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John Palmer IV

Queen Creek,Arizona, US

Summary

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) director-level professional with over two decades of leadership experience in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, strong knowledge of relevant regulations, and a proven ability to reduce workplace incidents and maintain compliance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WESTERN REGION ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) DIRECTOR

Arcosa Aggregates
08.2021 - Current
  • Work cooperatively with federal, state and local agencies to ensure company compliance with
    safety and environmental regulations.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions across various divisions.
  • Lead EHS initiatives across multiple sites in multiple states, driving safety culture transformation.
  • Fostered cross-functional partnerships to integrate EHS best practices, aligning safety goals with production targets.
  • Analyzed complex safety data and KPIs to identify trends, implementing targeted interventions that significantly reduced reportable incidents by 50% in three years.
  • Developed forward-thinking EHS strategies, anticipating industry challenges.
  • Performed hazard analysis across different sectors of business (mining, construction, and field ops).
  • Executed a proactive accident prevention program focused on Significant Injuries and Fatalities
    (SIF) identification and mitigation.
  • Implemented robust risk assessment protocols, reducing workplace incidents and hazards substantially.

VICE PRESIDENT OF EHS

Southwest Rock Products, LLC
01.2013 - 09.2021
  • Led comprehensive EHS programs for multiple mining and construction operations and projects.
  • Conducted thorough incident investigations to determine root causes (5-Whys, Fishbone, Fault-Tree) and implement corrective actions.
  • Spearheaded safety and environmental regulatory inspections at all facilities with state and federal agency staff at all levels.
  • Conducted industrial hygiene surveys, recommending targeted controls to mitigate hazards and prevent over-exposures.
  • Participated in budgeting, strategic planning, and capital expenditure requests.
  • Pursued acquisition opportunities, driving company growth.
  • Mentored leaders on practical leadership methodologies, fostering professional development.
  • Performed comprehensive hazard analyses across different business segments (mining, construction, etc.).
  • Guided the due diligence and new site permitting for multiple sites.

EHS DIRECTOR

Environmental Management Systems, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards in a highly
    hazardous industry.
  • Developed thorough SOPs to ensure safety in transformer oil PCB removal, transformer recycling
    and oil transportation.
  • Pioneered cutting-edge safety technologies, revolutionizing hazard detection methods.
    Developed innovative training programs, boosting team competency and compliance.
  • Managed DOT vehicle inspection certs., driver qualification files and drug testing/physicals.
  • Utilized data-driven approaches to assess environmental impacts, driving strategic decisions
    that minimized risks and ensured regulatory adherence.

EHS MANAGER

Envirosure Solutions, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Researched EHS regulations effectively for U.S., European and Canadian clientele.
  • Streamlined operations, consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule and within budget constraints.
  • Spearheaded development of chemical database and inventory system.
  • Led EHS audits and compliance gap analyses for multiple industries, providing critical insights for regulatory adherence and risk reduction.
  • Developed and reviewed EHS documents for 400+ clients, ensuring regulatory compliance across industries and mitigating potential risks.
  • Performed full-scope client EHS management (compliance inspections, environmental assessments (Air, SPCC, SWPPP, Wastewater, Tier II, TRI, PSM, RMP, etc.).
  • Industries serviced: semiconductor manufacturers, paint manufacturers, distribution warehouses, auto part manufacturers, equipment rental facilities, scrap metal facilities, chemical manufacturing plants, construction projects, electroplating facilities, beverage production facilities, mining operations, cement manufacturers, concrete batch plants, asphalt plants, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix-Arizona
Tempe, AZ
11.2024

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01-2026

Skills

  • Servant Leadership
  • People management
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • ESG Initiatives
  • Risk Management
  • Serious Incidents and Fatal (SIF) Management
  • Regulatory Relationship Building
  • Hazard Analysis
  • EHS Plan and Program Development
  • Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis
  • Seasoned Trainer

Certification

  • ASSOCIATE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL (ASP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
  • CERTIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINER (CIT) Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
  • OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) PROFESSIONAL - 132 HOUR OSHA Academy
  • OSH MANAGER - 48 HOUR OSHA Academy
  • OSH TRAINER (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER) - 36 HOUR OSHA Academy
  • GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY AND HEALTH - (OSHA 30) OSHA Academy
  • HAZWOPER OSHA Academy

Timeline

WESTERN REGION ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) DIRECTOR

Arcosa Aggregates
08.2021 - Current

VICE PRESIDENT OF EHS

Southwest Rock Products, LLC
01.2013 - 09.2021

EHS DIRECTOR

Environmental Management Systems, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013

EHS MANAGER

Envirosure Solutions, LLC
01.2004 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix-Arizona

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

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