Michael Kilcollins

Maintenance and Safety Manager

DeLaval Manufacturing

10.2004 - 04.2025

Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Developed and implemented safety programs.
Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
Assessed new equipment acquisitions for potential hazards before integration into the workplace environment.
Coordinated facility inspections with external auditors to ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Fostered culture of safety, encouraging employees to report unsafe conditions without fear of retribution.
Updated and maintained safety documentation, keeping records accurate for audits and compliance checks.
Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and areas for safety improvement.
Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
Environmental Manager:
Coordinate facility inspections with external EPA auditors to ensure adherence to EPA and Washington State environmental standards.
Monitored EPA and state legislative updates, ensuring ongoing compliance.
Facilitated meetings with corporate management and executives to discuss ways environmental compliance can be improved.