Jay Riel Email & Phone Number

Cary, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

In subsequent positions for Centerra and Vectrus Systems, I oversaw the implementation of contractual safety requirements to the applicable safety regulations under EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.I ensured the continuous compliance of Centerra's Environmental Program to all applicable federal environmental regulations, including: the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document, the Final Governing Standards for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Centerra's own internal Environmental Policies.Additionally, I led a culture of continuous H&S improvement for the company's construction projects and all trades activities, through maintaining consistent, careful metric monitorization and cross-departmental communication at all levels.My proudest achievements in the role include:• Creating and managing Centerra's organizational EDH Program implementation, ensuring all new personnel received HSE training.• Creating and maintained Vectrus Systems' Safety Program for all organizational functional areas of construction, trades shops, waste water, utilities, servicing and maintenance.

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

In subsequent roles within Centerra, I ensured the company's continuous adherence to relevant standards, and created solid working relationships with high-level stakeholders, including the Jamaican Ministry of Labour, the US Naval Security, and other members of government personnel.As an Environmental & Energy Manager, I led Centerra's Environmental Program compliance for hazardous materials and waste, solid waste, waste water analysis, pest control, and ODS reporting standards.As Business Manager, I maintained HR, Finance Procurement and IT oversight, and coordinated the hiring and training of all new Foreign Nationals in the Philippines and Jamaica. I am proud to say that in this time period, I:• Evaluated and managed the Waste Water Discharge program to redirect effluent to more appropriate filtering plants based on community requirements.• Organized a large-scale hiring conference resulting in identifying 50 good fit candidates.• Recognized for abilities and commitment by upper leadership with evolution from Business Manager to Environmental & Energy Manager.

Houston, Texas Area

In this role, I led the company's Product Management, Marketing, Technical SME and Business Development operations, regularly co-creating solutions with clients to improve existing hiring and training programs.

Houston, Texas Area

In this position, I created high-impact management, process, and business safety solutions with a quantifiable ROI, based on client needs.I served as the key Engineering and Constructions member to interact with clients in the oil and gas industry, assess needs, and develop Safety Programs accordingly. I am proud that in this time period, I:• Established successful partnerships and managed E&C safety projects with top-level energy-sector corporations.

Afghanistan

In this role. I designed and delivered OHSAS 18001, HSG65, and ILO-OSH- based HSE programs across multiple sites for Dyncorp International.Serving as key resource for regulatory and policy review and technical advice, I educated organizational leadership and members of staff on best HSE practices, as well as monitored company safety programs for construction projects, trades activities, and maintenance projects.A couple of my key achievements in the role include:• Creating a 24 safety classes training curriculum reaching 10K Afghanistan-based employees and 60K DoD members, and leading to a 10% decrease in incident rate.• Coordinated trainings at +50 sites, administering on-site reviews and performing high-risk program audits for multiple construction projects.

Kuwait

In this time frame, I conducted Job Hazard Analysis, safety inspections, and audits for multiple companies, evaluating existing safety programs and protocols, and devising new and improved ones.I am proud that in this period, I:• Served as Safety Instructor for 15 major courses of instruction, including OSHA 10/30 Hour Classes, 24/40 Hour HAZWOPER Classes, Unit Safety Officer Training, Permit-Required Confined Space, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Composite Risk Management (CRM).

Bristol, Connecticut, United States

In this role, I collaborated with large commercial construction contractors on all safety-related operations, guiding manufacturing clients through joining the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).My key achievements in this role cover:• Minimizing work-related injuries and maximizing corporate profit margins through applying a comprehensive methodology of Risk Assessment, Exposure-To-Loss Analysis, and fundamental Composite Risk Management (CRM techniques), and managing workers' compensation claims.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science

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