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Alan Ryan

Warren,PA

Summary

Highly experienced Industrial Emergency Response Leader with a proven track record of effectively managing critical incidents in complex industrial settings, demonstrating exceptional leadership, decision-making ,and communication skills while prioritizing safety and minimizing damage during emergencies. Highly skilled leading multidisciplinary teams in emergency response operations ,including incident command, risk assessments, and crisis management. Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous materials identification, containment, and mitigation strategies. Proficient in ICS principles and application in managing large-scale industrial emergencies with excellent verbal and written communication to facilitate clear information exchange with diverse stakeholders during high-pressure situations. Strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations, ensuring team compliance and proactive risk mitigation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Howco Environmental Services
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.

Captain Emergency Response and Management

United Refining Company
03.2014 - 03.2025
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive emergency management plan to ensure the safety of personnel and the public.
  • Coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure the effective communication of emergency calls and their resolution.
  • Managed emergency response teams and coordinated crisis management actions.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols and procedures for emergency situations.
  • Monitored, evaluated, and updated emergency response plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate personnel in emergency management operations and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local, state, and federal emergency services and agencies.
  • Responded to emergency calls and coordinated with other departments and agencies to coordinate response efforts.
  • Developed and maintained emergency management databases and records.
  • Coordinated with other departments and agencies to coordinate emergency response resources and equipment.

Head Labor Gang Boss

United Refining Company
09.2012 - 03.2025
  • Evaluated performance of maintenance personnel to ensure quality service.
  • Collaborated with production, engineering and other departments to achieve operational goals and objectives.
  • Optimized uptime of production equipment by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs.
  • Used root cause analysis to determine the source of system problems and implemented corrective action.
  • Developed a successful training program for new maintenance laborers.
  • Troubleshot and repaired electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
  • Developed and implemented preventative maintenance and repair procedures to ensure equipment reliability and availability.

Education

Industrial Rescue Confined Space/High Angle/Trench -

Butler County Community College

WMD/ Terrorism Awareness -

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Hazardous Material Operations HMOJB -

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

FEMA ICS-100/ FEMA ICS200 -

US Department of Homeland Security

NFPA 1081 Facility Fire Brigade Leader -

Teaxs A&M Engineering Extension Service

OSHA 30 -

Six Sigma (Green Belt) -

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Work ethic
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Backhoe Operator
  • Skidsteer Operator
  • Forklift Operator
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Technical Abilities
  • Project Management
  • Employee motivation
  • Team leadership

Military Service

US Army, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Operations Specialist, 02/01/06, 04/30/10, US Army Veteran serving 4 years of active duty. Experienced in directing both small and large teams of soldiers, civilians, members of federal agencies and managing over $7 million worth of equipment in high-stress scenarios. Experience in operational planning, training, and risk management with effects that spanned across multiple countries and cultural barriers. Exercised planning, training, reporting and documentation of Counter-Weapons of Mass Destructions. Served as team leader of CBRNE Response Team with a worldwide mission to identify, sample, render safe, mitigate, package and conduct escort of chemical and biological materials. Controlled and observed lane training exercises, and conducted After Action Reviews, utilizing Combat Training Center-methodology.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Howco Environmental Services
03.2025 - Current

Captain Emergency Response and Management

United Refining Company
03.2014 - 03.2025

Head Labor Gang Boss

United Refining Company
09.2012 - 03.2025

WMD/ Terrorism Awareness -

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Hazardous Material Operations HMOJB -

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

FEMA ICS-100/ FEMA ICS200 -

US Department of Homeland Security

NFPA 1081 Facility Fire Brigade Leader -

Teaxs A&M Engineering Extension Service

OSHA 30 -

Six Sigma (Green Belt) -

Industrial Rescue Confined Space/High Angle/Trench -

Butler County Community College

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