Jeffrey McCombs

Experience

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  Environmental Research Group

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  Industrial Hygienist

  Performed industrial hygiene surveys to evaluate exposures to airborne contaminants and noise. Conducted indoor air quality surveys at office and school locations. Composed technical survey reports for clientele. Conducted microscopic evaluation of asbestos air samples.

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  NATLSCO

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Industrial Hygienist

  Conducted walkthroughs of industrial facilities to identify potential industrial hygiene concerns.Performed industrial hygiene surveys to evaluate occupational exposures to air and noise.Evaluated effectiveness of client exposure control methods, generated recommendations for improvement. Conducted comprehensive indoor air quality surveys. Composed technical reports to communicate survey results to clients and developed recommendations to reduce client employee exposures. Performed OSHA compliance training for client employees. Show less

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  BP

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Safety Engineer

  Directed the industrial hygiene and safety program for a two-plant division of the corporation.Developed a comprehensive industrial hygiene monitoring program, performed monitoring and generated technical reports with recommendations. Authored all written safety & health programs as well as all training programs for the division.Conducted all safety & health training, accident investigations and ergonomic assessments.Acted as liaison between the division and corporate on all matters related to safety & health. Show less

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  AIRES CONSULTING GROUP

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2004

  Director

  Coordinated major client accounts, holding ultimate responsibility for ensuring all service needs are met with quality work performed in a timely manner. Directed clients in implementation of survey and audit recommendations. Prepared and conducted client steering committee meetings, apprising them of overall industrial hygiene and safety program progress and development of new services and future goals. Directed industrial hygiene and safety division. In charge of daily operations for consulting staff, including work scheduling, report review and mentoring. Designed and conducted complex industrial hygiene surveys, indoor air quality surveys and comprehensive safety & health audits. Responsible for developing and meeting department revenue projections. Show less

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  Cottingham & Butler

  Sept 2004 - Oct 2006

  Occupational Safety & Health Consultant

  Managed client accounts, providing a full range of safety and industrial hygiene consulting services.Responsible for developing a client base for new Chicago area safety and industrial hygiene consulting office.Directed all company industrial hygiene services and report development.Developed and conducted client safety & health training and auditing programs.Developed financial projections for the Chicago office.

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  Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

  Oct 2006 - Jun 2012

  Regional Director

  Manage and mentor staff of industrial hygiene and safety professionals. Provide oversight and quality control for staff work and work product.Serve as account manager for multiple major client accounts.Conduct site visits and sales presentations for potential clients, establishing scopes of service to meet client needs.Develop technical proposals for current and potential clients.Conduct senior level industrial hygiene and safety surveys/audits, compose technical reports with recommendations to target client concerns/deficiencies. Show less

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  ARCADIS U.S.

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Principal Scientist / Regional Manager, Midwest & South US

  Regional Manager for Midwest & South Region, Industrial Hygiene & Safety. Developing and directing industrial hygiene and safety consulting work for the manufacturing sector.

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  Chubb Global Risk Advisors

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2024

  Vice President (Retired July, 2024)

  Chubb Global Risk Advisors is a global consulting enterprise which provides health, safety, environmental, and engineering services to clients across the globe. I direct an organization that supports our clients’ global HSE priorities, creating an environment in which technical consultants can grow professionally, and drive the profitable growth of the business. Responsibilities include the industrial hygiene, safety, ergonomics and environmental laboratory divisions.

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  ESIS, Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Assistant Vice President - Health & Safety Operations

  Manage operational matters such as resourcing, work backlog, increase utilization efficiency, strategic planning and budgeting, service quality and recruiting, as well as assisting in scoping and resourcing of projects in the bid phase.