Ehs Manager Safety Training

Name:

Jack McPartlen

Submitted for the position of:

EHS Manager

Motivations for change:

Jack has been working in the Research and Development sector since 2022, as EHS Manager for Cabot Corporation in Billerica. Looking to be apart of inclusive and dynamic team.

Education:

MS, Work Environment – University of Massachusetts, Lowell (2008)

BA, Geography – Framingham State College (1995)

OSHA 40-Hour General Industry Certification

Candidate profile:

Jack is an experienced and well-rounded EHS Manager, who comes with 25 years of experience spent in manufacturing, healthcare, and government industry sectors successfully

Over of this time (14 years) was spent working in manufacturing, labs and industry environment, for Cabot Corporation, Raytheon, Shipley Company and Hollingworth & Vose, and team building is where Jack feels he can best thrive as an EHS professional.

As his resume shows, Jack is technically well-versed in key areas for this role – such as RCRA and hazardous waste/materials management, EPA compliance and reporting, stormwater and wastewater, and emissions / air reporting and permitting, as well as safety training, OSHA compliance and reporting, incident investigations, chemical safety, ergonomics, LOTO, sustainability and zero waste initiatives.

At Cabot Corp., Jack led the EHS program for a 288-employee R&D facility in Billerica, MA – driving a more proactive, people-centric, and behavioral-based approach to EHS.

Previously at Raytheon, he led two facilities in MA to a “world-class” injury rate of less than 0.5

Jack also worked in chemical manufacturing for Shipley, at a large 750-employee facility, where he attained ISO 14001 certification for the site’s environmental compliance.

Lives in Holden, MA

Contact:

Tel: 978-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

John (Jack) B. McPartlen

EXPERIENCE:

Manager, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S)

Cabot Corporation March 2022 to Present

I am responsible for overall EH&S programs at Cabot Corporation, which is primarily a Research and Development site in Billerica MA.

I lead the Safety and Sustainability teams at the Billerica campus.

I’ve partnered and built teams around safety programs within the Research and Development campus. I have collaborated with multiple teams and departments in the past several months, such as Facilities, Employee Health, HR, Business office, Shipping, Sales, Corporate office, specialty labs, and all the researchers.

The safety and sustainability teams oversee with my direction, proactive and behavior based safety programs, safety audits, fire drills, ergonomics, hazard communications, employee development, industrial hygiene, lockout tagout, confined spaces, risk assessments, all safety training programs, emergency preparedness, hazard communication and team buiding.

Manager, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S)

University of MA Medical School and Hospital September 2019 to 2022

I am responsible for overall EH&S Occupational Safety and Environment of Care programs at University of MA Medical School and Memorial Hospitals.

I lead the Occupational Safety and Environment of Care team and oversee 7 direct reports and 8 indirect reports.

I’ve partnered and built teams around safety programs within the medical school and hospital. I have collaborated with multiple teams and departments in the past several months, such as Facilities, Nursing, Doctors, SPD, Employee Health, Infection Control, Emergency Management, Power Plant, Biotech labs, and school researchers.

I lead the respiratory fit testing program. Since February 2020, we have fit tested over 7,500 employees.

The OSEC team oversees with my direction, joint commission programs, safety audits, fire drills, ergonomics, hazard communications, employee safe behaviors, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, lockout tagout, confined spaces, arc flash, risk assessments, all safety training programs, emergency preparedness, construction safety and hazard communication.

Manage processes to ensure compliance with requirements from EH&S related government regulations and industry standards, including OSHA, EPA, MA. DEP, DOT, NFPA, Joint Commission, etc.

I partner with employee health and student health teams on injury investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions of hospital and medical school injuries.

I create and present on EH&S regulatory compliance topics, proactive safety awareness, injury free and safe start topics, risk assessment and mitigation, and overall continuous improvement with customers and leadership.

Manager, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS)

Hollingsworth and Vose February 2017 to June 2018

I was responsible for overall EHS leadership and integration of programs at the Hollingsworth and Vose site in West Groton MA.

Developed a Continuous Improvement process by partnering with the engaged union and management leadership, by H&V guiding principles to deliver an improved working environment and sustained safety performance.

Maintained strict budget and financial reporting to site leadership and corporate.

Led the deployment of the H&V Operating System (HVOS), focused on our Values, Guiding Principles, Process Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Leadership and Engagement of our People and a determined focus on the Customer.

Developed and led direct reports capabilities, but I was responsible for being active in building proactive safety leadership and highly engaged or capable employees across the business.

Led proactive engagement of all union employees and managers as required to maintain compliance with various EHS regulations, contribute to injury free initiatives, direct shift safety leads, risk identification and mitigation systems.

Oversee implementation of a comprehensive, effective Occupational Health and Safety Program encompassing all work areas through relevant training, awareness, employee involvement, communication, job hazard analysis and audits.

Manager, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS)

Raytheon Company April 2005 to February 2017

I was responsible for overall EHS compliance, leadership, development, and integration of programs at the Raytheon Cross Business Integration Center in Billerica, MA. And Missile Defense Center in Woburn, MA.

