Azin Eftekhari

About Azin Eftekhari

I am a Chemical and Environmental Engineer with a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and…

Experience

1. Process Safety Ehs Engineer Chemical Safety

   Victaulic

   Jan 2023 — Present · Victaulic World Headquarters, PA

   Process Safety & Risk Management• Lead investigations of process safety incidents (fires, explosions, near misses) and implement corrective actions to mitigate future risks.• Conduct combustible dust hazard assessments and evaluate dust collection systems for NFPA/OSHA compliance.• Initiated a program encouraging R&D and test labs to develop SOPs for routine and high-risk tasks; reviewed and standardized procedures for clarity and compliance. Chemical Safety & Product Stewardship• Manage chemical safety programs, including hazard communication (HazCom), chemical inventory, and global regulatory compliance.• Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in alignment with GHS/OSHA and international regulatory frameworks (REACH, CLP, etc.).• Support product stewardship initiatives by assessing chemicals for regulatory restrictions, safer alternatives, and sustainability impacts.Sustainability & Compliance• Partner with EHS and sustainability teams to advance corporate sustainability initiatives, including responsible chemical management and greener alternatives.• Contribute to sustainability reporting by providing data on chemicals, emissions, and compliance activities.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, operations, compliance) to integrate sustainability and safety considerations into product and process decisions.Cross-Functional Leadership• Drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and sustainability through training, risk assessments, and cross-departmental collaboration.• Ensure compliance with internal standards and evolving global regulations related to chemical management and worker safety.• Led site-wide HazCom and secondary labeling training, improving understanding of regulatory requirements and consistency across facilities.

Education

• Islamic Azad University (North Tehran Branch), Tehran, Iran

  Master of Science (MSc), Chemical engineering

  2008 — 2010

• University of South Alabama

  Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemical Engineering

• Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemical Engineering

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

  2015 — 2017

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Sciences & Engineering

  2017 — 2020