RACHEL LINTHICUM
Sofidel America
Claremore,US
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Proven EHS professional with expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and incident investigation, committed to enhancing workplace safety culture. Adept at managing environmental permitting and implementing proactive safety initiatives. Ready to leverage skills in OSHA compliance and leadership development to progress into various industry sectors.
Work History
EHS Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a large, 1.8 million square foot papermill facility with over 500 employees and contractors operating 24/7 production systems.
- Reduced OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 22% through implementation of proactive safety initiatives, leadership engagement, and behavioral safety programs.
- Managed air permitting, ensured wastewater compliance, oversaw hazardous waste handling, and coordinated stormwater management activities.
- Conducted incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies, implementing corrective actions that reduced recurrence of incidents.
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to integrate safety into daily production activities and capital projects.
- Conduct incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Owned SAP system for all EHS purchasing requisitions and Dakota software system for managing incident reporting, corrective action tracking and EHS compliance workflows.
- Prepared and maintained regulatory reporting documentation, including OSHA logs and environmental reports, to ensure compliance and facilitate audits.
Sr EHS Specialist
3 Years 4 Months- Administered facility-wide safety and environmental programs for heavy industrial manufacturing operations.
- Managed workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs, ensuring compliance and facilitating timely employee reintegration.
- Facilitated toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings, enhancing safety awareness among employees while leading new employee orientation training.
- Facilitated toolbox talks, monthly safety meetings, and new employee orientation training.
- Inherited environmental programs to manage all stormwater inspections and submit DMR reports to ODEQ each month.
EHS Specialist
1 Year 2 Months- Investigated industrial accidents, identified root causes, and recommended preventative measures that led to reduced future occurrences.
- Facilitated monthly meetings between management teams and employees to address and resolve current safety issues.
- Inspected specified areas to confirm presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Temporarily suspended activities that posed potential threats to workers' health and safety. posing threats to workers' health or safety.
EHS Specialist
4 Months- Conducted hazard assessments of equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards and identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed strategies to enhance worker education on occupational health topics, increasing awareness of ergonomics and chemical exposure prevention.
- Investigated employee complaints regarding health and safety concerns, facilitating resolutions and promoting a safer workplace.
EHS Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Simulated emergency response drills for hazardous materials spills or fires.
- Conducted environmental audits identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective action plans to mitigate risks.
- Developed strategies to improve worker education on occupational health topics, including ergonomics and chemical exposure prevention, fostering a safer workplace.
Environmental Engineer
2 Years 9 Months- Provided environmental engineering support for industrial combustion, vapor control, and emissions reduction systems serving refinery, petrochemical, and manufacturing clients.
- Facilitated air permitting projects and ensured regulatory compliance with EPA, state environmental agencies, and Clean Air Act requirements.
- Performed emissions calculations and analyzed environmental data to produce technical reports for thermal oxidizers, flares, and combustion equipment.
- Evaluated environmental compliance for VOC, NOx, CO, and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) reduction initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Management/Safety
Skills
OSHA compliance management
Environmental compliance
EPA permitting
Incident investigation
Risk assessment
Safety training
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Confined Space & Hot Work Programs
ISO standards
Claims management
Certification
- ASP - 2026
- First Aid/CPR
- Forklift Operator
- Class D Wastewater/Water Operator
- OSHA 511
- HAZWOPER
- OSHA 30 - Construction (ENROLLED)
Timeline
EHS Manager
Sofidel America
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sr EHS Specialist
Sofidel America
06.2020 - 10.2023Read More
EHS Specialist
Valmont Industries
10.2018 - 12.2019Read More
EHS Specialist
Exterran
06.2018 - 10.2018Read More
EHS Specialist
Borets
06.2016 - 12.2017Read More
Environmental Engineer
John Zink
05.2013 - 02.2016Read More
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Environmental Management/Safety
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