Environmental, Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Quality,Training

M Wells

SUMMARY:

I am an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) manager with 24 years of experience in EHS, emergency management, disaster preparedness and response, incident command systems, facilitating multiple site disaster drills, hazardous waste operations and training. I have received recognition from David C. Reed, Major General, United States Air Force Commander for my expertise and participation in a joint major accident response exercise between civilians and military personnel conducted at Lackland Air Force Base. I have received the same from The Alamo Area Law Enforcement Academy and The University of Texas San Antonio. As an EHS and Emergency Services professional, I continue training, instructing and developing various response programs. Serving as the Incident Commander continues to be a part of my roles and responsibilities. I have been responsible for revamping problem-plagued programs into first-rate programs to include environmental, health, safety and quality issues. Skilled in developing, implementing, and maintaining standardized EHS and Emergency Response programs. I am a demonstrated results-oriented leader with experience in emergency services, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, aerospace and regulatory industries.

EXPERIENCE:

2011- Present Bombardier Learjet, Wichita, Kansas

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Manage a staff of six to facilitate and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations related to the aerospace industry. Transform all EHS programs to align with Corporate Achieving Excellence and Continuous Improvement programs. Accountable to Corporate and Legal for all monthly reporting activities related to EHS as well as budgetary matters. Maintain current ISO and OHSAS certifications. Oversee and consult for a 52 million dollar site expansion project. Facilitate and oversee personal development of all EHS staff members enabling career advancement.

2006 – 2011 DPT Laboratories, Ltd., San Antonio, Texas

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Facilitate manage implementation and continuous improvement of all programs and/or procedures to meet requirements to protect human health and the environment. Continually develop and implement effective strategies, processes and programs to promote a positive EHS culture. Provide assessment, prevention and management of EHS issues and risks arising from operations, incidents, products, and business affairs. Inspect, assess, monitor, investigate and recommend corrective actions, conduct trend analysis, document compliance with standards, design and implement programs, accountable for incident handling and reporting of EHS issues. Prepare, submit, and document all EPA and OSHA requirements including, but not limited to, OSHA 300 Log, CAA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, PSM/RMP, Storm Water, Waste Water, Title V, SARA 311, 312, 313, and Hazardous Waste Generator and Air Emissions reporting. Oversee all chemical and hazardous waste management including transportation. Manage and oversee training for all personnel to assure understanding and compliance of EHS programs and permits. Interact, report, and provide company representation to regulatory entities relating to particular aspects of EHS affairs, compliance matters, enforcement actions, remedial activities, regulatory matters. Interfacing with external professionals, customers, regulators, industry and represent company or perform public relations duties as necessary.

2004 - 2006 M7 Aerospace San Antonio, Texas

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, Senior Level

Negotiate and manage contracts and subcontracts with vendors in support of EHS activities and programs. Assist and track milestones to include monthly and quarterly reports, monthly obligations and expenses, and develop recommendations. Ensure compliance with all Department of Defense (DOD), federal, state, local, and corporate regulations for 23 sites (CONUS AND OCONUS). Responsible for all aspects of EHS issues associated with the production, manufacturing, and aerospace industry. Provide advice, recommendations, research, and analysis to support contracting decisions regarding production and manufacturing issues. Review contracts clauses, customer specifications and RFP’s solicitations and submit documentation as requested and/or required. Conduct and/or facilitate EHS audits at all levels. Instrumental in the NADCAP certifications received for Heat Treat, Chemical Process, Paint, and Prime. Manage EHS departmental budget. Conduct accident, incident and injury investigations. Develop and implement corporate EHS procedures and policies.

Programs: USAF C-26 CLS Maintenance; US Army C-23 CLS Army Maintenance; C20 CLS Program; Maintenance Repair Operations and Production and Manufacturing.

