Hazmat Employment Opportunities

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Position Wanted

Safety and Compliance Manager, DOT Hazardous Materials Specialist, DHS Security Team, Regulatory and Compliance, Transportation Safety and Operations

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

• Regulatory Compliance – Ability to identify new and proposed regulatory issues that could affect the company’s current or anticipated operations. Assist in establishing the company’s position on these new regulatory and legislative developments.
• DOT Hazardous Materials – Provide hazardous materials technical support, expertise, training and field support to all company locations.
• DHS Security – Ability to complete facilities security registration and Security Vulnerability Assessments as applicable under DHS.
• Transportation – Part of team that developed vehicle tracking and monitoring system, common and contract carrier opportunities for reduction in cost without disruption to customer service.
• Transportation Cost Reduction – Implemented Preferred Common Carrier program which resulted in 3 years savings of over 2.5 million dollars

Professional Experience and Selected Accomplishments

      Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc, 2004- 2009
      Safety and Compliance Manager, Hazardous Materials Specialist

• Managed the Hazardous Materials program by developing, conducting and providing procedures and Hazamat training programs.
• Conducted over 95% of MTG’s hazardous material training (49 CFR, air and water).
• Provided guidance and support to the field to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory and MTG programs.
• Maintained full knowledge and understanding of all DOT and Hazardous Materials Regulations.
• Ensured timely communications and adequate response to new and emerging regulations as they occur.
• Ensured that required Shipping Documents and Product Labels meet all DOT regulations.
• Worked as part of the MTG Security team to comply with Department of Homeland Security issues and requirements concerning facilities and transportation security.
• Was part of site assessment team to monitor, guide, audit, and support all MTG locations in their initiatives to maintain and improve compliance with DOT and OSHA.
• Provided technical assistance and guidance to the marketing, sales and information management groups with regulatory support to all MTG customers.
• Responded to all proposed penalties, actions, suits, audits, and request for information pertaining to compliance issues.
• Interfaced with the Smith System training programs in arranging training schedules when needed or requested by MTG facilities.
• Composed and distributed monthly Driver Safety Letter and composed and distributed Regulatory Bulletins when regulatory changes occur in order to keep all company facilities current and up to date on new or changed regulations.
• Represented MTG in matters concerning regulatory and industry related business involving customers, trade and industry related committees.
• Interfaced with all groups and disciplines in a spirit of cooperation to build strong, cohesive professional relationships.
• Represented MTG with the Compressed Gas Association, Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, and National Private Truck Council.
• Through the Hazard Communication Committee, worked with OSHA and other Federal agencies in development of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

BOC GASES/Riverton, NJ, 1964 – 2004

Positions ranging from:  Plant Shipper, Transportation Liaison Manger, Distributions Manager (Cylinders), Hazardous Materials Specialist (last position)

• Developed plans, procedures and training programs to enable BOC Gases to take appropriate action to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Managed BOC’s DOT Exemptions program
• Smith System Principles certified to train drivers.
• Conducted approximately 95% of BOC’s in-house hazardous material training.
• Performed in the capacity as a North American ToE member of IMSS (Integrated Management System and Standards).
• Represented BOC Gases with the Compressed Gas Association, Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, and National Private Truck Council.
• Worked on the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council/DOT joint training modular compliance and enforcement training program.
• Wrote and compiled a company Hazardous Materials Transportation manual containing over 400 pages of information used by field locations as company procedure.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

• Master Certified Transportation Specialist from International Hazardous Material Institute

• Smith System Driver Improvement Institute certified trainer.

• Dangerous Goods Advisory Council courses and workshops

• Various education conferences, workshops and courses in hazardous materials regulations, security matters and safety issues

MEMBERSHIPS
      National Private Truck Council

• Safety Committee

• Chairman of Awards Sub committee

• Regulatory and Legislative Committee

• National Advisory Board

      Compressed Gas Association

• Bulk Distribution Equipment and Standards Committee

• Hazard Communication Committee

• Distribution and Fleet Safety Committee

• Security Committee

      Dangerous Goods Advisory Council

• Education and Training Committee

• North American Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Committee

• International Regulatory Committee

AWARDS

• Compressed Gas Association’s top safety award, Charles H. Glasier Safety Award – April, 1999

• National Private Truck Council’s Fleet Safety Professional of the Year Award – April 2008

John N. Thompson
4 Vermont Square
Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
Tel. Home 609-877-3721
Cell 609-694-8040
hazmatkingnj@aol.com     

03302009

Position Wanted

OBJECTIVES

Seeking a position related to regulatory compliance in the following aspects of safety, security and/or pollution prevention: transportation of dangerous goods and/or hazardous materials (including hazardous substances and wastes); policies and procedures management; emergency preparedness planning and response (including resumption of commerce operations); consulting; auditing; training; and facility and vessel safety inspections (including the aspects of workplace safety, e.g. OSHA, ILO; pollution prevention, e.g. EPA, MARPOL; safety management programs, e.g. DOT, ISM; and security, e.g. DOT, MTSA, ISPS).

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2005 ~ Present SEABOARD MARINE

Company Manager of Safety/Hazardous Materials

• Developed and implemented the Company’s first Hazardous Materials Compliance and Training Plan (including the aspects of safety, emergency response, pollution prevention, security, and audits and inspections)

• Project Leader and Program Manager of the Company’s intranet dangerous goods (hazardous cargo) management system, an industry-first program (co-developed with Exis Technologies, U.K.) that incorporates both the U.S. Regulations (DOT/49 CFR) and International Conventions (IMDG Code).

