Joseph “Wesley” Thigpen

*** ****** **** ** ************ North Carolina, 28302 252-***-**** adwgss@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

BEACON BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. (JANUARY 2017-PRESENT) -DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR OF EH&S

Provide EH&S governance, risk management, and DOT regulations along with claims, incident analysis of all local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations for 3.1-billion-dollar division encompassing16 western states. Working directly with one president, five regional vice presidents, sixteen district managers & one hundred and seventy-two branch managers along with leading 7 Safety managers and one Driver & Crane trainer to provide regulatory compliance on site operations, equipment, and vehicles to ensure compliance with permits, reporting requirements and records management.

Represent the company as liaison with governmental and regulatory agencies (Local, County, State & Federal level).

Analyze and evaluate operations using a risk-based approach to develop and implement corrective action to resolve EH&S governance.

Manage the Corrective Action program, report, and resolve - incidents, releases, spills, and environmental issues.

Negotiate with state regulatory authorities on permitting and compliance issues.

Respond to safety and environmental incidents that occur in the field.

Conduct internal ISO 140001 Environmental Audits.

Conduct internal ISO 90001 Quality Management Audits.

Develop training programs for environmental and safety activities: new hire orientation, Internal policies & regulated/mandatory. Evaluate rules and regulations issued by the State & Federal OSHA, DOT, and EPA and supply compliance training.

Provide KPI reporting for Executive Leadership team to operation level for west division monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Throughout my career, I have taken immense pride in mentoring and developing staff personnel, providing them with the necessary guidance, developmental leadership, and career growth opportunities. My ability to adapt to different industries, transfer skills, and manage complex projects has earned me a reputation as a valuable leader in the health and safety field. I remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ability in all my endeavors.

Project Safety and Loss Control Manager, 08/2016 to January 2017

Utility Partners of America – Greenville, South Carolina

As the Project Safety and Loss control manager on a transmission and delivery Energy project I report to the Business Unit Director of Project Operations. I supply support to the General Manager, Operations Manager, and the business Unit Staff to enforce corporate safety and health policies and procedures. Managing 210 tradesman in the Electrical field on 200-Million-dollar Distribution project for Duke Energy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities -developed the project safety program. -Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program. -Attend all first meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program. Conduct and document pre-planning safety meetings with each subcontractor safety representatives and/or supervisors to set up safety procedures prior to subcontractor\'s activity on site... Ensure and conducting the proper training requirements as per the OSHA standards. If necessary, help training for site personnel in compliance with Federal and State standards. - Ensure that each Subcontractor appoints a Safety Representative that is professionally trained in the OSHA standards and that person is considered by OSHA standards, competent for the Subcontractors scope of work and has the proper authority to correct safety issues and hazards relating to their safety conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections. -Record, notify and prepare written reports of any violations or unsafe practices to Subcontractors for immediate correction actions. - Stop work at once any violation or unsafe practice engaged team for corrective action. -Assist Project Superintendent in showing and implementing proper fire prevention, evacuation, and fire control procedures. -Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports. -Establish and support all required job safety records. -Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting. -Assist the Claims Coordinator in the management of claims. -Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the work.

Lead Contractor Safety Specialist, 12/2014 to 07/2016

Potash Corp – Aurora, North Carolina

Lead Contractor Safety Specialist Potash Corp December 2014 – July (1 year 7 months) Aurora, NC AS A SHE Specialist I demonstrate the following core competencies: Safety Commitment: Actively supports and involved with all safety programs; demonstrates and promotes safety awareness; advocates for safety and has the courage to speak up; maintain a personal attachment to safety on and off the job (safety is a core value). Communication Skills: I am a strong communicator, using tact and diplomacy while showing superior active listening skills; owns strong oral and written skills; sets up relationships and addresses conflict through proper resolution skills and techniques. Personal Attributes: Shows respect, credibility, trust and integrity, modeling behavior; supports a positive attitude; shows a transformational leadership style; supplies coaching and feedback; supports visibility and accessibility. Partner with Plant & Mine leadership and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on interpretation of federal, state, and local EHS/MSHA/OSHA regulations. Key role or contributions: Align Project turnaround and local EHS goals and strategies Lead EHS audits and inspections developing remediation plans as needed at multiple sites Lead Continuous Improvement initiative regarding EHS policies and programs Managed budgetary responsibilities allotted to current role oversight of 898 contractor employees Maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local EHS regulations Lead employee training programs regarding EHS behaviors and compliance /98 contractors Lead contractor General Mine Safety Health Administration Inspection 2-3 times a year.

