Craig Weber

Experience

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  Hoechst Celanese - Technical Center

  May 1990 - Aug 1990

  Process Engineer

  Performed process hazards analysis of new pilot process. Compiled a technology manual for a developmental reactive styrene monomer.

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  Hoechst Celanese - Technical Center

  May 1991 - Aug 1991

  Project Engineer

  Assisted with optimization of plant utilities.

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  SAIC

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Process Safety Engineer/Technical Writer

  Working with professional engineers of multiple disciplines (safety, chemical, mechanical) and various administrative staff, offered direct process support to various process safety management (PSM) compliance and environmental assurance projects through the U.S., as well as marketed and aided in the management of such projects (Small to $300k).a. Led/co-led/documented process hazard analyses (PHAs) including human factors and facility siting, of numerous new and existing refinery, chemical, and petrochemical process units using various methodologies (HazOp, What-If/Checklist, vapor dispersion modeling, etc) and presented findings to team and client management;b. Developed graphical operating/maintenance procedure manuals that were compliant with both regulation (OSHA, EPA, ISO-9002, Coast Guard) and company policy for numerous new and existing refinery, chemical, food processing, terminals, and petrochemical process units;c. Conducted PSM audits of chemical process unit and presented recommendations to union groups, committees, upper management, and affected employees;d. Peer reviewed technical articles for publication and audit reports;e. Manning a conference booth for trade fair, to answer safety questions and marketing purposes for public & perspective clients;f. Troubleshooting proprietary safety analysis software (MS-DOS & Oracle, MS Access based) and demonstrating its usefulness to clients. Show less

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  Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2025

  a. Perform site inspections for safety & health of varying size sites over diverse industries including ammonia refrigeration, chemical/petrochem/refinery operations, food processing, grain handling, marine terminals & shipyards, oil & gas drilling and servicing, confined space entry, and process safety management;b. Assessing and documenting serious hazards related to combustible dusts, compressed gases, cryogenic materials, emergency response, fire protection, flammable/combustible liquids, means of egress, and welding/cutting, among others;c. Manage larger investigations including refinery incident and plant chemical releases;d. Assist other OSHA area offices and regions in special assignments to provide engineering support and petroleum refinery knowledge;e. Lead the Area Office in significant cases developed;f. First compliance officer to achieve Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential through Region VI program;g. Assist other, both senior and junior, compliance officers in completing fatality investigations, with developing and documenting complex violations (e.g. General Duty Clause);h. Reviewing record keeping and injury/illness rates of employers;i. Generating & reviewing press releases on significant cases to the public;j. Inspect VPP Star work sites following a fatality, complaint or high-profile referral related to falls, chemical release, etc;k. Interacted with national Chemical Safety Board (CSB) as case lead liaison on reviewing ongoing findings. Show less

  • Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Coordinator

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2025

  • Compliance Officer/Safety Engineer

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2013