john saleski

senior environmental health and safety

About

Drive Cost Effective and Innovative Environmental, Remediation, Construction & Safety Program Solutions Collaborative, quality-focused leader proven in defining and directing strategic global operations for highly visible entities. Uniquely qualified change management specialist with versatile mix of business and financial acumen. Vivid, methodical approach to problem-solving, able to pinpoint and deconstruct highly complex environmental challenges. Strong background in water research, quality and remediation projects. Trusted partner to executive leadership, and respected mentor, trainer and leader of high-performance project teams. Areas of Expertise Include: * Program Management * Project Management * Budget & Cost Control * Risk Management * Financial Reporting * Global Accounting Standards * SOX Compliance * MS Office, Minitab, SAP * Six Sigma Methodologies * CapEx/OpEx * HAZOP * Process Engineering

Country

united states

City

denver

Industry

environmental services

Skill

environmental services, operations management, change management, water research, water quality, program management, program improvement, quality assurance, budget and cost control, project management, risk management, financial reporting, global accounting standards, sox compliance, team leadership, training, six sigma methodologies, communications, ms office, minitab, sap, environmental awareness, environmental compliance, six sigma, environmental remediation, remediation, hazardous waste management, water, environmental consulting, environmental management systems, water resource management

Experience

senior environmental health and safety

eh&s

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

I offer broad senior level operations background in Environmental Health and Safety.

principal hydrologist

mactec

1998-1 - 2006-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

I directed the bidding, proposals, contracting and management-execution of fieldwork, facilitating the strategic direction and technical support for our base of clients. Additionally, I served as the environmental remediation project management for industrial clients. Key Achievements: Catalyzed substantial increase in orders and EBITA Boosted office project profitability and dramatically reduced write-offs

manager, remediation

ashland inc

2011-1 - 2014-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Oversaw and optimized global environmental remediation portfolio with up to $4M AOP and $20M lifecycle impact. Performed agency negotiations and presentations with Federal, DOJ, state and local partners. Identified, troubleshot and resolved project issues regarding operational or financial functions. Served as go-to expert on SOX, FASB5 and FASB143 reserve compliance, ensuring zero audit deficiencies Resuscitated previously damaged relationship with stakeholders, spearheading design and construction of new leachate collection and treatment system Led multimillion dollar environmental CAP EX projects, complex remedial design and implementation and sensitive stakeholder negotiations, capturing $7M+ in project savings

principal project manager | corporate consultant for performance materials and technology

honeywell

2006-1 - 2011-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Managed environmental remediation and engineering portfolios of up to $12M AOP and $100M lifecycle reserve. Executed SOX reserve compliance checks, agency negotiations, financial planning and process engineering. Guided accurate, strategic management of assets across divestitures and acquisitions. Directed CapEx/OpEx, process engineering and process hazard analysis on modifications to existing and new industrial processes that resulted in compliance with new environmental, health and safety, and remedial compliance standards Managed potential merger, acquisitions and divestitures for the business unit, aligning current business plans with leadership vision Navigated union relationships successfully, including during periods of contention and strike by serving as operating manager for the business unit

my early career positions were diverse and technical they included

technical positions

1993-1 - 2000-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

* Professional Environmental Scientist, Montgomery Watson * Hydrologic Technician, United States Geological Survey * Graduate Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University * Environmental Laboratory Technician, Hawk Mt. Labs * Emergency Response Technician, Teem Environmental Services

manager, remediaiton

agrium

2014-1 - 2016-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Directed operations, financial planning, fiscal compliance and government negotiations within environmental remediation portfolio for global leader in agricultural products and services. Authority spanned mining, plants and distribution facilities for wholesale business units managing $5M AOP and $50M lifecycle of liability influence. Served as subject matter expert over mitigation and natural resource damage, addressing potential environmental damages and related compliance issues Selected to overhaul and develop financial reserve (IAS37)-compliant tracking and reporting system, reducing actual to plan variances by over 50%

Education

cook college

wetland training institute

villanova university

project management

the pennsylvania state university

villanova university

education

penn state university

Saleski, J.V. (2002). Effects of a Commercial Clearcut in Pennsylvania on Growing-Season Storm Hydrographs. Unpublished MS, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.