Mark Shemaria

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About Mark Shemaria

Environmental, Health, and Safety Management professional with over 40 years of progressive and diversified experience primarily in petroleum and industrial process industries. Strengths include implementation and active management of EHS Systems, analyzing technical and operational problems and implementing practical solutions. As Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)- Identify and implement appropriate programs and initiatives to support the company’s goals of operational excellence to achieve outstanding performance in Environmental, Health and Safety- Managed environmental aspects; involved with multi-media programs for air, water, waste, and remediation- Managed Safety aspects; involved directly with all facets of operational safety for company and contractor employees in high hazard industry- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, construction and legal) to ensure projects address governing requirements and minimize risk- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve EHS issues of concern- Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with regulatory agencies- Actively participate with industry, legislative, community groups and other public and private agencies to create cooperative alliances- Assist legal counsel with monitoring, interpretation and implementation of applicable EHS laws and regulations (air, water, waste; safety) to assure compliance and adhere to company standards- Develop and utilize Environmental Management System (EMS) to provide compliance, improve permitting decision-making, and track company's overall environmental goals and metrics- Provide due diligence environmental and health and safety liability assessments to determine property’s potential risks associated with asset development- Direct complex investigation and remediation projects, utilizing risk-based approaches and implementing cost-effective strategies.