Senior Regulatory Compliance Engineer for Amazon Robotics. My scope of work includes providing strategic corporate direction to achieve compliance to compulsory regulatory requirement around the globe. I actively participate in A3 (Association for Advancing Automation) Technical Advisory Committees ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ANSI/RIA R15.08 on behalf of Amazon. In addition, I was nominated Project Lead via A3 for the OSHA/NIOSH/A3 Alliance. The Alliance is tasked to revise existing Robot Safety Chapter of the Operations Manual for OSHA Enforcement Officers and create training modules.

Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Facilities, Engineering & Construction - Global Safety Engineering team supporting Amazon Robotics Sortable and NonSortable FCs in North America.

The Contingent Plan team prides ourselves on our expertise and our commitment to continued growth. No matter our specialty or background, every member of the Contingent Plan shares a passion for excellence. Regardless of whether a team member has 1 year or 20 years of experience we are only as good as what we do today – and we all realize that.The only way to create great things every day is with exceptional people who truly enjoy what they do. So, the Contingent Plan only works with the best. We are enthusiastic, skilled, and take pride in doing the best we can for each client every single time.

Target Corporation (1950+ retail stores and 50+ distribution centers) Minneapolis, MN (HQ location)HQ Risk Mgt role that supports Supply Chain Automation, Robotics, & Design. - Robotics: Facilitate machine safety risk assessment for both new robotic prototypes and/or operational automation processes via ANSI B11 & ANSI/RIA R15.06 or R15.08; - Actively participate within the A3 Robotic Industries Association ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 Industrial Robot and Robot Safety Requirements and new ANSI/RIA R15.08 Industrial Mobile Robot and Robot Systems Safety Requirement;- RIA Project Lead for new OSHA/NIOSH/RIA Alliance. Alliance scope of work includes revision of OSHA Robot Safety Technical Manual and to establish new Robot Safety resources / training for Industry / OSHA Enforcement; - Change Management: facilitate Safety Risk Assessments on new processes & any equipment changes within Supply Chain, Stores, or HQ locations;- Ergonomics: Drive elimination by design concept with Automation and Steam Teams to eliminate future strain and sprain risk factors before installation into operations;- Electrical Safety: Lead Electrical Safety Cross Functional Team to standardize safe work practices for system engineers and site maintenance technicians along with facilitating annual electrical safety audits and qualification training; - Lockout Tagout (Energy Control): SME for lockout tagout management systems (establish procedures for zero energy and minor services tasks). Facilitate LOTO Train the Trainer sessions for System Engineers;- Advise partner for engineering and operations teams on regulations, regulatory compliance concerns, and good engineering practices relating to automation equipment and solutions; - Work with various HQ teams to review and approve designs of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment

Bay West LLC (Federal & Commercial Environmental Remediation projects) Saint Paul, MNCorporate Health & Safety Manager- Provide oversight and approval for all Site Health & Safety Plans (SSHPs), Activity Hazards Analysis (AHAs), and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) to ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA- Facilitate safety compliance training such as 40hr, 24hr & 8hr Hazwoper, Confined Space Entry & Rescue (hands-on), Respiratory (SCBA / SAR), Energy Control (LOTO) and atmospheric monitoring- Manage third party vetting requirements such as ISNetworld, PICS, and Browz to ensure Bay West LLC is an approved contractor for clients- Conduct Quantitative Respiratory Fit Testing with PortaCount - Chair Safety Committee- Manage OSHA Recordkeeping along with Workers' Comp Claims - Oversee compliance with DOT Qualified Driver files - Designated as the company Radiation Safety Officer - Conduct internal and field project OSHA compliance audits - Facilitate customer safety compliance training and/or OSHA compliance auditing

Target Corporation (1800+ retail stores and 40 distribution centers) Minneapolis, MN Senior Safety Compliance Business Partner •Primary contact for any OSHA Enforcement interactions complaint letters and/or onsite inspection citations for Distribution Centers.•Received Senior VP Award for safety involvement with the Expense Optimization project team to effective implement temp worker strategy for Distribution Centers •Facilitated new temp worker safety processes for OSHA required safety orientation training along with revising injury reporting best practices to include temp worker injuries for OSHA Recordkeeping.•Integrate new confined space process by establishing new best practices to evaluate, label, and enter spaces.•Adminster first PPE Hazard Assessment to determine appropriate PPE for maintenance tasks.•Lead Electrical Safe Work Practice project team to revise Distribution electrical processes per NFPA 70E

Flint Hills Resources - Terminal Ops [Pine Bend Refinery](Asphalt, Refined Fuel and Canadian Crude Oil terminals – 26 locations) Rosemount, Minnesota Senior Health & Safety Specialist•Implement and train personnel in a variety of Safety Programs including safe work permitting (hot work, confined space, and energy control), injury management, NFPA 70E, and OSHA audit preparation.•Asphalt Institute HS&E Committee Board Member•Asphalt Institute EPIC Leadership Development Program•Northwest ASSE Chapter Membership Chair [750+ Chapter members]•Faciliate the first OSHA VPP Star status for Flint Hills Resources Refined Fuels Terminals [Milwaukee, Madison, and Waupun] in Wisconsin.•Manage PSM Program, Contractor Mgt Program. Injury Mgt, and Safety Self Assessment audits.•Facilitate first Safety Self Assessment audit at our Canadian Crude Oil Terminal located in Hardisty, Alberta, Canada.•Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for Refined Fuels Terminals located in Texas and Wisconsin•Develop and implement Industrial Forklift Standard, MN AWAIR Program, and Elevated Work Standard.*Participated in OSHA VPP onsite audits as a Special Government Employee for Region VII and Region VIII.

