Experience

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  Sims Metal

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • EHS Partner- East Region

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Lead and manage the East Region operational application of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) as per Company EHS Standards, and local regulatory requirements for assigned sites. Leads field EHS staff and support operational leaders understanding and application of EHS standard and regulatory requirements. Support the implementation of the Company EHS Management System components and report to operations on performance and improvement guidance. Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with the regional Operations organization in order to facilitate the completion of EHS and operational objectives.

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  Sims Limited

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Sr. EHS Manager at Sims Metal

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
    • Greater New York City Area

    In charge of the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Sims Metal EHS performance. Management of multiple sites including Claremont Terminal, Port Newark Terminal, Port Albany Terminal, Brooklyn, and Queens Facilities EHS programs, EHS budget, audit program, incident investigations, corrective action plans, online record-keeping practices (Velocity EHS) and training. Review of Capital Expenditure Project Plans to assure adherence to EHS requirements. Collaborates directly with Global EHS department to reconcile differences between Global Policies and US regulations. Works with Site/Regional/Global Operations teams as well as the Sims North American Metals EHS team and Sims Global EHS team to solve complex site, regional and global challenges.

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  PHASE Associates

  • Livingston, NJ

  • Director, Environmental, Safety and Industrial Hygiene Services

    • Oct 2012 - Jul 2018
    • Livingston, NJ

    Long term site management/support including development and implementation of long-term plansfor the Health & Safety function including: Overseeing all company safety policies and serving ashighest technical liaison relative to government safety regulatory agencies and environmental affairs.Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support to project managementand departments on regulatory compliance issues and best practices in Safety and EnvironmentalHealth. Coordinate, administer and implement safety training programs to educatemanagement/employees on and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other governmentagencies. Manage company safety budget, audit program and corrective action plans. Responsiblefor the development and oversight of safety action plans for hazardous material management.

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  LEW Corporation

  • United States
  • Environmental Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director, Consulting Division

    • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

    In charge of the day to day operations of our testing & consulting division while being a technical resource for EH&S, lead-based paint, asbestos, IAQ, mold, phase I ESA and preliminary assessments (NJ Daycares).

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

    Technical resource to Project Managers for lead-based paint, asbestos, IAQ, mold, phase I ESA and preliminary assessments (NJ Daycares). Managing top client projects.

  • Environmental Consultant/ Project Manager

    • Sep 2006 - May 2011

    My work experience in Lead-Based Paint Hazards include inspections and risk assessments at over 1,000 residential homes and multifamily dwellings. As part of this responsibility I review data, prepare technical reports and conducts field XRF testing and environmental testing. I am trained in the procedures of ASTM 1527-05 for Phase l Environmental Site Assessments and have prepared reports in multiple states. I am well versed in N.J.A.C. 7:26E “Technical Requirements for Site Remediation” and have conducted upwards of 200 Preliminary Assessments (NJ Daycares), Site Investigations and Indoor Air Quality Reports to satisfy New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDOHSS) and New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) in relation to NJ Daycare licensing requirements.I am also responsible for conducting fungal and indoor air quality investigations.

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  Severn Trent Services

  • Department Manager

    • Jan 1998 - Sep 2006

    I was responsible for the overall operations of my department including client satisfaction goals, managing human resources, purchasing, ensuring EH&S and QA plan compliance. I determined client specific requirements and testing methodologies and communicated them to analysts to ensure On Time Delivery and Turnaround Time were met.