Global Mining Professional VP Operations | Director Corporate Health and Safety | Risk Managementmmeighen@outlook.com | +1(812) 270-0739As a Global Mining Professional, my focus is enhancing operational efficiencies, in addition to the implementation of effective Health, Safety and risk management programs to direct a clear strategy, reduce likelihood of human error, to facilitate the safety of a company’s workers, the public, and the environment.My current role as Director, Corporate Health and Safety includes global responsibility for continuous improvement in health and safety programs while collaborating with operation's management and executives across the corporation. Prior work includes serving as Global Head of Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs for Siberian Coal and Energy Company (SUEK) in the Russian Federation. In this role, my responsibility was to advance the company’s achievement of world-class occupational health and safety standards and operational improvements. Throughout my career, I have managed multiple operations, delivering results in operations / production, engineering, government affairs, health and safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance. My career spans broad industry experience in domestic and international mining operations (coal, metal and non-metal, hard rock, and precious metals), capital construction projects, and rail and port transportation operations. Prior international experience includes leadership for 35,000 global employees across North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico); South America (Colombia, Brazil, Chile); Africa (Liberia); Eastern Europe (Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Russia); and Europe (United Kingdom, Belgium).Specialties: * Safety Management / Risk Analysis* Operational Production Efficiencies* Capital Budgets / P&L Management* Continuous Improvement Processes* Government and Regulatory Affairs * Economic Justifications* Project / Program Management* Industry Expert - Professional Forums