Michael P. Email & Phone Number

• Process Owner responsible for the development and maintenance of the Industrial Audit program element of the Industrial Management System.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to a team of 4 auditors.
• Conduct audits of industrial operations and technical activities to improve safety and reliability.

• Created and revised corporate policy and programs pertinent to PSM and RMP compliance.
• Maintained data in the Regulated Substances Tracking Tool (RSTT), an internal resource used to evaluate inventory against regulatory thresholds for EPCRA, PSM/RMP, and DHS compliance.
• Facilitated process hazard analyses (PHA) and revalidations.
• Performed audits of process safety/release prevention programs at Airgas facilities.
• Oversaw a voluntary corporate Implementation of PSM for LPG… Show more
• Oversaw a voluntary corporate Implementation of PSM for LPG facilities.

• As a member of SAFECOR, the Airgas corporate safety group, interacted with regional safety personnel, conducted facility visits, performed audits, and investigated incidents in Airgas’ North Division to promote a.
• Supported the Airgas Emergency Response Organization (AERO) as a team member, trainer, and drill evaluator.

Durham, NC

• Coordinated a 100+ employee Emergency Response Team to provide 24/7 on-site response to fire, medical and hazardous materials emergencies at two manufacturing locations.
• Conducted safety, environmental and transportation-related incident investigations and recommended hierarchy of controls based solutions to prevent reoccurrence and comply with applicable regulations.
• Participated in process hazard analyses and coordinated awareness and emergency response training related to PSM/RMP… Show more
• Participated in process hazard analyses and coordinated awareness and emergency response training related to PSM/RMP regulated systems.
• Maintained Integrated Contingency Plans for two LQG manufacturing sites, including Emergency Action Plan, Severe Weather Plan, and Pandemic Flu Plan components.
• Served as resident PPE expert, evaluating chemical compatibility of existing equipment against new process chemicals and coordinating permeation testing when required for TSCA compliance or as otherwise needed.

Durham, NC

• Created course outlines and curriculum materials for EH&S courses as part of an initial group of adjunct faculty.
• Taught or co-taught 80-hour HAZWOPER courses over a ten year period.

Raleigh, NC

• Provided contractual EH&S auditing and compliance assistance to the North Carolina Community College System. Work performed included preparation of chemical inventories and Tier II reports for multiple sites, a.
• Customized and delivered 8-, 24- and 40-hr HAZWOPER training to public sector and private… Show more
• Customized and delivered 8-, 24- and 40-hr HAZWOPER training to public sector and private industry clients, including NC DENR, NC DHHS, NC DOL, NIEHS and EPA.
• Created and coordinated delivery of the two-day Fire Prevention, Protection and Code Compliance seminar as part of the annual Facilities Engineering Management Diploma Series. Show less

Durham, NC

• Served as Radiation Safety Officer, Biological Safety Officer, and Chemical Hygiene Officer for pharmaceutical research activities supporting first-in-class, small molecule peptide-based HIV drugs [FUZEON®.
• Assumed facilities management responsibilities beyond original job scope after only six months of employment, coordinating vendors to correct issues with virology suite ventilation, potable water backflow prevention.
• Assumed facilities management responsibilities beyond original job scope after only six months of employment, coordinating vendors to correct issues with virology suite ventilation, potable water backflow prevention.

Bs, Chemistry With Honors

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Penn State University Fencing Club Minor in English

Education record

The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) was established in order to provide a summer enrichment experience in the.