Continuous Improvement Ehs 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
Sustainability
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HETI, Pittsburgh, PA – EHS Consulting
Senior Industrial Hygienist –September 2024 – Present
Conducted baseline IH sampling and wrote a report for a manufacturing company that included noise dosimetry and air samples for asbestos, total particulate, fiberglass and VOC’s.
Facilitated a one week (40 hour) permit-required confined space training course for the U.S. Navy for contractors and enlisted personnel including teaching calculations such as vapor densities and capture velocities for ventilation systems.
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Nine Energy, Charleroi, PA – Oil and Gas Service Company
HSE Manager, Northeast Region –July 2023 – September 2024
Leading HSE programs for the Northeast Region including multiple division and site responsibilities within wireline and downhole tools.
Presenting dynamic HSE meetings influencing safe behaviors and environments.
Increased fieldwork observations including stop works by ~35%.
Facilitate all HSE KPI’s within the wireline and downhole tools divisions.
Implementing change management to prevent incidents and foster a culture of care.
Conducting site visits and performing HSE audits to promote continuous improvement.
Hitachi Energy/ABB, Mt. Pleasant, PA – High Voltage Electrical Products
HSE Manager – January 2023 – July 2023
Sr. HSE Specialist – October 2021- January 2023
Managed HSE processes within multiple facilities with Manufacturing, Service, R&D and DC.
Successfully resolved an OSHA complaint regarding radial arm saw guarding.
Conducted engaging monthly employee toolbox meetings on various HSE topics.
Analysis and tracking for hazard reports, corrective/preventative actions, and risk assessments.
Performed an ergonomic analysis for successful implementation of sensorless motion-capture technology to improve ergo assessments for safer assembly.
Facilitated 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.
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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%.
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.
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.
Developed and presented EHS topics at monthly Contractor Safety Meetings and Quarterly Roundtables.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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%.
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
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Circleville, OH – Glass Manufacturing
Manager of Safety, Medical, Security & Workers’ Compensation - 1992 – 1994
Alcoa Wenatchee Works, Wenatchee, WA – Aluminum Manufacturing
Safety and Industrial Hygiene Engineer - 1990 – 1992
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EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Safety Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, May 1990
Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) OSHA General Industry 501 Instructor
Lead Facilitator for TapRooT Investigations & RCA’s Aerial/Scissor Lift Training Instructor
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