Dan Schultz

About Dan Schultz

Dan Schultz is an accomplished environmental health and safety professional. A decorated veteran who performs just as well as a team member as a team leader. Commended for the capability to direct high-performing teams to mitigate risks, ensure overall safety and increase operational productivity. A self starter that is an expert at identifying gaps, developing, and facilitating effective training programs to promote an injury- and hazard-free workplace. With a focus on the practical application of knowledge, and a strong desire to empower others. A proactive self-starter with a strong analytical skill and a desire to succeed. Fully focused on providing exceptional customer service.Highlights of experience:• In 2019 facilitated setting company records in four HSE categories, 1) Recordable Injuries, 2) Hand and Finger injuries, 3) Rigging and Lifting events 4) Spills to Sea • In 2018 spearheaded in setting a new company record for total recordable incident rate (0.34%) • In 2017 drove efforts for an 81% reduction of companywide volume of spills to sea in in 2017• Designed a strategy for group disposal of expired explosive items from three oil rigs, saving the company more than in total costs the first year• Acquired over in safety gear to improve the safety of team members; zero cost to the Unit• Designed, developed and implemented formal training on environmental health and safety topics for more than 200 employees for daily and weekly safety meeting, facilitating continuous improvement• Scheduled, evaluated and recorded more than 100 waterfront facility inspections ensuring compliance with OPA90 pollution prevention regulations, OSHA and NFPA safety regulations and MTSA security regulations• Participated in more than 60 Port State Control Examinations examining safety, security, hygiene and pollution compliance of foreign vessels• Supervised removal of over gallons of pollutants from a vessel; contractor cost valued over Responded to over 100 pollution spills / incidents• Led more than 200 one-on-one Behavioral Based Safety coaching sessions with individuals from 14 different countries, leading to a significant change in the safety culture onboard the rig.• Taught HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) and ICS (Incident Command System) training to more than 230 personnel from 13 different agencies

Experience

1. Regional Safety Director

   PremiStar

   Feb 2025 — Present · Fort Myers, FL, US

   Responsible for supporting nine PremiStar business units as of Nov 2025. Support is provided via phone, email, virtual meetings and mentoring and in person. Creation of business unit assessment and creation of a safety action plan for implementation and follow up.Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership development for business unit leadership and be a resource for them

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Master's Degree, Master of Science in Occupational Safety & Health

  2014 — 2018

• Columbia Southern University

  Graduate Certificate, Occupational Safety & Health

  2014 — 2016

• Thomas Edison State University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  2007 — 2013