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Sherwood, Tennessee, United States

Environmental• Air Permit – maintain an accessible copy of the current permit and be familiar with its conditions.• Compliance monitoring – review monthly particulate emissions calculations to ensure compliance with permit conditions.• Particulate emissions – maintain baghouse pressure gauge records and monitor visual particulate emissions.• Permitting – coordinate permitting of CAPEX projects with the Regional EM as appropriate.• NPDES permit – maintain an accessible copy of the current permit and be familiar with its conditions.• Sediment Control System – coordinate maintenance and operations of the systems as needed.• Discharge monitoring – Conduct required sampling and analysis for submittal of quarterly DMR’s.• Other systems – manage Solid Waste, Universal Waste & SPCC plans including inspections and corrective actions if necessary.• Enforcement – accompany TDEC inspectors during site inspections and prepare inspection reports in a timely manner.Safety• Champion Behavior Based Safety process including training and data gathering.• Administrate and coordinate implementation of the safety program.• Conduct regular inspections with the Safety Committee and coordinate actions to correct deficiencies.• Coordinate training of Contractors and outside vendors.• Conduct and record training as required by the MSHA training plan.• Enforcement – accompany MSHA inspectors during site inspections and prepare inspection reports in a timely manner.• Coordinate training of the Mine Rescue TeamHealth• Investigate work related accidents/incidents and file reports in a timely manner. Let root cause analysis of significant accidents/incidents.• Manage Workers Compensation claims with the assistance of Regional resources.• Manage return to work process for injured Team Members.• Drug Free Workplace – coordinate and administrate pre-employment, random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Gouverneur, New York

• Actively manage all Health and Safety programs/systems and compliance for an underground mining operations and processing facilities, including overseeing the collection of data necessary to ensure the accurate and timely reporting to site management and regulatory agencies;• Drive the implementation of site and Corporate Occupational Health and Safety programs and ensure the workforce is informed and trained to identify hazards, manage risk and utilize safe work practices;• Management of industrial hygiene sampling strategies and mitigating processes;• Work with MSHA and the State of New York Department of Labor - Safety and Health Section on all regulatory compliance matters;• Manage all key aspects related to mine site incidents and injuries including reporting to regulatory agencies and follow-up/close-out of investigations;• Coach and mentor HS&S department personnel to aid in professional development of skill sets;• Maintain compliance with company and site-specific policies, standards, procedures and objectives associated with all HS&S processes, initiatives/projects and recommend new policies or procedures, if necessary;• Direct the site development of guidance material and programs to support implementation of Empire State Mines Health & Safety Management System;• Participate in the development of audit protocols and coordinate internal and third-party audits;• Engage with business partners and community stakeholders on business matters as needed;• Prepare recommendations for upper management on the implementation of new H&S systems, procedures or organizational changes;• Conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure compliance with all H&S measures

Lebanon Oregon

Safety Manager providing a deep understanding and knowledge of state, local and federal safety regulations and employment laws. Who is dedicated to keeping workers safe in various operating environments, I create detailed reports following incidents and file documents regarding workers compensation cases. -Manager of safety for the ENTEK organization including ENTEK International, ENTEK Membranes and ENTEK Manufacturing.-Develop and provide technical and administrative direction (including written manuals or work instructions as required) on all safety and health policies and programs which bear critical importance to overall corporate objectives.-Oversee and ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, regulations pertaining to company operations while maintaining awareness of changes to regulations and making recommendations for their implementation.-Review internal safety policies and practices to ensure they are current, appropriate and strive for “best practices” .-Conduct job hazard analysis and risk assessments, and where necessary, make recommendations to senior management.-Responsible for research, development and implementation of continual improvement practices in regard to operational health and safety. -Develop, implement and deliver training programs for staff to meet both regulatory requirements and best practices.-Manage the Workers Compensation program including all tracking as required by state and federal OSHA laws. Partner with Human Resources regarding Workers Compensation issues to ensure leave compliance coupled with a reasonable return to work plan.-Developed and maintain an incident investigation program to prevent recurrence of incidents and to ensure information was shared adequately across all locations for lessons learned.

