William Manchas
Head of Quality, Hse & Carbon, Americas @Lightsource bp
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Quality, Hse & Carbon, Americas @Lightsource bp
San Francisco, CA, US
Design and implement a specific QHSE+C (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment + Carbon) program and execution model for the renewable energy company focused specifically on United States, Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago operations. Ensure QHSE provisions are in place and the job sites and offices are in compliance. Provide training, direction, support and leadership to the teams to ensure Lightsource BP maintains a low risk/injury-free environment. Effectively collaborate and communicate with several internal and external stakeholders to improve QHSE work processes and standards for the renewable energy industry. Integrate a management system that aligns with industry best practices, ISO standards, and BP requirements. Manage our global carbon inventory and scope emissions as part of company Net Zero targets.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business
Bachelors in Business Law, Magna Cum Laude, EHS Compliance and Business Law
Leadership West
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Gateway Community College
Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) with Distinction, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Healthcare
ABOUT WILLIAM MANCHAS
26-year Energy and health, safety, environmental and quality professional who has a passion for leading highly passionate HSEQ teams and leverage influence, at all levels within an organization, to drive continuous improvement. Counsel and inform management, staff, employees and the public regarding environmental, health and safety concerns, violations, and non-compliance risks. Recommend solutions that utilize a high level of technical knowledge and experience to develop innovative and cost-effective EHS strategies. Analyze and interpret new and proposed codes, laws, regulations and court decisions and assess their impact on company. Develop EHS policy and procedures to guide safe work practices throughout electrical and renewable industry. Safety and Environmental Professional with experience in Electric Utility Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designations from the BCSP. Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) accredited by Council on Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP). Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA). Experience with ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001 and international safety programs/regulations (North & South America, Caribbean, Canada, Middle East, South Africa, Japan and Australia). Certifications in Root Cause Investigations (TapRoot). OSHA 10 and 30-Hour Instructor (Federal and CalOSHA). Australia WHS White Card (Construction Induction training). HAZWOPER and RCRA. I also own my own EHS consulting business - Safety Renewed LLC.
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