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Breanna Christensen

Shenandoah,USA

Summary

Seasoned EHS Manager with a robust background at NSK Corporation, showcasing expertise in environmental and safety management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and exceptional analytical skills. Achieved significant compliance advancements and led ISO certifications, demonstrating a proactive approach to safety and environmental stewardship. Excelled in risk assessments and safety training, enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Manager

NSK Corporation
Clarinda, Iowa
05.2020 - Current

Manage NSK's compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements for the campus. Maintains and expands a working knowledge of EHS requirements, making recommendations to site and corporate management teams regarding EHS items.

  • Managing the EHS team and directing EHS resources.
  • Managing ISO 14001 certification, the Environmental Management System, and conformance with all applicable environmental permits.
  • Managing ISO 45001 initial and continual certification, the Safety Management System, and conformance with all legal requirements.
  • Compliance with outside requests (local, regional, corporate, and parent company).
  • Implement proactive safety programs.
  • Engage team members in EHS activities and awareness.
  • Create on-site EHS training, and ensure timely completion and retention of knowledge learned.
  • Conduct regular EHS audits, and regulate the closure of deficiencies.
  • Makes recommendations to NSK management with respect to EHS compliance issues, and implements compliance and audit programs. Perform JHAs and ergonomic assessments to identify EHS risks.
  • Knowledge of plant processes and associated chemicals used in the processes.

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

NSK Corporation
Clarinda, Iowa
03.2016 - 05.2019

Monitors NSK's compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at the site level. Maintains applicable records of environmental matters. Ensures proper compliance with filings and permit applications. Maintains a working knowledge of EHS requirements, and makes recommendations to management regarding EHS issues. Implements EHS compliance and auditing functions. Maintains required documented information for EHS matters.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security Assistant Manager

Green Plains Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Conducted employee safety and environmental training (Including 3 other EHSS Managers.)
  • Completed routine safety and environmental inspections
  • Gathered data, prepared reports, and updated environmental management plans
  • Focused on environmental compliance with overlap into safety and health
  • 30 OSHA General Industry Certification, 40 HAZWOPER Certification, DOT HazMat Certification, Incident Investigation Certificate, Visible Opacity Certification, Combustible Dust Training, Root Cause Analysis Training

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
04-2011

Skills

  • Environmental Geology
  • Regulatory compliance, environmental permitting
  • Environmental and Safety Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
  • OSHA General Industry knowledge
  • Proactive Safety Program Management
  • Comprehensive Risk Analysis
  • Emergency Response Teams
  • Claims Management and Investigation
  • EHS Training Development
  • Facilitating Employee EHS Engagement
  • Policy development and document management
  • Accurate Detail Orientation
  • Cross-Cultural Communication

Certification

  • CSHO - Certified Safety & Health Official (March 2024)
  • SSH - Specialist in Health & Safety (May 2022)
  • Lead 45001 Auditor (October 2019)
  • Lead EMS Auditor (ISO 14001) (October 2017)

Timeline

EHS Manager

NSK Corporation
05.2020 - Current

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

NSK Corporation
03.2016 - 05.2019

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security Assistant Manager

Green Plains Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology

Northwest Missouri State University
Breanna Christensen