EHS Manager
Resume:
STEVEN M. GUNTHER, M.S., CSP
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
xbz0bu@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
M.S. Chemistry, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1992
Synthesis and Reactions of 2-Alkyl-4(3H)Quinazolinones
B.S. Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1980
Certification:
Certified Safety Professional, #14350
Work Experience:
2010 to present North Wind, Inc.
Principal Health and Safety Professional
• Serve as primary Health and Safety professional for Los Alamos, New Mexico construction and general industry operations in support of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
• Provide health and safety direction and oversight for drilling operations taking place at Los Alamos National Labs (LANL).
• Interface with LANL representatives on recommended safety practices, perform regular site audits for overt safety concerns and communicate concerns to second tier subcontractors.
• Update and formulate Integrated Work Documents to incorporate proactive safety recommendations.
• Provide direction for second tier subcontractors on site.
• Provide reports to LANL representatives, as necessary.
2009-2010 Sud-Chemie, Inc.
Safety, Health and Environmental Coordinator
• Maintain and manage injury and illness recordkeeping, workers compensation administration, first aid, bloodborne pathogens, industrial hygiene, fire suppression systems, life safety code compliance, powered industrial trucks, man-lifts, hoists, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, heat and cold stress, permit required confined spaces, lockout/tagout program, machine guarding, hazard communication, ergonomics and electrical safety, hazardous waste and emergency response programs.
• Investigate and review reports of injuries and incidents.
• Manage hazardous waste program.
• Established material recycling and reclamation programs.
• Facilitated air-permit application to assure compliance with state and federal safety and environmental compliance regulations.
• Developed and implemented site-specific and task-specific training and awareness programs to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Coached and mentored the Safety Team to develop safety and environmental expertise across multiple shifts.
2007-2009 Advent Solar, Inc.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Developed and implemented a broad-based safety program for the Advent Solar facility involved in manufacture of solar cells and panels.
• Developed and implemented a broad-based safety program for an analytical laboratory.
• Established safe working procedures for large-scale electrochemical processes.
• Developed ergonomics safety program for all manufacturing and office personnel
• Safety programs were designed to provide instruction to manufacturing personnel and
• management on the safe implementation of operating procedures.
• Established safe work practices where hazardous chemicals or processes were employed.
• Hazard Identification via site walk-throughs, regular audits, work space monitoring, process and procedural evaluations and direct interaction with line employees and management.
• Established and maintained company-wide process safety protocols.
• Handled all Worker’s Compensation
• Established and maintained air and water permits
• Compiled, prepared and submitted required reports to municipal, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Provided training in classes directly related to developed programs and obvious safety issues.
• Provided oversight to Emergency Response Team (ERT) over numerous shifts.
• Developed Safety Leadership Team (SLT).
• Currently working toward CHMM certification.
1992-Present Central New Mexico Community College
Full-Time/Part-Time Chemistry Instructor
• Provide Chemistry lecture and laboratory instruction.
• Develop curricular materials for Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry I and II, Combined Organic and Biochemistry, and Environmental Chemistry based on textbooks.
• Develop laboratory modules and materials for Introductory and General Chemistry laboratories.
1998-2001 Emcore Corporation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Developed and implemented a broad-based safety program for Emcore facilities involved in the manufacture of fiber optic switches and array transceivers for communications, solar cells for satellites
• Developed and implemented a broad-based safety program for an analytical laboratory.
• Established safe working procedures for large-scale electrochemical processes.
• Developed ergonomics safety program for all manufacturing and office personnel
• Safety programs were designed to provide instruction to manufacturing personnel and
• management on the safe implementation of operating procedures.
• Established safe work practices where hazardous chemicals or processes were employed.
• Hazard Identification via site walk-throughs, regular audits, work space monitoring, process and procedural evaluations and direct interaction with line employees and management.
• Established and maintained company-wide process safety protocols.
• Handled all Worker’s Compensation
• Established and maintained air and water permits
• Compiled, prepared and submitted required reports to municipal, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Interfaced with Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) on a regular basis.
• Provided training in classes directly related to developed programs and obvious safety issues.
• Provided oversight to Emergency Response Team (ERT) over numerous shifts.
• Developed Safety Team.
