written response provided.
Conducting engaging monthly employee toolbox meetings on various HSE topics.
Lead all sustainability analysis & reporting for High Voltage Products.
Analysis and tracking for hazard reports, corrective/preventative actions, and risk assessments.
Performing an ergonomic analysis for successful implementation of sensorless motion-capture technology to improve ergo assessments for safer assembly.
Facilitating the Heads Up Safety behavioral based safety program.
Energy Transfer, Pittsburgh, PA – Oil and Gas Midstream Energy Services
Sr. Safety Representative – March 2019 – October 2021
Achieved ZERO injury performance for 2019 – 2020.
Led Health and Safety for terminal operations delivering Natural Gas Liquids & Diesel fuel to Sunoco, Get Go, Sheetz, and Pilot in collaboration with the EHS Regional team.
Conducted dynamic Monthly Safety Meetings receiving excellent employee feedback and improving participation by ~30%.
Implemented iAuditor APP within terminal operations resulting in streamlining and improving the effectiveness (Plan-Do-Check-Act) of the quarterly health and safety audits.
Increased Near miss / good catches by ~15%.
Rated as “Exceeding Expectations” in Safety.
Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA – Construction Management
Health and Safety Manager, USA, February 2018 – March 2019
Implemented ROAM 360 APP for Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) Audits streamlining the process and increasing employee participation in field audits within the U.S. projects by ~10%.
Provided significant project EHS support for the Rio Tinto Resolution Copper Mine No. 9 Shaft Deepening project including revising/implementing safety work procedures; conducting audits; developed a CRM (critical risk management) quality effectiveness review process.
Managed several diverse multi-million-dollar U.S. Steel projects for Health and Safety including TPM/maintenance turnaround.
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Amersafe Safety and Consulting Services, Inc., Greensburg, PA – Consultation Group
Senior Safety Consultant, October 2016 – February 2018
Facilitated many PEC Basic Orientation/SafeLand, PEC H2S Clear, OSHA 10 and 30 hour, aerial/scissor lift and forklift trainings.
Developed lockout/tagout procedures to support safe operations at MarkWest compressor and pump stations.
Customized and executed a comprehensive 3-day New Employee Training program for Alcoa Technical Center to support a safe reduction process cell start-up.
Environmental Resources Management, Cranberry Township, PA – Environmental Consultancy
Senior Project Manager, September 2014 – June 2015
Led project management including EHS compliance, Industrial Hygiene programs and risk assessments of ~$400K within a diverse portfolio of companies including oil & gas, manufacturing, chemicals, and service companies.
Led highly engaging, “hands-on” instruction for Chevron HES “GO” orientation for 1600+ employees and contractors to support and assure an incident-free culture.
Rated as "exceeding expectations" for the health and safety of ERM staff including global implementation of HASP's, JHA's, and EHS training for assigned projects.
Led three clients through an EHS Transformation process to help them better understand their current EHS Management system maturity level, improvement needs and best practices.
Hess Corporation, Steubenville, OH – Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
EHS & SR Supervisor, March 2013 – September 2014
Led and facilitated all EHS programs, strategy, compliance and training for Drilling, Completions, Construction and Production for the Hess Utica Asset/BU - $500K Capex program.
Accelerated scheduling of pre-drill sampling (baseline sampling) for approved well sites by streamlining water source sampling process and reducing time required for reporting to ODNR.
Performed EHS well site inspections (Site Visits) for all Utica operations to perform contractor engagements, job observations and ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
Responsible for all daily, weekly, and monthly EHS KPI reporting including information such as vehicle data scores, TRIR, site visits, hazard observations, spills, job observations, stop work authorities invoked, hours worked to name a few.
Instrumental in optimizing the Daily Operating Rhythm to integrate EHS.
Developed and presented EHS topics at monthly Contractor Safety Meetings and Quarterly Roundtables including Person-In-Charge (PIC), Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs), Job Safety Analysis and Safe Work Permits.
Talisman USA/Repsol, Warrendale, PA – Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
HSE Analyst, July 2011 – March 2013
Led all HSSE/OI KPI’s, Scorecards & Metrics reporting for the U.S. Operations including the Marcellus and Eagle Ford Shale Assets/BU’s. Tracked all regulatory inspections and NOV’s.
Reduced OSHA recordable injuries involving utility knives by 9% with eliminating their use.
Co-facilitated VSM and SIPOC for water processes within the Marcellus Shale division.
