DOUGLAS A. PARRISH, REM, RSO
Marion, AR 72364
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager with twenty + years of expertise in Global Fortune 500 manufacturing companies. Deep knowledge of consumer electronics, chemical additives, electrical power transmission / distribution cable and water treatment technologies. Career includes managing annual budgets of up to $500K, reducing annual workers compensation costs by greater than $60K, and minimizing annual waste disposal costs by $150K. Registered Environmental Manager, Radiation Safety Officer, skilled in emergency response, safety management, and Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma concepts. A highly motivated leader with excellent communication skills.
OSHA / FDA / EPA / DOT / NRC Project Management Budgeting
ISO TS-16949 / 9001 EHS Training HAZWOPER
Audits / Inspections Regulatory Compliance / Reporting Microsoft Office
Testing / Sampling Data Analysis Ergonomics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Envirogen Technologies / Basin Water, Inc. - Memphis, Tennessee 2007 - 2010
Environmental services company providing long-term solutions for the treatment of groundwater and wastewater, waste reduction, odor reduction, resource recovery, and process improvement.
Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety
Company liaison to regulatory agencies. Developed and conducted EHS training programs for all Envirogen Technologies, Inc. (ETI) facilities. Developed and maintained regulatory compliance programs for ETI . Oversaw regulatory permitting and reporting activities for all ETI facilities. Conducted EHS audits, inspections, and performed Industrial Hygiene and Radiation Safety Monitoring. Assisted customers with regulatory filings pursuant to ETI treatment systems and Water Service Agreements (WSAs). Assisted customers with EHS training requirements pursuant to ETI treatment systems and WSAs.
• Developed corporate-wide training and professional development program
• Managed transfer of licenses and permits during ownership change from Basin Water
• Developed and implemented a corporate-level EHS management program
• Implemented improvements in Western Regional waste disposal costs that resulted in savings of $200,000 annually
• Implemented company-wide Radiation Safety Program
General Cable Corporation – Marshall, Texas 2004 – 2007
World leader in the manufacturing and distribution of electrical power transmission and distribution cable.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
Developed and administered facility EHS programs to exceed both corporate and regulatory requirements. Created and implemented facility EHS training process. Developed and maintained facility environmental permits and reporting.
Developed and implemented departmental budget, Project manager for safety and environmental capital improvement projects.
• Developed and maintained a detailed facility EHS budget of $500,000 annually
• Reduced RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Status from Large to Small Quantity Generator
• Decreased facility’s incurred workers compensation costs by > $60,000 from 2005 – 2006
• Decreased facility OSHA Recordable Incident Rate by 50% from 2004-2006
• Managed facility Title V Air Permit
PolyOne Corporation – Wynne, Arkansas 1987 – 2004
Manufacturer of performance additives for the rubber industry providing customers a single source for polymer, colorant, and additive products. Also doing business as M.A. Hanna Company and Harwick Chemical Company.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator (1992 – 2004)
Developed and administered facility EHS programs to exceed both corporate and OSHA/EPA/FDA regulatory requirements. Trained employees in EHS programs, maintained facility environmental permits.
• Initiated facility waste minimization efforts, which resulted in $150,000 savings annually
• Facility OSHA Recordable Incident Rate averaged < 50% of the national average for the same Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2899) group
• Facility Responsible Care® Coordinator
• Created and directed ergonomic improvements resulting in an 80% reduction of sprain / strain injuries
• Led 20 LEAN / 5S Implementation Events
Laboratory Technician - Gathered statistical data for analysis, performed quality assurance sampling and testing, and prepared quarterly customer SPC reports.
Production Operator - Operated various machines facility-wide to complete the production process from raw materials to the finished product.
Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation – Forrest City, Arkansas
Global Leading manufacturer of electronic components and consumer appliances
Quality Assurance Technician
Performed testing of manufactured parts and products to certify quality and adherence to specifications.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology - Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, Arkansas
Associate of Arts, Math / Science - East Arkansas Community College - Forrest City, Arkansas
PROFICIENCIES
Emergency Response • Incident Command (HAZWOPER) • Radiation Safety • OSHA 30 Hour Course
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management • DOT Hazardous Materials Management
Environmental Permitting • Industrial Hygiene Sampling • EHS Training
Visual Factory Management • HumanTech Industrial Ergonomics • ISO 9001 / TS-16949
ACCREDITATIONS
Registered Environmental Manager – National Registry of Environmental Professionals
(Registry # - REM 11861)
Radiation Safety Officer - Dade Moeller Radiation Safety Academy
EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions Evaluator
First Aid / CPR / AED Trained – American Red Cross
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Fire Protection Association