1995-1998 PAI Corporation/The Plus Group Contracted to the Industrial Hygiene Department, Sandia National Laboratories
Industrial Hygienist.
• Analyzed laboratory, environmental restoration, and construction activities, processes, materials, equipment and operating procedures for the purpose of hazard identification and mitigation.
• Measured the magnitude of exposure to workers utilizing appropriate calibrated instrumentation and validated methods. Prepare written reports to line managers concerning sampling and potential exposures.
• Provided presentations, and hazard-specific training to educate workers on practices, precautions and procedures that may be used to lessen or mitigate hazards associated with specific material(s) being used.
• Performed walk-through evaluations, process evaluations, record keeping audits, compliance audits and hazard evaluations for process activities in analytical laboratories, semiconductor manufacturing facilities and laser-containing facilities.
1991 - present Compliance Plus, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
• Provided Indoor Air Quality monitoring in laboratories and associated offices at several academic institutions.
• Performed laboratory walk-throughs
• Designed Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), sampling plans, administrative controls, and engineering controls to reduce chemical exposure to personnel and students using the laboratory spaces.
• Inspected and evaluated Health and Safety, Hazard Communication, and Training records for personnel involved in silicon wafer manufacturing process.
• Wrote HASPs and associated work plans for the lead abatement and demolition of numerous DOD structures.
• Site safety officer for the abatement and demolition of DOD structures.
• Chemical expert in chemical exposure case. Calculations and report presentation were instrumental in favorable court decision.
• Investigation of chemical exposure at fiberglass sheeting facility.
• Investigated unusual symptoms of respiratory dysfunction displayed by members of four families residing in close proximity to each other.
1992-1994 Monteverde Environmental Consultants, Inc.,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Vice President, Chemical Services
• Attended preconstruction meetings, prepared HASPs and associated work plans for DOD work to be performed. Provided DOD site safety oversight.
• Performed an Indoor Air Quality assessment of the Sandoval County Courthouse Prepared a detailed report based on air quality findings, potential hazards affiliated with an infestation of pigeons, and responses to a questionnaire completed by building residents.
• Developed and implemented initial soil and air sampling plans for heavy metal remediation at a 16-acre RCRA site. Interfaced with Region VI EPA on remediation and reporting specifics.
• Developed and implemented initial soil and air sampling plans for heavy metal remediation at a 2-acre CERCLA site.
• Developed and implemented air sampling plans for remediation of lead-based paint hazard from numerous steel structures at Sandia National Laboratories.
1988-1991 Professional Lab Services, Inc., Springfield, Illinois
Laboratory and Health and Safety Manager
• Purchased laboratory equipment, worked with vendors on getting equipment installed and functional.
• Wrote procedural specifications for laboratory equipment.
• Secured laboratory accreditation through NVLAP.
• Supervised six laboratory technicians.
• Assigned work and analyzed results for all laboratory personnel. Developed the laboratory Quality Control program.
• Established Health and Safety Programs for the laboratory.
• Kept all records associated with the laboratory operations,
• Served as an expert witness for the Illinois Department of Environmental Protection.
• Traveled to remote sites to prepare and implement AHERA and/or RCRA health and safety plans. developed field sampling and analytical plans,
• Project Manager for lead and asbestos abatement projects.
• Developed and presented all OSHA-related training.
Professional Affiliations:
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Training Developed and Provided
• Atmospheric Monitoring
• Chemical and Gas Safety
• Chemical Handling in a Laboratory
• Chemical Handling in a Manufacturing Area
• Chemical Spill Cleanup
• Chemical Waste Disposal
• Confined Space Entry
• Contractor Orientation and Safety
• Drum Handling
• Ergonomics
• Fall Protection
• Fire Extinguisher
• Grinder Safety
• Hazard Communication
• Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response
• Incident and Injury Free Workplace
• Incident Command System
• Ladder Safety
• Lockout-Tagout
• New Employee Orientation
• Noise
• PPE
• Process Safety
• Respiratory Protection
• Safe Disposal of Hazardous Wastes
• Tool Safety
• Working Platforms and Aerial Lifts
• Working with Arsenic
• Working with Corrosives
• Working with Flammables and Combustibles
• Working with Glycol Ethers
• Working with HF
• Working with Pyrophorics
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