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JOSELYNN ADAMS

Carlsbad,NM

Summary

Dynamic Industrial Hygiene Coordinator with ConocoPhillips, adept at managing complex medical surveillance and radiation safety programs. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and risk assessment, coupled with strong project management and effective communication skills. Successfully implemented innovative safety initiatives, enhancing workplace safety and compliance across multiple operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Industrial Hygiene Coordinator Permian Basin

ConocoPhillips
03.2021 - Current
  • Manage Medical Surveillance Programs, Tier II SARA Reporting, NORM (Natural Occurring Radioactive Material) Program, Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Exposure Evaluation Programs, Baseline Sampling Program, and Chemical Program Management.
  • Provide Quality Assurance and Enforcement for compliance with Federal and State Agency requirements.
  • Development and updates of Industrial Hygiene Procedures and Training.
  • Current Radiation Safety Officer for Permian Basin NM and TX assets.
  • Responsible for responding to time sensitive communications from Federal and State Agencies.
  • Evaluation of activities involving radioactive material, including routine monitoring and special surveys of all areas in which radioactive material is present; and perform leak tests on all sealed sources and maintain records accordingly.
  • Determine compliance with rules and regulations, license conditions and the conditions of project approval specified by the radiation safety requirements.
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement the NORM Management Program.
  • Provide guidance for the use, storage, or disposal of radioactive material.
  • Provide consultation on all aspects of radiation protection to personnel at all levels of responsibility.
  • Conduct training programs and otherwise instruct personnel in the proper procedures for safe handling of radioactive material.
  • Maintain equipment and survey records and maintain inventory of radiation detection instrumentation used by Qualified Employees.
  • Manage NORM Baseline Survey Program.

HSE Specialist Permian Basin

ConocoPhillips
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Supported Operations and Capital Projects/Pipeline Construction in duties that included well operations, well intervention, production, construction, and maintenance.
  • Ensured compliance by developing, implementing, using and promoting systematic processes and associated databases.
  • Liaison with federal, state, and local environmental agencies as needed for site inspections, incident reporting, responding to requests for information, and etc.
  • Supported business unit Environmental Consultants to ensure compliance tasks were completed.
  • Gathered documents, trends, and leading indicators to drive safety initiatives.
  • Responded to customer and external requests for (HSE) projects.
  • Provided project management, created, and delivered training, and assured implementation guidance for HSE initiatives, regulatory interpretation, and procedure development of HSE programs.
  • Developed SOPs for Hantavirus Safe Work Practice/Exposure Control Plan and H2S Monitoring and Management.
  • Developed NORM procedure and program management by establishing guidelines for NORM storage, procedure and surveyor training, disposal, communication of proper process and handling requirements, disposal requirements, and field communications.
  • Provided local support for weekly safety meeting preparation and delivery.
  • Encouraged and facilitated HSE information sharing and networking between company HSE functions.
  • Networked externally through networking groups and self-development training opportunities.
  • Participated in HSE auditing at the Business Unit and Asset Levels.
  • Coordinated the collection and analysis of HSE metrics throughout the year.
  • Performed HSE Contractor Audits.

HSE Lead Williston Basin

ConocoPhillips
05.2013 - 10.2018
  • Provided local support for Industrial Hygiene sampling requirements.
  • Sampled, analyzed, and evaluated Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) to determine which personnel were to be removed or included into medical surveillance programs (e.g. hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs).
  • Evaluated IH data and PPE matrix to determine respiratory protection requirements.
  • Spearheaded implementation and management of Respiratory Protection Program.
  • Evaluated yearly Exposure Assessment Plan (EAP) to determine process changes, along with; quarterly Quality Assurance (QA) Analysis.
  • Evaluated noise sampling results from task/equipment specific surveys to determine hearing protection requirements.
  • Conducted task specific sampling to determine high risk exposure groups performing tasks with high exposure potential (e.g.: methanol, BTEX, Welding, Radiation, Indoor Air Quality) to identify high risk groups and controls and process improvement.
  • Ensured completion of the Williston Basin IH Sampling Plan.
  • Worked with L48 HSE Coordinator to establish Williston Basin 5-year Annual Exposure Plan by evaluating SEG groups, evaluating job tasks and exposure activities, and reviewing previous sampling results.
  • Managed Periodic and Quarterly Location H2S Baseline Sampling Program and used results to identify IDLH conditions and ensured that locations were fixed with proper labeling, fencing, and detection equipment.
  • Participated in the H2S Response and Strike Team to apply proper controls and training to ensure personnel safety while performing tasks.

Education

Master’s Degree - Industrial Hygiene

Montana Tech
05.2014

Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Safety and Health

Montana Tech
05.2012

Light wheel vehicle mechanic training -

U.S. Army
07-1999

Skills

  • Industrial hygiene management
  • Radiation safety
  • Medical surveillance
  • Chemical program management
  • Environmental compliance
  • Risk assessment
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), 01/01/17
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), 01/01/21
  • Radiation Safety Officer, 01/01/22
  • DOT HAZMAT, 01/01/22
  • NORM/TENORM Accumulation, Detection, and Regulation, 04/01/23

Timeline

Industrial Hygiene Coordinator Permian Basin

ConocoPhillips
03.2021 - Current

HSE Specialist Permian Basin

ConocoPhillips
10.2018 - 03.2021

HSE Lead Williston Basin

ConocoPhillips
05.2013 - 10.2018

Master’s Degree - Industrial Hygiene

Montana Tech

Bachelor’s Degree - Occupational Safety and Health

Montana Tech

Light wheel vehicle mechanic training -

U.S. Army