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Sean Durkin

New Castle,DE

Summary

Dynamic Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor with proven expertise specializing in hazardous materials handling for storage and disposal. Successfully led teams in accident investigations and enhanced workplace safety protocols and safety training.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Health & Safety Assistant Manager

Global A Flagship 1st Company
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted safety technicians in maintaining safe work environments for employees. Supported efforts to reduce environmental impact through effective safety practices. Collaborated with team members to promptly address safety concerns.
  • Assisted in organizing daily and weekly work schedules. Assigned tasks to team members and provided guidance on work scope and completion methods. Explained procedures to follow for successful task execution.
  • Executed thorough investigations on near-miss vehicle and personnel equipment accidents.
  • Led interview and hiring processes, indoctrinating and training departmental employees to ensure they meet and maintain required qualifications and credentials.
  • Evaluated and recommended modifications to scope of work, leveraging diverse methods and resources to enhance on-site safety standards.
  • Facilitated vessel decommissioning and disposal processes to support reef creation initiatives.
  • Conducted surveys to identify and remove mercury sources. Assisted in the elimination of radiological sources. Supported the removal of hazardous materials including PCB, asbestos, refrigerant, hydraulic fluid, and antifreeze.
  • Facilitated contracts with third-party environmental firms to ensure vessels, pipelines, voids, and tanks are certified clean and safe for operations by marine chemists.
  • Executed atmospheric testing protocols in both permitted and non-permitted confined spaces.
  • Assisted in tracking inventory of radiological equipment and materials for site. Coordinated disposal pickups as required.
  • Managed site hazmat collection, ensuring proper holding and disposal procedures.
  • Administered site safety data sheet system, ensuring accurate tracking of current items in designated storage lockers.
  • Facilitated monthly safety meetings to educate staff on OSHA requirements for the worksite. Conducted training sessions to promote compliance and enhance workplace safety. Supported team members in understanding safety protocols and regulations.
  • Assisted in maintaining fall protection gear and program for issuing and inspecting equipment for safe use. Supported yearly training sessions to certify personnel for proper usage as needed.
  • Maintain compliance with respiratory program guidelines by coordinating monthly physicals for personnel to ensure readiness for equipment use. Schedule and support team members in completing necessary health assessments to uphold safety standards. Assist in organizing routine checks to confirm personnel's capability to operate essential equipment.
  • Executed annual flood, fire, and man overboard drills to enhance safety preparedness.
  • Facilitated annual fire watch training and certification processes to ensure compliance and safety standards.
  • Scheduled boom lift, fork lift, and first aid/CPR/AED courses for department employees to maintain credentials. Monitored course requirements to ensure timely training sessions.
  • Directed safety oversight for all ship movements within basin and exterior channels.
  • Managed ordering and inventory control of all personnel protective equipment and hazmat items within warehouse and site holding areas.

Emergency Response Supervisor

Marine Spill Response Corporation
Chesapeake City, MD
01.2023 - 01.2024

Assisted in managing water emergency response for hazmat unit. Responded to hazardous material spills on waterways. Operated skimming vessels and supported hose and barge operations. Aided in chemical cleanup efforts.

Field Supervisor

Moran Environmental Recovery LLC
Newark, DE
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed jobsite requirements to identify safety hazards and appropriate hazardous waste removal methods. Supported completion of 27 assigned jobs by adhering to job scope and safety protocols.
  • Executed lead removal operations throughout warehouse to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Assisted in entering multiple permitted confined spaces for operational tasks. Supported confined space rescue operations to ensure safety. Aided in the removal of fly ash to maintain daily operations. Conducted pressure washing of cooling towers and facilitated product removal using a vacuum truck.
  • Assisted with confined space entry at Logan generating plant. Supported cooling tower pressure wash down and removal of product using vac truck.
  • Oversaw pressure washing of bilges and product removal using vac truck across nine tug vessels, ensuring safe operations and compliance with marine chemist certification for hot work.
  • Assisted teams at 8 Dominion Energy sites with various tasks including 20 permitted confined space entries. Supported excavation efforts for underground pipe repairs. Aided in cleaning tanks and voids, sump cleaning, and water jetting. Participated in 3D blasting of interior spaces.
  • Assisted with daily site services at Advansix in Philadelphia, PA. Supported confined space entry cleaning of storage tanks containing cumene and phenol. Aided in lancing dehumidifiers and machinery to restore proper functionality.
  • Assisted in product removal from holding tanks across five terminals. Supported pressure washing efforts to maintain clean spaces. Collaborated with marine chemists to conduct hot work and fire watchstanding activities.

