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David E. Modde II

Mountain Home

Summary

Accomplished Environmental and Safety Manager with extensive experience at JR Simplot, excelling in OSHA compliance and team collaboration. Successfully reduced workplace accidents by 40% through strategic safety initiatives. Expert in leadership and training, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Proficient in incident investigation and policy implementation, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental and Safety Manager

JR Simplot
Grand View
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Led training sessions for employees on safety procedures and best practices.
  • Collaborated with management to implement safety improvement initiatives.
  • Investigated incidents and reported findings to enhance workplace safety measures.
  • Monitored safety equipment and ensured proper maintenance and usage protocols.
  • Fostered a culture of safety awareness among employees through ongoing communication efforts.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
  • Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Conducted audits at industrial sites and participated in hazardous waste site investigations.
  • Evaluated workplace environment and equipment to identify potential hazards.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses or accidents.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Developed corporate environmental policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted audits of environmental programs to identify areas for improvement.
  • Managed relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders on environmental issues.
  • Performed periodic inspections of sites where hazardous materials are stored or used to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to identify and evaluate environmental risks associated with corporate operations.
  • Reviewed applications for permits issued by government agencies related to activities that may have an impact on the environment.
  • Participated in meetings between representatives from industry, government agencies, NGOs to discuss issues related to corporate responsibility for protecting the environment.

Safety Manager

JR Simplot
Grand View
06.2018 - 12.2022
  • Developed safety training programs for employees across multiple facilities.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Implemented emergency response plans for various hazardous situations.
  • Collaborated with management to enhance workplace safety culture and practices.
  • Facilitated safety meetings to discuss concerns and promote awareness among staff.
  • Reviewed and updated safety policies to align with current standards and best practices.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for inspections and certifications of safety protocols.
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
  • Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
  • Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.

Safety Supervisor

HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLUTIONS
Boise
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Executes health monitoring programs for respirator and hearing conservation; providing annual sampling of areas to ensure the proper controls are in place
  • Assess employee exposure to hazardous or toxic materials; manages HAZCOM program of over 600 chemicals ensuring the proper hierarchy of controlled exposure methods are in place
  • Daily inspection of facility for imminent danger conditions, executes appropriate action to remedy all situations
  • Initiated Safety Steering Committee to assist with the employee involvement portion of the Safety Culture
  • Provides guidance to VP of Production and Director of Corporate safety, and local plant leadership, eliminating unsafe practices and identifying specialized hazards that employees are exposed involving both new and old processes
  • Supervisor: Rhonda Messick (208) 870-9074

Safety Supervisor

VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE
Nampa
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Applied professional knowledge of safety and occupational health concepts; to develop policy and introduce procedures specific to a variety of non-standard work environments
  • Designed comprehensive safety and health training programs; developed and led training and developed a tracking database to ensure completion of mandatory training.
  • Applied expert knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements, applicable standards, regulations and/or technical orders by conducting safety audits for 130 facilities annually to ensure OSHA compliance
  • Managed company wide Workers Compensation Program; reduced workplace accidents by 40% in 2017, reduced claims from 140 to 78
  • Superior knowledge of risk management techniques and cost benefit analysis; conducted root cause investigations on all accidents and incidents company wide
  • Reported and managed all insurance claims including agricultural crop loss, vehicle and general liability
  • Certified OSHA Outreach Instructor; 150 employees trained on 10 and 30 hour General Industry
  • Authorized HAZWOPER Instructor; 50 employees trained on 40 hour HAZWOPER
  • Skilled in facilitating safety committees, provided advice and technical guidance and provided quarterly meeting reports to the state of Oregon for compliance
  • Able to plan and organize tasks and coordinate with multiple disciplines; with extensive experience in oil and gas, HAZMAT operations, surveys, human resources components, and construction
  • Supervisor: George Barron (208) 869-4623

Environmental Trainer

VAREC, INC
GA
08.2010 - 09.2015
  • Inspected government facilities; demonstrated knowledge of engineering standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Conducted Class A, B and C Underground Storage Tank Operator courses; 6000 operators trained in 27 states
  • Applied expert knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements, applicable standards, regulations and/or technical orders by implementing procedures to control potential hazardous operations of fuel systems
  • Lead program development for operational continuity, emergency management, disaster preparedness and assisted in risk response planning
  • Supervisor: Buster Stacey (770) 335-4302

Fuels System Operator

FERGUSON WILLIAMS & HAMMER
Mountain Home AFB
09.2008 - 09.2010
  • Performed maintenance on military fuel storage system
  • Reviewed and revised SPCC plan for 5 million gallon fuel storage system
  • Verified Air Force publications and ensured contract operations still followed Air Force and State regulations for fuel operations and storage.
  • Wrote daily, weekly and monthly safety briefing in accordance with company quality standards
  • Ensure all OSHA personal protective equipment requirements were provided from the company to protect employees against possible hazards.
  • Supervisor: Kellis Durrence (208) 828-1730

FSC Manager

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Various Locations
Mountain Home AFB
03.1997 - 02.2009
  • Supervised 8 employees; managed 24 hour refueling support for 59 domestic and foreign aircraft and controlled the receipt, storage and issue of 44M gallons annually of aviation and ground fuel
  • Oversaw 2.7M gallon jet fuel inventory worth $8.1M; managed accounting ledgers for 31K fuel sales valued at $78M and the accounting and security of cash collection with transient aircraft fuel receipts
  • Maintained various automated databases; recorded real time and near real time fuel and equipment inventories and transactions
  • Supervisor: Michael Holgate (703) 848-5178

Education

MBA - Project Management

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Associates of Art and Science - Logistics Management

CCAF
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Leadership/Management
  • Safety
  • Workers Compensation
  • HAZWOPER
  • Training/Development
  • Articulate Communicator
  • Health Monitoring
  • Organization/Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Safety training
  • Incident investigation
  • OSHA compliance
  • Environmental auditing
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety audits
  • Accident investigation
  • Staff training
  • Implementing policies
  • OSHA rule enforcement

Certification

  • OSHA 10 & 30 hour General Industry Certified
  • Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response Operator
  • HAZWOPER Incident Commander Certified
  • Fuels Accounting Course
  • Records Maintenance and Disposition Schedule Course
  • First Aid & CPR

Volunteer Experience

Community Free For All Event (48 hours), West Elementary School Carnivals (30 hours), Coordinated 12 Adopt-A-Highway roadside trash cleanups (20 hours), Airman Against Drunk Driving President, 489 saves in 52 weekends, 100 % coverage USAF Base

Timeline

Environmental and Safety Manager

JR Simplot
01.2023 - 07.2025

Safety Manager

JR Simplot
06.2018 - 12.2022

Safety Supervisor

HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLUTIONS
11.2017 - 04.2018

Safety Supervisor

VALLEY WIDE COOPERATIVE
10.2015 - 10.2017

Environmental Trainer

VAREC, INC
08.2010 - 09.2015

Fuels System Operator

FERGUSON WILLIAMS & HAMMER
09.2008 - 09.2010

FSC Manager

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Various Locations
03.1997 - 02.2009

MBA - Project Management

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

Columbia Southern University

Associates of Art and Science - Logistics Management

CCAF

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