Safety Manager Management

David A. Gillis, CEI, CEA

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RESULTS DRIVEN ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

Environmental, Health & Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance/Leadership

Several years of extensive multi-site experience in Environmental, Health & Safety Management and Regulatory Compliance. Dedicated, common sense driven professional that firmly believes in hands - on leadership. Combined with a clear talent for forward thinking and problem solving, impeccable integrity and work ethic, I am exceptionally capable to benefit all stakeholders to achieve mutually shared goals.

Professional Experience:

EHS Consultant /Owner – Sanctus Environmental Associates LLC February 2024 – Present

Established Part-Time Environmental Consulting Business

Provide Environmental Consulting & Testing Services for Real Estate & Residential Markets

Indoor Air Quality Sampling, Mold, Lead & Radon Sampling, Infrared Scanning, Thermographic Roof Inspections, Water Quality & Quantity Testing, etc.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager – Impact Nano, LLC May 2022 – February 2024

Implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001

Implemented a Safety Management System based on IS0 45000

Obtained necessary Environmental Permits (Hazardous Waste (LQG), Air Permits & Stormwater)

Restructured Process Safety Management System based on 29 CFR 1910.119

Established overall EHS Auditing & Inspection Process

Set-Up Contractor Safety Program with Hot Work Permit Program to accommodate any welding operations

Developed New EHS Training Programs on Google Slides to be presented on a weekly basis to meet all EPA /OSHA Training Requirements

New Initiative to Set up New Facility Permitting process with included Hazardous Materials Storage, Non-Exposure Stormwater Certification and Back-up Diesel Generator Permit

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager – F&M Tool & Plastics, Inc. August 2020 – December 2021

Instituted Both a Safety Management System (ISO 45000) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)

Developed Industrial Hygiene Program (i.e., hearing tests, indoor air quality, etc.)

Applied for and Obtained Environmental Permits (i.e., hazardous waste, clean air act, SWPPP) for the facility

Developed New EHS Training Programs on Power Point to be presented OSHA Training Requirements

Developed New Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPCC) for facility along with Professional Engineer

Implemented and Initiated Incident Tracking System and Proper OSHA 300/301 Log Data File

EHS Consultant – North Quabbin Environmental Associates LLC November 2012 – August 2020

Indoor Air Quality Sampling, Mold, Lead & Radon Sampling, Infrared Scanning, Thermo graphic Roof Inspections, Water Quality & Quantity Testing, Title V Septic System Inspections, Environmental Assessments Phase I.

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Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer – Corning, Inc. January 2007 – November 2012

Developed a Safety Management System (SMS) based on OHSAS 18001

Upgraded and maintained an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001 which included developing policies, training programs and testing protocols for the following: Waste Minimization, Shipping Waste Containers, Contingency and Emergency Response Plan, Empty Containers, Hazardous Waste, Toxics Substance Control Act Procedures, DOT Emergency Response, RCRA /SARA Title III Reporting, Air Emissions, Industrial Wastewater, Greenhouse Gas (GHG), Environmental Aspects & Impacts Assessment, Stormwater (SWPPP), etc.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager – Mohawk Wire & Cable June 2004 – January 2007

Initiated Corporate EHS Integration Process following company merger. This project included environmental/safety plan development, EHS auditing and an employee training program to bring the facility into compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.

Established product evaluation to ensure compliance to the new European Union Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (EU-RoHS).

Developed New EHS Training Programs on Power Point to be presented on a weekly basis to meet all EPA /OSHA Training Requirements under the new Belden Parent Requirements

Initiated New Chemical Inventory Program along with Procurement to Track Emissions and Waste Recovery Efforts

Environmental Sales - North Quabbin Environmental Associates, LLC November 2001 – November 2004

Started own business providing environmental/safety consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.

Environmental / Safety Manager – National Perforating Corporation May 1996 – November 2001

Developed a new hazardous waste management program for (3) manufacturing facilities. Program involved managing process generated and recovered ground water (i.e. oil / halogenated solvent wastes).

Coordinated the installation of a “Dual High Vacuum Extraction” groundwater/wastewater treatment system to remove oil and halogenated solvents from contaminated soils beneath the facility in Clinton, Massachusetts.

Instituted and completed formal facility EHS audits for three (3) facilities. Developed project lists and capital budget programs to include toxic use reduction efforts, savings in company liability and workmen’s compensation.

Developed New EHS Training Programs on Power Point to be presented on a weekly basis to meet all EPA /OSHA Training Requirements

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Environmental /Safety Manager - Poly-Metal Finishing, Inc. November 1987 – November 1994

Responsible for overall management, daily operation and maintenance of a DEP/EPA approved 50 gpm industrial wastewater treatment system which included chrome reduction, acid/alkali neutralization, heavy metals precipitation, sand filtration and sludge dewatering equipment (i.e. filter press, sludge thickener).

Gained working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations such as hazardous waste management, RCRA/SARA Title III reporting, Toxics Use Reduction (TURA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water/Pretreatment regulations and storm water reporting.

Gained working knowledge of OSHA regulations and loss control prevention programs

Developed company hazardous waste management program, a hazardous material contingency plan (SPCC), implementing hazardous waste inventories and an air emissions tracking system.

Installed a new industrial wastewater treatment system, effluent flow monitoring equipment, air pollution control equipment and chemical process recovery equipment (i.e. ion exchange systems, solvent distillation units).

Established working relationships with government officials, chemical and chemical equipment suppliers, environmental disposal firms, consulting engineers and numerous sales people.

Gained experience in acquiring environmental permits (i.e. storm water, pre-treatment, solvent recovery and clean air act).

Gained experience in the use of various computer software programs such as Enflex (EPA/OSHA regulation database), Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

Education:

Associate of Science (AS), Environmental Technology - Springfield Technical Community College

Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science - Meridian University

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Management - Columbia Southern University (Expected 2024)

Certifications / Licenses

Mass. Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI) - Environmental Assessment Association

Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) - Environmental Assessment Association

Mass. Toxics Use Reduction Planner (Limited) - Toxic Use Reduction Institute, University of Massachusetts

New Hampshire Grade II Wastewater Operator – N.H. Department of Environmental Services

Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator - N.H. Department of Environmental Services

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Seminars /Specialized Training

Safety Committee Management Course - Western Massachusetts Safety Council – Springfield, Ma

Remedial Strategies, Remedial Waste Management And Wastewater Treatment (LSP/DEP Training)

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection – Springfield, Ma

10 Hour OSHA Management / Compliance Course - Environmental Resource Center, Cary, NC

30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health:

Certification No. # 600164130 - Trainer: Traveler’s Insurance – Corning, NY

NFPA 70E (Electrical Arc Flash Training) – OSHA Campus, 360 Training – Austin, Texas

Corning Basic (Yellow Belt) – DMAIC Six Sigma Training – Keene, N.H.

Principals of Lean – NH Mfg. Extension Partnership – Concord, N.H.

Laser Safety Officer Training - Corning – Trainer: C. Eugene Moss, Keene, N.H.

Practical Industrial Hygiene Seminar, Traveler’s Industrial Hygiene Laboratory - Windsor, Ct.

RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training and DOT/HAZ. Materials Training – Corning, NY

Memberships/ Trade Associations

May 1987: Former Conservation Commission Member – Orange, Ma.

May 1991: Water Environment Federation

May 1993: Environmental Assessment Association, Scottsdale, Arizona 05260-3614

June 1994: American Electroplaters & Surface Finishers Society

March 2010: American Society of Safety Engineers

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