Environmental Safety and Health Professional

CORNELIUS DEARY

Richmond, TX ***** *********@*****.*** 832-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Certified Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional with over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles in safety compliance, training, environmental reporting, and regulatory inspections. Skilled in managing hazardous waste, SPCC, SWPPP, Tier II reporting, and Zero Waste initiatives. Proven ability to lead audits, conduct incident investigations, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of partnering with engineering and operations teams to improve safety systems and drive compliance across facilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

OSHA & EPA Compliance, SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II Reporting, Waste Management & Zero Waste Programs, Permit Renewals (Federal, State, Local), Environmental Inspections & Reporting, Incident Investigations & Root Cause Analysis, Safety Committee Leadership, LOTO, Fall Protection, Fire Safety, HSE Training & Onboarding, PPE Management, Hazardous Waste Handling, Emergency Response & BCP Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amentum – Aviation Maintenance Technician AO Mech I

Lemoore, CA Mar 2017 – Mar 2024

Led safety training and site-level inspections aligned with OSHA, fire protection, and hazardous materials regulations.

Assisted in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and municipal safety and environmental permits.

Contributed to emergency response planning and risk assessments for aircraft maintenance operations.

Managed hazardous material inventories and participated in environmental reporting initiatives.

Partnered with engineers and contractors to ensure safe work practices during maintenance activities.

Supported waste reduction programs by tracking recycling and safe disposal procedures.

United States Navy – Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor

Various Commands Feb 1997 – Feb 2017

Directed and enforced HSE compliance policies for 70+ personnel in high-risk environments.

Developed and led training programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fall Protection, and Fire Safety.

Completed workplace inspections, risk assessments, and collaborated with leadership on process improvements.

Oversaw accident investigations and implemented corrective actions to reduce incident rates.

Managed permit renewals and compliance documentation for hazardous waste and environmental safety systems.

Led cross-functional teams for safety audits, achieving $1.2M in savings and 35% productivity improvements.

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry & Construction)

OSHA 510, 511, 2015, 2264, 3095

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Hazard Communication & Global Harmonization System (GHS)

Accident Investigation (ANSI Z10)

Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

University of Phoenix – Online, Tempe, AZ

High School Diploma

Pflugerville High School – Pflugerville, TX

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