Canton, Ohio, United States
Hi everyone! I'm James, a resourceful professional with a strong industrial background and an understanding of industrial methods coupled with extensive experience in overseeing all facets of Health, Safety, and Environmental programs as per local, state, and federal regulatory standards. Throughout my career, I have expertly developed and coordinated long-term health, safety, and environmental programs and executed best practices for continuous improvement. My expertise lies in conducting site inspections, root-cause analysis, and risk assessments to identify potential health and safety hazards, determine causes, and implement cutting-edge preventive measures. Some of my technical competencies: Office Suite Windows and Mac platforms BW, Rae, MSA, and Extech systems programming, repair, and deployment I am talented in coordinating environmental affairs efforts related to industrial hygiene, remediation, and global laws and regulations aligned with auditing and reporting for manufacturing facilities. This talent remains in me with the ability to coach associates and conduct training on workplace safety as well as create and realize leadership development plans to drive growth. My communication, interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills are second to none. If you want to know more about me, you can reach me at [email protected]
As a Senior EHS Engineer, I controlled EHS programs for three Canton locations while driving and operating the FSI team and conducting hazard analysis, DHA, SWP, and PSA, as well as PESHR, and GEMBA auditing. My job was to maintain Health metrics and testing, IH, MEO, RSO, and workers' compensation programs. I also functioned as a pandemic coordinator performing PCR testing, documentation, reporting, and RTW administration. Below mentioned are my key accomplishments: • Worked as a single point of accountability (SPA) for multiple disciplines. • Led successful cost and injury reduction through the execution of training and engineering projects. • Directed human performance activities & training, 5S, and continuous improvement to accomplish desired results.
Within this job role, I spearheaded entire EHS and IH activities for a consulting firm while complying with all EHS policies and standards. I prepared SWPP, TRI, Form R, NPDES, OSHA 300, Quarterly Deviation, and Air permitting. My abilities comprised developing XRF Radiation and construction plan, UPPP, WMP, inspection scheduling, and BMP documentation permitting. Other than that, I created and executed ventilation, respiratory, hearing conservation, and ergonomic plans while overseeing hazardous waste profiling and disposal. A few of my major contributions for this role: • Showcased exceptional performance as a contractor for EHS plan auditing and consulting. • Managed successful EHS programs for two military-contracted industrial machining facilities. • Delivered training on lead, silica, asbestos, BBP, and various other topics for multiple companies. • Succeeded in increasing business through the execution of environmental permitting and industrial hygiene.
While functioning as a Nested Industrial Hygiene Contractor, I maintained IH metrics, testing, and, calibration of an extensive monitoring equipment fleet with a focus on health surveillance and exposure assessment methodology. I also worked in tandem with the safety department as a member of the Emergency Response Team, and a team member for emergency air monitoring. In addition, I participated in BBS & training including PSM reporting as well as oversaw auditing of, light, noise, and ventilation. Here are my notable achievements: • Developed skills in properly sampling environmental discrepancies and providing indisputable results to protect the employer and consumer in line with provided directions. • Averaged 300 samples per year mixed media and constituents. • Participated in successful VPP, STAR OSHA Certification project by working with Refinery EHS&S team.
Barrel sampling. Low Level Mercury sampling, clean hands/dirty hands. Ground and Residential Water sampling for gas well development. Traveled to sites to execute procedures and techniques within state and federally mandated guidelines.