Jeffery Lawson
Booneville,MS
Summary
Hands-on EH&S Specialist with a high appreciation and understanding of health and safety standards. Preparing concise reports to assess environmental liability risks and compliance. Analytical and hardworking with a background in managing large, complex projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Toyota Boshoku (TBMS)
Mantachie, MS
10.2023 - Current
- Provided training for employees on safe work practices, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response protocols.
- Analyzed data from incident reports to determine trends and recommend corrective action plans.
- Assisted in developing emergency response plans for hazardous material incidents.
- Performed environmental sampling tests to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure that all safety requirements are met.
- Ensured proper disposal methods were followed for any hazardous waste generated by the company.
- Investigated accidents and incidents occurring in the workplace and prepared detailed reports outlining root causes, corrective actions taken.
- Assisted in preparing budgets for health and safety initiatives such as equipment purchases or training courses.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Surveyed techniques used in transportation regarding use and storage of chemical agents and toxic materials.
Environmental Specialist
Stanley Black & Decker
Verona, MS
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided technical assistance, direction and training for hazardous materials, waste management and emergency management programs.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to Senior Management.
- Analyzed and reported on environmental data covering emissions, atmospheric monitoring and soil and water samples.
- Manage two different Waste Water Treatment systems consisting of four Waste Water Technicians.
- Performed EHS compliance applicability reviews and risk assessments to protect employees, communities and environment.
- Managed enterprise-wide impact of EHS incident investigations to determine and implement root cause corrective actions.
- Conducted audits and reviews to identify systemic EHS management gaps, develop corrective measures and implement solutions.
- Monitored, interpreted and assessed EHS laws to determine operational and business impacts and develop strategies.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Reached 1,000,000 man hours of no recordable accidents; first to ever happen in the facility.
Industrial Waster Water Treatment Operator
APMM
Guntown, MS
05.2012 - 07.2021
- Followed applicable regulations, including EPA and OSHA to maintain safety of water and all personnel.
- Collected samples to assess water quality, including tests for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
- Monitored meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Coordinated routine operations and maintenance activities with plant workers.
- Adjusted equipment controls to purify water process and dispose of sewage.
- Recorded meter and gauge readings on specified operational forms.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
88Mike Motor Transport Operator
USAR
Tupelo, MS
06.2007 - 08.2017
- Stayed current on tactical planning and defensive strategies.
- Notified supervisors of any defects, vehicle damage or traffic violations.
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Managed loading, transportation and unloading of over $3 million of multiclass items to over 40 destinations throughout the Regional Command-South in support of 35,000 warfighters while deployed in Afghanistan.
- Maintained safety and security of cargo, personnel and equipment in convoy.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Transported clients to events and programs according to activity schedule.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- One of twenty soldiers who completed MRAP University.
- Certified for Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE).
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
Customer Service Manager
Wal-Mart
Booneville, MS
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assessed departmental operations to determine areas for customer service improvement and support.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Oversaw addressing of customer requests for friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
- Grew sales floor employee team while expanding service delivery.
- Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction.
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling better, more effective customer service.
- Initiated development and implementation of customer service management training process.
- Trained new hires on relationship building, benefit-oriented sales presentations, sales processes and protocol, product knowledge, customer needs analysis and overcoming objections.
- Evaluated quality of representatives' phone calls and provided feedback to management.
- Helped customers work within established systems to achieve desired results and maintain company loyalty.
- Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Grove
Ripley, MS05.2007
Skills
- Managing Used Oil Online Course
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Online Course
- Supervision & Leadership Online Course
- Health & Safety Management Online Course
- 10 Hour OSHA General Industry Online Course
- Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI)
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Six Sigma
- SPS Yello Belt Certification
- Military Mobile Vehicle & Cargo Inspection System (40 Hours)
- RCRA
- DOT Hazmat with Highway Requirements
- 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Online Course
- ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor Training
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Toyota Boshoku (TBMS)
10.2023 - Current
Environmental Specialist
Stanley Black & Decker
06.2021 - 10.2023
Industrial Waster Water Treatment Operator
APMM
05.2012 - 07.2021
Customer Service Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2008 - 01.2010
88Mike Motor Transport Operator
USAR
06.2007 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Pine Grove