Led proactive engagement of all employees (IDS and Corporate) as required to maintain compliance with various EHS regulations, contribute to Injury Free initiatives, OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), and OSHA ORIR world class injury rate of less than .50.

Led both Raytheon Billerica and Woburn centers as Star Certified OSHA VPP sites.

Direct oversight in managing safety programs in labs, medical department, and research facilities.

Overseen implementation of a comprehensive, effective Occupational Health and Safety Program encompassing all work areas through relevant training, awareness, employee involvement, communication, job hazard analysis and audits.

Led proactive injury free awareness communications and campaigns; work site hazards, ergonomics, slip, trip, fall, etc.

Developed and supported achievement of EHS performance metrics. Reviews progress with Center Operations Manager, EHS Steering Committee, and Mission Center Executive Team to ensure a high degree of achievement.

Certified as a Raytheon 6Sigma Specialist.

Led ergonomics program and promote ergonomic awareness throughout center.

Served co-lead to the IDS Resource Management Team; support and direct team efforts to achieve solid waste reduction goals and recycling goals.

Achieved Zero Office Waste initiative at Billerica and Woburn centers in 2012.

One of IDS leads and facilitator to Serving Up Sustainability Program with internal and external stakeholders.

Represented IDS and Corporate teams to drive pollution prevention and sustainable initiatives.

Assisted with Operations programs (Energy, GHG reduction etc.) and goals at center.

Environmental Engineer

Shipley Company November 2001 to March 2005

I was responsible for environmental regulatory reporting and hazardous waste management at Shipley corporate headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts, which employed over 750 members at this specialty chemical manufacturing facility.

Completed monthly facility-wide air emission and hazardous waste tracking following all regulatory obligations.

Investigated potential pollution prevention opportunities and maintain Toxics Use Reduction Plan.

Verified ISO 14001 EMS compliance by performing audits on Manufacturing, R&D, Pilot Plant, Warehouses, and overall facility.

Managed comprehensive inventory database for chemical releases to all media (air, water, hazardous waste shipped off site).

Regularly trained Shipley employees on multiple regulatory compliance and awareness training (including Facilities, Warehouse Personnel, Manufacturing, R&D, and Office Personnel, etc.

Aided in the development of a new hazardous waste module database within SAP software.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Department of Environmental Protection

Quality Assurance Auditor (Environmental Analyst II) May 1996 to November 2001

I was responsible for training and supervision of both internal and external personnel in order to ensure Quality Assurance (QA) objectives. Lead field auditor for state, which included climbing 300-foot stacks, meteorological towers, and auditing private and state air monitoring facilities. My primary duties include:

Ensured QA of data and monitoring procedures for carbon monoxide and particulate-matter studies conducted with the Central Artery, “Big Dig” Project.

Member of the Wall Experiment Station Environmental Management System (EMS).

Represented the department at meetings of administrative councils, local, state, and federal agencies.

Reviewed and interpreted data reports, applying federal EPA and department rules, regulations, and precepts.

Provided technical expertise, training, information, and equipment to internal as well as external entities.

Observed numerous third party CEM audits across state and applied regulations, CFR 40 Part 75, 60, & 3.10 CMR 7.00.

Conducted performance and systems audits on air quality stations and monitors throughout the state applying CFR 40 Part 58.

Conducted database updates and reviews of industrial source data, inspecting for compliance with EPA regulations.

Reviewed and updated department Standard Operational Procedures (SOP’s) and methodologies.

EDUCATION:

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Master of Science, in Work Environment, received May 2008 - specialty in Cleaner Production-Pollution Prevention.

Framingham State College; Framingham, Massachusetts

Bachelor of Arts in Geography received May 1995 – Concentration in Environmental Science.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR and First Aid Certified by Red Cross.

Forty Hour, Hazardous Waste Worker Training and Eight Hour Re-certification by OSHA

Forty Hour OSHA General Industry trained, maintain current RCRA & DOT certifications.

AWARDS:

2012 Raytheon Innovation Excellence Award winner

Team co-lead to 2011 EPA Waste Wise Partner of the Year Award.

Team member to 2010 Mass Recycle Award for IDS New England Centers

Team member to 2010 Toxic Use Reduction award for IDS.

2009 EHS Corporate Sustainability Award

2008 EHS Corporate Excellence Award

2008 EHS Corporate Sustainability Award

2008 Raytheon Corporate EHS Audit received score of 97, and corresponding Achievement Award

2007 EPA Waste Wise Gold Achievement Award – IDS Regional RM Team

2007 Metro West/495 Transportation Management Association Award for Highest Carpooling Increase – NCS Marlborough site

2007 Raytheon Corporate Environmental Stewardship Award

2006 EPA Waste Wise Partner of the Year Award – Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) Regional RM Team.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Past Chairman of the Metro West/495 Transportation Management Association

Member of Marlborough, MA. Local Emergency Planning Commission with City of Marlborough, MA

New England Chapter National Association of Environmental Managers (NECNAEM)

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), past membership with Northeast Business Environmental Network (NBEN), and Central MA. Business Environmental Network (CMBEN).

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