Christopher Edwards
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Motivated and committed, safety and environmental sustainability advocate with a strong focus on promoting a secure work environment. Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and risk assessment, possessing the skills necessary for hazard identification and data analysis. Dedication lies in driving impactful safety initiatives and fostering a culture of workplace health and environmental responsibility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EH&S Delivery Specialist
DuPont
Marlborough, MA
02.2022 - Current
- Develops and introduces updated or newly created Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
- Develops internal audit strategies for first-party EHS audits, assesses performance, and informs management of any gaps to enhance EHS practices.
- Works alongside other DuPont EHS experts, industry organizations, and diverse businesses and sites to exchange tools and strategies for ensuring EHS compliance.
- Provides EH&S support to various plant production units, CA group, and facilities helping to support permitting activities.
- Performs routine evaluations of process controls to guarantee adherence to recognized industry standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Assist in the development of emergency response plans for effective crisis management.
Safety Coordinator
UTI
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all safety-related documentation, including inspections reports, incident logs, and training certifications.
- Improved the waste disposal system, reducing hazardous waste by 20%
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Individually led 22 instructors, 7 supervisors, and over 15 staff members in behavioral-based safety initiatives.
- Led ISO 14001 audit to completion resulting in zero findings five Consecutive years.
- Devised a new worker safety initiative that reduced incidents by 40%
Senior Production Specialist
Specialty Gases
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards across all areas of production.
- Oversaw production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Revised plans for compliance with regulations for inspections to ensure a 95% pass rate.
- Applied quality assurance methodology to received material, production, and finished parts using relevant schematics and established ISO-compliant processes.
- Demonstrated the capability to operate in all designated production areas and provide relief support for fellow operators as required.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College
General Studies -
University Of Houston
Skills
- Skilled Mediator
- Risk Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Organizational Skills
- Training & Development
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Data Management
- SAP (EHS-HSM)
- Hazard identification
- Permit-to-work systems
- Accident investigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety and compliance inspections
Certification
- OSHA 30- Outreach for general safety, University of South Florida
- OSHA 1910- Standards Training for General Industry, University of South Florida
- OSHA 40- HAZWOPER- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, University of South Florida
- Heartsaver CPR & AED, American Heart Association, 226018864144
- Certified Radiation Safety Officer, Vega Americas, Inc
- Certified Laser Safety Officer, LSC, 531297
- Certified Machine Risk Facilitator, DuPont.EDU
Timeline
EH&S Delivery Specialist
DuPont
02.2022 - Current
Safety Coordinator
UTI
06.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Production Specialist
Specialty Gases
06.2010 - 05.2015
General Studies -
University Of Houston
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College
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