Ryan Ruckel
Winfield
Summary
Dynamic EHS professional with a proven track record seeking to transition back to Implementation Management. Adept at project management and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded safety culture initiatives, achieving significant compliance improvements while reducing workers' compensation costs by 30%. Experienced in training development, data analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Beltservice Corporation
Earth City
10.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the implementation and management of EHS policies, procedures, and programs across multiple North American facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and mitigating risks.
- Led the implementation of workplace hazard identification, assessment, and mitigation initiatives through audits and inspections.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver training programs on safety protocols and best practices.
- Championed the implementation of a company-wide safety culture through proactive measures and employee engagement.
- Directed incident investigations, conducted root cause analyses, and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve workplace safety.
- Monitored EHS trends and regulatory changes, and implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance safety performance and compliance.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
BMC Enterprises
Saint Louis
05.2011 - 10.2022
- Directed the development, implementation, and administration of comprehensive corporate EHS programs, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of environmental compliance plans, including air and water pollution controls, across multiple sites.
- Led the management, tracking, and compliance of all air and water pollution program permits and requirements at both federal and state levels, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Oversaw regulatory permitting for new, expanded, and relocation projects, managing the implementation of EHS requirements to ensure project compliance.
- Developed and maintained program guidelines, company safety policies, and environmental compliance plans, establishing standardized procedures and documentation.
- Served as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies during compliance inspections, managing communication, addressing concerns, and maintaining cooperative relationships with employees, managers, and regulators.
- Conducted site audits, led incident investigations, maintained injury records, and managed JSA & PPE assessments, implementing corrective actions and tracking them to completion.
- Led the workers' compensation program, collaborating with insurance and medical partners to reduce costs by 30% and improve outcomes.
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
GS Robins and Company
Saint Louis
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted in the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety system for a $100M+ chemical manufacturing company, contributing to the project's planning, coordination, and execution phases.
- Developed and delivered training programs on SARA Tier II reporting and 29 CFR 1910 compliance, including hazard communication, job safety analysis, and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance for an ammonia conversion system. This included creating training materials, scheduling sessions, and tracking employee participation.
- Managed the enterprise-wide training system, which involved designing site- and job-specific training courses, maintaining corporate training records, and ensuring training compliance across the organization.
- Collaborated with OSHA inspectors to address safety and health compliance issues, participating in audits, providing documentation, and implementing corrective action plans.
- Represented the company at MERC, LEPC, and EMA planning meetings/exercises as an industry liaison for chemical and environmental incident preparedness, coordinating with external stakeholders and contributing to emergency response plans.
Implementation Manager
Avchem Inc.
Hazelwood
10.2004 - 07.2010
- Managed the full project lifecycle for new contract implementations for a total life cycle chemical management company, ensuring seamless service delivery and on-time project completion.
- Led client onboarding and project initiation, including detailed needs analysis, resource allocation, timeline development, and budget management.
- Directed cross-functional teams comprising hiring, training, setup, and execution of procurement, warehousing, technology, and customer service functions to meet project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented project plans for the rollout of new services, including risk assessment, change management strategies, and communication plans.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of department-specific job safety analyses (JSA) and PPE evaluations, including PPE programs and mobile equipment bags for deployment teams.
- Designed and delivered custom training programs to address customer-specific regulatory compliance challenges, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and user adoption.
- Led projects to bring customer sites into compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements, managing all phases from assessment to implementation and closeout.
- Contributed to quality assurance projects as a member of the ISO 9001, AS9100, and OHSAS 14001 accreditation audit team, identifying and documenting evidence of conformity and process adherence.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Christian Ministry
St. Louis Christian College
St Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- Project management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training development
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Beltservice Corporation
10.2022 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
BMC Enterprises
05.2011 - 10.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
GS Robins and Company
07.2010 - 05.2011
Implementation Manager
Avchem Inc.
10.2004 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Christian Ministry
St. Louis Christian College
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