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Jennifer Bennington

Fort Walton Beach,FL

Summary

Meticulous U.S. Air Force Veteran with 22 years of extensive experience managing occupational safety and environmental health departments in aircraft maintenance, medical, industrial, and laboratory environments. Expertise in administering Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures, complemented by a strong foundation in policy knowledge and technical proficiency, enables successful execution of major projects and continuous improvement operations. Proven ability to lead, train, and equip teams of professionals to achieve organizational goals while fostering a culture of safety and compliance. As Treasurer for Green Knights MMC, Chapter 89, actively promotes military and community engagement while raising funds for local non-profits.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Hurlburt Field
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led four sections (Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Radiation Safety, Readiness). Overseeing personnel development, assessing, and support compliance with federal and state regulators for a population of 25K.
  • Facilitated worker OSHA Hexavalent Chromium complaint inspection. Coordinated aircraft corrosion control workplace visit, personnel interviews, and coercion training program compliance review. The case was closed with no findings.
  • Organized $182M aircraft maintenance hangar acceptance inspection. Liaised seven military compliance teams with a confined space and explosive atmospheric hazards.
  • Aided C-130 and C-27 aircraft maintenance leadership with a $10M renovation project to address carcinogen health hazards. Coordinated safe course of action and housekeeping plan with six teams safeguarding the health and safety of over 103 personnel.
  • Member of the local inspection team. Assists inspector generals on readiness and contingency exercise planning. Inspects occupational and environmental job safety workplace compliance trends across 900 industrial work centers.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Environmental Compliance Inspector/Occ Safety Specialist

Moody AFB
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Supervised Radioactive Material Assessment to classify 32 radioactive parts and certify safe for transport. Alleviated a 4-yr stockpile backlog.
  • Managed 5-man team to aid unit deployment managers in gas mask fit-testing 474 personnel. Highest Individual Medical Readiness status in 6 years.
  • Initiated Air Traffic Control tower investigation. Identified asbestos/mold/lead paint, advised course of actions for each hazard with zero mission loss, ensuring $52M mission capabilities safe for personnel.
  • Authored occupational health program operating instruction; outlined standard operating procedures, created cradle-to-grave tracking in OneNote, cut monthly reviews 15% and saved 270-man hours with 100% Health Risk Assessment for 1,900 surveys.
  • Strengthened internal communication by conducting regular training sessions on relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Documented noncompliance activities and communicated with design-builder on remediation.
  • Improved risk management by identifying areas of non-compliance and providing corrective action recommendations.

Deployed Manager, Preventative Medicine

Kuwait
11.2015 - 07.2016
  • Advised Kuwait Environmental Police on environmental protection laws for 4 million Nationals. Employed expertise and reviewed Host Nation vs DOT standards to create new laws in Kuwait.
  • Developed drinking water sampling, analysis, and monitoring plan that included sampling 13M bottles and a 24M gal distribution system worth over $1.2M.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Kunsan AB
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Led 6-member team; developed a bulk and area personal air sampling monitoring plan. Analyzed 25 F-16 aircraft sanding and painting operation samples. Reported potential health risk to unit personnel and base commander.
  • Overhauled EHS special inspection programs affecting 2.8K workers. Reduced a three-year sampling backlog by 40% in six months. Eliminated a major ISO 14001 compliance inspection finding.
  • 40-hours per week

Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Kirtland AFB
02.2009 - 08.2013
  • Inspected safety and chemical hygiene plans for Air Force Research Laboratories specializing in experimental lasers, high energy systems, and hazardous chemicals.
  • Assisted with $10M C-17 aircraft paint facility hangar industrial ventilation inspection. Validated airflow effectiveness and compliance.
  • Led base respiratory protection program for 299 workers. Conducted job safety hazard assessments in seven industrial work centers. Trained 26 supervisors on program management. Ensured EHS compliance and protected 316 workers.
  • Trained 11 employees on 748 qualification training tasks within 9 months. These tasks involve conducting preventive medicine studies, offering recommendations to reduce health risks for personnel, and performing occupational and environmental health site assessments.
  • Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
  • Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.

Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Scott AFB
01.2004 - 02.2009
  • Completed industrial hygiene inspections at 17 workplaces and evaluated 98 work processes with 568 health hazards protecting 75 personnel within a year.
  • Revitalized the hazard communication program by reviewing 108 work centers programs and corrected them to meet federal requirements, fixing a 3-year deficiency.
  • Managed base confined space safety program and atmospheric hazard training. Certified equipment and programs for 170 entrants, monitors, and supervisors. Ensured maximum compliance and zero fatalities.
  • Served as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles.
  • Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
  • Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
  • Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership/Occupational Safety and Health

Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa
05-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering

Community College of The Air Force
09-2012

Skills

  • Accident & Illness Investigation
  • Risk Assessment & Safety Management
  • ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
  • Confined Space Program Management
  • Ergonomics Program Management
  • Hazard Analysis/Audit Corrective Action Plans
  • HAZCOM & SDS Programs
  • Respiratory Protection Program Management
  • Thermal Stress Program Management
  • Emergency & Disaster Management
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Strategic planning

Certification

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, certificate #CSP-46986
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, certificate #ASP-38657
  • Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Board of Certified Safety Professionals, certificate #OHST-6682
  • OSHA 10-hr General Industry: Fall Protection, Electrical, Machine Guarding, Fire Safety & Health Programs, HAZCOM
  • OSHA #510, Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Construction, The University of Texas at Arlington
  • OSHA #2264, Permit-Required Confined Space Entry, OSHA Training Institute
  • Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response, 40-hr, 29 CFR 1910.3(i), School of Aerospace Medicine
  • Hazardous Material Operations Certification, United States Air Force
  • Ergonomics Program Manager, 40-hr, Defense Center for Public Health
  • Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (MEIR) Course, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
  • Supervisor Safety Training and Train the Trainer, United States Air Force
  • Green Belt Skills Training, (Lean/Six Sigma), 32-hr, United States Air Force CPI
  • Microsoft Office 365, Intermediate Level, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote; Coursera

Timeline

Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Hurlburt Field
05.2023 - 05.2025

Deployed Manager, Preventative Medicine

Kuwait
11.2015 - 07.2016

Environmental Compliance Inspector/Occ Safety Specialist

Moody AFB
08.2014 - 05.2019

Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Kunsan AB
08.2013 - 08.2014

Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Kirtland AFB
02.2009 - 08.2013

Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Scott AFB
01.2004 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership/Occupational Safety and Health

Waldorf University

Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering

Community College of The Air Force

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