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SEAN MCDEVITT

Richmond,VA

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SENIOR MANAGER – ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY Committed to the health and safety of people, business, and community through strategic partnerships and effective, efficient, and structured solutions. Leader in the areas of EHS and business continuity with 20+ years of experience. Audit ready mindset with a collaborative approach to achieve compliance. Change Management: Accustomed to managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Successfully managed and led the safety program at a site consisting of over 2,000 employees. This was substantiated by ensuring no regulatory citations or fines were levied during my leadership. Strategy & Vision: Experienced in creating, developing, and maintaining strong EHS programs by leading and advising the company on EHS, business continuity, and regulatory requirements. Advised legal team and senior leadership on compliance requirements during due diligence and regulatory inspections/audits. This resulted in smooth transitions and successful audits. Business Continuity Leadership: Developed, implemented, and managed Business Continuity and Site Emergency Action Plans for 3 locations. Received the Leadership Award for developing, implementing, and managing this program since 2019. Versatile Senior Manager specializing in leadership and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams of 7 employees with 2 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote a safety culture. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease workplace injuries and promote a safety culture that minimizes or eliminates OSHA recordable injuries. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. 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Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

PPD, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Richmond, VA
06.2018 - 08.2023
  • A global pharmaceutical research and development company with laboratories (Good Manufacturing Practices, biological, and central), Phase I Clinics, and offices in 106 countries
  • Environmental, Health and Safety
  • Responsibilities & Selected Achievements: Workplace Injury Investigated, documented, and reported all workplace injuries and near misses
  • Developed an OSHA 300-friendly
  • SharePoint page used to track all injuries and near misses
  • Trends became visualized and the number of injuries decreased by 22 percent within 3 years
  • Collaborated with Human Resources and Corporate Benefits to ensure all Workers’ Compensation related injuries were reported, submitted, and finalized within the timeframe allotted by OSHA
  • Developed, implemented, and provided training on the Forklift Safety program after multiple injuries and near misses occurred
  • Received certification after attending the Train the Trainer course for forklifts/PITs which was utilized to expand the program, resulting in zero reported forklift-related injuries since its inception
  • Training Created and routinely reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all safety related processes
  • Included but not limited to: Laboratory Safety, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Respiratory
  • Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Labeling, Radiation Safety, Electrical Safety, and Hot Work
  • Provided initial safety training required prior to employees being allowed to enter the workplace
  • This training was incorporated into the New Employee Orientation program with the refresher training being assigned annually
  • Certified CPR instructor responsible for training and certifying more than 200 employees who served on the
  • Emergency Response Team
  • Hazardous Waste Managed the Hazardous Chemical Waste program that included 4 separate EPA Identifications
  • Handled, segregated, and shipped over 320,000 pounds of hazardous chemical waste that was recycled/incinerated
  • Managed the Biohazardous Waste program for 12 sites
  • Collected, packaged, and shipped over 2.2 million pounds of biohazardous waste
  • Ensured compliance with manifest documentation requirements to include proper DOT waste descriptions and codes, accuracy of weight, appropriate EPA waste codes, and ensured cradle-to-grave procedures were followed.

Safety and Fleet Manager

Fresenius Medical Care
Richmond, VA
01.2014 - 01.2018

Hazardous Waste Characterization Specialist

Stericycle/Strong Pak
Richmond, Philadelphia, VA, PA
01.2012 - 01.2014

HAZWOPER Technician

DECON Environmental
Sandston, VA
01.2011 - 01.2012

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

United States Air Force/DOD, Aviano
Boston, MA
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Early experience: Established strengths in audits and inspections, project management, project design, managing employees and fostering positive client relationships
  • Developed strong positive connections with various regulatory authorities that has resulted in receiving prompt feedback on issues and obtaining information in a timely manner.

SEAN MCDEVITT
  • 913-2935 Richmond, VA safetyprofessionalrva@gmail.com Industrial Hygiene Managed the Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) program to ensure site compliance with all aspects of OSHA’s BBP program
  • Coordinated and led quarterly Biosafety Committee meetings that assessed risks associated with all current and future infectious pathogens being imported
  • Developed and maintained the Hazardous Communication program and performed air monitoring on all aerosolized chemicals considered hazardous to employee health by OSHA and NIOSH
  • The engineering and administrative controls implemented after these surveys limited the need to enroll employees in the Respiratory Protection
  • Program
  • Investigated ergonomic issues when alternate office equipment and furniture was requested
  • Created training that incorporated a survey to determine the root-cause of ergonomic related injuries, helping prevent them in the future
  • Developed and implemented the Confined Space program by initiating an SOP which aligned with the requirements set forth by OSHA
  • Air quality meters, egress equipment, and personal protective equipment were all incorporated into this program
  • Regulatory Compliance Participated in multiple client, Quality Assurance, and regulatory EHS audits
  • Impeccable record of compliance
  • Risk Assessments performed on all potentially infectious material, all acutely toxic chemicals, and most processes where the potential for risk exists
  • Developed a risk assessment form to designate the level of risk associated with each process and dangerous materials being handled
  • Responsible for ensuring multiple permits and licenses requiring government approval were submitted, approved, and distributed to ports of entry, couriers, and clients
  • CDC, DEA, USDA, DOH, FWL and ABC permits were all required to be updated annually
  • Business Continuity Developed and managed the Business Continuity program for 3 critical function specific business continuity plans andsite emergency action plans
  • Evaluated and participated in table-top exercises and other drills to test the functionality of these plans
  • Managed and led the Emergency Response Team and incorporated a notification system capable of alerting any employee of emergencies on any cell phone number or email address captured in the system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University
2017

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Human Resources Management
  • Reporting management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Organizational improvement
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Database Development

Timeline

Senior Manager

PPD, Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2018 - 08.2023

Safety and Fleet Manager

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2014 - 01.2018

Hazardous Waste Characterization Specialist

Stericycle/Strong Pak
01.2012 - 01.2014

HAZWOPER Technician

DECON Environmental
01.2011 - 01.2012

Environmental Health & Safety Technician

United States Air Force/DOD, Aviano
01.2003 - 01.2011

SEAN MCDEVITT

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety & Health

Columbia Southern University
SEAN MCDEVITT