John Goff
Lexington,SC
Summary
Proven leader looking for an opportunity to become a part of, progress within, and cultivate a personal investment in a visionary corporation and build a world class safety culture.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Health and Safety Manager
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Aiken, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Incorporates innovation through extensive experience to develop, implement and maintain safety and health programs, systems and procedures for nuclear material manufacturing and processing
- Develops, designs, and conducts comprehensive occupational hazard inspection and monitoring strategies to maintain compliance with Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Agency requirements for VPP Star status
- Develop and conduct employee training, ensuring high quality of programs
- Prepares and reviews written programs, job hazard analyses, personal protective equipment assessments and other health and safety
- Serves as an expert resource for line management to develop and administer a proactive prevention program for accidents and illness per company requirements
- Generates/gathers trending and other performance indicator reports for stakeholders
- Reviews, enters, reports, and/or resolves Site Tracking, Analysis & Reporting (STAR) items regarding Safety and Health and/or radiological discipline and ensures safety controls have been put in place
- Serve as subject matter safety expert for project and program development for safety related matters
- Lead internal initiatives to improve reporting practices.
Health Safety and Environmental Manager
DS Smith
Columbia, SC
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Partner with plant leadership to sustain and continuously improve EHS management at facilities
- Establish strategies and programs to proactively identify EHS hazards and risks while developing plans to eliminate or control each
- Leads and coach supervisors on investigation techniques to improve findings and root cause identification
- Work with facility leadership and area supervisors to develop and deploy standard safe work practices and procedures
- Track EHS related internal audit compliance and preventative action plans to ensure timely completion and progress
- Serve as the EHS team leader, providing coaching, guidance and technical support to all DS Smith employees regarding EHS issues
- Coordinate safety, health and environmental training or all new and existing employees
- Manage OSHA, EPA and DHEC reporting and recordkeeping and reporting
- Lead DS Smith North America’s Behavior-Based Safety initiatives and implementation.
Site Environmental, Health Safety and Security Director
Michelin
Lexington, SC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led continuous progress and fostered a behavior-based safety culture for a 2,800-employee site
- Actively supported the management teams at multiple facilities in all EHS aspects for Michelin’s largest production site in North America
- Launched the first ergonomic program in Michelin that utilized artificial intelligence technology
- Launched P.O.E.T testing for new hires and a work hardening program for returning employees to ensure ergonomic safety
- Launched ISO 45001 initiative to become Michelin’s first North American site to obtain the designation
- Completed and ensured the accuracy of regulatory documentation
- Managed site Workman’s Compensation and return to work program
- Piloted and benchmarked virtual reality training for EHS-related topics such as mobile vehicle and Hot Work
- Acted as the specialist during Environmental investigations/inquiries made by state and Federal agencies
- Maintained Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001 and EPA Title V
- Coordinated state/local governmental affairs and community relations for the Lexington, SC site while assisting other sites across North America in the Michelin organization.
Asset Protection Manager
Michelin
Lexington, SC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for management and direction of security and fire prevention activities at multiple sites
- Implement company and governmental security programs, policies, and initiatives and drove progress
- The Lexington Site was ultimately recognized as having the highest level of compliance with the DHS C-TPAT logistics security program in Michelin North America
- Oversaw performance and development of security staff and emergency response team in Lexington, SC
- Ensured operations/activities are compliant with all standards set by Michelin and Risk Management Partners
- Responsible for continuous improvement of fire prevention, access control, and CCTV technologies on site
- Responsible for financial forecasting and budgets at multiple sites serviced in the Lexington, SC area
- Deployed Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing philosophies to maximize the efficiency of the department
- Managed relationships with dozens of suppliers to maintain compliance and control cost
- Lead essential security management functions, including crisis management, incident investigation, and liaise with federal and municipal agencies
- Developed, implemented, and conducted employee training for internal and external safety compliance
- Project Manager for capital projects that range from $500k - $1.5mm annually.
Safety / Fire Specialist
Michelin – American Synthetic Rubber Company
Louisville, KY
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Facility expert in fire prevention and safety attainment in the refinery
- Project Manager for all capital investments related to fire and business continuity
- Developed, implemented, and conducted employee training for internal and external safety compliance
- Inspected and evaluated workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations
- Participated in daily production and planning meetings to provide safety/fire/security expertise
- Worked with others to create and update compliance plans and manage EHS&S programs
- Prepared and maintained emergency response plans assuring compliance with regulatory agencies
- Provided technical expertise ensuring implementation of security and fire regulations and company standards
- Coordinated the 75-member campus emergency response team ensuring required and adequate training
- Actively participated and lead the following site safety programs: Process Hazard Analysis, Pre-Startup Safety Review, Management of Change and Incident Investigations
- Organized and conducted on-site security and fire intervention exercises with Federal and Municipal agencies.
Safety / Emergency Services Specialist
MeadWestvaco – Specialty Chemicals Division
North Charleston, SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the leadership, administration, and coordination of an effective emergency response program
- Maintained up-to-date Emergency Procedures ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and/or standards (OSHA, DOT, EPA, USCG, etc.)