Developed and implemented a field driving safety handbook and defensive driving training including winter driving safety using Schlumberger simulator.
Del Monte Foods, Pittsburgh, PA – Food Processing Manufacturer
Regional Environmental Manager, December 2007 – July 2011
Managed multi-facility environmental compliance programs for the Pet Food Products Division and safety coordinator for the Pittsburgh operations including the Research & Development (R&D) facility.
Nominated for several MAD (make a difference) awards by manager and peers 2008-2011.
Facilitated achieving Zero Landfill for 3 plants and 2 distribution centers resulting in 25% additional diversion and $55,000 in first year savings.
Provided substantial environmental technical support including PA DEP compliance and Title V air permit assistance including a 5-year Title V air permit renewal for the Bloomsburg, PA facility.
Appointed as a Lean Facilitator and performed numerous VSM, Kaizen Events and Complex Data Analysis for Supply Chain, Payroll and Consumer Affairs.
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Alcoa, Inc. – Alcoa Kawneer – Norcross, GA – Aluminum Building Products
EHS Manager/Audit ASAT Manager – November 2005 – July 2007
Able to quickly turn-around poor Alcoa Corporate EHS audit performance within the division in 1 year through gap analyses, risk assessments, self-audits and executing actions.
Attained environmental compliance for a surfactant (Nonyl Phenol Ethoxolates) in detergent used in the Anodizing process with cost avoidance of about $1M in capital expenditure.
Facilitated numerous Kaizen and TPM events within the plant. Created One Point EHS Lessons.
EHS Consultants, Inc., Apollo, PA – Health and Safety Consultancy
Safety Consultant – January 2005 – November 2005
Conducted a plant level EHS self-audit and developed and implemented corrective actions with much resourcefulness within very tight timeframes for the Alcoa Scarborough, ON facility.
Conducted Alcoa Corporate EHS Audits and Business Reviews at many locations.
Performed an Alcoa 5-Year Fatality Analysis implemented globally improving pre-job reviews; preventing working-alone; and focusing on non-routine work.
Alcoa, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA – Aluminum Manufacturing
Safety Consultant – August 2004 – December 2004
Revised and improved many Global Corporate Safety Standards.
Performed a Financial & Business Process Self-Audit that resulted in an audit score of “good”.
Alcoa, Inc. - Alcoa Home Exteriors, Atlanta, GA – Home and Building Vinyl Products
EHS Manager – August 2003 – August 2004
Honored with a Business Unit President’s Outstanding Performance Award in 2003.
Achieved a pleasing score for the Plant’s first Corporate EHS Audit after an acquisition in 2004.
Increased employee participation on EHS teams by 50%.
Co-led Hoshin Planning session for plant initiatives including EHS.
Led a 5S and Red Tag plantwide event.
Apex Safety Consulting, Inc., Allison Park, PA – Health and Safety Consultancy
Owner & President – November 1998 – August 2003
Led Audits, self-assessments, and site inspections for a diverse portfolio of 150+ Alcoa locations.
Conducted a Case Study to determine “What caused The Dramatic Improvement from the Top 5% Initiative?” for Alcoa former CEO, Mr. Alain Belda.
Clemans, Nelson & Associates, Inc., Columbus, OH – Management Consultancy
Occupational Safety & Health Manager - 1995 – 1998
Senior Consultant – 1994-1995
Presented OSHA training in large groups state-wide and on-site for clients in Ohio and Indiana.
Launched and supervised regular Safety Coordination for 4 different clients. Saved one client $60,000/year.
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Circleville, OH – Glass Manufacturing
Manager of Safety, Medical, Security & Workers’ Compensation - 1992 – 1994
Developed and implemented aerial lift/scissor lift, lockout/tagout, forklift and PPE programs.
Resolved successfully outstanding OSHA citations including abatement and litigation.
Alcoa Wenatchee Works, Wenatchee, WA – Aluminum Manufacturing
Safety and Industrial Hygiene Engineer - 1990 – 1992
Performed numerous Project Safety and Health reviews for capital projects.
Implemented a respiratory protection program including fit testing and training.
Deployed a new manual and updated an in-house, custom video for a Lockout/Tagout program.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Safety Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, May 1990
Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
Lean Facilitator Training OSHA General Industry 501 Instructor
Lead Facilitator for TapRooT Investigations & RCA’s Aerial/Scissor Lift Training Instructor
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