Patrick Obrien

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About Patrick Obrien

Engaged in collaborative efforts to enhance the overall safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus community through proactive planning, a commitment to excellence in safety, ongoing risk analysis and assessment, and emergency preparedness, and management. Highlights from my career accomplishments include: • Responsible for hazardous material handling, ground security and deice training for airports serviced through the northeast United States • Accountable for regulatory compliance with stormwater regulations, both state and federal, at all airports with respect to discharge limitations on aviation fuel as well as deicing fluid • Assisted with procedure (JSAs, Lockout Tagout, Technician, etc.) development, review and updating • Installed site safety programs such as vendor management, hazardous & non-hazardous waste management, etc. in accordance with company guidelines • Developed and implemented a strategic risk assessment and management plan which required both management commitment as well as employee involvement My established ability to effectively direct safety inspections and assessments is complemented by a steadfast commitment to achieving comprehensive employee training and knowledge while minimizing injuries and safety or environmental violations. With proven skills in performing risk assessments, enforcing EHS policies, training employees on safety matters, and investigating workplace incidents —as well as a deep understanding and knowledge of OSHA regulations—I excel at sustaining accident- and hazard-free environments and training and motivating staff for optimal regulatory compliance.