Bill Wilkins, Ohst Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Environmental, Health, Safety, Training | DOT and Transportation

Deer Park, Tx

•Strategic leader accountable for the recruiting and success of a team of EHS&T professionals and developing, implementing and driving improvements to organizational EHS&T programs and initiatives. •Demonstrated exceptional leadership and mentoring skills guiding and supporting multiple direct reports in achieving advance professional safety certifications (ASP, CSP, OHST & CSST, etc.)•Provided assurance to senior leadership that operations complied with local, state and federal EHS regulations. •Maintained a clear understanding and articulation of EHS&T management systems, regulatory and non-regulatory compliance policies through regular verbal and written EHS&T presentations and communications. •Implemented the Loss Prevention System™ to execute EHS strategy with measured sustainable EHS performance and continuous improvement resulting in a 22% reduction in TRIR.•Instrumental in cultural transformation activities for health and safety which included policies, procedures and processes within existing locations and 2000+ employees of acquired companies. •Led incident investigation teams and using TapRoot™ Root Cause Investigation and Loss Prevention Systems™ to efficiently develop and implement, timely and sustainable corrective actions leading to reduced incidents and client/business retention.•Using safety management systems, evaluated EHS&T programs, KPIs and initiatives and created reports resulting in effective improvement targets (leading & lagging) regarding employee safety and EHS&T programs.•Maintained relationships with key, clients, governmental agencies, industry associations remaining current with EHS trends and regulations trough the ASSP & BCSP.•Principal contact to government authorities including OSHA and USDOT-FMCSA/PHSMA achiving favorable results over multiple audits, reviews and investigations.•Skilled in case management and OSHA Record Keeping requirements.

Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas & California

•Conducted site safety plans/HAZOPs for numerous start-up locations and projects. •Provided project (turnarounds & unplanned outage) planning and updates regarding: EHS personnel staffing needs, current and future project status, customer meetings, and any other updates/issues that required reporting to senior EHS and operations leaders.•Conducted job site audits ensuring safe behaviors and execution regarding; procedures, safe work permits, confined space permits, lockout/tag out, elevated work permits and excavation permits. •Assisted Sales Managers in completing proposal prequalification information, reviewed contracts and maintained standards for prequalification databases i.e. ISNetworld, Browz, PEC, etc.•Created “Safety Alerts” regarding safety manual updates and critical learnings from incidents.

Deer Park, Tx

• Trusted company subject matter expert and advisor to senior and executive leadership regarding USDOT-Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) regulations.•Achieved 95%+ FMCSA/CSA2010 compliance rate by implementing commercial driver/vehicle safety program including moving driver compliance to the JJ Keller driver compliance platform (qualification & hours of service) and partnering with asset managers in moving commercial vehicle maintenance tracking to the ARI platform. •Reduced uninsured motor vehicle related losses by 75%+ (first year) through sourcing and implementing a vehicle telematics system (Drivers Alert/GEOTAB) and analyzing resulting data to target and improve specific risk areas. •Developed a computer-based driver training platform (Entry Level, Hours of Service, Hazardous Material, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report & Driver Fitness) resulting in near 100% driver training compliance. •Improved safety performance by Partnering with subject matter experts to review, organize and update EHS&T policies with detailed focus on organizational, process and management of change requirements.•Reviewed Product Safety Data Sheets for compliance with GHS and developed strategies to comply with Department of Homeland Security regarding chemicals of interest.•Ensured environmental compliance by partnering with the Environmental Director to develop, implement, and monitor environmental strategies (SPCC, chemical inventory/Tier II, etc.). •Accomplished desired leading indicator performance by designing, developing, implementing and conducting EHS&T audits both internal and external (PSM/client & regulatory agencies).

Deer Park, Tx

•Designed and developed effective, industry leading, craft and compliance training for all service lines based on analysis of task/specific hazards and requirements. •Improved compliance training performance to 90%+ through the implementation of a companywide, web-based, learning management system. •Delived to thousands of employees, onboarding and initial compliance & craft certification training, annual review training, excavation competent person training, leadership training and development for emerging leaders (crew leaders & supervisors).

Houston, Tx

•Achieved a three-year TRIR of 0 and met profitability targets through holding health and safety as a core value, following policies/processes and demonstrating desirable safety behaviors. •Demonstrated strong interpersonal, negotiation, coaching, and leadership skills through business development, sales growth, service quality, customer satisfaction/retention and profitability of the branch.•Increased sales and revenue by 20% and led the account managers and field supervision to maximize margins through effective cost controls, increased wallet-share and delivering best in class performance. •Managed pricing for proposals across all lines of business and maximized branch profitability through effective cash flow management (DSO & invoice lag minimization), margin attainment, and cost controls consistently achieving EBITA in excess of 25%. •Successfully planned and safely executed numerous projects (turnarounds and outages) with revenues in excess $700K and margins up to 40%.

Chambers County, Tx

•Tripled renewal revenue as a Property & Casualty, Life Health Insurance Agent by soliciting, quoting and binding coverage for clients with the goal of managing unique risks, insurance and financial needs.•Developed techniques, best practices and strategies to drive sales toward risks which were acceptable and favorable within underwriting standards. •Developing long term relationships with clients and achieved favorable persistency and loss ratios.•Managed risks such that no errors and omissions claims were filed on any bound or written risk/policy.

Texas City, Tx

•Accomplished a TRIR of zero and ensured branch complied with all OHSA, EPA, DOT, PHSMA, FMCSA, State, local and county regulations and client/company requirements.•Hired, trained and developed all branch employees and ensured training and compliance documentation were maintained according to regulations and standards. •Served as the solid waste clerk managing a large customer’s RCRA/EPA/TCEQ regulated waste disposal process including: satellite accumulations areas, temporary storage areas (90 day and 180 day), labeling of containers, Hazardous Waste Manifests (creation & cradle to grave document retention requirements) and scheduling of shipping to an approved transfer, storage and/or disposal facility. When possible, reduced waste through recycling and repurposing of materials.