• Key member in the Company’s safety committee (including the aspects of safety, emergency response, pollution prevention, and security)

• Re-evaluated, revamped and brought into compliance the Company’s safety training program [including their trucking (150+ drivers) and vessel (40+ vessels) fleets, and port terminal and inland warehousing operations (est. 1,000 employees)]

• Direct liaison to all relevant governmental authorities, e.g., Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Transportation, port authorities, state and local police and fire departments

October 1997 ~ April 2005 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Lead Compliance Inspector

• Conducted safety and environmental regulatory compliance examinations of foreign freight vessels, oil and chemical tankers, gas (LNG/LPG) carriers, and passenger vessels.

• Evaluated systems such as: lifesaving, firefighting, fire safety construction, machinery and propulsion, electrical, stability and subdivision, cargo operations, hazardous materials transportation, occupational safety, international safety management code, maritime security (ISPS/MTSA), and pollution prevention as well as vessel documentation.

• Conducted compliance inspections of life raft servicing facilities and vessel history screening of inbound international voyage vessels.

Investigations Officer

• Conducted investigations of marine casualties, U.S. Coast Guard-credentialed merchant mariner misconduct or drug use, pollution incidents, and marine violations.

Able Seaman

• Duties included: lifesaving systems manager, law enforcement boarding officer, small boat crewman and coxswain, and assistant deck watch officer.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• Many years of transportation industry experience and a working knowledge of federal legislation and international conventions (e.g., SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL, IMO, Tonnage, Load line) and U.S. regulations (e.g., Coast Guard, Federal Register, and Code of Federal Regulations, etc.)

• Foreign Freight Vessel Inspector, Foreign Tanker Inspector, Container Inspector (Hazmat), Life Raft Service Facility Inspector, Hazardous Waste Operations Supervisor, Maritime Security Inspector, Auxiliary Marine Engineering Watchstander.

U.S. Coast Guard courses:

• Marine Safety Specialty

• Marine Inspector

• Passenger Vessel Control Verification Inspector

• Incident Command System (All Levels)

• Container Inspector (CITAT)

• Advanced ISM Code

• Investigations Officer

• Advanced Damage Control for Marine Vessels

Calhoon MEBA Engineering courses:

• Tanker man PIC

• Inert Gas Systems

• Crude Oil Wash Systems

Transportation Safety Institute (USDOT) courses:

• Hazmat Trainer

• Hazmat Transportation

• Hazardous Wastes Transportation

EDUCATION

MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE, Miami, FL

Associate in Science - Business Administration
Future course work: Environmental Management

MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Miami Springs, FL

Graduated 1988

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems

• Microsoft Office: including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

References upon request

John Plasencia
Email: johnplasencia@yahoo.com

01062009

National Propane Gas Association Position in Washington, DC
Title: Director, Regulatory and Technical Services
Department: Regulatory & Technical Services
Prepared by: Michael Caldarera
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Prepared: December 30, 2008
Reports To: Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Services

Basic Functions:

The primary responsibilities for Director of Regulatory and Technical Services are to provide technical support to NPGA’s Regulatory Advocacy and Codes and Standards program areas. In this capacity, the Director supports NPGA’s Governmental Affairs Committee and its Technology, Standards and Safety Committee.

The estimated allocation of time for each of the Director’s responsibilities is approximately 60% for Regulatory Advocacy and 40% for Codes and Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Regulatory Advocacy

• Develop a working knowledge of federal hazardous materials, environmental and energy regulations as they pertain to propane. This includes becoming familiar with regulations published under the Departments of Transportation, Homeland Security, and Energy as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among others.
• Monitor activities of federal and/or state regulatory agencies and analyze actions, particularly from a technical viewpoint, for potential impacts on the propane industry.
• Coordinate NPGA response to agency actions through input from relevant standing committees and other external industry organizations or groups, as required.
• Identify initiatives that would further the regulatory advocacy goals as specified in NPGA Strategic Plan.
• Advocate association positions before various regulatory agencies.
• Respond to member inquiries on regulatory matters.
• Seek to establish positive and diplomatic relationships with agency officials

Codes and Standards

• Serve as secondary staff liaison to Senior Technical Advisor in support of Technology, Standards and Safety (TS&S) Committee.
• Assist the Program Manager and/or the Senior Technical Advisor in development of TS&S meeting agendas and materials.
• Generate consensus among NPGA members on codes and standards issues and generate proposals for changes to existing codes and standards during revision cycles.
• Advocate NPGA positions and make presentations to various codes and standards organizations and other entities, as required.
• Coordinate participation in codes and standards groups such as NFPA, CSA, CGA, etc. with Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Services
• Provide a knowledge resource for members and consumers on relevant codes and standards and provide insight and/or informal interpretations on applicable codes and standards.
• Represent NPGA as liaison on PERC Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC).

Qualifications 

Interested candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capacity to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and internet-based programs.
• Internet proficiency.
• Comfort in working with diverse individuals and organizations.
• A positive, outgoing and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to travel frequently.

Salary

Competitive, based upon experience

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed, as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

01132009

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