Rachael Snyder
Proctor,Minnesota
Summary
Accomplished Compliance Manager with a proven track record at Altec Industries, adept in hazardous waste management and fostering enterprise compliance. Leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies, I've significantly enhanced safety protocols and regulatory adherence. Skilled in SharePoint development, I excel in strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership, ensuring top-notch safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Safety Manager
Altec Industries Inc.
11.2021 - Current
- Experience with nationwide federal OSHA and state OSHA regulations
- Following agencies, codes, and/or regulations: ANSI, NFPA, local, DOL, RCRA, DOT, EPA, NIOSH
- Manage contractor management system ISN, Veriforce, Complyworks, Avetta
- Human Operational Performance certified, having the correct people in the room, working collaboratively to discover ways to reduce the likelihood of errors by modifying system
- Lean Six Sigma Certified in Manufacturing and Production
- Collaborate with business partners throughout the enterprise to review compliance metrics, production needs, and focus on company goals and objectives while maintaining a safe work environment
- Conduct and implement a multitude of audits across the enterprise including, compliance, safety, or internal audits
- Manage the corporate programs as it pertains to the following agencies: ANSI, OSHA, NFPA, site specific local, DOL, RCRA, DOT, EPA, NIOSH, MSHA
- Establish and managing a robust governance function ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies across the industry and company
- Draft and develop safety risk management documents and training, with experience in developing and implementing programs for customer products that the company sells to customers
- Review internal and external documents as it pertains to Important Safety Recalls, kit instructions for the consumer, or service repairs
- Oversee multiple programs including Contractor Management, Electrical, Dielectric, Ergonomics, Seasonal and Heat awareness, Hazardous Communication
- Provide guidance and direction to cross functional teams across the nation.
Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety
Altec Industries, Inc.
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Identify, research, and developed best safety practices related to program development
- Identified and implemented proactive safety measures to reduce and prevent safety incidents
- Coordinated with all levels of leadership to develop a continuous improvement culture in respect to performance, environmental, and safety
- Lean Six Sigma certified in manufacturing and production
- Experienced in Air and Stormwater, regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting
- Coordinate and correspond with regulators; MPCA, DOT, EPA, (MN)OSHA, DOL, and local regulators
- Experience and managed the programs at the company as it pertained to the following agencies: ANSI, OSHA, MNOSHA, NFPA, local, DOL, RCRA, DOT, EPA, NIOSH
- Managed, investigated, and coordinated all workers compensation cases to identify shared goals and implantation to reduce overall risk and potential cost savings
- Implemented and administered safety alerts, training, programs, and documentation
- Ensured policies and procedures were communicated consistently to management and associates
- Managed EHS documentation and retention
- Prepared, developed, and implemented a variety of safety, environmental, policies and procedures required by, State, Federal and/or local authorities
- Experienced in hazard reporting, root cause analysis, incident reporting, Risk Assessments, JHAs & JSAs.
Utility & Environmental Compliance Specialist II
Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P)/ ALLETE
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Administered and oversaw the Regulatory Environmental program
- Implemented SWL&Ps Utility Gas, Water and Electric regulatory requirements
- Managed the remediation of SWL&Ps 1904 Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) project in Superior Bay that included land and sediment remediation
- Submitted Request for Qualifications to contractors and consultants
- Managed and presented project financials and timeline reports to Corporate, SWL&P and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW)
- Managed investigation, design, and implemented remedial strategies to address contamination including impacted sediment, soil, groundwater and surface water
- Prepared site access agreements and managed relationships with stakeholders
- Experience with the following agencies, codes, and/or regulations: ANSI, OSHA, MNOSHA, WIDNR, MNDNR, MPCA, EPA, PSCW
- Drafted, implement, and trained staff regarding Emergency Response procedures (Gas, Water & Electric)
- Managed the labeling, coordination of transportation hazardous and universal waste
- Completed facility site inspections of hazardous and universal waste
- Assisted in spill cleanup and containment
- Administered PCB testing, audits, and policies
- Prepared and developed documents ensuring regulatory compliance for the utility.
Internal Auditor
Minnesota Power/ ALLETE
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes
- Completed the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of ALLETE’s system of internal controls and the quality of performance in conducting assigned responsibilities.
