Darlene Hardy
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Summary
Strategic leader in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) with proven success across diverse industries. Expert in developing and implementing compliance programs and training to reduce injuries, minimize Worker's Compensation claims, and prevent regulatory penalties. Skilled in regulatory protocols including Green House Gas, DPR/EPA Pesticides, Title V, PSM/RMP, and chemical and particulate management. Adept at SDS production, labeling, stormwater/NPDES permits, and collaborating with regulatory agencies. Experienced trainer for OSHA standards and ergonomic assessments to improve workplace safety and compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager (EHS)
JELD-WEN Doors and Windows
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Led Environmental, Health and Safety site initiatives, by assisting leadership with site-specific policies and standards to comply with regulatory and JELD-WEN Global EH&S requirements to prevent injuries and illnesses, reduce workers' compensation costs, and create a strong EH&S culture.
- Implemented prevention programs using problem solving skills to identify workplace environmental, health and safety risks and hazards.
- Minimized workplace risks and hazards by advising site leaders and employees how to improve environmental, health and safety performance.
- Trained site employees on company's EH&S health and safety requirements to comply with applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
- Managed emergency procedures and conducted on-going safety inspections by reporting injuries, illnesses and “near misses” to the corporate EH&S Department and business leaders.
- Established site specific EH&S reports and communicated findings with site leadership with accurate record keeping including OSHA logs, environmental permits/testing, training documentation and equipment inspection records.
- Tracked EH&S inspections and audit findings to closure.
- Assisted Plant Manager to establish and maintain a site EH&S council by sharing safety lessons learned to encourage an EH&S learning culture.
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager (EHS)
Mycorrhizal Applications
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed and advised on Environmental, Health and Safety to establish compliant MA facilities, and operations by modeling and promoting a EHS excellence culture. Liaised with governmental agencies, insurance carriers and industry associations.
- Implemented and managed EHS programs including hazard communication, hazard waste management, emergency response, laboratory operations, respiratory protection, hearing conservation and ergonomics to comply with OSHA and applicable environmental standards.
- Coordinated OSHA-mandated, company-required, and non-mandatory training to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepared, maintained and tracked required investigation reports to meet internal and external agency requirements.
- Identified and assigned corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence including policy changes, procedures, work environment and equipment.
- Provided new hire orientation outlining high expectations regarding EHS and company compliance and the important role of the employee.
- Complied with local, state and federal regulations and corporate requirements by performing frequent and routine environmental-safety inspections, and internal audits.
- Participated in industrial hygiene and ergonomic evaluations including Job Hazard Analyses and Crisis Communication Team.
Work Health and Safety Manager (WHSM)
SCKI Amazon
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Led and developed a WHS Team by creating and executing development plans including communicating team expectations and providing feedback to ensure execution of core competencies. Oversaw and guided compliance to all applicable Amazon WHS Policies.
- Reduced ergonomic risk and ensured a safe and healthy working environment by bringing a strong understanding of local/regional/domestic regulations and company policy initiatives.
- Measured site's performance against published EHS policies to identify deficiencies and implement a site plan for correction and drive accountability.
- Analyzed WHS metrics and reviewed incident trends to justify appropriate resources to high WHS risk areas by performing site audits and implemented solutions to eliminate potential risks.
- Used Austin and Genuine for audit recordkeeping to comply with global WHS standards.
Environmental, Health, Safety Manager
Darigold
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local requirements governing environmental protection and occupational safety and health standards by staying current and informed on federal, state, and local rules and regulations and interfacing with regulatory agencies, plant staff, and the corporate EHS team.
- Monitored environmental compliance with timely internal-external reporting and data entry in company's tracking systems.
- Advised Plant Manager and corporate EHS staff of permit and compliance issues by conducting EHS investigations, data analysis and recurrence prevention programs development.
- Led plant efforts to develop an EHS Team Program to support training for employees.
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) Manager
Safran Cabins, Inc.
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal occupational safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations and guidelines and enforced companywide. Responsible for SDS production and approval. Administered Industrial Hygiene activity (respirator fit testing, air monitoring, noise control, ventilation).
- Maintained and improved companywide environmental, health and safety programs, policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Improved company safety culture with “on the floor presence” to provide safety training, written programs and objectives for safe work practices.
- Advised and trained departments regarding safety protocols and procedures to comply with federal, state and local regulations, to include WISHA, PSCAA, DOE and NFPA/IFC fire codes.
- Improved overall safety by leading safety committee activities and administering emergency management programs to respond to potential aerospace industry situations.
