EHS safety chemicals plant and operations also ERT leader
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JOHN A. UNGER
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OBJECTIVE
Dedicated industrial professional seeking a career position in the chemical or industrial manufacturing industry with a company that values safety, efficiency, and professional development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FMC Chemical (formerly DuPont Chemical) – Axis, AL
Contract Manager / EHS & Emergency Response Team (ERT) Leader
May 2012 – Present
Over 14 years of experience in chemical plant operations, process safety, and contractor management. Skilled in DCS/PCS operations, safety leadership, and cost control with proven ability to streamline processes, reduce utility costs, and increase production yields.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
Manage daily operations of contract personnel across multiple plant areas ensuring compliance with all EHS, OSHA, and site-specific standards.
Conduct formal and informal field safety audits on all contractor tasks, documenting findings and corrective actions in SIMS and SharePoint.
Lead site orientations, safety meetings, and incident investigations for all contractors and FMC employees.
Oversee contractor onboarding, bids, invoices, and procurement; review T&M sheets, requisitions, and purchase orders for accuracy.
Support plant shutdowns (TARs) by coordinating contractor mobilization, safety briefings, and field readiness.
Serve as ERT Leader and Site Incident Commander, managing drills, fire equipment, security, and emergency response documentation.
Administer SAP systems for inventory control, maintenance work orders, and procurement tracking.
Maintain and calibrate all air monitoring equipment to NFPA and OSHA standards.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and procurement teams to control costs and forecast budgets.
Trained ISO 9001 audit team member and site LBEO champion driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Earlier Roles with DuPont (2012 – 2018)
Chemical Operator / Shutdown Coordinator / Interim Unit Team Leader
oOperated boilers, distillation columns, cooling towers, and biotreaters.
oManaged site utilities and annual shutdown coordination.
oLed multiple safety teams and PSSR reviews; supported PHAs and EHS audits.
oServed as ERT Firefighter and Rescue Leader.
Additional Leadership Experience:
Site Distribution Manager (2-Year Project)
oOversaw 30+ warehouse and trucking employees.
oManaged waste streams, loader personnel, and safety programs.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Nalco Company @ Chevron Refinery – Pascagoula, MS
Technical Service Representative II
August 2006 – May 2012
Operated and maintained refinery water treatment systems and bulk chemical operations.
Conducted sampling, analysis, and compliance testing on plant effluents.
Installed and maintained injection pumps and managed water/steam quality for cooling towers and boilers.
Supported environmental and regulatory compliance efforts (RCRA, ADEM, OSHA).
International Paper Company – Mobile, AL
Bag Machine Technician
1994 – 1997
Maintained production equipment and ensured OSHA compliance and safe operations.
Additional Roles (Pre-2006)
Owner, DeLancey’s Furniture & Antiques – Managed full business operations including logistics and import/export.
Loan Officer, Ameriquest Mortgage – Averaged over $1M in monthly loan closings.
Auto Sales Wholesaler – Managed automotive inventory and customer sales.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of South Alabama – Mobile, AL
Business Management I & II (Continuing Education)
Certifications
OSHA 30
OSHA 511 Certificate
ISO 9001 Trained Auditor
Incident Commander, HazMat, Rope & Rescue, Industrial Firefighter
DOT / PHA / PSSR / EHS Auditing
High School
Theodore High School
SKILLS
Process operations (DCS/PCS, utilities, distillation, chemical processing)
Contractor management & auditing
Emergency response & incident command
EHS compliance & documentation (SIMS, SAP, SharePoint)
Preventive maintenance & reliability systems
SAP, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PSSR, and PHA participation
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