Safety leader with extensive experience at Evergreen North America, specializing in compliance and operational excellence. Expertise in policy development and risk assessment, resulting in successful implementation of safety programs that significantly reduced incidents. Proven track record of effective collaboration with diverse teams to enhance safety standards across multiple locations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Safety Manager
Evergreen North America
Ballston Spa, NY
09.2020 - Current
Oversaw safety performance across multiple regional offices to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Conducted safety audits, job observations, and incident investigations for regulatory adherence.
Collaborated on corporate initiatives to enhance development and implementation of safety programs.
Facilitated professional growth and development opportunities for direct reports.
Developed Job Hazard Analyses and procedures for various service lines to mitigate risks.
Interfaced with Evergreen North America and customer safety professionals to align safety standards.
Utilized DISA programs for conducting background checks and drug screenings efficiently.
Provided operational support to regional operations leaders, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
EH&S Manager
Clean Harbors Industrial Services
Clute, TX
04.2014 - 09.2020
Developed and implemented safety programs to enhance operational excellence for internal and external customers.
Conducted safety audits, job observations, and incident investigations with detailed causal analysis.
Facilitated hazard recognition training and risk tolerance assessments at multiple locations.
Collaborated with Clean Harbors and customer safety professionals to align safety standards.
Assisted in developing job hazard analyses and procedures for service lines.
Served on training committee to enhance New Hire and Annual training programs.
Supported policy revisions for vacuum trucks and high-pressure water jetting operations.
Employed DISA programs for background checks and drug screening compliance.
Division Safety Manager
HydroChem Industrial Services
Deer Park, TX
04.2006 - 04.2014
Assist in improving safety performance within each branch with the goal of zero injuries and improve the service quality to meet and exceed the customers’ expectations
Promote HydroChem safety, environmental, and operational policies at all branch accounts within the division and monitor DOT compliance
Interface with HydroChem/Customer safety professionals and Customer Contractor Coordinator
Perform hazard recognition/analysis and risk tolerance training at each location
Implement Safety Programs and training at each location
Assist with safety coverage during Turn Arounds at each location
Education
A.S - Environmental Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2005
Skills
Policy development
Effective communication
Risk assessment
Collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Operational support
Investigative skills
Time management
Problem-solving
Health and safety leadership
Hazard recognition
Safety audits
Incident investigation
Accomplishments
In 2014 I was charged with developing a Safety Action Plan for Chevron Salt Lake City that Veolia was in jeopardy of losing the contract for Industrial Cleaning and an action item was to fully implement and train the employees of the branch with the Safe Operation of Vacuum Trucks. I was given 6 months after an unsuccessful Chevron audit to prove that our company can provide vacuum truck support and operate vacuum trucks safely. Chevron conducted another audit at the 6-month mark and the auditor could not believe the difference that was made in that time and we successfully retained the contract. I was asked by Chevron and my Company to do what I did in Salt Lake City to Chevron Richmond Refinery, Chevron El Segundo and assist Chevron Pascagoula with implementing the Safe Operation Of Vacuum Trucks at their sites.
In Oct 2017 I was asked to help with a Super II Turn Around at BASF Freeport, TX since their Safety Manager had left prior to the turn around. The Safety Program had not been kept up with and my manager at that time offered me a position in the Clute, TX office and transferred me from North Salt Lake, UT to Clute, TX in order to get the Branch back on track on and upkeep on the safety program.
Accreditations
OSHA
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Certification
Board of Certified Safety Professionals OHST certification