Ahyana Polete-Brooks
St Marys,GA
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
APTIM Federal Services
Pearl Harbor, HI
06.2025 - Current
- Provide site-level HSE oversight in a fast paced, high-risk environment for an $118 million demolition project on a Federal site under USEPA consent order.
- Day to day client interface regarding execution of HSE requirements, including subcontractor management, industrial hygiene controls, and hazard evaluations.
- Conducted HSE assessment at USACE Fuels project on US Army installation in Alaska.
Biological Scientist (Environmental)
US Navy, NAVFAC SE
Navy Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Identified environmental deficiencies by conducting internal audits of 30 tenant organizations ensuring compliance and conformance.
- Increased corrective actions tracking to completion by 30% promoting continuous improvement.
Biological Scientist (Environmental)
US Air Force
Schriever Space Force Base, CO
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained zero air program compliance deficiencies and ensured on-time air permit submissions for construction projects, demonstrating strong regulatory adherence.
- Implemented an excess inventory share program that improved repurposing of printer cartridges by over 50%, showcasing process optimization and resource management skills.
Environmental Supervisor I-II
BAE Systems Hawaii Shipyard
Pearl Harbor, HI
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised an environmental staff of 4 employees and served as acting SHE Manager for a department of 20 personnel.
- Maintained SHE Management System certifications by conducting internal compliance audits and policy reviews and participating in third-party ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certification audits.
Safety Technician I-IV
BAE System Hawaii Shipyard
Pearl Harbor, HI
12.2012 - 02.2018
- Identified over 200 safety hazards through daily surveillance, effectively mitigating risks and reducing injury rates.
- Chaired the Employee Safety Committee, improving communication and increasing employee participation/engagement in safety processes by 40%.
- Planned and coordinated annual safety boot camp events for 300+ employees and subcontractors to promote safety awareness and share best practices and lessons learned.
Health and Safety Analyst II
Tenaris
Conroe, TX
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Compiled and tracked safety data for two facilities to support compliance and risk assessment.
- Reduced workplace injuries through targeted safety training initiatives.
Associate Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
The Woodlands, TX
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Implemented a chemical inventory management system to optimize inventory control and minimize waste by more than 50%.
- Sampled and monitored facility waste discharges and local exhaust systems to ensure environmental compliance and minimize negative impacts.
- Managed hazardous chemical, biological, and radioactive materials and waste for proper storage, transport, and disposal for a large quantity generator.
Environmental Specialist (ORISE)
US Army Public Health Command
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Designed and delivered instructional material on the proper handling, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and regulated medical waste for Department of Defense medical facility personnel.
- Conducted audit of Army medical center identifying deficiencies promoting continued improvement.
Timeline
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
APTIM Federal Services
06.2025 - Current
Biological Scientist (Environmental)
US Navy, NAVFAC SE
08.2023 - 09.2025
Biological Scientist (Environmental)
US Air Force
05.2021 - 08.2023
Environmental Supervisor I-II
BAE Systems Hawaii Shipyard
03.2018 - 06.2021
Safety Technician I-IV
BAE System Hawaii Shipyard
12.2012 - 02.2018
Health and Safety Analyst II
Tenaris
08.2010 - 12.2011
Associate Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
02.2008 - 08.2010
Environmental Specialist (ORISE)
US Army Public Health Command
08.2006 - 08.2007