EHS Specialist with 10 years of experience in leading, coordinating and actively participating in all matters related to Environmental, Health & Safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Sims Bark
Russellville, KY
10.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Analyzed data from safety audits and investigations to identify trends in unsafe conditions or behaviors.
Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
Provided line employees, managers and company leaders with detailed information about successful safety plans.
Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
EHS Specialist
Hankook & Company ES Corp
Clarksville, TN
10.2022 - 10.2023
Comply with environmental laws and regulations
Conduct investigations of accidents and hazardous work conditions/procedures
Track sites’ performance, identify deficiencies, and report information to management
Periodically train employees on standard operating procedures and safety protocols
Assist in managing wastewater treatment facility and hygiene facilities, such as locker room, shower room, dining room, and cleaning equipment
Ensure employees are adhering to proper safety protocols and report violations
Collaborate with the maintenance team to maintain and ensure the effectiveness of environmental utilities
Write environmental investigation and recommendation reports
Evaluate occupational exposures to chemicals in the workplace and record keeping
Monitoring and record-keeping of blood lead levels
Proactively identify and promptly report and address EHS issues, which may affect operations
Maintains procedures to minimize waste and ensure environmental compliance with state and federal regulations
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
07.2017 - 09.2022
Establish and execute the company's objectives and strategies related to EHS to ensure full compliance
Develop EHS policies and practices and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems fully consistent with federal, state, local and corporate requirements
Advise management of all significant audit findings, adverse events and provide interim and long-term solutions and avoidance
Establish and maintain emergency response procedures in accordance with applicable laws to identify the potential for and respond to accidents and emergency situations including reporting and investigation
Implement initiatives to reduce the level of work-related accidents and/ or occupational hazards
Regularly engage leadership in periodic training to update them on their roles in the maintenance of optimal standards of safety
Ensure the company is free from hazardous substances which may be chemical, physical or biological in nature
Drive the effective management of waste materials and products, to appropriately dispose of them, and to ensure a reduction in the production and discharge of waste
Inspects and reviews all required onsite documentation with the Project Manager or Superintendent, including MSDS and insurance certificates, reports same in monthly safety report
Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies and to Risk Management
Environmental Health Specialist
U.S. Army
02.2015 - 05.2017
Comply with environmental laws and regulations
Track sites’ performance, identify deficiencies, and report information to management
Periodically train employees on standard operating procedures and safety protocols
Assist in managing oil waste storage facilities
Ensure employees are adhering to proper safety protocols and report violations
Collaborate with the maintenance team to maintain and ensure the effectiveness of environmental utilities
Write environmental investigation and recommendation reports
Evaluate occupational exposures to chemicals in the workplace and record keeping
Proactively identify and promptly report and address EHS issues, which may affect operations
Maintains procedures to minimize waste and ensure environmental compliance with state and federal regulations
Education
Highschool -
Vilseck American Highschool
01.2014
General Studies -
Central Texas College
Skills
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Records Management
Exceptional Communication
Computer Skills
Fire and safety guidance
Job safety analysis
Specializedtraining
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, U.S. Army, Fort Lee, VA, 2014-2015
Training
First aid, AED, CPR Instructor, Nashville, TN 2024
OSHA 10, Tuscumbia, AL 2023
Forklift Instructor, Clarksville, TN 2023
First aid, AED, CPR, Clarksville, TN 2023
OSHA 30, USF, Clarksville, TN, 2022
Maintenance Manager, U.S. Army, Fort Stewart, GA, 2021
Master Driver Trainer, U.S. Army, Camp Humphreys, Korea, 2020
Equipment Records and Parts Specialist, U.S. Army, Schofield Barracks, HI, 2018
Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment, U.S. Army, Schofield Barracks, HI, 2018
Safety Manager Course, U.S. Army, Schofield Barracks, HI, 2017
Environmental Compliance Officer, U.S. Army, Schofield Barracks, HI, 2017
Basic Leadership Course, U.S. Army, Camp Ashland, NE, 2017