Michael Adamos
Moses Lake
Summary
Strategic EHS and PSM leader with over 12 years in high hazard chemical manufacturing. Developed and executed EHS initiatives, built safety management systems, and optimized health and safety programs. Designed processes that ensure compliance and reduce risk while enhancing safety culture. Partnered with operations and engineering to integrate risk-based decision-making into organizational strategy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PSM Manager
Sila Nanotechnologies
Moses Lake
06.2025 - Current
- Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate process safety into daily operations, projects, and design modifications.
- Lead and facilitate incident and near miss investigations, driving effective root cause analysis and timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Influenced cross-functional stakeholders and leadership to support risk-based decision making and implement appropriate safeguards and controls.
- Establish and maintain internal process safety standards, specifications, and engineering guidelines with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Supported development of strategic process safety initiatives that enhanced operational reliability and reduced risk.
- Strengthened management systems and processes to improve PSM program consistency and ensure long-term sustainability.
Health/Safety & PSM Manager
Group14 Technologies
Moses Lake
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Led Health/Safety, PSM, and RMP programs across two sites, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting rapid organizational growth and operational scale up.
- Directed and developed team of safety professionals for occupational health, emergency response, and construction safety, enhancing operational safety standards.
- Built and standardized EHS management systems to improve consistency and operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated and participated in PHAs, MOCs, incident investigations, and PSSRs ensuring quality execution and actionable outcomes.
- Established and tracked key safety performance metrics, shaping leadership decisions and guiding continuous improvement strategies.
- Cultivated proactive safety culture focused on risk identification, prevention, operational discipline, and leadership engagement, promoting overall safety awareness.
Process Safety Management Coordinator
REC Silicon
Moses Lake
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Support and implement auditing of PSM programs in a high hazard chemical manufacturing facility.
- Led and facilitated PHAs, incident investigations, MOCs, and PSSRs to ensure internal and regulatory compliance.
- Led and facilitated PHAs, incident investigations, MOCs, and PSSRs to ensure internal and regulatory compliance.
- Partnered with operations and engineering teams to identify and mitigate process risks.
- Contributed to development and enhancement of PSM and EHS systems and policies to strengthen regulatory adherence and operational safety.
Superintendent
REC Silicon
Moses Lake
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Managed operation of two chemical production units, ensuring team alignment with safety, production, and quality goals.
- Played a key role in commissioning and start-up of a Fluid Bed Reactor expansion project.
- Served as Plant Incident Commander, directing emergency response efforts and ensuring personal and asset protection.
- Led and participated in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and visual management.
- Developed team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.
Skills
- Process safety management
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Compliance auditing
- EHS program development
- Policy and SOP development
- Emergency response planning
- OSHA/WISHA compliance
- Safety leadership and culture transformation
- Commissioning and facility start-ups
Timeline
PSM Manager
Sila Nanotechnologies
06.2025 - Current
Health/Safety & PSM Manager
Group14 Technologies
07.2022 - 06.2025
Process Safety Management Coordinator
REC Silicon
06.2014 - 07.2019
Superintendent
REC Silicon
06.2007 - 06.2014