DOUG WHEELER
Hazmat Coordinator
Port Orchard
Summary
Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer and seasoned Facilities Manager with over 25 years of experience in overseeing building operations, ensuring optimal facility management, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven success in optimizing building performance, effectively managing budgets, and implementing comprehensive preventive maintenance programs. Highly skilled in problem-solving, vendor management, and enhancing workplace safety and efficiency. Committed to fostering a productive environment that supports organizational goals and drives operational excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Hazmat Coordinator
INDUS Technology LLC
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving collaboration on cross-functional projects.
- Assisted in developing training materials, enhancing onboarding processes for new staff members.
- Managed documentation and reporting for operational activities, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in daily operations and reduced bottlenecks.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
- Facilitated cross-departmental workshops to identify process improvements, leading to more efficient workflow and reduced bottlenecks.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Materials Handling Inspector
INDUS
12.2024 - Current
- Quality Inspection: Assures the quality and safety of ordnance material and operations as related to the receipt, issue, storage, handling, segregation, renovation, preservation and packing of such items. Performs receipt and issue inspection of ordnance items and certifies items as ready for issue. Inspects and approves transportation conveyances as suitable for loading, blocking, and bracing.
- Blocking and Bracing: Blocks, braces, and lashes any vehicle, vessel, or other conveyance laden with explosives, hazardous materials, or any ordnance related components to the appropriate military standards, weapons requirements, and/or related specifications. Secures ordnance assets in a variety of conveyances such as ships, vans, flatbeds, boxcars, and barges.
- Forklift Operation: Offloads and onloads ordnance materials from trucks, rail cars, vessels, and other conveyances using forklifts, manual and mechanized pallet jacks, and stackers. Operates forklift trucks in areas including warehouses, rail cars, trucks, vessels and other confined spaces as well as outside areas having a variety of unpaved, unimproved, or rough surfaces. Independently determines sequences of loading and unloading.
- Inventory: Accountable for all material stored within a designated facility, group of facilities, conveyances, or storage areas. Schedules inventory and scans assets. Requests and conducts unscheduled inventories for magazine refusals, bounce backs, and scan discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, ensuring traceability and accountability.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving product reliability and reducing rework rates.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
Facilities Manager
Granite Gallery LLC
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Safety Oversight: Successfully managed and enhanced the safety protocols for a team of 20 employees, ensuring their well-being across multiple work environments. Developed and implemented comprehensive safety plans, including regular safety audits and emergency response drills, resulting in a [percentage]% reduction in workplace incidents.
- Facility Management: Maintained the operational integrity of a 2000 sqft garage, showroom, and fabrication facility. Oversaw routine and preventive maintenance to ensure that all facilities are in top condition, meeting both functional and safety standards.
- Compliance and Training: Expertly navigated Washington State Labor and Industry standards to ensure compliance with regulations regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and mandatory trainings. Conducted regular training sessions for employees on safety practices, PPE usage, and regulatory requirements, improving overall compliance and workplace safety.
- Vehicle Fleet Management: Administered the maintenance and operational scheduling of a fleet of 15 vehicles. Implemented a structured vehicle maintenance program, reducing downtime and extending vehicle lifecycles.
Chief Gunner’s Mate
U.S. Navy
07.2000 - 11.2022
- 2001-2003 – QRT Guam – Tomahawk handling – Encan/Decan Int. level maint.
- 2003-2006 – USS Port Royal – Mk45 LWGM Tech, Armorer, CSWI, LPO.
- 2006-2007 – Riverine Squadron 2 – Det 2 Lead Gunner's Mate, CSWI / SAMI
- 2007-2011 – CSCS Det West – San Diego – Journeyman Instructor (9502), Master Training Specialist Qualified - Mk45 Mod 1,2 & 4 Inst, Mk 38 Inst, OIS Instructor, Coord. all forklift operation for complete Gun mount overhaul.
- 2011-2016 – USS John C. Stennis – G2 Production CPO, QASO, Torp banding team lead, Magazine Sprinkler Inspector, CSWI, Command RSO.
- 2016-2019 – BUDs Armory LCPO, QA/SO, CSWI, Specwar Armorer, Command Safety Coord.
- 2019-2021 – USS Carl Vinson – G2 LCPO, Command Magazine Inspector
- 2021 – 2022 – Bangor Security – Armory LCPO, LIMDU.
- Nov 2022 – Retired after 22.5 years active duty – No break in service.
Education
Diploma -
Shelton High School
01.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Works well under pressure
- MS office
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Relationship building
Timeline
Hazmat Coordinator
INDUS Technology LLC
08.2025 - Current
Materials Handling Inspector
INDUS
12.2024 - Current
Facilities Manager
Granite Gallery LLC
10.2021 - 10.2024
Chief Gunner’s Mate
U.S. Navy
07.2000 - 11.2022
Diploma -
Shelton High School
Awards
2019 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Leadership and Program Management, 2016 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Project Management and Resource Management
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