- Eliminated, minimized and controlled hazards by conducting on-site investigations of accident and incidents, risk assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring and preparing recommendations.
- Directed hazardous and non-hazardous waste movement to approved downstream destinations.
Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Manager
Sierra Chemical Co.
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Led Process Safety Management Program (PSM) to recommend processes and product safety to reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical and biological work hazards. Wrote and revised safety regulations and codes. Responsible for SDS production and approval and pesticide labeling. Involved with two chemicals under Federal RMP, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine and other chemicals throughput. Interpreted safety/environmental regulations for engineers, labor representatives and inspectors. Managed Title V
- Inspected facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
- Liaised with outside organizations (fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams) to facilitate emergency responses.
- Investigated industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures using root cause analysis.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to meet safety requirements.
- Reported accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing and evaluated corrective actions for health inspection violations
- Trained safety law-regulations including hazardous condition monitoring, and safety equipment.
- Provided organizational technical advice and guidance to manage health-related problems.
Environmental Engineer
Hampton Affiliates
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Served as remediation and technical leader across three mills in WA, three mills in OR, and two mills in Canada, coordinating with corporate offices in Portland, OR and 300+ employees in each location. Led feasibility testing, scope development, implementation, and evaluation of projects. Managed all Air Permits, Greenhouse Gas reporting, Boiler MACT, and particulate matter compliance (PM10, PM2.5).
- Developed new solutions and remediated environmental threats to prevent and control future environmental health hazards.
- Collaborated with construction contractors to minimize environmental harm in new buildings and risks brought on by older, less eco-friendly sites.
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Manager
JR Simplot
02.2009 - 09.2010
- Managed facility safety, health, environmental, and security programs for a Nitric Acid manufacturing site with 50 employees and 15,000+ tons of hazardous chemicals. Oversaw compliance with RMP, PSM, SPCC, PHA, and safety training requirements. Directed environmental reporting for Title V and particulate emissions (PM10, PM2.5) ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Developed and trained employees on OSHA, Drug & Alcohol, Environmental Practices, SWPP, Hazardous Transportation, Personal Protective Equipment, Back Injury Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Involvement with Anhydrous Ammonia and other chemicals.
- Led SDS production and approval including pesticides labeling.
- Developed safety committee and incident Root Cause Investigation Program.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Education, Communication and Business/Safety
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WABachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Resources and Business
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Regulatory Compliance-Environmental Management: Regulatory Government Agencies, Third Party Registers and Insured Representatives Interfacing, OSHA, ISO, EPA and State Related Regulations, Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA, DOT-OSHA), Air Permits, Industrial Storm Water Prevention Plans, Regulatory Recycling (DOT-ITA), Chemical Spill Response, Expert Witness Experience, Title V
- Health, Safety-Risk Management: Creation of Preventive Safety Programs, Emergency Action Programs and Security Protocol Development, Experience in Union/Non-Union Facilities
Certification
Several OSHA, WISHA, CalOSHA, EPA Certifications along with:
Accomplishments
- Saved tractor/trailer manufacturer six figure revenue in one year by setting up a light duty work plan, reducing workplace injuries and by monitoring Worker's Compensation claims.
- Wrote policies and procedures to meet California and EPA compliance for an international service company during the contract with the US Forest Services Region for their fleet maintenance.
- Conducted compliance for companies in California, Oregon, and Washington OSHA along with Federal OSHA and EPA.
- Assisted a global laminate Title V manufacturer to develop and maintain air, water, compliance and environmental controls by analyzing jobs and re-engineering equipment to reduce potential injuries.
- Recognized by the National Association of Professional Women to the VIP as an outstanding influencer for women in the workplace.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Consultant – Boretti, Inc., Visalia, CA
- Safety, Health, Environmental Manager - Formica Corporation Mfg. Distribution Ctr., Whitney Ranch, CA
Timeline
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager (EHS)
JELD-WEN Doors and Windows
11.2023 - 06.2025
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager (EHS)
Mycorrhizal Applications
12.2022 - 06.2023
Work Health and Safety Manager (WHSM)
SCKI Amazon
07.2021 - 07.2022
Environmental, Health, Safety Manager
Darigold
09.2019 - 07.2021
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) Manager
Safran Cabins, Inc.
09.2016 - 09.2019
Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Manager
Sierra Chemical Co.
08.2013 - 01.2016
Environmental Engineer
Hampton Affiliates
09.2010 - 05.2013
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Manager
JR Simplot
02.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Resources and Business
Eastern Washington University
Master of Science (MS) - Education, Communication and Business/Safety
Eastern Washington University
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