Chris Mcdermott Email & Phone Number

Gansevoort, New York, United States

Responsible for over all E,H&S compliance and training at Stone Bridge Iron & Steel, Inc. manufacturing facility which provides structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and structural steel erection services coast-to-coast for an assortment of clients, ranging from educational institutions and high-tech manufacturing concerns to large retail projects and.

Clifton Park, NY

Manage H&S programs across 10 offices, laboratories, vehicle and truck repair facility, drilling division, environmental and material testing (concrete, soil, pavement and steel) at diverse construction and road projects. Work closely with executive team and technical and field staff to empower employees, reduce site hazards and implement risk reduction.

Wilmington. MA (but Worked Out Of Home Office In Saratoga Springs NY)

Worked from home office in Saratoga Springs, NYManaged and implemented best-in-class EHS programs for our 20 multi-national medical device manufacturing, warehouse and research centers. Lead HS person on our building renovation and construction projects. Developed EHS compliance and permit matrices for each facility to easily understand their requirements.

Schenectady, NY

Product Quality Issues led to Plant ClosureEHS Leader of GE Transportation's Energy Storage business, which manufactured the Durathon Sodium-metal halide batteries. Member of business' senior leadership team. Responsible for EHS compliance at the new Schenectady, NY plant with 450 employees, including sales and field personnel. In addition the UK R&D.

Argyle, NY

Plant closure due to entire operations moved to Costa RicaDirected all aspects of plant’s EHS programs and ensure the safety of its entire workforce as well as construction projects and contractors for this medical device plant. Member of plant’s Senior Leadership Team and managed annual expense and capital budget including extensive ergonomic improvement.

Canaan, CT

• Environmental, Health & Safety Manager — Specialty Minerals, Inc. / Minteq International, Inc.Managed EHS program throughout facility with 3 different types of manufacturing operations, warehousing, laboratories, and a.
• Built a comprehensive EHS management program from the ground up, which included the creation of all policies, procedures, training programs, and audits.
• Introduced a new material, process, and equipment EHS review program for facility.
• Dramatically lowered restricted workdays by 81% and lost workdays by 99% through implementation of a unique Medical Case Management Program, ergonomic improvements, and targeted hands-on training.
• Implemented a Contractor Safety Program, which included training and auditing of vendors involved in a $10 million expansion project.
• Increased the submittal of NM / HO reports by 98%.

NY, NY

Conducted environmental, health and safety complaince audits and environmental site assessments of industrial, commercial and laboratory facilities.- Successfully interfaced with regualtory agencies, facility personnel, attorneys, bankers and owners to evalaute complaince issues, including fire protection, site safety policies, asbestos, PCBs, lead, Hazard.

NY, NY

Managed and implemented technical environmental, health and safety projects at diverse manufacturing, warehousing and laboratory facilities for the subsidiaries of Revlon Cosmetics, Coleman outdoor gear, Meridian Sports (boats), National Health Laboratories and others.Assumed responsibility for resolving critical complaince issues at various facilities..

Kathmandu, Nepal

Advised and trained professionals on industrial pollution, potential impacts, and treatment options as part of Nepal's National Conservation Strategy.-Conducted environmental and hazardous waste site audits of large-scale industries.-Evaluated and implemented pollution prevention and wastewater treatment projects.

Newton, Massachusetts

Developed and managed a wide range of environmental projects at major industrial, commercial and hazardous waste facilities regulated by U.S. EPA Superfund, RCRA and various state programs with billings up to $4 million.-Completed extensive environmental/hazardous waste compliance audits and environmental site assessments across the Northeast.-Extensive.

Ms, Environmental Science

Bs, Geology And Chemistry