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Samson Solomon

Santa Clara

Summary

Dynamic EHS professional with over 7 years of experience, specializing in Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance and program development within high-tech and manufacturing sectors. Expertise encompasses regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and the implementation of safety programs tailored to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to conduct thorough site inspections, manage incident investigations, and foster cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in safety practices. Committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship while actively engaging with stakeholders to promote a culture of safety excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EHS Engineer - Member of Technical Staff

QuantumScape Battery Inc.
06.2024 - Current

• Conduct weekly site inspections in clean/dry rooms, wet labs, warehouses, and general office spaces, document corrective actions, and manage closure of action items via JIRA.

• Conduct all onsite training for operators of Class I, II, & III powered industrial trucks.

• Develop and maintain chemical authorization, electrical safety, contractor safety, powered industrial trucks, and warehouse safety programs.

• Complete office, industrial, and laboratory ergonomics evaluations requested via JIRA.

• Perform weekly construction walks with contractors and host monthly contractor safety meetings.

• Participate in regulatory inspections by City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA Dept. Of Public Health, and BAAQMD.

• Conduct root-cause investigation and implement corrective actions in response to workplace-related injuries and illnesses and report out metrics on OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.

HSE Supervisor

CBRE@Google
06.2022 - 05.2024

• Assist in the management of IH programs (hearing conservation program, radiation safety, respiratory protection) for aviation operations, server and electronics labs.

• Coordinate lab audits before regulatory agency inspections (i.e. Fire department) and support close out of action items/findings.

• Develop stormwater management procedures and oversee routine internal inspections and external regulatory agency inspections (i.e. Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB).

• Develop wastewater management procedures and assist in self-monitoring requirements for environmental permit compliance.

• Conduct Hazcom inventory and Haz Waste management audits and incorporate necessary changes to Hazardous Material Business Plans (HMBP).

• Perform lab hazard risk assessments and work with the Emergency response pillar to develop emergency action plans (EAP).

HSE Specialist

CBRE@Google
07.2021 - 05.2022

• Assist in the development of procedures in the operational pillar and work cross-functionally with compliance and environmental pillars to identify gaps or ways to improve existing EHS program(s).

• Monitor injury, illness, and incident related performance and support the development and implementation of strategic solutions.

• Support health, safety and environmental regulatory compliance and report findings, concerns, and deficiencies to client.

• Respond to client concerns regarding COVID illness inquires/reporting.

Sr. EHS Engineer

Renesas Electronics America Inc.
10.2018 - 07.2021

• Work closely and effectively with EHS Manager, strong customer interface, quarterly operations report writing, and communicate EMS/OHSMS objectives and targets (written and verbal) to upper management.

• Identify EMS program objectives for key/significant aspects/impacts, environmental risks/opportunities, and environmental KPIs.

• Identify OHSMS program objectives for injury/illness prevention program and conduct workplace risk hazard analysis.

• Compliance monitoring, auditing, and reporting based on regulatory and REA requirements related to environmental permitting (air, wastewater, and hazardous waste), chemical inventory and approval, safety, ergonomic evaluations, and recycling.

• Support ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 management systems as an auditee in DQS external audits.

• Manage hazardous and e-waste profiles, communicate with waste hauler, and conduct vendor site audits.

• Emergency Response Team Site (ERT) Assistant Coordinator and conduct ERT training and participate in accident/emergency investigations (postmortems).

• Conduct IH surveys (ventilation, noise, lead) and implement corrective actions

EHS Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric
06.2018 - 10.2018

• Ensure and promote a safe and healthy working environment for site personnel and for the site itself.

• Reduce and eliminate OSHA recordable incidents and to ensure Environmental compliance requirements are satisfied.

• Support ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety) Management Systems.

• Manage the implementation and verification of corporate Safety Standard requirements (Biometric Entry requirements for the Test Bays and R&D Labs).

• Manage the verification of the Contractor Pre-Qualification Process and documentation.

Safety Technician

Takeda Pharmaceuticals/Viking Safety Consultants
12.2017 - 05.2018

• Remove hazardous waste from labs and consolidate into waste drums for disposal.

• Test emergency eye wash and safety showers monthly.

• Perform weekly inspections of hazardous waste containers and ensure containers are properly labeled • Inspect fire extinguisher and fire sprinkler systems.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
02-2026

Chemical Engineering

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06-2017

Skills

  • ISO auditing (45001, 14001)
  • KPI/Metrics Reporting
  • Environmental Due Diligence
  • Chemical Inventory (HMBP)
  • ERT
  • Accident/Incident Investigations

Certification

CSP Certification

Timeline

EHS Engineer - Member of Technical Staff

QuantumScape Battery Inc.
06.2024 - Current

HSE Supervisor

CBRE@Google
06.2022 - 05.2024

HSE Specialist

CBRE@Google
07.2021 - 05.2022

Sr. EHS Engineer

Renesas Electronics America Inc.
10.2018 - 07.2021

EHS Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric
06.2018 - 10.2018

Safety Technician

Takeda Pharmaceuticals/Viking Safety Consultants
12.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University

Chemical Engineering

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of California, Riverside
Samson Solomon