Zachary B. Mitchell

About Zachary B. Mitchell

Certified Safety Professional with 10 years of experience in the fields of environmental, health, and safety with progressive growth and responsibility. Strong ability to implement and develop health and safety programs locally and regionally utilizing risk-based approach, delivering improved metrics with regards to employee health and safety, Proven success with Responsible Care Management System, ISO 14001, Responsible Business Alliance Audits and Implementation. Core Abilities include:Develop and deliver trainingIndustrial Hygiene MonitoringMedical Surveillance ComplianceContractor ManagementRespiratory ProtectionPPE Selection and Procurement RadiationHazard Identification and Risk Assessment Emergency Preparedness and ResponseLockout Tagout Management of Change

Experience

1. Sr Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

   BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Responsible for all EHS activities for Spartanburg (Converse) South Carolina site and given EHS management responsibilities at the Caldwell, Texas facility. This includes general safety, environmental permitting and industrial hygiene sampling for noise, chemical, radiation and heat exposures for the site. Oversees site medical surveillance program including assigning of exposure groups, OSHA logs, communicates with Worker\'s Compensation. Utilized as site EHS for all construction activities. Key contributor for compliance in alignment with BASF Responsible Care AuditServes as lead for ergonomics teams and member of both ERT and Confined Space Rescue team.

Education

• Western Carolina University

  BS, Environmental Health

  2010 — 2015