JOHNNY RUBEN LAGUNA PEÑA
Perkasie,PA
Summary
Senior SH&E leader with extensive experience driving safety culture and regulatory compliance across multi-site industrial operations. Successfully led teams to foster shared safety ownership, significantly enhancing employee engagement and incident reduction. Highly skilled in incident investigation, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior HSE Advisor
WEATHERFORD
Odessa, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Supported global HSE programs, enhancing safety and compliance at a major oilfield services facility.
- Delivered training and conducted incident investigations to improve HSE performance monitoring.
- Assisted in policy development and emergency response planning, fostering employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Director, EHS
CLEAN EARTH
Hatfield, PA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed four EHS professionals and collaborated with operations leadership to cultivate a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance.
- Drove a regional shift from compliance-driven behavior to shared safety ownership, increasing employee engagement and reducing incidents.
- Ensured full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and state regulations; managed inspections with zero significant findings.
- Led incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensured timely reporting, documentation, and closure in SEMS.
- Conducted regional audits, site inspections, and hazard assessments; implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Developed and tracked SH&E KPIs; used data analysis to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Delivered SH&E training at all levels, enhancing leadership capability through targeted coaching and mentoring.
- Oversaw implementation and improvement of SH&E management systems and internal standards.
- Led SH&E performance across multi-state region, enhancing safety protocols at four TSDF facilities, five 10-Day facilities, and a waste management site.
Manager, Operational EHS
CLEAN EARTH
Hatfield, PA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Primary SH&E leader for multiple 10-Day facilities and a TSDF, supporting operations, compliance, and training.
- Managed regulatory compliance, permitting, reporting, and inspections, ensuring adherence to state regulations across PA, VA, NC, and NJ.
- Ensured DOT compliance, hazardous materials packaging, labeling, and transportation safety.
- Led incident investigations and spill response, implementing corrective action plans to prevent future occurrences.
- Championed safety committees and conducted toolbox talks, enhancing employee onboarding and fostering a culture of safety.
- Promoted to Director based on performance and leadership impact.
Compliance Manager, Field
STERICYCLE
Hatfield, PA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed compliance and safety across 17 regulated medical waste and hazardous waste facilities in Mid-Atlantic, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations.
- Conducted monthly audits to ensure compliance with permits and safety/environmental regulations.
- Coordinated regulatory reporting and permitting for expansion-related compliance activities, facilitating timely approvals and operational readiness.
- Facilitated safety, claims, training, and medical surveillance programs to promote a culture of compliance and risk management.
Operations Manager
CLEANPRO ENVIRO SOLUTIONS / WASTE PRO USA
Miami, FL
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led operations, fleet safety, and compliance for an environmental consulting and transportation company.
- Managed drivers, scheduled fleet operations, and oversaw permitting and licensing processes.
- Ensured OSHA, DOT, and state compliance across transportation and waste operations.
- Coordinated community hazardous waste events, enhancing customer support and engagement.
Environmental Control Superintendent
PDVSA, Centro de Refinacion Paraguana
Judibana, Falcon, Venezuela
- Conducted comprehensive environmental assessments, ensuring adherence to regulations and identifying areas for improvement.
- Monitored air and water quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting facility operations.
- Recommended and implemented solutions to minimize environmental footprint, enhancing sustainability of operational practices.
- Developed environmental management plans to mitigate environmental impacts of projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement environmental projects.
- Progressive leadership roles in environmental engineering, compliance, spill prevention, and operational safety.
Education
B.S. - Environmental Engineering
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
Socorro, NM12-1980
Skills
- OSHA/EPA/DOT/RCRA Compliance
- Industrial Operations Safety
- Incident Investigation & RCA
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Culture Development
- SH&E Metrics & Data Analysis
- Environmental Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Sustainable Practices
- Compliance Auditing
- Project Management
- Multi-Site Operations
- Supply Chain Safety
- SH&E Leadership
- Training & Workforce Engagement
- Team Development
- SH&E Management Systems (SEMS, adaptable to POIS & Lotus Notes)
Websites
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP), In Progress
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior HSE Advisor
WEATHERFORD
01.2025 - Current
Director, EHS
CLEAN EARTH
01.2021 - 01.2024
Manager, Operational EHS
CLEAN EARTH
01.2020 - 01.2021
Compliance Manager, Field
STERICYCLE
01.2018 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
CLEANPRO ENVIRO SOLUTIONS / WASTE PRO USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Environmental Control Superintendent
PDVSA, Centro de Refinacion Paraguana
B.S. - Environmental Engineering
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology