Experience

MILTON J WOOD CO

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EH&S Coordinator

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Lakeland, Florida, United States Responsible for coordinating and monitoring EH&S compliance respective to MJ Wood work activities within the Central and South Florida region; ensure we are aligned with OSHA, client and MJ Wood safety policies; I respond to accidents, incidents and injuries; Conduct Root Cause Analysis, Review and update company Safety and Health/Industrial Hygiene related policies and programs; Conduct environmental, health and safety related training; maintain an SDS library and provide guidance regarding… Show more Responsible for coordinating and monitoring EH&S compliance respective to MJ Wood work activities within the Central and South Florida region; ensure we are aligned with OSHA, client and MJ Wood safety policies; I respond to accidents, incidents and injuries; Conduct Root Cause Analysis, Review and update company Safety and Health/Industrial Hygiene related policies and programs; Conduct environmental, health and safety related training; maintain an SDS library and provide guidance regarding proper selection and use of chemicals to avoid exposure; monitor field activities; Promote MJ Wood's safety culture; develop safety compliance plans for projects; make behavioral based observations and provide coaching; lead safety meetings; point of contact for managing worker injury and illness in the Central and South Florida area. I am responsible for screening and vetting all subcontractors for safety approval. I lead the company's Behavior Based Safety team and program; create Job Site Safety Plans; conduct jobsite safety audits. Show less



Dow

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Health and Safety Technologist

  • May 2004 - Jul 2021

  Plaquemine, Louisiana, U.S.A Senior EH&S focal point. Last assigned to support the Dow Analytical Operations department (Plaquemine Site's Laboratories) and the Technical Expertise and Support department (Plaquemine Site's Maintenance and Engineering departments). Job duties include: manage and/or develop safety programs, guidance and policies based on company goals and EH&S Standard requirements; provide safety and Industrial Hygiene focused reviews for all Maintenance related procedures; conduct job/task reviews and… Show more Senior EH&S focal point. Last assigned to support the Dow Analytical Operations department (Plaquemine Site's Laboratories) and the Technical Expertise and Support department (Plaquemine Site's Maintenance and Engineering departments). Job duties include: manage and/or develop safety programs, guidance and policies based on company goals and EH&S Standard requirements; provide safety and Industrial Hygiene focused reviews for all Maintenance related procedures; conduct job/task reviews and hazard analyses for turnaround and process maintenance outages; conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments of new tasks and maintenance related use of chemicals; review safety data, chart trends and drive behavioral changes; assess department compliance with company safety standards and develop plans for conformance; conduct safety observations and provide coaching; conduct accident/incident investigations; develop EH&S plans for projects and turnarounds; assign and schedule safety support personnel and manage the safety focus. Provide technical expertise and support regarding environmental, health and safety matters; Dow Plaquemine Site unsafe condition/observation and intervention focal point; Site BBP focal point; Life Critical Standard and Safe Work Permitting Instructor, member of the Site Safety Emphasis team; member of the Site Safety and Industrial Hygiene Network Steering Team. Previously assigned to the Hydrocarbons department, and was the EH&S focal point for the largest turnaround in Dow history with nearly 4000 workers at peak. Most recent assignment was as the Hazardous Waste Focal Point for the 2021 Hydrocarbons Turnaround. Show less



Jacobs

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health and Safety

  • Sep 2000 - May 2004

  Dow Chemical, Plaquemine La.. Site Safety Manager. Duties included: The support and enforcement of the Dow Chemical and J.E. Merit Safety Programs; Provide training; Conduct safety observations; Investigate incidents/accidents and lead Root Cause Analyses; Spearhead behavioral analyses and generate proactive action items; track and report TRIR data; conduct and maintain personal exposure monitoring of regulated chemicals; meet applicable local, state and federal standards for related work assignments and maintain the… Show more Site Safety Manager. Duties included: The support and enforcement of the Dow Chemical and J.E. Merit Safety Programs; Provide training; Conduct safety observations; Investigate incidents/accidents and lead Root Cause Analyses; Spearhead behavioral analyses and generate proactive action items; track and report TRIR data; conduct and maintain personal exposure monitoring of regulated chemicals; meet applicable local, state and federal standards for related work assignments and maintain the company’s site OSHA log. I managed a crew of Safety Techs assigned to different departments on the Dow Site. Show less



Protherm Thermal Insulation Solutions

• EH&S Site Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Sep 2000

  Shell, Geismar Louisiana EH&S Site Manager for Protherm at Shell Geismar. My duties included management of all safety, health and environmental preograms and protocols as related to Protherm's Maintenance coatings contract at Shell Geismar.



Performance Contractors

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Safety Technician

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

  Geismar, Louisiana Safety Coordinator for Performance contractors on a number of Louisiana based turnarounds. My last assignment with Performance was at the Rubicon "Zipper" project, where Performance employed 1200+ workers. I was in charge of the application and support of the health and safety program in the construction of the new Nitrobenzene unit and upgrades in the Analine Unit (nearly 500 workers!). I coordinated all safety observations, procurement of safety equipment, researched applicable OSHA… Show more Safety Coordinator for Performance contractors on a number of Louisiana based turnarounds. My last assignment with Performance was at the Rubicon "Zipper" project, where Performance employed 1200+ workers. I was in charge of the application and support of the health and safety program in the construction of the new Nitrobenzene unit and upgrades in the Analine Unit (nearly 500 workers!). I coordinated all safety observations, procurement of safety equipment, researched applicable OSHA requirements, led all daily safety meetings and provided safety related training. I also provided IH training to Peformance employees regarding potential chemical exposure in the Rubicon facility. Show less