Senior Technical Consultant, 12/2013 to 12/2014

EHS Precise Safety Solutions, LLC – Washington, NC

Served as a Senior Project Safety Engineer at the Ottumwa Power Generation Station project in Ottumwa Iowa.

One of the largest Power Plant ups in recent history with a cost of $750 million, and the use of 350 to

one thousand craftsman. As the Sr. Project Safety Engineer my position managed project safety and reports to the Risk Control Manager. I conducted safety inspections and audits, check construction safety, ensured compliance with corporate and applicable regulatory safety policies, supply training (crane, JLG, forklift, new employee orientation, subcontractor orientation, etc.), and generates reports on contractor, project safety, and other job-related duties that\'s assigned.

Risk Manager, 01/2013 to 12/2013

Diageo, Inc – USVI

Supervise Risk Staff of 4 professional Staff, Security group of 13: Portray a positive change agent for the safety

culture at Diageo, USVI Actively participate on Diageo, USVI internal Safety & Wellness Steering Committee

Key stakeholder in Installation of 4 megawatt Power generation system for Plant Developed and installed site

wide PSM Program Review, report and track project safety data per Diageo, USVI and internal client

requirements Actively participate on Diageo, USVI Senior Management team regarding interactions with

Operations and Production of Captain Morgan Rum Directed the Risk assessment program Co-managed the

waste water process Participate in, review and tracked injury and incident investigations Travel to project sites

periodically for safety focus, audits, training support Drove all safety orientation, certification and refresher

training for employees as needed.

Director EH&S, 10/2012 to 01/2013

Metrics Pharma, Inc – Greenville, North Carolina

Supervise Safety Staff of three professionals, Security contractor group of five and housekeeping group of 11 Provided a positive change agent for the safety culture at Metrics, Inc. Managed a EHS & Security budget $900,000 Managed all Regulatory Reporting (RCRA, DENR, etc.) Review, report and track project safety data per Metrics, Inc. and client requirements Actively take part on Metrics, Inc.

Risk Management team on interactions with insurance companies, OSHA, Fed/State agencies, etc.

Managed all Environmental regulatory reporting for Metrics, Inc.

Managed for auditing all air permits, hazardous waste, storm water and waste water reporting data Develop Dashboard reporting for key indicators for all regulatory reporting data points Managed the Risk Assessment

Process Company- wide Participate in, review and track injury and incident investigations Key stakeholder on 18 and 6-Million-dollar construction additions to plant On call 24hrs a day Security/Emergency Conduct safety orientation, certification and refresher training for employees as needed (OSHA 500 trainer qualified) Conduct

project safety audits and safety lessons learned reports/corrective actions Participate in engineering and design

reviews; provide input.

Associate Director EH&S, 05/2009 to 10/2012

Metrics Pharma, Inc

Managed the completion, distribution, and organization of regulatory and company health/safety reports and information.

Managed supporting a heavy presence on the plant floor to understand the operation, the production processes and risks associated with production in each department.

Managed communicating out-of-compliance health and safety issues.

Managed supplying facility-wide health and safety technical support

Managed initiating and leading health and safety projects and for improving facility performance.

Managed conducting or making third party arrangements for facility level health and safety training.

Managed the generation of plant procedures associated with compliance with health and safety standards.

Managed conducting health and safety inspections and audits.

Managed company and external audit coordination, response, and corrective action completion

Managed supplying health and safety aid to the company union safety committee

Managed managing health and safety related workers compensation issues/activities

Managed reviewing and updating personal protective equipment choice for the plant.

Managed conducting industrial hygiene assessments and sampling.

Environmental Health Safety Manager, 05/2001 to 05/2009

Metrics Pharma, Inc – Greenville, NC

Accountable for setting up and driving a safety zero culture in conjunction with site management.

Accountable and Managed monitoring OII, near misses, and other significant safety related incidents and for ensuring corrective actions have been taken to prevent reoccurrence.

