Brittney Orwick
Lancaster,PA
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional HSSE Specialist
Brookfield Renewable
01.2020 - Current
- Assist in the establishment, communication and accomplishment of annual safety, environmental and security goals; Maintain and assist in the implementation of Regional HSSE policies and procedures; Assist in the implementation of risk management programs within the framework of the Regional HSSE Management System and recommend corrective/preventive measures to reduce risks;
- Immediately act upon incorrect application of procedures or unsafe work practices when witnessed;
- Conduct and coordinate internal and independent third-party Regional HSSE audits; Assist and participate in Safety, Security, Environmental and Public Safety Risk Assessments; Coordinate and conduct planning/strategy workshops and HSSE training for employees and contractors; Develop and lead new employee orientations; Provide HSSE Training in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company policy and procedures;
- Evaluate and document contractor performance regarding safety compliance issues; Conduct prequalification of consultant and contractor Regional HSSE programs; Assess the Regional HSSE risk and impact of company activities as well as projects and advise the project teams of related requirements;
- Coach employees, contractors and subcontractors regarding compliance with state, federal and local regulatory licenses, permits and safety/health requirements including OSHA regulations and Public Safety programs, SDS databases, and hazardous material reporting; Assist, support, guide, and participate in the employee Regional HSSE committees;
- Lead incident investigations within the operational group and occasionally outside the operational group; Develop standard Regional HSSE operational procedures in consultation and coordination with employees, Brookfield Regional HSSE Staff
- Led DOT Audit to find gaps in regional and corporate DOT Program- Implemented multi year action plan.
- Develop & manage online CBT development and program.
Secretary
Appalachian STEPS Network
05.2014 - Current
- Work with the board to plan monthly meetings & presentations related to the natural gas and civil construction industry
- Work with organizations such as WVONGA, IOGA, Manufacturing, O&G Operators, Contractors etc.
- Coordinate & promote meetings & speakers, manage sponsorships, book venues
- Organize member info (400+ Members), board meetings, invitations etc.
Regional (WV & OH) Safety & Environmental Manager/Terminal Manager
Myers Well Service
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversee and implement company’s safety policies, standard operating procedures and safe work practices
- Developed & implemented yearly initiatives and KPIs
- Began a Behavior Based Safety Observation Program
- Managed the ISNetworld account and PEC accounts and trainings
- Lead monthly safety meetings
- Create training presentations & conduct safety trainings including: CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Benzene, H2S Awareness, Gas Monitor use, Hazard Communication, PPE, JSA/Risk Assessments, Heat and Cold stresses, Noise Awareness, Spill Prevention & Response, Distracted/Fatigued Driving, etc
- Investigate all incidents on the trucking and field services crews
- Completed root cause investigations for all incidents & provide corrective measures
- Interview, hire, and complete new employee orientation & safety training
- Create and maintain employee files and benefits including health insurance, disability, life insurance, workers compensation, 401K & PTO and Vacation scheduling
- Conduct employee reviews and disciplinary meetings
- Manage the company’s Drug and Alcohol program
- I work directly with case managers and safety supervisors for each operator that we work for and have developed a great working relationship with each
- I also work directly with landowners, residents, and governmental affairs such as the DEP / DOT / State & Local Police / County Emergency Managers
- Maintain all hazardous material record & train employees on Hazard Communication / SDS sheets, specifically pertaining to DOT
- My most recent large achievement was implementing a GPS & camera systems into every truck to aid in our BBS observation program.
Safety, Environmental & HR Coordinator for Pennsylvania & West Virginia
Delrick Corporation
05.2014 - 09.2018
- Develop and Implement safety policies following company, OSHA, DOT, MSHA, Antero Resources, CNX, South Western Energy, Mark West and Rice Energy regulations
- Held weekly safety meetings companywide in both PA & WV about company policies, safety precautions and safety stand-downs
- Attend and lead all contracted companies yearly and quarterly trainings
- Scheduled and lead all CPR/First Aid and Safeland trainings
- Produced and lead all fire protection trainings
- Created and implemented new JSA’s, equipment checklists, health folders and toolbox talk folders
- Conducted inspections / audits on construction sites which included: excavation, confined space, hot work, pipeline, mobile equipment & crane activity
- Created and led Delrick’s first safety committee including members on HSE, Operations & Administration
- Conducted new employment, random, suspicion, and post-accident drug tests company wide
- Handle HR duties throughout West Virginia and Pennsylvania
- Investigated all incidents that have occurred, case managed throughout the length of recovery, complete root causes analysis and wrote incident reports
- Managed all property damage and worked directly with landowners, residents, and governmental affairs such as the DEP/DOT/State Police etc
- Regulate online databases company wide including WV & PA ISNetworld accounts and trainings.
Safety & Loss Intern
Brickstreet Mutual Insurance
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Develop safety programs and campaigns for West Virginia University, developed and implemented a new online Incident reporting system for WVU
- Go on local site visits & provide safety suggestions, completed inspections, provided training to & materials for all of our clients to improve their safety programs, noise monitoring procedures, report writing, etc
- Completed follow up inspections for major changes
- Cliental varies in industries from education, construction, welding/machine shops, oil & gas companies, healthcare, etc.
- Gained insight to the workers compensation insurance industry and provided guidance to underwriters on the clients risk management/safety programs.
Executive Secretary
West Virginia Governmental Commission on Holocaust Education
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Report to Board of Education, Write Grant Proposals, Plan High School & Elementary educational programs, Plan public programs, Work Directly with Holocaust Survivors and State Representatives.
Education
M.D. - Safety Management
West Virginia University College of Engineering & Mineral Resources
Morgantown, WV05.2014
B.S.A. Animal Science & Nutrition, Minor in Equine Science - Animal Sciences & Nutrition
West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design
Morgantown, WV05.2012
Skills
- Masters Degree- ABET accredited Safety Management program
- Quality Assurance
- Emergency Response
- Customer Relations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Proficient experience leading internal and external audits
- 4 years in Renewable Energy
- 6 years in the Natural Gas, Construction, & Well Servicing/Trucking
- Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
- Board member (Secretary) for the Appalachian STEPS Safety group (6 years)
Highlights Of Qualifications
- Masters Degree- ABET accredited Safety Management program.
- 4+ years in Renewable Energy
- 6+ years in the Natural Gas, Construction, & Well Servicing/Trucking
- Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
- Board member (Secretary) for the Appalachian STEPS Safety group (6 years)
- HAZWOPER 40 hr.
- IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700
- Variety of Agricultural, Environmental and Science fundamentals
- Familiar with OSHA 1910/1926
- Experience with managing and Auditing DOT Programs
References
Provided upon request
Timeline
Regional HSSE Specialist
Brookfield Renewable
01.2020 - Current
Regional (WV & OH) Safety & Environmental Manager/Terminal Manager
Myers Well Service
09.2018 - 11.2019
Secretary
Appalachian STEPS Network
05.2014 - Current
Safety, Environmental & HR Coordinator for Pennsylvania & West Virginia
Delrick Corporation
05.2014 - 09.2018
Safety & Loss Intern
Brickstreet Mutual Insurance
08.2013 - 07.2014
Executive Secretary
West Virginia Governmental Commission on Holocaust Education
05.2012 - 07.2014
M.D. - Safety Management
West Virginia University College of Engineering & Mineral Resources
B.S.A. Animal Science & Nutrition, Minor in Equine Science - Animal Sciences & Nutrition
West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design
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