Organized and dependable candidate capable of maintaining the safe operation and execution of environmental and safety programs across multiple locations. Previous experience managing industrial waste at a location with 7,500 employees and responsible for being the EHS leader for multiple departments, onsite and offsite.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Waste and EHS Lead
GE Aerospace
03.2022 - 05.2023
Managed the onsite Clean Harbors Technical and Field Service team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations for proper waste accumulation and storage across the entire GE Evendale Campus
Provided EHS operational support to Plant Leaders, worked closely with operations to drive implementation of programs and ensure all EHS regulatory and GE requirements were met
Reduced the amount of non-hazardous waste sent to Rumpke by partnering with an outside vendor, Generation Green, to reclaim oil, absorbents, and the reuse of drum containers.
Managed DOT shipping requirements for hazardous materials
Managed the completion of waste profiles, appropriate usage of waste containers, compliance of the 90-day hazardous waste storage area, completion of weekly inspections, and facilitated monthly shipments
Conducted internal EPA audits to identify areas of improvement and execute action items
Maintained records and conducted hazardous waste training for all affected employees
Conducted investigations identify root causes for all near miss, first aid, and recordable injuries for the Logistics Department, Fire and Security Department, and onsite and offsite office locations.
Participated in Management of Change for all new or modified processes and or equipment installation and disposition.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
MANE INC. FLAVORS
10.2020 - 02.2022
Maintained and updated Confine Space, LOTO, Line Breaking, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Powered Industrial Truck safety programs
Maintained Process Safety Management programs for two facilities
Led pre-start up safety reviews, management of change and process hazard analysis's
Identified upper/ lower limits and consequences of deviations for process safety information on PSM covered processes
Identified and supported safety improvement projects
Led monthly safety committee meetings
Created and implemented the use job hazard analysis'
Coordinated and scheduled outside trainings for operators on all shifts
Developed alternative procedures and risk assessments for lock out tag out
Wrote and trained on standard operating procedures
Developed flammable liquids training to be in compliance with NFPA standards
Conducted new hire orientation
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Givaudan Flavors Corporation
11.2019 - 10.2020
Lead the safety committee team and monthly department audits
Maintained a system for reporting, monitoring, and communicating safety related incidents
Analyzed incident reports to determine trends, root causes and identify gaps in training curriculum
Assisted in the integration of Company and facility level EHS management systems to maintain compliance, environmental protection and safe operating conditions
Maintain compliance and oversee the hazardous waste program, storm water, SPCC, ODS, waste water programs and air permit
Submit quarterly, semi-annul, and annual environmental reports including Tier 2 and Form R
Review safety and environmental programs for compliance assurance with corporate, local, state, and federal rules and regulations
Safety and Environmental Specialist
Green Bay Packaging
03.2019 - 11.2019
Developed and conducted onboarding training for new employees
Created monthly OSHA required safety trainings for employees across all shifts
Created job safety analysis
Managed OSHA-mandated recordkeeping and accident analysis paperwork
Developed and executed monthly safety training covering various topics for three shifts
Wrote and implemented various policies on bloodborne pathogens, lockout tagout, emergency evacuation, etc
Performed daily inspections on the plant floor and designed department specific audits
Safety Intern
Sugarcreek
05.2018 - 03.2019
Analyzed health and safety data to verify safety program performance
Developed and implemented company-wide safety initiative, driving substantial reductions in identified hazards and incidents with injury
Performed monthly spill, prevention, control and countermeasures inspections
Continually tracked incident report data
Updated Safety Data Sheet database for chemical inventory
Assisted in workers compensation claims and incident investigations
Education
Master of Science - Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.2018
Skills
Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and RCRA Regulations
Certified in Process Safety Management and NFPA 30 Flammable Liquids
Knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management system
Knowledge in MS Office (Word and Excel), Intelex, SAP, and Infolink
Demonstrate leadership by managing onsite contractors and by being the EHS lead for multiple locations and over 2,000 employees
Able to identify high risk areas and collaborate with management and hourly associates to determine
solutions
OSHA 30, CPR/AED, and DOT Hazmat certified
Timeline
Industrial Waste and EHS Lead
GE Aerospace
03.2022 - 05.2023
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
MANE INC. FLAVORS
10.2020 - 02.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Givaudan Flavors Corporation
11.2019 - 10.2020
Safety and Environmental Specialist
Green Bay Packaging
03.2019 - 11.2019
Safety Intern
Sugarcreek
05.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety