486 Bouldercrest Dr. SW ♦ Marietta, GA 30064

Phone: (678) 505-8431

JOSHUA C. ROHRIG

O B J E C T I V E

To obtain a challenging position that will use my academic, personal and professional skills while I continue to grow

personally and professionally.

E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y

Environmental, Health & Safety Professional with 14 years of Experience in Academic and Corporate Environments

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

OSHA Team Leader, Full Time Employee April 2007 to February 2014

Consultant November 2007 to April 2007 and February 2014 to Present

Plant Professionals (Division of Benetech Inc.)

• Manage Internal Employees and Consultants with Contractual Audits at Coal Fired Power Plants, Petroleum and

Metallurgical Coke Plants

• Evaluate Existing Safety and Health Programs and Training Records

• Inspect Facilities for Compliance of OSHA Standards Related to the National Emphasis Program for Combustible Dust

• Coordinate Report Findings and Develop Audit Reports for Clients

• Present Audit Findings to Corporate and Location Management

• Advise Employers of Deficiencies related to OSHA, NEC and NFPA Regulations

• Recommend Advanced Technologies to Mitigate Safety and Health Concerns (Dust Collection, Dust Suppression,

Electrical Classification Systems, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Industrial Hygiene and General Safety and Health

Issues)

• Develop Comprehensive Dust Management Plans for Corporate and Location Compliance

• Develop Safety and Health Training Documentation for Employers

• Train Employees and Upper Management in Safety and Health Regulations

Private Consultant, November 2007

• Perform Safety, Health and Environmental Audits to Ensure Compliance with Applicable Regulations

• Conduct Safety and Health Training Including 10 and 30 Hour General Industry and Construction OSHA Training

Classes

• Develop Safety and Health Programs and Training Materials for Private Industry

• Advise Corporate Officials on Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance

• Direct Upper Management in the Evaluation of Safety, Health and Environmental Budgetary Planning

• Work with Upper Management to Increase Involvement and Awareness with the Safety and Health Program

Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety

The Home Depot Supply, 2005-2007

• Corporate Safety Manager for Environmental, Health, and Safety for Three Home Depot Subsidiaries

• Responsible for Due Diligence, Acquisition and Integration of Two Acquired Companies for HD Supply Lumber and

Building Materials

• Developed and Maintained the Budget for Integration and Regular Activities Pertaining EHS Activities

• Reduced Lost Time and Total Recordable Rates by Over 30 Percent in FY 2006

• Managed 6 Direct Reports to Ensure Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance at the Branch Level

• Developed, Implemented and Managed Environmental Programs

• Managed OSHA-Mandated Safety and Health Programs for Each Facility

• Accountable for the Safety of 4500 Associates at 45 Locations in GA and FL

• Responsible for DOT Compliance Activities and Maintained Training Through “Smith System Training”

• Conducted 10 Hour Classes for Construction and General Industry OSHA Compliance

• Managed and Investigated General Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Auto Liability Claims

• Performed Safety, Health and Environmental Training with all Levels of Management

• Conducted Safety, Health and Environmental Audits for 45 Locations to Ensure OSHA and DOT Compliance

• Developed and Conducted Safety Presentations to Upper Management as they Relate to EHS Measured Performance

Activities

Safety Specialist

Georgia Tech Research Institute, 1999-2005

• Inspected Over 250 Separate Companies for OSHA Compliance Issues (DOL and OSHA Funded)

• Completed Written Reports Summarizing Compliance Issues Identified during Inspections

• Performed Training Covering Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and Construction Safety and Health

Standards for the OSHA Training Institute in Region IV

• Served as the Chair Person for OSHA 309A Electrical Standards, OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

for General Industry and OSHA 204 Machine Guarding

• Implemented Safety and Health Programs for Various Companies Throughout Georgia

• Manager of OSHA’s Strategic Initiative for the Reduction of Amputation Hazards in Georgia

• Developed Technical Guidance Documents Summarizing Safety Standards

• Maintained Current Knowledge on Changes and Updates to the OSHA Standards

Safety Consultant

AON Risk Services, 1999

• Performed Inspections on a Daily Basis to Ensure Cooperation with MediaOne Inc. Standards

• Investigated Claims in Conjunction with Independent Adjusters

• Performed Training Sessions with Contractors and Subcontractors on Various Subjects

Safety and Loss Control Manager

Cablecom, Inc., 1998-1999

• Responsible for DOT Vehicle Compliance, Maintenance, Inspections and Vehicle Titles

• Investigated, Managed and Resolved Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and vehicle Accident Claims

• Developed and Implemented Safety and Health Programs and Responsible for All Safety and Health Training

• Performed Pre-employment Investigations, Including Drug Screens and Motor Vehicle Reviews

• Performed Daily Safety Inspections on Underground, Aerial and Splicing Employees

• Responsible for Disciplinary Actions Towards Uncooperative Employees

• Worked One on One to Resolve Customer Complaints

• Certified Employees in Traffic Control and Flagging

• Trained Employees in First Aid and CPR

Student Intern

Consolidation Coal Company, 1997-1998

• Worked as a Liaison Between the Consolidation Coal Company and MSHA Federal and State Mine Inspectors

• Performed Atmospheric Monitoring for Methane, Air Flow, Audiometric and Slag Dust

• Responsible for Inspection and Correction of Safety and Health Hazards

• Developed and Implemented a Fall Protection Program

• Trained Employees on Mine Safety Equipment

• Developed and Presented Daily Safety Meetings

E D U C A T I O N

M.S. Safety & Environmental Management,

West Virginia University College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, 1998

B.S. Environmental Protection

West Virginia University College of Agriculture and Forestry, 1996

T R A I N I N G

• OSHA 501 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

• OSHA 511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

• OSHA 500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

• OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

• OSHA 204A – Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

• OSHA 301 – Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics

• OSHA 309A – Electrical Standards

• OSHA 311 – Fall Arrest Systems

• OSHA 845 – OSHA Recordkeeping Standards

• OSHA 181 – Scaffolding Safety

• MSHA Part 48 Training Class

• MSHA Dust Sampling Certification

• Materials Management Distribution Safety

• Flagman Certified Trainer