Robert L Wiley
Newnan,GA
Summary
Compliance manager with extensive experience at A.P. Moeller - Maersk, specializing in dangerous goods training and regulatory negotiations. Developed and implemented training programs that improved safety standards and ensured environmental compliance. Conducted thorough safety audits, enhancing risk assessment processes and operational efficiency. Proven ability to foster collaboration across divisions to achieve regulatory adherence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Compliance
A. P. Moeller - Maersk
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities included consulting and working with a variety of clients on the safe and efficient transportation of dangerous goods/hazardous materials, including, but not limited to:
- Spearheaded compliance strategy for hazardous materials across multimodal transport, aligning client operations with 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG standards.
- Developing dangerous goods training programs for all modes as well as facilitation of the training curriculum; including 49 CFR (ground and rail within the US); IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods by air, and IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
- Responsible for providing subject matter expertise to the organization related to restricted and regulated items, whether hazardous or regulated by other government and/or carrier rules.
- Conducting Safety Data Sheet reviews for classification and transport quality assurance
- Facilitating dangerous goods training classes; including customized on-site training, online training, and webinar delivery.
- Responsible for identifying internal responsibilities as it relates to preparing and shipping hazardous or regulated materials.
- Provide insight during carrier negotiations to ensure all contracts include valid and accurate dangerous goods verbiage and approve all language for client-facing contracts and carrier contracts related to dangerous goods, hazardous materials, and regulated items.
- Designed and implemented internal audit protocols, elevating self-assessment accuracy and regulatory readiness.
- Advised on contract language and pricing structures for DG services, influencing carrier negotiations and client agreements.
- Environmental expertise includes compliance with regulations related to hazardous/solid waste, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, Clean Air Act, Occupational, Safety, and Health Act, environmental permitting, as well as conducting EHS audits.
Manager – Corporate Dangerous Goods
Delta Air lines, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Responsible for oversight of several Safety related programs while ensuring Delta Air Lines complies with all Environmental and Dangerous Goods Regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to:
- Developed Policy revisions in accordance with various requirements
- Conducted risk assessments of events and/or systemic concerns
- Communicated with ExpressJet Leadership and Frontline employees
- Communicated and coordinated with external contacts, Federal and State Regulatory Agencies and governing authorities
- Conducted Environmental or Dangerous Goods audits and investigations
- Provided cross-divisional support in the areas of all Environmental and Dangerous Goods programs
- Ensured all Dangerous Goods program revisions and Regulatory changes obtained approval through divisional leadership, and followed the FAA submittal process prior to implementation
- Review and approval of all Training associated with the Dangerous Goods program
- Maintained a current IATA Certificate of Training
- Coordinated and hosted external reviews of the Dangerous Goods program, including those conducted by FAA, DOD and IOSA
- Coordinated corrective action implementation and follow-up to ensure effective implementation
- Maintained strategic liaison roles with federal agencies and regional partners to ensure seamless DG handling and contractor compliance. Ensured the timely and accurate submission of all required reports to Federal and Local Inspectors as required
Technical Consultant – Hazardous Materials Transportation
J. V. Currie Associates, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsibilities included consulting and working with a variety of clients on the safe and efficient transportation of dangerous goods/hazardous materials, including, but not limited to:
- Conducting hazardous materials compliance reviews and facility audits
- Developing dangerous goods training programs for all modes as well as facilitation of the training curriculum; including 49 CFR (ground and rail within the US); IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods by air, and IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
- Coordinated competent authority approval requests for clients
- Conducting Safety Data Sheet reviews for classification and transport quality assurance
- Facilitating dangerous goods training classes; including customized on-site training, online training, and webinar delivery.
- Environmental expertise includes compliance with regulations related to hazardous/solid waste, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, Clean Air Act, Occupational, Safety, and Health Act, environmental permitting, as well as conducting EHS audits.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, FLSkills
- Compliance strategy
- Dangerous goods training
- Safety audits
- Regulatory negotiations
- Environmental compliance
- Risk assessment
Strategic Initiatives
Pioneered lithium battery containment protocols for in-cabin fire risk mitigation across Delta operations., Integrated COMAT HAZMAT carriage into regional airline policy., Drafted environmental policies adopted as industry benchmarks for regional airlines., Oversaw asbestos abatement project ensuring regulatory compliance., Former board member, IATA Dangerous Goods Board., Co-founded UL Thermal Runaway Incident Program.
Timeline
Manager – Compliance
A. P. Moeller - Maersk
05.2022 - Current
Manager – Corporate Dangerous Goods
Delta Air lines, Inc.
05.2015 - 03.2022
Technical Consultant – Hazardous Materials Transportation
J. V. Currie Associates, Inc.
07.2014 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture
University of Florida