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Houston, TX, US

The Woodlands, Texas, US

Division head for EHSQ, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs responsible for development and execution of a global EHSQ and sustainability strategy in support of corporate and division objectives. Leads and contributes to overall EHSQ excellence by providing technical expertise, strategic and proactive direction on initiatives that will improve EHS.

The Woodlands, TX, US

Served as a key member of the site senior leadership team for Huntsman’s flagship platform EO/EG petrochemical facility. Led the site’s Environmental and Safety & Health Departments. Accountable for environmental compliance and permitting, occupational safety and health, emergency preparedness and security.

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Accountable for Occupational Safety and Health and Process Safety Management at 23 power generation plants in the US. Reported to the Vice-President of Power Generation and directed the division’s Safety Department.

Colombes Cedex, FR

• Directed the Industrial Safety Group accountable for Occupational Safety and Health, Process Safety Management, Audits and Management Systems at 48 sites (Arkema and subsidiaries) across Canada, US, Mexico, and Brazil..
• Collaborated with Arkema SA global HES leaders for the planning and development of global safety strategies and objectives in compliance with OSHAS 18001, ISO 14001, RCMS, ISO 9001, and Arkema global HES standards
• Administered the industrial safety review of all capital projects over $500,000 and provided cost-effective recommendations and alternative recommendations to adequately resolve any industrial safety challenges
• Ensured the Arkema Integrated Management System (AIMS) and Process Safety Management audit processes were executed with the appropriate levels of reporting and monitoring
• Participated on the Corporate Crisis Management Team to ensure the needs of key stakeholders were met during times of crisis, while providing oversight, collaboration, and support to the involved location and personnel

Colombes Cedex, FR

• Reported to the Director of Industrial Safety and coordinated the implementation of major occupational safety and health(OSH) initiatives for 32 facilities in North and South America. Defined the program scope and.
• Gained significant experience with OSHA inspections and negotiating resolutions to mitigate business impact
• Collaborated with personnel at all levels of the organization to perform technical safety reviews and lead safety program initiatives for global manufacturing facilities
• Advised executive, plant, and legal management regarding the status and direction of OSH initiatives and provided program analysis to senior management to facilitate strategic planning for future initiatives
• Led the company GO Team for rapid in-field deployment for site assistance during significant unplanned events
• Participated in PSM/RMP, incident investigations, process hazard analyses, risk assessments, RCMS certification, and technical audits at domestic and international facilities

Colombes Cedex, FR

• Key member of the site senior leadership team driving the combined health, environmental, safety, and security program. Managed a $2.5 million RPE budget and led a team of nine HES professionals accountable for.
• Developed systems to successfully obtain OHSAS 18001 certification and maintained ISO 14001 certification
• Acquired environmental permit modifications as needed to meet plant and business needs while assuring compliance with all applicable regulations
• Evaluated impending OSHA, EPA, Coast Guard, DHS, and DOT regulations for applicability to site and developed gap assessments of needs
• Coordinated all Arkema Integrated Management System (AIMS) loss control practices, systems, and documentation to meet AIMS objectives while focusing on value-added applications
• Led nine-person corporate Team HES Steering Team comprised of HES Managers, Plant Managers, corporate HES resources, and corporate management sponsors

Colombes Cedex, FR

• Managed a team of five health and safety professionals and a union safety facilitator. Implemented a safety management system from the ground up and managed all plant programs across health, safety, security, process.
• Ensured compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management standards and EPA Risk Management Plan standards
• Led the Team HES Steering Team and participated in corporate cross-functional work groups comprised of manufacturing partners across multiple sites
• Delivered significant improvements in site safety performance, achieving two straight years with no recordable injuries
• Managed a 38-member site Emergency Response Team and administered an EPA One Integrated Contingency and Response Plan

Colombes Cedex, FR

• Managed the facility RCRA program, including waste characterization, profiling, storage, off-site waste shipments, Part B permit renewal, and compliance of the hazardous waste incinerator and storage tanks. Conducted.
• Led a high-visibility, $1 million permit renewal project for the hazardous waste incinerator and achieved $2 million in annual recurring cost savings associated with waste treatment fees for the site
• Oversaw performance testing in accordance with RCRA and Clean Air Act Hazardous Waste Combustor MACT requirements and gathered testing information for use in the Site-Specific Human Health Risk Assessment
• Developed environmental procedures, led training for site personnel, and conducted periodic internal environmental audits of process areas

Master Of Science (Ms), Occupational Safety And Health

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Occupational Safety And Health