Experience

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  Shurtech brands, llc

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Manufacturing engineering intern

  Cost analysis, trouble shooting, waste tracking

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  Honeywell

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2019

  HSE Manager for the three Tulsa area UOP sites.-Lowered TCIR rates to historically low rates while removing sites from special emphasis programs in a one-year time frame.-One year without a recordable injury for the first time in site history.-Recognized as "Safety Super Heroes" for improving site safety culture• Ensure that risk assessments are completed and that improvements are identified and action taken to address high risk activities by priority. • Ensure compliance with all HS&E Corporate policies and all Federal, State, and Local regulations. Liaise as required with all agencies. • Integrates HS&E processes, procedures, & practices into daily operations. • Participates in routine HS&E audits and drives corrective action closure. • Coordinates technical support from other HS&E Team functional experts. • Facilitates incident investigations and root cause analysis with appropriate line management. Participates in the development and implementation of the HS&E management system and leads implementation efforts of certain elements. • Manage the annual Assurance Letter program for the location. • Ensure that the Cardinal Rules programs are properly implemented with specific reference to safety to life programs such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Line Breaking,• Live Electrical Working, Confine Space Entry and Working at height.• Ensure that Environmental Aspects and Impacts assessments are completed and that control measures are in place. • Manage & maintain the sites waste management system and energy reduction program. • Manage the occupational health surveillance program and the Workers Compensation process. • Manage ergonomic issues first with engineering controls and secondly with training and information. • Lead training needs assessment and implement process for measuring effectiveness.• Complete all required HSE training for site personnel. Show less -Improved site corporate audit score from 57% to 73% in 1 year removing the site from the special emphasis program.-Implemented Good Industry Practices-Successfully transitioned from 9 recordable injuries in 2013 to multiple years with 0 recordable injuries.• Ensure that risk assessments are completed and that improvements are identified and action taken to address high risk activities by priority. • Ensure compliance with all HS&E Corporate policies and all Federal, State, and Local regulations. Liaise as required with all agencies. • Integrates HS&E processes, procedures, & practices into daily operations. • Participates in routine HS&E audits and drives corrective action closure. • Coordinates technical support from other HS&E Team functional experts. • Facilitates incident investigations and root cause analysis with appropriate line management. Participates in the development and implementation of the HS&E management system and leads implementation efforts of certain elements. • Manage the annual Assurance Letter program for the location. • Ensure that the Cardinal Rules programs are properly implemented with specific reference to safety to life programs such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Line Breaking,• Live Electrical Working, Confine Space Entry and Working at height.• Ensure that Environmental Aspects and Impacts assessments are completed and that control measures are in place. • Manage & maintain the sites waste management system and energy reduction program. • Manage the occupational health surveillance program and the Workers Compensation process. • Manage ergonomic issues first with engineering controls and secondly with training and information. • Lead training needs assessment and implement process for measuring effectiveness.• Complete all required HSE training for site personnel. Show less

  • Multi-site HSE Leader

    May 2018 - Oct 2019

  • HSE Manager

    Nov 2014 - May 2018

  • Senior Environmental Engineer

    Sept 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Environmental Engineer

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

    Jun 2011 - Oct 2011
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  T.d. williamson

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

  Senior hse specialist

  Reporting to the Vice President of Quality, Health and Safety. Responsible for five Tulsa area locations including the company’s largest location. Develop programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, OK Department of Environmental Quality, and Department of Labor and complete all required reporting. Ensure that risk assessments are completed and that improvements are identified, and action taken to address high risk activities by priority. Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analysis with appropriate line management. Manage ergonomic issues first with engineering controls and secondly with training and information. Lead training needs assessment and implement process for measuring effectiveness. Complete all required HSE training for site personnel. Manage hearing conservation and respiratory protection program. Point of contact for environmental issues.Accomplishments• Training: Implemented new hire HSE orientation, HSE training matrix and developed PPE matrix• Safety Culture: Implemented site safety team and employee individual goals regarding hazard recognition• Fall Protection: Conducted 30+ risk assessments and upgraded tie off points, railings and other equipment • Environmental: Developed site SPCC and multiple SWPPPs. Developed data validation to improve EPCRA reporting. Updated air permit. Completed water permitting analysis.• Regulatory: Developed Western Hemisphere compliance calendar, completed gap analysis for environmental permitting Show less

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  Brainerd chemical co., inc.

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

  Director environment health safety

  Responsible for organization-wide safety and environmental compliance. Direct all EHS related programs. Oversee development of policies and programs meant to mitigate impact on the environment & protect employees and the community from health and safety risk. Audits facilities and processes to identify weaknesses or risks and proactively develops and implements corrective actions; ensures appropriate investigation of and response to incidents.Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state regulations including the EPA, DHS and OSHA. Act as advocate and primary owner of company safety program via regular written and in-person communications with the company’s executives, site leaders, department heads, and employees.Develop and monitor meaningful leading indicators of safety and health risk/performance evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of safety performance. Oversee the delivery of EHS training for employees.Manage and advise on the budget related to EHS spending and coordinate with department and other business units as appropriate.Conduct hazard and risk assessments and audits; develop new or, where necessary, make recommendations to amend, safety policies and procedures or ensure timeline completion of corrective actions that drive continuous improvementFacilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis, site remediation, and closure of corrective actions as needed.Accomplishments:• Developed PTEs for facilities in IL, DE and NC• Implemented CBT • Developed KPIs• Improved TRI reporting• Developed Life Critical programs and audits.• Implemented training matrix and schedule Show less

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  Inhance technologies

  Aug 2023 - now

  Vice president, ehs

  Responsible for organization-wide safety and environmental compliance. Direct all EHS related programs. Oversee development of policies and programs meant to mitigate impact on the environment & protect employees and the community from health and safety risk; ensures appropriate investigation of and response to incidents.Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state regulations including the EPA, DHS and OSHA. Act as advocate and primary owner of company safety program via regular written and in-person communications with the company’s executives, site leaders, department heads, and employees.Develop and monitor meaningful leading indicators of safety and health risk/performance evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of safety performance. Oversee the delivery of EHS training for employees.Conduct hazard and risk assessments and audits; develop new or make recommendations to amend, safety policies and procedures or ensure timeline completion of corrective actions that drive continuous improvementFacilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions as neededAccomplishments:• Updated TRI reporting to include validation of data and accurate reporting• Improved compliance with RCRA regulations• Implemented HAZMAT Response Team• Oversaw large interagency emergency drill to simulate a catastrophic release of AHF from a railcar• Improved incident investigation methods and reporting• Updated life critical procedures to include LOTO, Line Break, Confined Space and Hot Work• Implemented Confined Space Rescue Team• Developed Working Alone Procedure• Improved incident reporting and hazard recognition programs.• Oversaw implementation of MI program• Improved MOC/PSSR utilization and program improvements Show less