Yukon, Canada

As Health & Safety Officer, I am responsible for the duties of the Health & Safety Manager in his absence. This position is a two week rotation which he and myself share. My responsibilities include the development, support and supervision of the company’s Health and Safety program at the mine site. The duties in the Health & Safety department are shared amongst the team; however the Officer position is responsible for supervision of the Safety Coordinators and Trainer.● Provide assistance to all line and staff departments on emergency response, safety and security matters.● Coordinate training and response activities of mine rescue team – surface and underground.● Ensure all Mine Rescue/Emergency Response equipment is available and maintained.● Support and participate in Emergency Response Plan development and maintenance.● Coordinate administration of safety training for site personnel.● Assist with the preparation and monitoring of the department budget.● Participate in maintaining Yukon COR certification for the minesite.● Remain abreast, promote and monitor applicable health and safety legislation including the Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and other mine specific legislation, standards and best practices.● Participate in a training plan for the Safety Coordinators and Trainer.● Participate in the development and, implementation of minesitesafety policies.● Investigate incidents and accidents, developing guidelines and safe working practices aimed at reducing the number of incidents and accidents.● Work closely with the Occupational Health and Safety Committee coordinating training activities and providing support as required.● Maintain databases for tracking safety statistics, training, and certification.● Liaise with government agencies, non-government organizations and role related community groups and boards.● Participate in the administration of the site drug alcohol screening program.

Goderich Ontario

Provide training assistance as required on gas monitoring programs, air quality, fit testing, noise level and exposure surveys.Maintain management safety/procedures/programs/standards maintain compliance with laws and regulations.Evaluate work procedures and environments to identify potential hazards and ensure adequate controls are in place.Conduct JTA each quarter, develop appropriate action plan.Promote and conduct Safe Track observations, each month as per established objectives.Promote injury/accident prevention activities, and participate in accident, tap root investigations as required. Follow up to ensure recommendations are implemented.Initiate corrective actions appropriate to the specific workplace issues.Coordinate, schedule and provide assistance with new employee’s orientation and initial settling, i.e: personal protection items, lockers, overahauls.Report incidents/accidents to the Ministry of Labour as prescribed by the OHSA.Provide pertinent safety information to line management such as significant incidents, hazards, alerts, off the job safety, etc.Manage mine rescue team and emergencies on site.

Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Ensure that all service providers working on IOC sites have adequate HSE management systems and these systems are routinely used and audited.Coach Superintendents, Team Leaders and Contractors to ensure support is provided to stay in compliance with HSE company standards and government regulations.Work with Provincial Government agencies to ensure compliance with their regulations and acts.Conduct weekly management HSE tours focusing on HSE improvements, coaching and personal safety interactions with employees & contractors in their work areas.Monitoring, measuring and reporting on the HSE performance of all contractors work through audits and inspections. Implemented the framework for HSE communications ensuring standardisation, training effectiveness, and joint planning with contractors for continuous improvement.Regular auditing, monitoring and reviewing performance of the Contractor Management System and provide detailed feedback to General Managers, and Superintendents.Provide support to General Managers and Superintendents when responding to poorly performing contractors, either identified through internal/external audits or safety interactions. This includes the support of probation/termination processes.Manage and support IOC’s 30 member volunteer Emergency Response Team through instruction and training.Work directly with procurement to ensure comprehensive Scopes of Work documents and risk assessments are sent out with tendering package.Worked with a team to implement contractor HSE pre-qualification web based software with IOC and their port facilities.Provide support to Rio Tinto business units as an auditor of ISO 9001:2008.

Labrador City

Responsible for Fire, Emergency Medical Services & Security for a large open pit/underground mine operation.Manage a team of 9 officers in daily operations, and act as an Incident Commander on all major occurrences on site related to security, fire/rescue, and emergency medical services.Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Security team to ensure enforcement of site standards and provincial OH&S regulations, protection of assets, emergency response and medical aid services.Coached team members to help develop their skills and confidence in their ability to examine their work processes, create solutions, and measure improvements.Provided support with risk assessments through coaching, training and direct input through out the process. Developed and implemented IOC’s 30 member Emergency Response /Mine Rescue Team to meet Provincial Government standards and the Mines Aggregate Safety Health Association (MASHA).Directly involved in forecasting and planning the Emergency Response Team budget.Developing rescue plans for the operation and ensuring appropriate planning and training to meet the scope of challenges involved.Managed the Emergency & Security Services Department through two labor disputes. Coordinate enforcement and investigative efforts with all involved parties in response to a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions or illegal actions.Responsible for allocating department budget, meeting budget guidelines, and forecasting future demands. Was involved in the negotiation of a formal mutual aid agreement with the Labrador City Fire Department and the Iron Ore Company of Canada Emergency Services Department. Involved in development of additional mutual aid agreements for mine rescue with other local industrial emergency services agencies.

Certificate In Health, Safety & Environmental Processes

Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Care Attendant (Emt Ambulance)