Accountable and managed creating and supporting facility Safety Management systems in compliance with company and regulatory health and safety regulations and setting up an environment of continuous improvement.

Accountable for keeping, updating, and aligning safety policies and procedures.

Accountable and Managed monitoring plant system compliance with Health and Safety regulations

Accountable and managed the maintenance and distribution of facility material safety data sheets.

Accountable for naming and addressing health and safety issues associated with new or changed equipment and processes.

Accountable for ensuring all safety management systems to ensure the site has a method to ensure compliance to all OSHA 1910 standards, and corporate standards.

Accountable for Ensuring Compliance with all QC Requirements (GMP, HAACP) and Providing Leadership to Drive Continuous Improvements in Product Quality. Understands the importance of product safety, legality, and quality - Informs the QC Manager of any issues.

Project Highlights

Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Lead on projects: Awarded contract for OSHA, Insurance, and Quality Assurance.

Developed company procedures. Equipment training, KPI Dashboards

Programs include administered contractor oversight on safety, insurance, and environmental corrective actions programs. Instituted committees for continuous improvement dealing with procurement, and project communications management.

Co-lead current ISO 90001 and 140001 SharePoint compliance efforts for record keeping and tracking.

Part of Global team rollout of Riskonnect Database EH&S

Co-Leader of COVID Response and Facility Global Policies

Lead HUB EH&S Facility Protocol rollout

Lead West Division Green Field New Location EH&S opening!

Development of environmental training materials that are specific to operations (i.e., when it is required to shut down operations, agency notifications, unique permit conditions, air pollution control device requirements, regulated waste & dangerous good labeling/storage/shipping requirements, storm water BMPs, corporate environmental standards, etc.).

Develop and implement environmental compliance training matrix and schedule for employees. Conduct and track training as required.

Environmental Remediation & Projects

Served as ESH Project Manager on remediation projects of contaminated soil, restoration of site property, restoration initiatives and transport of low-level aluminum waste and oil contaminated debris to landfill depositories.

These projects required general oversight of safety & risk audits and inspections. Ensuring contractor and employee qualification followed federal and Island (USVI) regulations.

Hazardous Material and distribution projects

Awarded Contract for recycling program: Annually for servicing Beacon facilities using specialized transporter equipment...

Developed a chemical management program to control and check purchasing, disposal, and recycling of chemicals. Organized the remediation of contaminated soils and waste from thirty-eight active site locations, using multiple services, combined for substantial cost savings.

Develop new contract / tender offers that indemnified all subcontractors in the transfer of waste to the final storage facilities.

ES&H Projects

Served as SME representative for various transportation Programs 7 policies: Transmittal Transportation, Commodity Logistics, commercial Logistics, mining & electrical companies Logistics.

Supervisor Managed for the safety functions and training. Ensuring employee qualification files are compliant per government regulations. Completed safety inspections and environmental audits to assure compliance.

Provided training personnel with DOT, OSHA, DEQ, EPA, NRC and regulations and policies. Developed risk mitigation strategies against changing budgetary and regulatory requirements amid today's volatile program climate.

Education Certifications and Activities

East Carolina University Greenville, NC) BS in Phycology,

East Carolina University, (Greenville, NC) MS program Industrial & Occupational Safety Management

Continued Certification in Environmental, Safety, DOT, RCRA and First Aid,

SAIC Marketing Management Programs.

OSHA 500 & 501. Construction, Hazardous Waste, Operations & Emergency Response,

Certified trainer for H2S, Waste Management & Shipping, First Aid

Smith Defensive Driver trainer

Activities

Director, Clothes for the Homeless, McKinney, Texas

American Red Cross Member

American Red Cross Board Member, Eastern North Carolina

oServed as a member in support of the fundraising Committee and

oHiring Committee.

oDisaster Vicechair committee

American Society of safety Professionals, Advisory Board, & Past President of Eastern North Carolina Chapter

Skills

Strong influencing and decision-making skills, proven experience creating an empowered culture.

Have good people skills, positive attitude, and persuasive communication skills!

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation and training)

Excellent computer skills- including proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

Good interpersonal and superior team building skills.

Considerable experience, including leadership experience needed.

Effectively fulfills all responsibilities of managerial role, including requirements about interdepartmental cooperation and project management.

References are available upon request.

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