Susan Stiers
Tinley Park District
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Dynamic HSE management professional with over 20 years of experience in General Industry and Construction environments, specializing in high-risk activities and large-scale projects with significant public visibility. Recognized for adaptability to evolving challenges while maintaining reliability and flexibility. Proven expertise in fostering team collaboration and implementing effective problem-solving strategies to ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards. Committed to driving operational excellence through a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental practices.
1
Certification
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Management
4 Years 11 Months- Scheduled and managed facility department employees to ensure operational efficiency.
- Developed and managed policies and procedures to maintain compliance and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Executed emergency management requirements.
- Served as public interface for ongoing and future projects, facilitating communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Execution of Emergency Management Requirements when needed.
- Working with internal and external agencies. Managing supply/inventory demands.
- Employed by Tinley Park District, Tinley Park, IL
- Employed from November 2021 to present
- Served as facility management professional
- Accountabilities:
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Major Projects and Turnarounds HSSE Team Lead / Capital Projects Naphtha Hydrotreater Construction Project /HSSE Manager Job Accountabilities
4 Years 4 Months- Position(s): Major Projects and Turnarounds HSSE Team Lead / Capital Projects Naphtha Hydrotreater Construction Project /HSSE Manager Job Accountabilities:
- Delivered HSSE performance for Major Projects and Turnarounds, overseeing construction of new operating units from FEL through execution and commissioning phases.
- Executed HSSE initiatives for the Whiting Refinery Naphtha Hydrotreater Complex Construction Project.
- Managed 330M+ Naphtha Hydrotreater Construction project with one recordable incident.
- Delivered over 2M manhours with zero recordable incidents to finish the 2-year construction project with a .12 RIF with a peak of over 800 contractors onsite performing fast paced, high visibility, high risk work.
- Managed risk register for projects, ensuring identification and mitigation of potential hazards.
- Environmental Management / Remediation / Testing / Permitting Coordinator
- HAZOP/PHSSR /MOC Leader
- Facilitated safety training sessions to improve workplace safety and employee awareness.
- Direct Hiring Manager for Field Safety Personnel
- Safety Committee Chair
- Oversaw action item register to ensure timely completion and resolution of project issues.
- Lead for Risk Mitigation Major Project for One Power Station in Utilities Division
- Led daily shift handovers, aligning team priorities with safety and production requirements.
- Coordinated workflows to maintain operational continuity and minimize downtime.
HSSE TL - Turnarounds
3 Years 10 Months- Company: BP Whiting, Indiana, US
- Dates: March 2013 – Jan 2017
- Position: HSSE TL - Turnarounds
- Country: United States
- Accountable for the HSSE performance for all site Turnarounds, from FEL through execution.
- Delivered 4 years of TAR safety performance excellence with zero recordable injuries
- Onboarded, oriented, and oversaw Contractors performing Turnaround work to ensure compliance with HSSE standards.
- Developed and implemented permitting and Control of Work strategies that enhanced safety and efficiency during Turnarounds.
- Created safety initiatives that bolstered plant HSSE performance and promoted a culture of safety.
- Chaired HSSE committee meetings to discuss safety protocols and improvements
- Led Investigator/Incident Investigations
- Managed the permitting process for turnaround work to maintain regulatory standards
- Served as primary point of accountability for confined space entry safety
- Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
HSSE -Area Specialist covering Hydroprocessing and Utilities
4 Years 3 Months- Provide HSSE Supervisory expertise and coaching to area teams to develop a stronger safety culture and support WBU safety performance goals.
- Developed and implemented Inert Confined Space Entry Practice, enhancing safety protocols
- Inert Entry Single Point of Accountability Designation
- Honored with Gold Coin for designing a Near Miss Reporting program aimed at fostering a proactive safety culture.
- Granted delegation of authority to oversee health and safety operations for the Superintendent role.
- Served as chair and facilitator for HSSE committee meetings to drive safety initiatives and discussions.
- Developed Marketing Campaign for Hydroprocessing
- Contributed as a team member on the Strike Preparedness Team to enhance operational readiness.
- Actively participated as a member of the Incident Management Team to address and manage incidents effectively.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of training and safety programs for contractors.
- Company: BP Whiting, Indiana, US
- Dates: April 2009 - March 2009
- Position: HSSE -Area Specialist covering Hydroprocessing and Utilities
- Country: United States
- Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:
Asset Coordinator, responsible for Maintenance Planning and Scheduling for Hydroprocessing North
1 Year 11 Months- Coordinated maintenance scheduling and planning for complex projects, managing budgets and prioritizing work orders to sustain reliability of process equipment.
- Company: BP Whiting, Indiana, US
- Dates: April 2007 - March 2009
- Position: Asset Coordinator, responsible for Maintenance Planning and Scheduling for Hydroprocessing North
- Country: United States
- Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:
Equipment Operator / Plant Operations
5 Years 3 Months- Operated equipment for all Hydroprocessing North Units, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, Supervised operations in Hydroprocessing Area, coordinating workflow and maintaining efficient processes
- Company: BP
- Dates: January 2002 - April 2007
- Position: Equipment Operator / Plant Operations
- Country: United States
- Job Accountabilities & Key Achievements:
Certified Nursing Assistant / Practical Nurse
22 Years- Company: Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, Il.
- Dates: 1979-2001
Education
AAS - A.A.S.
Bachelor - English
Education Level Attained
Skills
Safety Management Systems
Project HSE Management
Safety team management
Facility operations
HSE Construction management
Contractor Training and Oversight
Continuous improvement
Staff supervision
Risk assessment / Control of Work Authority
HSE Regulations
Stakeholder Rep / collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of General and Sub-Contractor Project Management Professionals at every stage of Project execution to achieve best in class safety performance with over 2M manhours of high risk construction activities within an operating Oil and Gas Facility.
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- OSHA 10, 30, 510, 511
- BCSP CHST, OHST, STS-C
- OSHA/NTSB Trained in Investigations (L1 certification)
- NFPA E70
- First Aid /CPR/AED
- CPR Instructor
Personal Information
Title: HSSE Management and Leadership Experience
Gold Coin Recipient for Development of Near Miss Reporting Tools for BP Products North America
Developed tool for site wide Near Miss reporting for high risk manufacturing facility with over 40 operating units supported by 500 employees. Each area was tracking their own but not comparing site wide or company wide. I developed a program to incorporate findings from a wider sample to identify trends and address weaknesses systemically.
Timeline
Facility Management
Tinley Park District
11.2021 - Current
Major Projects and Turnarounds HSSE Team Lead / Capital Projects Naphtha Hydrotreater Construction Project /HSSE Manager Job Accountabilities
BP Products North America
01.2017 - 05.2021
HSSE TL - Turnarounds
BP Whiting
03.2013 - 01.2017
HSSE -Area Specialist covering Hydroprocessing and Utilities
BP Whiting
04.2009 - 07.2013
Asset Coordinator, responsible for Maintenance Planning and Scheduling for Hydroprocessing North
BP Whiting
04.2007 - 03.2009
Equipment Operator / Plant Operations
BP
01.2002 - 04.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant / Practical Nurse
Palos Community Hospital
01.1979 - 01.2001
St. Xavier University
Bachelor from English
Moraine Valley Community College
AAS from A.A.S.