Darcy Asuaje-Alezones

About Darcy Asuaje-Alezones

Forward thinking Environmental, Health, Safety and Loss Prevention Professional with a wealth of experience managing EH & S/LP/RM operations for multi-site Labs, manufacturing and DC’s facilities in lean high-volume environments and during construction, expansion or transfer phases. Expertise spans strategic planning, policy/procedure development, budgeting, support capital EHS/RM engineering projects, and fire detection and protection systems testing/audits. Serve as advisor for multidisciplinary teams during restructuring underperforming plants and introduced new safety devices and equipment that increased employees and asset protections, increase production efficiency, improved service levels, and saved thousands of dollars in operating/maintenance costs. Optimized capital project EHS/LP results by leveraging best practices throughout design and construction phases. Proven success in developing and managing highly motivated teams and delivering EHS/LP projects on time and within budget. Decisive leader with excellent technical, problem solving, and communication skills. Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, Internal Corporate programs, and State/Federal annual/Bi-annual computer reports. Background in the R&D, pharmaceutical, distribution, metal mechanic, and oil industries, plus engineering, auditing and educational services. Open to relocation.A few of my past accomplishments include:• Implemented strategic Behavior/Observation Program boasting zero recordable accidents.• Managing and maintaining accountability for the HSE performance by hiring, training, and staffing projects with reliable professional personnel.• Establishing HSE department goals, objectives, and actively supporting subordinate personnel in achievement of established goals and objectives.• Developing HSE budget and assuring expenditures did not exceed the limit.• Monitoring and actively participating in the management of injury claims with a result of a positive reduction of incidents over time.• Facilitating Incident Investigations and providing reliable solutions.

Experience

1. Ehs Corporate Manager

   Mentor Technical Group

   Dec 2022 — Present · South San Francisco, CA, US

   Set annual EHS goals aligned to Client and Mentor KPIs for all sites, track and report performance.• Direct and oversee hazard evaluations and procedures for facilities and contractor activities, including PHA/JHA, MOP, HECP, HRW permits, field safety evaluations, and COVID-19 requirements. • Support Safety Behavioral programs and operational improvements as required by Merck. • Maintain up-to-date JHAs by role/activity; deliver hazard recognition and reporting training.• Ensure compliance with EHS training, professional development, and medical surveillance programs.• Lead EHS/Loss Prevention services for facilities, operations, and capital/construction projects.• Manage compliance calendar, contractor management, incident investigation, and CAPA.• Oversee chemical management, MOC/hazard evaluations for operational changes and CapEx.• Support sustainability initiatives in partnership with Merck Engineering, EHS, and business partners.• Coach Mentor teams and Facilities contractors to cultivate a culture of EHS ownership across the sites.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership

• Texas A&M University

  Industrial and Municipal Firefighting, Fire Safety -Brayton Field

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology