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Christopher Ward

Clayton

Summary

Experienced Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Leader managing safety programs that ensure secure working environment. Adept at utilizing advanced risk assessment techniques and safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in workplace safety, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety across all levels of the organization. Proven track record of implementing innovative safety solutions that reduce incidents and enhances overall employee well-being. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Center of Excellence EHS Systems and Safety Leader

DuPont
10.2018 - Current
  • Managed a global team for data systems and risk profiling within the Center of Excellence (CoE) in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), ensuring optimal performance and collaboration across diverse regions.
  • Led the development and implementation of global enterprise-wide data system solutions, driving innovation and efficiency in EHS data management.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts by researching best practices in workplace safety and developing multi-year strategies, aligning organizational goals with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. .
  • Coordinated EHS initiatives with business leaders, facilitating seamless integration of safety protocols and risk management strategies.
  • Guided sites to achieve conformance with their management systems, providing expert advice and support to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Overseeing learning and development training programs, corporate metrics reporting, SharePoint collaboration, and integrated risk modeling within the CoE, ensuring comprehensive and effective safety measures
  • Developed and implemented integrated EHS risk modeling to determine auditing frequency, optimize resource distribution, and identify gaps within EHS across the corporation.


Senior Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager

DuPont
10.2012 - 10.2018
  • Oversaw EH&S Management systems for the DuPont ISO14001 Certificate and RCMS, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across multiple sites.
  • Managed the safety, health, and environmental program, leading incident investigations and performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to prevent future occurrences.
  • Managed OSHA record keeping, tracked and managed metrics for exposure hours, environmental incidents, fire incidents, and injury illness reporting, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
  • Championed operational discipline as the site leader, conducting site-wide assessments, performing gap analysis, and developing action plans for improvement.
  • Collaborated with management to develop site-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Served as the Process Safety Lead, driving Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives to enhance safety and compliance.

Environmental Technician and Project Manager

URS
10.2005 - 10.2012
  • Managed groundwater monitoring, soil management, and surface water projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
  • Supervised direct reports and contractors, ensuring efficient project execution and adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Managed project budgeting, scheduling, data analysis, and report writing, delivering comprehensive reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Conducted coaching and training for field technicians, leading Pre-Safety Startup assessments for projects.
  • Led daily safety kick-off meetings for contractors, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
  • Performed groundwater, air, soil, and surface water sampling, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
  • Installed monitoring wells, production wells, and interceptor wells using sonic, mud rotary, and geo probe rigs.
  • Worked with sites to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation through implementing effective waste minimization strategies.
  • Contributed to the preparation of environmental impact assessments for various projects, ensuring regulatory requirements were met.

Education

Bachelor of Biology -

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2004

Skills

  • Safety Management Systems
  • Compliance management
  • Business strategy
  • Incident investigation
  • Occupational health
  • Safety program development
  • Risk Modeling
  • Health & safety leadership
  • Organizational development
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Staff development
  • Contract management

Accomplishments

  • Implemented Comprehensive Safety Programs
  • Supervised team of 18 staff members.
  • Gold Safety Coin recipient for work towards Environmental Stewardship, 2013
  • Captain of University of Delaware Cross Country Team, Fall 2003 & 2004


Affiliations Activities

  • Chemical Industrial Council of Delaware, CICD
  • Corporate Representative for the American, Chemistry Council
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification
  • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification
  • Wildlife Habitat Team, DuPont Chambers Works, 2006, 2012
  • Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track Team, University of Delaware, 2001, 2004
  • Organic Chem. Tutor, Fall 2003

Timeline

Center of Excellence EHS Systems and Safety Leader

DuPont
10.2018 - Current

Senior Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager

DuPont
10.2012 - 10.2018

Environmental Technician and Project Manager

URS
10.2005 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Biology -

University of Delaware

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