Kenneth Jefferies

Experience

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  Intel Corporation

  Feb 1994 - Jun 2016

  Developed and managed injury indicator systems. Conducted incident reviews and responsible for site injury review process. Responsible for annual Safety Self-Assessment process, including employee survey development/deployment/analysis, focus group discussions, facility tours with corporate Vice President and corporate EHS manager, and action plan development. Conducted facility audits for manufacturing, office, and parking lot environments. Instructed managers at all organizational levels on conducting injury investigations, completing Supervisor Incident Reports, managing employee discomfort, respirator fit certification (APR/ALR), Control of Hazardous Energies. Responsible for ensuring completion and proper documentation of injury investigations. Developed AZFSM New Employee Orientation Safety training package and Living in an Injury-Free Environment (LIFE) training package. Authored and annually edited AZFSM General Safety Specification document. Actively participated in the Ocotillo Site Parking Lot Safety Team, implementing several improvements during heavy construction in 2012. Responded to and addressed several hundred safety improvement requests annually through Intel's Good Catch database. Worked closely with factory managers and corporate EHS engineering in incident/illness prevention and incident investigation; ensured safety systems are robust through program reviews and recommending improvements through TapRoot EquiFactor and LEAN/Six Sigma principles; prepares and updates rules, standards, programs, policies, and procedures to promote the prevention of hazards to employees; and interpreted and recommended actions to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and company guidelines. Facilitated Control of Hazardous Energies, Electrical Safety, Respirator Safety, and New Employee Orientation Safety courses for site employees/technicians. Show less Handled gas cylinders, bulk chemicals, and performed Die Production Support and Technical Materials Support Services for a full-size semiconductor manufacturing facility. Responded to emergency callouts up to and including level A suit donning and respirator use as ERT Member. Ordered, stored, and changed gas cylinders (size A, B, & D, lecture bottles, and dewars) in full PPE (Nomex hood, face shield, leather fire protection jackets). Installed new and performed changeouts of vacuum pumps, roots blowers, process chillers, and 55-gallon bulk chemical drums. Supported contractors on installations. Monitored and responded to gas alarms and chemical alarms on production tools. Arc-welded gas lines and performed poly welding on cabinets and carts in cleanroom environment. Performed preventive maintenance procedures and made emergency repairs as necessary. Monitored pump oil levels and checked gas cylinder pressures. Performed sub-fab audits. Maintained membership and participated on Fab 6 ERT initial response team. Led Shift 1 and Shift 7 Employee Safety Teams. Show less

  • Safety Engineer

    Aug 2000 - Jun 2016

  • Sub-Fab/Gas Pad Technician

    Feb 1994 - Aug 2000
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  Hexcel Corporation

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2019

  Developed and managed annual safety improvement plans. Continuously tracked/trended key performance leading and lagging indicators for a 500-employee organization. Collaborated with organizational staff members to develop, document, and continuously improve management systems for occupational health and safety, environmental, ergonomics, process safety, industrial hygiene, and medical surveillance. Manage workers compensation and occupational injury response. Coordinated safety training curricula for Manufacturing, Laboratory, Office, and Warehouse environments across all organizational levels. Oversaw development and improvement of safety web pages, data tracking, trending and archiving. Coordinated safety alert notification system for emergency and all-employee communications. Implemented safety perception surveys and developed safety culture/climate improvement plans. Planned and facilitated safety stand-downs, safety summits, and safety fairs. Developed and implemented a comprehensive work permit program, including: confined space entry, lockout/tagout, alternative protective measures, hot work (electrical and non-electrical), excavation, process line break, custodial lock and tag, and non-standard work. Oversaw contractor approval and contract work management programs. Participated in corporate safety audits of sister sites. Oversaw hiring, training, and development for safety and environmental professionals in hourly and salaried positions, including supervision of intern development programs. Show less Developed, implemented and maintained safety programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention and risk mitigation. Managed medical surveillance programs; i.e. hearing conservation, respirator protection, personal protective equipment programs, and MDA. Managed industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs. Collaborated with operations and support groups to establish and maintain a safe work environment through effective coaching of personnel in the importance of following safe work practices, reviewing procedures to ensure health and safety concerns are addressed, and taking appropriate action when deficiencies are identified. Participated in project reviews to ensure health and safety issues are adequately addressed prior to the startup of the process. Participated in operational readiness reviews and thorough review and approval of written operating procedures and engineering controls to minimize/mitigate operational risk. Collaborated with others to provide timely resolutions for health and safety concerns by defining issues, working with stakeholders in establishing action plans and priorities, expediting repair and providing technical assistance where needed. Developed and implemented safety training programs to ensure knowledge transfer and overall regulatory compliance. Updated training curriculum to ensure latest training methodologies are incorporated into training program. Maintained the Emergency Contingency plan and participated in plant emergency preparedness activities. Conducted periodic drills of the Emergency Contingency Plan and assessed for effectiveness and improvement opportunities. Ensured all safety regulatory reporting requirements were met in a timely manner. Ensured timely tracking and reporting of key safety KPI’s. Show less

  • EHS Manager

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Safety Engineer

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Benchmark

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2024

  EHS Manager

  Oversaw EHS, Worker’s Compensation, and Return to Work programs at the division level. EHS consultant for Corporate HQ and/or other Divisions in an ITAR facility. Created site ERT team, including training & certification programs. Created initial Environmental, Health, and Safety standards (lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, new employee safety training, powered industrial truck use, respiratory protection, hearing protection, laser safety, radiation safety, etc.) for an upstart manufacturing site. Developed annual EHS action planning process and systems. Instituted Occupational Health programs (incident investigation, ergonomics, emergency response, safety leadership team, safety committee, EHS training, etc.) in compliance with ISO 45001. Developed Environmental programs (solder dross and metal recycling, wastewater, air emissions, industrial hygiene, pollution prevention, stormwater management, chemical inventory/safety data sheet management, etc.) in compliance with ISO 14001. Conducted ISO 14001/ISO 45001 audits. Managed regulatory permits (City of Phoenix IPP, MCAQD, AZDEQ, EPA Tier II recordkeeping, etc.) for a site with wastewater and air permits. Developed hazardous waste programs (EPA SQG compliance, RCRA, GRI waste tracking, TSDF contracts and waste manifests) including: recycling for solder dross, printed circuit boards, scrap metals, conductive/plating metal solutions, Styrofoam, paper/cardboard, batteries, e-waste, and printer ink/toner. Created Global Reporting Indicator (GRI) package, including GRI 301-306 (Environmental) and GRI 403 Occupational Health & Safety indicators. Maintained workers’ compensation records. Established medical policies and procedures and acted as a consultant for other divisions as necessary. Maintained contact with employees under hospitalization or recuperating from illness or job-related injuries; followed all medical cases through to resolution. Partnered with HR and Facilities to administer COVID-19 protocols. Show less

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  Rogers Corporation

  Mar 2024 - now

  Corporate Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

  Implement, coordinate, and monitor safety and health programs for the corporation, ensuring compliance with regional and global regulations. Develop, implement, and monitor specific initiatives to engage employees in the environmental, health, and safety programs.