Bill Qualls

About Bill Qualls

I am a Lead Auditor at ABS Group, a leading provider of technical inspection and verification services, with over 30 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental (EHS) work. I have multiple certifications in EHS auditing, including Responsible Care, Environmental Compliance, and Health & Safety, which demonstrate my proficiency and credibility in this field.As a Lead Auditor, I conduct management systems audits for clients in various industries, such as steel, automotive, chemical, and agriculture, and help them improve their EHS performance and compliance. I also run my own consulting firm, Sustainable Solutions Consulting LLC, where I offer EHS training and compliance solutions to organizations and professionals. My mission is to provide practical, value-adding, and professional services to my clients and partners, and to drive others to make the best decisions based on current situations. I have a proven track record of leading and participating in over 400 audits, including responsible distribution verifications, due diligence assessments, and risk evaluations. I have also served in leadership roles for several EHS auditing organizations, such as the Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Center, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Board of Environmental Auditor Certification, and received a lifetime achievement award for my EHS auditing expertise and leadership.

Experience

1. Lead Auditor Project Manager Management Systems Verifier

   ABS Group

   May 2017 — Present · Kingsport, TN, US

   Management Systems auditor with experience in multiple industries. From Steel mills to Injection molders, I have added value to their systems regardless of size or complexity.As a contractor and management systems (RCMS/RC14001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001) facilitator/developer/implementer, provided expertise to many different types of industries.Conducting Responsible Distribution Verifications for ABS-QE and its Client, NACD. Managed the program of over 100 audits at chemical distributors.

Education

• Lyon College

  Chemistry

  1977 — 1981

• Oklahoma State University

  M.S. Bioenvironmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering

  1981 — 1983

• Lyon College

  B.A., Chemistry,Biology

  1977 — 1981

• Oklahoma State University

  Masters, Environmental Engineering

  1981 — 1983

Skills

• Occupational Health
• Process Engineering
• Ehs
• Environmental Awareness
• Environmental Compliance
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Chemistry
• Process Safety Management
• Process Safety
• Manufacturing
• Chemical Engineering
• Coatings
• Polymers
• Project Management