Aishling Coyne
Phoenix,United States
Summary
Environmental, Health & Safety professional with 14 years of experience in multi-site operations within healthcare and industrial sectors. Expertise in regulatory compliance, EH&S program development, and safety leadership, with a strong focus on reducing risk and ensuring operational continuity. Proven ability to collaborate with senior management to drive compliance and enhance safety protocols. Specialized skills in environmental impact assessment and sustainability strategies, complemented by strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
West Pharmaceutical service
Tempe, Arizona
11.2023 - Current
- Directed enterprise-wide EH&S operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA regulations.
- Championed development and implementation of comprehensive EH&S programs, covering Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, and Fall Protection.
- Led strategic safety training initiatives, coaching over 500 employees and contractors to enhance compliance and accountability.
- Oversaw security and life safety measures for two sites, providing guidance on risk management and emergency preparedness.
- Provided leadership for construction safety by issuing permits and maintaining compliance documentation with engineers and contractors.
- Managed hazardous materials program, ensuring compliance with regulations for hazardous and pharmaceutical waste management.
- Implemented ergonomic initiatives to reduce repetitive injuries during renovations and enhance employee well-being.
- Conducted incident investigations using root cause analysis, partnering with HR to implement corrective actions and improve safety culture.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist
HonorHealth
Scottsdale, Arizona
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Facilitated safety inspections across network to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with employees and consultants to deliver required safety training for compliance.
- Administered EH&S compliance programs including Lock-out-tag-out, Hot Work, and Crane Safety.
- Implemented proactive safety training processes to enhance overall system safety.
- Inspected construction sites throughout project lifecycle to identify and address safety concerns.
- Issued safety permits prior to work initiation while maintaining thorough documentation.
- Coordinated with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) to provide risk-averse solutions for projects.
- Chaired Hazardous Materials Committee, overseeing hazardous waste programs and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Banner Health
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Ensured state regulatory compliance by managing hazardous waste profiles and maintaining manifests.
- Implemented new pharmaceutical hazardous waste program, reducing off-site waste by 15,000 pounds in year one.
- Reviewed and audited department policies and procedures related to chemical use annually.
- Facilitated industrial hygiene testing through third-party services for annual and as-needed compliance.
- Prepared organization for regulatory inspections with State of Arizona, achieving full compliance through January 2019.
- Revised and audited Air Quality Permits across 28 hospitals in six states.
- Collaborated with supply chain group to establish Key Performance Indicators focused on environmental sustainability.
- Acted as corporate subject matter expert on sustainability initiatives.
Environmental Consultant assigned to Banner Health
Ashton Tiffany
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Developed and launched organization-wide environmental sustainability tracking program.
- Managed and reported on Banner Health’s sustainability initiatives, including 'Think GREEN' campaign.
- Monitored electricity usage, water conservation, hazardous waste elimination, and emissions inventory.
- Conducted environmental compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
Education
Master’s Degree - Sustainability Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Public Management
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona01.2010
Skills
- EH&S program development
- Hazardous materials management
- Safety compliance auditing
- Incident investigation
- Risk assessment
- Manufacturing safety training
- Environmental sustainability
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- 8 Hour Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Regulation and Compliance Refresher Certification, 01/01/24
- 8 Hour Hazardous Materials Transportation (49 CFR), 01/01/23
- FEMA: IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 01/01/20
- FEMA: IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS, 01/01/20
- FEMA: IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100, 01/01/20
- OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry OSHA Course #510, 01/01/20
- Arizona Food Handler Training Certificate Program, 01/01/20
- 16 Hour Hazardous Materials Transportation (49 CFR), 01/01/20
- CEAS I: Ergonomics Assessment Certification, 01/01/20
- OSHA: Evacuation and Emergency Planning OSHA Course #7105, 01/01/19
- 16 Hour Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Regulation and Compliance Certification, 01/01/19
- 30 Hour Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Regulation and Compliance Certification, 01/01/19, McCoy and Associates, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado
- Certificate of Sustainability, 01/01/15, University of Colorado - Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
Timeline
Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
West Pharmaceutical service
11.2023 - Current
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist
HonorHealth
08.2019 - 11.2023
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Banner Health
04.2016 - 01.2019
Environmental Consultant assigned to Banner Health
Ashton Tiffany
08.2012 - 04.2016
Master’s Degree - Sustainability Leadership
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Management
Northern Arizona University