Transmission Compliance Specialist II
Minnesota Power/ ALLETE
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Organized, coordinated, audited, and administered Minnesota Power’s FERC and NERC compliance efforts relating to FERC Standards of Conduct and NERC electric reliability and critical infrastructure
- Lean Six sigma and Learning team facilitator
- Developed and provided technical writing/editing of procedures and processes
- Prepared and presented presentations to executive and senior management
- Managed transmission compliance documentation processes
- Initiated, administered, and tracked self-certification processes and conducted training
- Experienced with MISO, System Operations, and the Midwest Reliability Organization Functional Registrations
- Provided leadership and direction regarding regulatory compliance obligations
- Advised staff, managers, and leadership relating to current and upcoming regulatory changes
- Interpreted and advised others pertaining to rules, laws, regulations, and agreements
- Utilized high level of interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships internal and external to the company
- Reviewed current trends that contribute to the continuous improvement through researching and reviewing federal law and industry documentation
- Managed and worked to designed technology applications and platforms to effectively organize compliance documentation.
Mine Safety & Health Investigations
Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA)
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed relationships between MSHA, mining companies, and contractors
- Reviewed discrimination claims and possible Knowing and Willful cases (30CFR; Section 105 & 110)
- Implemented and reviewed regulatory changes
- Provided training and technical resources to staff
- Knowledgeable and experienced in collecting, reading, and submitting IH sampling
- Served as the district’s point of contact for correlating information, coding, forms, documents, and work product flow
- Provided guidance on interpretation of federal regulations
- Prepared and researched company/contractor information for the Department of Labor
- Reviewed and organized inspection/investigation reports and related materials
- Reviewed IH sampling for compliance.
Regulatory Program
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
03.2007 - 10.2012
- Established and maintained productive working relationships internally and externally with multiple state, local, federal agencies, companies, landowners, and citizens
- Managed complex regulatory issues, special Regulatory initiatives, task forces, and work groups
- Developed and implemented the Regulatory Program Outreach section of the Regulatory Branch
- Reviewed and audited regulatory permits for completeness
- Administered and enforced Federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Sections 9 and 10 Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA)
- Provided technical writing relating to the development of regulations
- Controlled, coordinated, and executed projects
- Developed and implemented continuous improvement processes
- Assured departmental compliance and adherence to federal policies and procedures
- Knowledgeable and experienced in collecting, reading, and submitting groundwater and environmental sampling
- Experienced in drafting Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
- Experienced in tribal consultation and complex land development or construction projects.
Compliance Manager
Tri Star Recycling, Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2007
- Managed the processing, transportation, and containment of hazardous
- Conducted and prepared training to employees regarding health and safety standards
- Ensured proper labeling, storage, and transportation of materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Communications -
Bemidji State University
Skills
- DOT Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Waste Management
- PCB Management & Record-keeping
- Enterprise Compliance
- SharePoint Developer & Design
- Hazardous Materials Manager
- Human Organizational Performance Champions Course
- Electrical Safety Work Practices (NFPA 70E 2024)
- OSHA HAZWOPER Site Supervisor
- Lean Six Sigma
- HAZWOPER
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
- OSHA 30 hour
Publications
- Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Traditional Navigable Waters designation for jurisdictional determinations: Turtle River, Schoolcraft River, and Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to Lake Bemidji.
- Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Traditional Navigable Waters designation for jurisdictional determinations: Clearwater River.
References
- Bruce W. Stainbrook, Corporate Environmental Regulatory Manager, Altec, Inc., 810 Franklin Court, Suite A, Marietta, GA, 30067, Bruce.stainbrook@altec.com, 770-639-5141, 770-919-9529
- Chris Wilson, CSP, Safety & Environmental Manager, J.J. Kane Auctions, 33 Inverness Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242, chris.wilson@jjkane.com, 816-699-2671, www.JJKane.com
Timeline
Regional Safety Manager
Altec Industries Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety
Altec Industries, Inc.
07.2019 - 11.2021
Utility & Environmental Compliance Specialist II
Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P)/ ALLETE
06.2017 - 07.2019
Internal Auditor
Minnesota Power/ ALLETE
10.2016 - 06.2017
Transmission Compliance Specialist II
Minnesota Power/ ALLETE
12.2015 - 06.2017
Mine Safety & Health Investigations
Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA)
10.2012 - 11.2014
Regulatory Program
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
03.2007 - 10.2012
Compliance Manager
Tri Star Recycling, Inc.
01.2003 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Communications -
Bemidji State University
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