MICHAEL MONROE
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Experienced QHSE professional with a proven track record of driving quality, health, safety, environmental, and compliance excellence across various industries. Skilled in optimizing operations, reducing risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance through strategic planning and collaboration. Proficient in managing large-scale projects, achieving ISO 9001/14001 certifications, and promoting sustainability initiatives. Certified as an ISO Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma practitioner, and OSHA 30-Hour credential holder. Successfully transformed quality and safety cultures to achieve measurable operational improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental HEALTH SAFETY (EHS) Compliance Specialist
Chemicals Incorporated
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Achieved 100% regulatory compliance, aligning HSE policies with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations.
- Reduced safety risks by 20% through proactive hazard identification and mitigation strategies.
- Cut disposal costs by 15%, optimizing waste management and sustainability initiatives.
- Implemented ESG programs and best practices, reducing the company’s carbon footprint by 10%.
- Developed HSE training programs for 50+ employees, improving compliance and reducing violations by 25%.
- Enhanced incident response, leveraging root cause analysis to reduce recurrence by 30%.
QHSE Manager/pipeline coordinator
RES Americas
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Transformed safety culture, reducing incidents and ensuring compliance across $1B+ renewable energy projects.
- Improved project execution, cutting error rates by 25% and accelerating completion timelines by 10%.
- Led compliance for high-profile infrastructure projects, including Heart of Texas Wind Farm, Galloway Solar Farm Phase 1 & 2, and Traverse Wind Energy Center 999 MW.
- Developed risk mitigation frameworks, ensuring zero major safety violations and enhancing regulatory adherence.
- Negotiated and executed critical pipeline and infrastructure agreements, strengthening stakeholder relationships.
FIELD SAFETY MANAGER
Professional Safety Solutions
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Implemented site-wide safety initiatives, reducing incident recurrence and increasing compliance.
- Digitized safety audits, leveraging SMART-Tag-IT and iAuditor to improve hazard detection and reporting.
- Developed and enforced crane lift protocols, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA standards.
- Standardized reporting procedures, improving risk assessment and executive decision-making.
Regional Construction Safety Manager
EPC-Services company
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Lowered on-site injury rates by 30%, designing and launching safety incentive programs.
- Developed and executed a safety observation tool, reducing response times for safety concerns by 25%.
- Improved regulatory adherence by 100%, aligning field safety operations with corporate HSE objectives.
QA/QC FIELD Manager
RES Americas
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed and implemented a Quality Management System (QMS), optimizing compliance and operational performance.
- Ensured zero compliance failures, overseeing safety and quality across multi-million-dollar construction projects.
- Maintained a zero-noncompliance record, leading HSE audits and inspections across multi-million-dollar projects.
- Reduced project rework costs by 20%, ensuring precise QA/QC documentation and execution.
Quality Assurance/HSE Manager
Powell Industries - Offshore Division
06.2008 - 09.2015
- Achieved ISO 9001 certification in a record 11 months, improving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Led QA/QC for multi-million-dollar offshore projects, ensuring compliance across high-value contracts (e.g., Cobra Castor, Na Kika, Mad Dog, Big Foot, Jack St. Malo, Tubular Bells, Stampede, Keystone, EGTL).
- Developed and implemented a “Zero Defects” policy, reducing defects, improving client satisfaction, and enhancing revenue growth.
- Directed supplier quality audits and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and industry standards.
- Managed a cross-functional team of 7+ engineers and inspectors, improving team efficiency and technical oversight.
- Designed welding and structural inspection programs, ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 standards.
- Optimized manufacturing processes, implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve product quality.
- Developed and launched an enterprise-wide HSE e-learning program, increasing compliance awareness by 41% across the workforce.
- Led environmental permitting and compliance programs, securing regulatory approvals for air quality, stormwater, and industrial hazardous waste management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design Engineering, Process Technology
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX08.2003
Skills
💻 Technical & Software Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, SharePoint)
- Procore Oracle ERP Cloud SAP ERP
- Microsoft Project Primavera P6
- Articulate 360 Adobe Captivate (E-Learning & Training)
🛠️ Leadership & Management
- Performance & Change Management
- Decision-Making & Critical Thinking
- Organizational Efficiency & Team Leadership
⚠️ HSE & Regulatory Compliance
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor OSHA & IOSH Compliance
- Risk Assessment Root Cause Analysis Incident Investigation
- Environmental Risk Mitigation Pollution Prevention
- SPCC RCRA EPA TCEQ Compliance and Reporting
✅ Quality Assurance & Control
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Six Sigma
- Auditing & Compliance Monitoring Corrective Actions
- AWS D11 ASME B313 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
📈 Project Management & Process Improvement
- Budget Adherence & Project Oversight
- Process Implementation & Risk Identification
- Business Intelligence & Data Analysis
Certification
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Lead Auditor, IRCA Certified (Certificate: 2894)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor, Bureau Veritas (Certificate: EA/13/US/13450)
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification:
- OSHA 30 Hour 29 CFR 1926(OEC-7047688)
- OSHA 30 Hour 29 CFR 1910 (900054209)
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Practitioner
- NFPA 70E/Arc Flash Safety, NTT Workforce Development Institute
- Qualified Signal and Rigger(29 CFR 1926.1401, 1926.1404, and 1926.1425)
- Effective Root Cause Analysis for Corrective/Preventive Actions (DNV) (Certificate #: ATL-010-C9157209-ERCA-PC-2010)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – Active, expires 10/2029.
- CPR-First Aid-AED (Certificate ID: 007G2I2)
Accomplishments
- Drove a 25% reduction in error rates by spearheading targeted process improvement initiatives, enhancing overall efficiency and quality.
- Led a successful 'Zero Defects' program, elevating product quality and increasing client satisfaction.
- Delivered a 15% reduction in operational costs by streamlining waste management processes and optimizing resource use.
- Secured Powell Offshore Division’s ISO 9001 certification in a record-breaking 11 months, bolstering its reputation and reinforcing its competitive position in the market.
- Led QA/HSE efforts on multimillion-dollar renewable energy projects, achieving a 20% improvement in safety compliance and risk mitigation.
Affiliations
- ASQ
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Environmental HEALTH SAFETY (EHS) Compliance Specialist
Chemicals Incorporated
06.2024 - 09.2024
QHSE Manager/pipeline coordinator
RES Americas
10.2019 - 08.2022
Regional Construction Safety Manager
EPC-Services company
05.2018 - 09.2018
FIELD SAFETY MANAGER
Professional Safety Solutions
02.2018 - 10.2019
QA/QC FIELD Manager
RES Americas
06.2016 - 11.2017
Quality Assurance/HSE Manager
Powell Industries - Offshore Division
06.2008 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design Engineering, Process Technology
Alvin Community College
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