Environmental Health and Safety
Resume:
Kevin White
adwgqt@r.postjobfree.com 469-***-****
linkedin.com/in/kevin-white-417b0333
Summary
Health and Safety Professional
Highly qualified Environmental Health and Safety professional with detailed industry knowledge obtained through education, professional experience and a 20-year career military background. A strong leader with a proven track record of success. Skilled in implementing workplace safety, risk management, health and safety policies and procedures. Possess exceptional communication skills in order to establish productive working relationships and environments at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to encourage employees to exercise safety at all times and improve work conditions. Easily adapts to any atmosphere, unexpected changes, and team environments. Willingness to travel.
Summary of Qualifications
•Generated safety procedures such as, but not limited to, Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, Permit- Required Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Energy Control Procedures, OSHA Compliance Inspection Report, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, and Environmental Awareness
•Researched and developed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Permitted Industrial Wastewater Discharge Sampling Plan, L3-Harris, Waco, Texas
Experience
Health And Safety Coordinator
Highline Warren
Sep 2021 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Created the company’s first Environmental Health and Safety Program (EHS).
•Write, edit, and update Job Safety Analysis forms.
•Administer recurring training covering topic including First Aid, CPR/AED, DOT, and HAZWOPER Training.
•Maintain OSHA 300 logs and Safety Data Sheets.
•Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce company EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures.
•Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the associate / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
•Designed and instructed both classroom and hands-on safety training for Emergency Response, Electrical Lockout Tagout, Active Shooter, Job Hazard Analysis and Hazardous Communications.
•Responsible for all new employees Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) safety onboarding.
•Assist managers/supervisors with accident response, including during off hours and on weekends.
•Ensure team members have access to and use appropriate safety and environmental supplies and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
•Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property follow company EHS policies and safety requirements.
•Lead accident response team, including incidents during irregular hours and weekends.
•Conduct accident investigations using 5 Why root cause analysis.
•Audit facilities for compliance with company EHS policies and applicable regulations. Oversee, perform, and assist with other internal and external audits or inspections. Kevin White - page 1
•Assist in coordination of team member medical treatments, and in returning injured team members to work. Attend shift safety meetings and participate in presentations.
•Perform storm water monitoring and sampling for assigned facilities.
•Maintain environmental and safety documents/permits on site, in accordance with company procedures.
•Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
Safety Manager
Sherwin Inc
Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 (3 months)
(Internship) Conducted new hire safety onboarding.
•Instructed HAZCOM Training, Lockout Tagout Training and Spill Prevention to newcomers.
•Presented the Volunteer Protection Program for Sherwin-Williams, PPE, and Confined Space
•Reviewed the Emergency Action Plan and the Ergonomic Stretching Program of Sherwin Williams
•Conducted warehouse inspections for safety violations and poor housekeeping in accordance with OSHA and Sherwin Williams standards.
Material Handler
Leidos
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Created a working Standard of Operating Procedure for the warehouse.
•Received material and/or equipment coming into the Warehouse accurately and promptly.
•Examined incoming shipments and rejected damaged items and appropriately reported/recorded any discrepancies.
•Accurately placed materials and/or equipment on shelves, in bins, or other designated storage areas in an orderly manner.
•Assembled, fulfilled, and shipped supply request orders within and outside the United States. Chemical Specialist
United States Army
Feb 1993 - Sep 2016 (23 years 8 months)
Sergeant First Class
U.S. Army
Feb 1993 - Sep 2016 (23 years 8 months)
Managed the training, planning, execution, readiness, command and control of a highly specialized rapid deployable Technical Escort (C.B.R.N.E) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High- Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Response Team (CRT) with a world-wide mission.
•Supported the crisis and consequence management of chemical and biological incidents for foreign host nations, federal, state, and local agencies, United States Special Operations Command
(USSOCOM), and Theatre Combatant Commanders.
•Managed the Army’s Sexual Assault Response Program; facilitated training sessions on Sexual Assault and Harassment prevention and provided candid situational advice to leadership.
•Instructed and facilitated training sessions on Anti -Terrorism courses. Kevin White - page 2
•As U.S. Army Recruiter conducted briefings, seminars, and presentations on formal and informal advantages of military life and benefits to future applicants, public officials, personnel managers, school officials, parents, and religious leaders.
•Awarded one Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, eight Army Good Conduct Medals, one National Defense Service Medal, one Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, one Iraq Campaign Medal, one Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, one Army Service ribbon, four Over Seas Ribbons, one United Nations Medal, one NATO Medal, 9 Certificates of Achievement, one Meritorious Unit Commendation, Gold Army Recruiter Badge with Sapphires, and Army Recruiter Ring of Excellence. Inducted into the U.S. Army Chemical Corp’s Order of Dragon.
Education
Texas State Technical College
Associates of Applied Science, Environmental Compliance Specialization Technology 2019 - 2021
Texas State Technical College Waco
Associates of Applied Science, Occupational Safety Compliance Technology, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 2019 - 2021
Licenses & Certifications
● American Red Cross Adult CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- American Red Cross
Issued Jan 2022 - Expires Jan 2024
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training (4 Hours) - Safety Compliance Mnagement
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● FEMA National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) IS-100a, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 - Emergency Management Institute
Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) 40 Hours - Texas State Technical College Waco
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Hazardous Waste Site worker - All American Environmental Inc Confined Space Operations course - All American Environmental Inc 30- Hour General Industry Safety and Health - The University of Texas at Arlington Kevin White - page 3
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health - The University of Texas at Arlington
Skills
continuous improvement • Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) • Workplace Safety • Safety Training
• Environmental Awareness • Hearing Conservation • Risk Assessment • Teamwork Honors & Awards
PHI THETA KAPPA
2020
HONOR SOCIETY
U.S. ARMY - U.S. ARMY
● Awarded one Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, eight Army Good Conduct Medals, one National Defense Service Medal, one Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, one Iraq Campaign Medal, one Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, one Army Service ribbon, four Over Seas Ribbons, one United Nations Medal, one NATO Medal, 9 Certificates of Achievement, one Meritorious Unit Commendation, Gold Army Recruiter Badge with Sapphires, and Army Recruiter Ring of Excellence. Inducted into the U.S. Army Chemical Corp’s Order of Dragon.
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