Director of EHS & Environmental Laboratory Operations
Resume:
SAMANTHA S. SIMMONS
Lavon, TX *****
Email: ***************.*******@*****.***
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samanthashaunta
DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY & LABORATORY OPERATIONS
Regulatory Compliance Environmental Programs Safety Leadership Quality Systems Environmental Health & Safety leader with 8+ years of progressive experience directing environmental laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and safety programs across environmental, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. Known for elevating compliance performance, strengthening quality systems, and leading high-performing teams in safety sensitive environments. Skilled at partnering with executives, regulatory agencies, and cross functional teams to drive operational excellence and ensure legally defensible data. CORE COMPETENCIES
Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, EPA, TNI, ISO 9001/14001)
Environmental Reporting (Tier II, Waste, SDS)
Quality Systems & Data Integrity
Safety Leadership (LOTO, JHA, PPE, OSHA 300)
Operational Excellence (LEAN, Kaizen, RCCM)
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Policy, SOP & Program Development
Client & Agency Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (LAST 8 YEARS)
SOUTHERN PETROLEUM LABORATORIES (SPL) - Plano, TX
Environmental Laboratory Manager 2025-Present
Environmental Customer Service Manager 2022-2025
Direct daily operations for a multi-discipline environmental laboratory, ensuring workflow efficiency, regulatory compliance, and high-quality data generation aligned with EPA and Standard Methods.
Lead the Inorganics Department, managing personnel, capital resources, and 1
turnaround time performance.
Strengthen the laboratory’s Quality System through continuous improvement, SOP development, and technical review of methodologies.
Drive safety culture by identifying hazards, enforcing protocols, and maintaining hazard-free workspaces.
Partner with Sales and Project Management to expand business opportunities and support client needs.
Supervise and mentor staff, fostering retention, morale, and productivity.
Ensure legally defensible data through rigorous QA/QC oversight and SOP compliance. CABINETWORKS GROUP - Duncanville, TX
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor 2020-2022
Led plant-wide safety programs, training systems, and compliance initiatives to meet safety metrics.
Conducted accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Maintained OSHA 300 logs and workers’ compensation cases.
Updated JHAs, PPE assessments, and LOTO documentation.
Developed safety communications and supported environmental quality programs. BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, INC. - Lancaster, TX
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator 2018-2019
Supported site-specific EHS programs, regulatory inspections, and compliance processes.
Maintained OSHA logs, SDS documentation, and employee training systems.
Coordinated incident notifications and safety program improvements. EDUCATION
MBA, Environmental Management - Ashford University BA, Biology (Minor: Chemistry & Spanish) - University of North Texas CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30 - General Industry
LOTO Certification
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