Resume for David M. Knightly, EH&S Professional

1. DAVID M. KNIGHTLY
20 Hearthstone Drive 860-336-8384
Hebron, CT 06248 dknightly@comcast.net
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
An ambitious Environment, Health & Safety professional with expertise in directing EH&S activities for medium to large
multi-national commercial products and services companies. Collaborative leader with demonstrated success in
defining and implementing practical and effective strategies, building high-performing teams, and achieving
organizational goals. Proactive in implementation and effectiveness with all EH&S programs, including risk-assessment
practices, inspections and audits, public and product safety, employee training, compliance and reporting systems.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
▪ Security Services
▪ Elevators
▪ Field Service
▪ Construction
▪ Aerospace
▪ Auditing & Inspections
▪ Behavior Safety
▪ Safety Risk Analysis
▪ Environmental Systems
▪ Compliance
▪ Employee Training
▪ Metrics Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADT SECURITY SERVICES, WALLINGFORD, CT 2013 – PRESENT
REGIONAL MANAGER, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
▪ Effectively implement all EH&S programs, including, EH&S Management Systems, risk-assessment practices,
inspections and audits, employee training and development, regulatory compliance and metrics reporting.
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, FARMINGTON, CT 2007 – 2013
VICE PRESIDENT, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
▪ Functional responsibility for all employees, including 5,000 construction mechanics, 27,000 service mechanics, and
6,000 supervisors.
▪ Emphasis with program initiatives aimed at high-risk activities for employees and subcontractors working within
the elevator construction, field maintenance and global factory operations.
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL EH&S PROGRAMS 2004 – 2007
▪ Developed EH&S programs aimed at achieving safety and environmental excellence.
▪ Directed employee and subcontractor safety programs, conducted serious injury investigations, risk assessments
and analysis, corporate reporting, EH&S Management Systems, ergonomics, product & public safety, recognition
programs, and safety communications.
PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT ENGINES, EAST HARTFORD, CT 2001 - 2004
DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
▪ Reorganized EH&S organization into a highly successful internal consulting services business with over $700k in
annual savings. Developed strong relationships with management and union leaders.
▪ Managed global corporate staff of 45 EH&S professionals with an annual budget of $4.7M.
GLOBAL EH&S MANAGER 1999- 2001
▪ Developed a corporate environment, health and safety program for a start-up aircraft engine overhaul and repair
business. Emphasis on factory safety and environmental systems.
▪ Developed complete safety programs including shop floor safety processes, ergonomics, regulatory compliance,
workers compensation, environmental site remediation, incident investigations, fire protection, hazardous
materials training & risk assessment.

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OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, FARMINGTON, CT 1994 - 1999
REGIONAL MANAGER, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY
▪ Supported field construction & service operations businesses with implementation of company safety policies and
safe work practices, audits, safety training, site construction and field maintenance safety procedures and incident
investigations.
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES/EH&S 1989-1994
▪ Effectively managed factory floor labor relations and EH&S for elevator parts service center operations.
Other Experience
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
OPERATIONS MANAGER, FACILITIES & SERVICES
• While attending Graduate School worked full-time managing the campus Physical Plant Department.
Advance Offset Plating, Inc., Holyoke, MA
Maintenance Mechanic
 Worked during the evening shift while completing my undergraduate program.
EDUCATION
Emerging Leaders Program
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA - DARDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Charlottesville, VA
M.S. Environmental Management & Policy
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE | Hartford, CT
M.S. Organizational and Industrial Psychology
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE | Springfield, MA
B.S. in Business Administration & Human Resources Management
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE | Springfield, MA