ANDRENA THOMPSON
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Davis Junction,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Work History
EHS Specialist
Stellantis
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversee/implement EHS training programs and training assessments.
- Conduct regular audits of EHS processes and advise plant leadership and corporate EHS staff of findings.
- Analyze environmental incidents, determine root causes, implement corrective action.
- Analyze injury/illness experience, identify/track injury correlation, determine root causes, determine corrective action.
- Manage new equipment programs at concept stage to ensure that EHS design specifications and regulations are included.
- Ensure ergonomic processes are implemented/integrated.
- Manage routine reports, permit applications, inventories and surveys; including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval.
- Coordinate communication of EHS regulatory inspection activity with plant leadership.
- Lead EHS projects to improve EHS key performance metrics.
- Lead implementation and maintenance of plant's environmental management system to meet ISO 14001 and WCM Environmental Pillar requirements.
- Lead implementation and maintenance of plant's safety management system to meet OHSAS 18001 and WCM Safety Pillar requirements.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environments.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
EHS Specialist
Power Solutions International
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Interfaced with OSHA and other governmental bodies to ensure mandated compliance.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided weekly new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
EHS Specialist
Arnold Magnetic Technology
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Reviewed and updated safety programs, including site specific plans; Provided monthly safety stats for 2 buildings; worked collaboratively with union reps at both buildings; trained plant operators on 5S; conducted incident/accident investigations; conducted safety audits; Performed weekly/monthly safety checks at two plants.
- Conducted daily hands-on floor walk-throughs to interact with employees and be a presence on manufacturing floor; Responsible for OSHA 300/301 logs; delivered Red Cross
- Delivered monthly safety trainings to 2 shifts: Forklift Evaluator.
- Authorized/Purchased new equipment for 2 locations; Conducted Red Cross certified First Aid training.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Management/Safety
12.2015
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Root Cause Investigations
- Time Management
- Collaborative
- Active Listening
- Leadership
- Microsoft Suite
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Training and Development
- Written Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- JUN '18 - OCT '18
- Industrial Management Safety Intern United Technology Aerospace Systems (UTAS), Rockford
- Developed and delivered monthly safety training to bargaining unit employees;completed Workers Compensationpaperwork; Reviewed and updated EHS policies and procedures;Attended monthly meetings such Safety
- Coordinators/Steering Committee and Union Safety; developed Safety tips; participated in incident/accidentinvestigations; TapRoot investigations;Hazardous waste management, Ergonomic assessments, and Kaizentraining
- JUN '14 - FEB '15
- Emergency Response Coordinator Ogle County Health Department (OCHD), Oregon
- Maintained, reviewed, and updated hazardous and emergency response plans; responded to public healthemergencies; assisted in budgetary process related to Emergency Response funding; coordinated and provided
- OCHD staff emergency response training; developed and participated in operational County wide drills andexercise scenarios
- FEB '10 - NOV '13
- Emergency Response Coordinator Stephenson County Emergency Management Agency, Freeport
- Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Secretary/Emergency Manager; Prepared documents/reportsrequired by the State of Illinois; maintained Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)program and Tier 11 information
- DEC '09 - SEP '11
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
- OSHA 10 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
- 24 HOUR OSHA
- OSHA 40 HOUR INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
- 24 HOUR HAZWOPER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
- ASSOCIATE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION ASP (pending)
- 30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
Affiliations
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) National member
ASSP Northeastern Illinois Chapter (NEIL) member
Timeline
EHS Specialist - Stellantis
08.2022 - 03.2023
EHS Specialist - Power Solutions International
07.2019 - 04.2022
EHS Specialist - Arnold Magnetic Technology
06.2018 - 10.2018
Northern Illinois University - Master of Science, Industrial Management/Safety