John Krekel
TX
Summary
Environmental Health and Safety professional with expertise in the support and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans and incidents reporting. Provided guidance, oversight, and recommended appropriate actions to facility personnel in the continuous improvement of safety and health systems aiding in the reduction of accidents and illnesses from workplace hazards. The background and skills I have attained in over 20 years' experience directing and coordinating multiple personnel, activities, and resources; training effective working teams; and supporting targeted expense goals through effective planning and oversight, combined with my recent education, will provide significant value to any organization. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Warrant Officer
United States Navy
09.2012
- See Resume
- Commendations:
- Navy Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Numerous Campaign and service awards
- Certifications and Licenses
08.2021 - 08.2024
- General industry awareness, recognition, and prevention of hazards in a general industry environment
- Introduction to OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles and work practices covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
04.2021 - 04.2024
- General understanding of responsibilities in workplace safety and environmental protection and attained the necessary “know how” and the resources to meet those responsibilities
- Received training in Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection, Hazardous Materials and Waste Identification
- Spill Containment and Response, Inspections, Citations and Penalties, OSHA Required Plans and
- Programs, and Advanced OSHA Compliance
- OSHA 10
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
10.2020 - 10.2023
- General knowledge of how to properly identify, accumulate, minimize, and ship hazardous waste, and general understanding of contingency plans and how to comply with land disposal restrictions
- Received comprehensive training in the latest regulatory requirements, waste exemptions and exclusions, universal waste requirements, VOC standards for hazardous waste generators, and waste minimization requirements.
Environmental Specialist
09.2020 - 09.2023
- General understanding of numerous EPA and OSHA regulations with an Introduction to the
- Environmental Protection Agency, RCRA, CERCLA, SARA; Introduction to Hazardous Materials (including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Hazardous Waste Management and
- Minimization, Spill Control and Containment Plans and Programs and used oil, and Universal Wastes); and Air, Water and Waste Permits (including SPCC and SWP3 plans)
- Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Safety Coordinator
RTS Packaging, LLC, WestRock Inc
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided leadership to help in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and programs designed to create a Zero Injury Culture
- Supported the implementation of the WestRock Annual Safety and Health Strategy to achieve a Zero
- Injury Culture
- Planned and implemented safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
- Supported the Hazard Recognition & Control Processes that identify and control physical hazards through on-site inspections
- Prepared studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies
- Inspected organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determined corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and followed up to ensure measures had been implemented
- Led the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperated in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
- Provided information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
- Provided tactical oversight of specific programs such as Mobile Equipment, Lock Out Tag Out, incident investigation, and risk assessment
- Implemented and managed the facility Safety Awareness Training and Tracking Program.
Resources Supervisor
Poly-America
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Helped manage the repair, alteration and preventative maintenance of plant equipment to improve the productivity of the operation
- Supported various maintenance functions including, but not limited to troubleshooting running equipment, break-down repairs, installation of new equipment, modifications to existing equipment, preventative and predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversaw maintenance personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements
- Monitored compliance to safety policies and procedures, conducting inspections of plant areas, and ensuring deficiencies found were resolved or appropriately communicated
- Hired on as an Industrial Mechanic on 9/3/2013, promoted to Lead Mechanic 7/21/2014, then promoted
Maintenance Supervisor
- 03.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
Landmark Apartment Trust
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Led and supervised another technician in the upkeep, maintenance, and improvement of a 120-unit apartment complex in Euless, TX, with a monthly maintenance operations budget of 4,000 dollars, and routinely came in under budget
- Diagnosed and solved different apartment complex maintenance items: such as repairing air conditioning systems, fixing electrical switches, unclogging drains, checking fluid levels, replacing machine parts, etc
- Hired on as a Porter/Make Ready Technician on 9/15/2012, promoted to Maintenance Supervisor
Department Manager
U.S. Navy
- 02.2013
09.2000 - 09.2012
- Led and coordinated effective Maintenance teams of nearly 160 personnel across three divisions in the completion of a highly successful Maintenance Inspections
- Organized and implemented numerous maintenance plans, including extensive preservation programs that greatly improved material conditions, appearance and readiness, as well as saving several hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance costs
- Coordinated the complex distribution and replacement of over 500 principal end items to support over700 Army and Navy personnel for numerous exercises, ensuring all critical movements were safely executed with 100% success
- Organized and implemented numerous detailed training plans that increased advancement, retention, and successful qualification attainment
- Attained a final rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 in 03/01/2010
- WOTC Eligible
Education
BA -
Student
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OHHigh School Diploma - undefined
Rancho High School
Related coursework: Biology for Environmental Management, Pollution Prevention and Industrial Ecology, Chemistry for Environmental Management, Applied Safety Management, Introduction to Environmental Studies, Energy & Environmental Systems, Environmental Management, Ecology & Evolution, Conservation Biology, Environmental Impact, Business & the Environment, Environmental Policies, Chemistry and Toxicology, Geographic Information Systems, Statistics for Managers - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Ashford University
Skills
- Time management
- Training & development
- Organizational skills
- Continuous improvement
- Statistics
- Industrial mechanic experience
- EHS
- GIS
- Military
- Toxicology
- Maintenance
- Mechanic experience
- Analysis skills
- Military Service
Accomplishments
- OSHA 30
- August 2021 to August 2024
- General industry awareness, recognition, and prevention of hazards in a general industry environment
- Introduction to OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles and work practices covered by OSHA 29
Affiliations
CFR 1910.
Groups
National Association of Safety Professionals
Present
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
RTS Packaging, LLC, WestRock Inc
09.2021 - 04.2023
08.2021 - 08.2024
04.2021 - 04.2024
Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
10.2020 - 10.2023
Environmental Specialist
09.2020 - 09.2023
Resources Supervisor
Poly-America
09.2013 - 09.2018
Maintenance Supervisor
Landmark Apartment Trust
10.2012 - 08.2013
Chief Warrant Officer
United States Navy
09.2012
09.2000 - 09.2012
Maintenance Supervisor
- 03.2017
Department Manager
U.S. Navy
- 02.2013
BA -
Student
The University of Findlay
High School Diploma - undefined
Rancho High School
Related coursework: Biology for Environmental Management, Pollution Prevention and Industrial Ecology, Chemistry for Environmental Management, Applied Safety Management, Introduction to Environmental Studies, Energy & Environmental Systems, Environmental Management, Ecology & Evolution, Conservation Biology, Environmental Impact, Business & the Environment, Environmental Policies, Chemistry and Toxicology, Geographic Information Systems, Statistics for Managers - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Ashford University
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