- Researched, translates, and communicates governmental regulations in matters related to the environment, health, and safety issues
- Lead and promotes proactive employee involvement and ownership in EHS programs through safety improvement teams and behavior-based safety initiatives
- Ensured emergency readiness and coordinated the inspection/testing of all refinery emergency response equipment, fire suppression systems, and emergency alarm notification equipment
- Provided technical assistance/advice on risk management and property conservation issues related to boiler & mechanical safety, fire protection, and emergency preparedness for multiple facilities
- Worked within location and division on Incident Investigation and PSM Teams
- Developed, administered and controlled the fire protection budget for the facility
- Reviewed and worked with other facilities in cost control measures around their fire protection budgets
- Key team member in all compliance audits conducted by Factory Mutual, Underwriters Laboratories, American Chemistry Council, and various regulatory agencies.
Commission Member
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Indianapolis, IN
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensure and monitor compliance with Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) within all government and private industries in Indiana
- Supervised and coordinated team environment to facilitate activities in Indiana's 91 local emergency planning committees (LEPC).
County Coroner
WARRICK COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE
Boonville, IN
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Provide overall leadership, direction management guidance through direct supervision of a professional and forensic staff
- Worked with all law enforcement agencies in Warrick County, which includes Federal, State and Local
- Worked with various County Prosecutors Offices in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois
- Worked with the Office of the U.S
- Attorney and Indiana Attorney General
- Approved grant and budget requests; administered operating budget; maintained and approved expenditures
- Evaluated new techniques, procedures, programs and instrumentation used in the office
- Oversaw and maintained the office to ensure all State and Federal requirements were maintained
- Reduced budget 30% by implementing lean and six-sigma methodology while increasing services to community
- Managed all contract services related to the office.
Assistant Fire & Security Chief
Alcoa Inc.
Newburgh, IN
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Facilitate compliance with National Fire Protection Association and Corporate Engineer Standards for Risk Management and Loss Prevention
- Work with auditors to come up with solutions to address compliance issues found to minimize capital expenditures
- Work in a team environment to engineer, design, and install safety and fire suppression systems for Rolling, Smelting, and Power Generating facility
- Worked with contractors and sub-contractors on the safe commissioning of all equipment and the engineering and installation of all safety and fire suppression systems to meet all NFPA, Life Safety, and State Code on a $1 billion dollar expansion of a power generating facility
- Worked on business contingency planning to ensure the safe operation of the facility in the event of a work stoppage or other disaster
- Assisted other Alcoa facilities across North America in their site-specific planning and implementation
- Responsible for Fire/EMS/Haz-Mat and High Angle Emergency Response
- Facilitate training for the on-site 60-member fire brigade and other local industries
- Single point of accountability for scanning program utilized by multiple business units and facilities in North America for a variety of inspections including but not limited to loss prevention.
PARAMEDIC
POSEY COUNTY EMS
Mt. Vernon, IN
01.1993 - 01.2012
- Responsible for patient assessment and emergency patient care including cardiac, trauma and medical treatments in a variety of settings.
PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
SCOTT TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
Darmstadt, IN
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Responsible for structural firefighting, vehicle extrication, hazardous material response, and Paramedic level of emergency patient care.
Education
Nationally Registered Paramedic, Paramedic Program -
IVY Tech Community College
Fellow, Diversity Leadership Institute -
Furman University
Skills
- Hazardous Assessment Plans
- Site Auditing
- Environmental Protection Processes
- Safety Risk Assessment
- Supervisory Experience
- Risk Management
- Program Management
- Construction Site Management
- Training And Mentoring
- Fire And Safety Guidance
- Environmental Audits
- Osha Compliance
Special Recognition
Awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash which is the highest civilian award in the State of Indiana by then Governor Mike Pence for work performed within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Professional Organizational Involvement
- NFPA
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Community Service
- Lexington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Midlands Technical College Foundation Board of Directors
- Midlands Technical College Mechatronics Advisory Committee
- Lexington County LEPC
- Leadership Lexington
- Upward Sports Coach
Timeline
Field Health and Safety Manager
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Health Safety and Environmental Manager
DS Smith
01.2023 - 01.2023
Site Environmental, Health Safety and Security Director
Michelin
01.2021 - 01.2023
Asset Protection Manager
Michelin
01.2019 - 01.2021
Safety / Fire Specialist
Michelin – American Synthetic Rubber Company
01.2015 - 01.2019
Safety / Emergency Services Specialist
MeadWestvaco – Specialty Chemicals Division
01.2013 - 01.2015
Commission Member
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
01.2012 - 01.2013
County Coroner
WARRICK COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE
01.2006 - 01.2013
Assistant Fire & Security Chief
Alcoa Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2013
PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
SCOTT TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.1997 - 01.2008
PARAMEDIC
POSEY COUNTY EMS
01.1993 - 01.2012
Nationally Registered Paramedic, Paramedic Program -
IVY Tech Community College
Fellow, Diversity Leadership Institute -
Furman University