Koch Minerals (Coal / Petroleum coke– 11 locations in US; Great Lakes, CA, & TX) Wichita, KansasCorporate Health & Safety Manager•Supervise and obtain the first Koch Industries OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star Status in California.•Tailor and implement Injury & Illness Prevention Program utilizing knowledge of California OSHA regs. •Manage third party safety compliance audits and ensure execution of post audit corrective measures for all eleven facilities.•Drive development and implementation of safe work permit system, job safety analysis, and energy control awareness to management, front line supervisors, and hourly employees.

Koch Nitrogen (Anhydrous Ammonia pipeline terminals – 18 locations in Midwest) Wichita, KansasCorporate Safety Compliance Leader•Primary safety liaison in Multi-Media and Media Specific third-party compliance audits. •Proactive post-audit management and Lynx resource ensuring implementation of corrective compliance measures for all 18 terminals.•Identify corrective measures after performing industrial hygiene monitoring for personnel time-weighted average and area sampling for ammonia, lead, and noise exposures.•Participation in PSM/RMP Compliance Audits for six terminals and manage employee follow-through and utilization of Lynx database.•Establish tracking system for all terminals in Enviance database for DOT exemption permit and safety compliance calendars for ammonia loading operations.•Develop Minnesota Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) Program per DOL requirements.•Coordinate inter-departmental approval and implementation of AED Program including medical oversight management and certified AHA CPR/AED training.•Manage third-party contractor vetting for terminals per PSM Contractor Safety Program and appropriate approval of variances for emergency job tasks.

Mounds View Public SchoolsIndependent School District 621 Shoreview, Minnesota (Public Education Facilities – 17 schools; 2400 employees; 9500 students) Coordinator of Risk Management •Implement Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program for 13 district schools.•Manage workers’ compensation, property, and liability insurance claims for 17 district schools.•Develop and Implement Return to Work Program to reduce loss time days for injured employees.•Implement web-based interactive OSHA Safety Training Program for all district employees.•Chair District Safety Committee and District Indoor Air Quality Committee. •Coordinate asbestos abatement, maintenance repairs, and asbestos awareness programs.•Conduct Confined Space inventory evaluation and implement entry procedures for maint and contractors.•Develop and Implement Crisis Management and Life Safety Maps for 13 district schools and coordinate with local fire and police departments for potential crisis emergencies.

The Clorox Company (Kingsford Manufacturing Company)Summer Shade, Kentucky(Charcoal processing and manufacturing facility – new facility)July 2002 – Dec 2003Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator•Coordinate initial Title V and Compliance Assurance Monitoring operation permit application.•Managed SARA Title III Tier II, TRI form R, PSD permit annual / semi-annual compliance reporting, and Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System reporting.•Supervise EPA and OSHA facility audits and inspections.•Coordinate air quality compliance testing with EPA officials per PSD permit.•Conduct industrial hygiene sampling for total & respirable dust and solvent exposure.•Establish and manage radiation safety program, contractor management program, visitor policy, hotwork program, and Emergency Action Plan.•Upgrade current facility lockout procedures, confined space entry rescue procedures, hearing protection program, universal waste policy, and accident investigation reporting policy. •Implement facility Behavioral Based Safety program (Dupont STOP).

LWD Field Services, Inc.Calvert City, Kentucky(Hazardous waste incineration facility & industrial tank cleaning service) June 2001 – July 2002Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator•Conduct environmental, health, and safety training for approximately 250 employees including plant personnel, field technicians, crew leaders, truck drivers, and upper management. •Manage Drug and Alcohol Program per DOT regulations for hazardous waste truck drivers.•Establish confined space awareness and rescue training program.•Conduct quarterly industrial hygiene sampling for prep, neutralizing, and stabilization departments.•Supervise various OSHA and EPA state and federal inspections.•Perform monthly field safety audits at petroleum pipeline terminals such as Marathon Ashland, Exxon Mobil, and Equilon (Shell) Enterprises.•Manage Respiratory Protection Program for 250 employees; coordinated Quantitative and conducted Qualitative Fit Testing; coordinated PFT with company doctor, and developed a cartridge change-out policy.

Cargill Inc. (North American Sweeteners)Memphis, Tennessee(Chemical refinery that processes corn syrup, corn oil, starch, and feed) May 2000 – June 2001Safety Coordinator•Manage Contractor Safety Programs for 120 contractors by conducting Contractor Orientation training, managed Pre-Qualifications program, responsible for work site audits and Contractor company annual audits•Facilitate PHA revalidations and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams updates for regulated chemicals.•Coordinate PSM/RMP compliance audits for facility regulated and non-regulated chemicals per corporate guidelines.•Establish PSI manuals for regulated and non-regulated PSM chemicals.•Conduct Respiratory Protection Training for 150 employees – conducted Qualitative Fit Testing and coordinated PFT with company doctor.

Hazardous Waste Operations at a Treatment Storage & Disposal Facility