EDDIE JESSIE JR. MPH,GSP,ASHM
Safety Executive
Silsbee,Texas
Summary
Executive-level Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leader with over 27 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, heavy industry, and pulp and paper operations. Proven track record leading high-impact safety programs, regulatory compliance initiatives, and cultural transformation efforts that protect employees and improve operational performance. Expert in OSHA compliance, incident investigation, process safety management (PSM), hazard identification, and risk mitigation. Known for building strong safety cultures, leading safety committees, and implementing proactive safety strategies that drive continuous improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Smurfit Westrock
Evadale, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Lead site-wide environmental health and safety programs for a large pulp and paper manufacturing facility.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, corporate EHS standards, and industry best practices.
- Direct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Lead the site Safety Committee and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Oversee ergonomics initiatives, contractor safety programs, and energy isolation (LOTO) compliance.
- Deliver safety training and coach supervisors on hazard recognition and injury prevention.
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
UTLX Marmon Group
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed site EHS management systems and regulatory compliance programs.
- Maintained OSHA recordkeeping and injury reporting requirements.
- Oversaw incident case management and corrective action tracking using EHS Insight.
- Directed facility safety programs and fire protection system inspections.
- Case manage
Operations Health & Safety Specialist
Arkema Clear Lake Acrylic Monomers
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Audited Safe Work Permit systems and provided field safety leadership in high-hazard operations.
- Trained permit issuers for confined space entry, hot work, and safe work permits.
- Administered Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) observation programs.
- Participated in Management of Change (MOC) reviews and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
- VPP Facilitator.
HES / Chemical Analyst
Arkema Thiochemicals
11.2008 - 11.2021
- Provided contractor safety oversight during plant turnarounds and shutdown projects.
- Conducted safety audits and implemented Job Safety Analysis (JSA) programs.
- Maintained laboratory safety procedures and quality control testing systems.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Columbia Southern University
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Technical Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health
Lamar Institute of Technology
Skills
- OSHA Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Safety Leadership & Culture Development
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
- Energy Isolation / Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
- Contractor Safety Management
- Ergonomics & Injury Prevention Programs
- Safety Training & Workforce Development
- Safety Audits & Compliance Inspections
Affiliations
- American Society of Safety Professionals
Certification
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals. GSP-20895
- Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) – Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. 6505A
- OSHA 511 General Industry – University of Texas at Arlington. X14076799
- TCEQ Class D Water Operator License. WO0042441
- Certified CPR & First Aid
- HAZWOPER Certified
- SCBA Certified
- TWIC Card Holder
Work Preference
Salary Range
$150000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Safety Manager
Smurfit Westrock
01.2026 - Current
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
UTLX Marmon Group
11.2024 - 01.2026
Operations Health & Safety Specialist
Arkema Clear Lake Acrylic Monomers
11.2021 - 11.2024
HES / Chemical Analyst
Arkema Thiochemicals
11.2008 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Technical Diploma - Occupational Safety and Health
Lamar Institute of Technology
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Columbia Southern University