Warehouse Worker

PepsiCo
Wilmington, DE
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Order picker; built order skew for customers.
  • Forklift operator, put palletized orders on truck for delivery.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.

Self Employed

Self
New Castle, DE
09.2020 - 12.2020

Ramp Crew Chief

American Airlines
Philadelphia, PA
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Actively involved in ramp duties from arrival to departure of aircrafts to include safety walkdown of tarmac, baggage handling, aircraft servicing, operating GSE equipment around aircraft. Delegated workload to ramp agents assigned to my crew. Conducted ten new hire trainings for safe operations. Enforced all FAA safety guidelines and regulations. Completion of safety critical documentation for flights to include total weight distribution of baggage, freight, hazmat classification items etc. for proper weight and balance for aircraft specifications. Pushback operator for 153 aircraft departures from terminals. 97% accuracy on time departure rating. Guided 189 aircrafts to proper gate assigned and docked with no damage indicated to aircraft or personnel.

Master At Arms

United States Navy, USN
Naval Station Mayport, FL.
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Security Force Specialist. Established entry control points for installation access points. Conducted 58 access control inspections of vehicles and personnel as anti-terrorism measurements. Patrolled 12,000 acres of property. Small arms handling for mission tasking. Conducted 26 traffic violations, responded to 7 secure site alarm notifications. Assisted Jacksonville Sheriffs Office off site as needed. One of five land supervisors for base. Proper handling of sensitive or confidential documentation. Units career counselor, assisted seventeen sailors with re-enlisting in service or separation processing.

Quartermaster

United States Navy, USN
Navsta Everett, WA. Navsta Norfolk, VA
06.2011 - 06.2016
  • Expert shipboard navigation. Assigned to Oliver Perry Class Frigate and Aegis Destroyer. Assisted over 60 navigation details, 12 replenishments at sea, 628 hours chart plotting and ship handling transiting twice from North America to South America for fleet operations. Completed 70 move reports, 740 corrections of 85 harbor charts, 175 synoptic messages, conducted 25 navigation briefs. Navigated roughly 7,000 nautical miles for military needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Franklin Towne Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA
06-2010

Skills

Incident reporting

First aid administration

Transportation safety

Occupational health

Environmental monitoring

Chemical safety

Radiation safety

Injury prevention

Safety training

Air quality management

Accident investigation

Hazardous materials handling

Industrial hygiene

Hazard identification

Workplace inspections

Personal protective equipment

First aid training

Air quality testing

Chemical handling

Electrical safety

Confined space entry

Fall protection

Safety audits

Certification

Asbestos Contractor/ Supervisor Certification

Hazwoper 40Hr. Course / 8 Hr. Refresher

Shipyard Competent Person

Radiac Surveyor Monitor Certification

First Aid / CPR / AED / Blood Borne Pathogen Certification

Boomlift 3b Operator Certification

Forklift Certification

OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training Program-Construction Certification

Defense Demilitarization Program Course

OSHA Welding and Cutting for Construction Certification

12 Hour Liquid Penetrant Testing (Lvl 1/2) Certification

Valid Secret Clearance with CAC Card issued

Timeline

Environmental Health & Safety Assistant Manager

Global A Flagship 1st Company
03.2024 - Current

Emergency Response Supervisor

Marine Spill Response Corporation
01.2023 - 01.2024

Field Supervisor

Moran Environmental Recovery LLC
03.2021 - 01.2023

Warehouse Worker

PepsiCo
12.2020 - 03.2021

Self Employed

Self
09.2020 - 12.2020

Ramp Crew Chief

American Airlines
04.2018 - 09.2020

Master At Arms

United States Navy, USN
06.2016 - 02.2018

Quartermaster

United States Navy, USN
06.2011 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Franklin Towne Charter High School
Sean Durkin