2002 – 2004 San Antonio Water System, San Antonio, Texas

Environmental Protection Specialist IV

Permit and monitor industrial facilities in accordance with local, state and federal pre-treatment regulations. Perform documentation management for possible enforcement actions against non-compliant industries. Maintain a working liaison with all regulatory agencies. Conduct training seminars and serve as a public speaker for various events. Chair the Corporate Safety Steering Committee.

Storm Water Quality Specialist

Ensure, through inspection/enforcement, compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, permitting, NOIs, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans. Continually interact with individuals of the construction industry to ensure understanding and compliance of NPDES requirements. Conduct inspections of sewer lateral installations over the Recharge Zone for the Edwards Aquifer.

1995 – 2002 Noah Technologies Corporation, San Antonio, Texas

Safety/Environmental Officer

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate regulations. Verify completeness and correctness of chemical purchases, invoicing (DD250s) and packaging for DOD orders. Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental issues associated with the chemical manufacturing industry. Implement and manage QA/QS (quality assurance/quality systems) procedures within department of responsibility. Maintain and oversee post offer physicals, annual physicals, workers’ compensation, drug testing, and facility maintenance programs.

1992 – Maxus Ecuador (30-day contract)

Conducted emergency medical training and a full-scale response exercise for oil camp medical teams, which were located in remote locations of the amazon region.

1991 – 1995 ALCOA Fujikura Ltd., San Antonio, Texas

Safety Environmental Coordinator

Ensure total implementation and compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate safety and environmental regulations associated with the wire harness manufacturing industry.

Special Projects Manager (Ciudad, Acuna)

Responsible for implementing remediation, water purification, wastewater treatment, and waste minimization programs for eight Maquiladora plants located in Acuna, Mexico.

1989 – 1991 Bexar County Emergency Management Office, San Antonio, Texas

Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

Provide emergency planning, response, direction, and control in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster. Responsible for training over 30 volunteer fire departments in Incident Command, Exercise Design, Emergency Response, Hazardous Material Response, Radiological Incident Response and numerous other related programs. Phases of emergency management include mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Responsible for documentation, data entry into the CAMEO system, and site locations required to report under SARA Title III. Prepare and manage annual budget for Emergency Management and Fire Marshal’s Offices. Served on both the Bexar County Local Emergency Planning Committee and Disaster Medical Response Committee.

1988 – 1990 Frio County Courthouse, Pearsall, Texas

Emergency Medical Service Director, Indigent Health Care Administrator, Emergency Management Director, and DWI Instructor

Educating, managing, and directing in all responsibilities related to Emergency Management and Medical Services. Performed all office duties and worked in the field as an Emergency Medical Technician. Responsible for entire emergency management program and Local Emergency Planning Committee duties related to hazardous materials and disaster preparedness and response.

EDUCATION:

5/2000 Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio, Texas

Bachelor’s Degree

BS in Occupational Education with dual Major (Business Administration and Science)

OTHER 1988 – 2010

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Management USA

Preparedness Planning for a Nuclear Crisis

Introduction to Emergency Management

Emergency Management Director Seminar

Emergency Program Manager

Radiological Emergency Management

Hazardous Materials: A Citizens Orientation

Exercise Design Course

Radiological Response Team

Radiological Defense Officer

Radiological Monitoring Instructor Course

Continuity of Government

Effects of Electromagnetic Pulse

Civil Defense Systems, Programs, & Policies

HS-6 Portable Emergency Data System (PEDS)

Hazard Mitigation Workshop

HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations)

How to Comply With Hazardous Waste Laws

Hazard Communication Train-The-Trainer

Ergonomics Institute

Industrial Hygiene Institute

OSHA Voluntary Compliance

TABC Licensed Instructor Trainer

In Situ and On Site Bioreclamation

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting

Hazardous Waste Management

Hazardous Material Transportation

Fall Protection Systems

Licensed DOEP & DWI Instructor/Administrator

Inland Waters Oil Spill Response (HAZMAT Technician Level) (Oil & Petroleum)

Federal Hazardous Material Regulations (HM-126F)

NPDES Storm Water Permit Compliance

OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer

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