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James Bellmer

Montvale

Summary

Dynamic EHS Specialist with a proven track record at Stepan Company, adept at hazard identification and safety training. Successfully reduced workplace accidents through behavior-based safety programs and enhanced compliance by fostering strong relationships with regulators. Skilled in chemical handling and committed to teamwork, driving significant improvements in safety performance and operational efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

EHS Specialist

Stepan Company
08.2018 - 12.2024
  • Conducted regular audits on EHS management systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions accordingly.
  • Achieved cost savings through the identification and elimination of unnecessary hazardous materials usage within the facility.
  • Implemented industrial hygiene programs that monitored employee exposure levels to hazardous substances, promoting safer working conditions as a result.
  • Reduced workplace accidents with the implementation of a behavior-based safety program focused on accident prevention.
  • Enhanced employee awareness of EHS issues by providing regular training sessions on safety, health, and environmental topics.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for all EHS-related inquiries, fostering a culture of transparency and open communication regarding safety concerns.
  • Increased efficiency in waste management processes by identifying opportunities for recycling and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Established positive relationships with local regulators, facilitating open communication channels for ongoing compliance efforts.
  • Minimized potential hazards by conducting regular workplace inspections and recommending corrective actions where needed.
  • Developed customized EHS training programs tailored to address specific departmental needs, resulting in improved overall safety performance.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing safety equipment, ensuring proper maintenance schedules were followed to maximize operational functionality.
  • Managed hazardous materials storage areas, ensuring proper handling procedures were followed to mitigate potential risks.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Communications

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.1986

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Hazard identification
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Occupational health
  • Safety training
  • Ergonomics evaluation
  • Powered industrial trucks
  • Spill response
  • Fall protection
  • Ladder safety
  • First aid and CPR
  • First aid training
  • Chemical handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability

Additional Information

Spent 10 years in the construction industry building and renovating homes. Knowledgeable in both construction supplies and practices.

Timeline

EHS Specialist

Stepan Company
08.2018 - 12.2024

Bachelor Of Arts - Communications

Rutgers University
James Bellmer