Al Oram has over 20 years of experience leading collaborative teams in developing, implementing, and promoting risk management systems. He has expertise in international manufacturing settings, including union and non-union facilities working with hazardous materials. As a platform HSE manager, he reduced injuries by 60% and workers' compensation costs by 75% through proactive prevention programs.

1. Al Oram
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17715 BirkewoodCt.
Canyon Country, CA 91387
(661) 313-8531 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aloram al.oram@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY: Collaborative, team building HSE Director/Manager. Demonstrated success leading teams in
the development, implementation and promotion of Risk Management Systems. Expertise in
international and multiple-site, union and non-union manufacturing, construction, aerospace,
explosive, pyrotechnic and other hazardous material applications.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
+ Extensive experience in Multi-Location, Regional, and Corporate HSE Management Systems.
+ Distinctive expertise in developing and managing HSE/Compliance auditing systems.
+ Wrote and successfully managed HSE budgets for >$1.5M.
+ Managerial responsibilities for up to 20 member teams within HSE, medical and Security.
+ Practiced in using lean principles to implement and manage ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000 sanctioned
Management Systems. Focus on cultural elevation through business owner accountability.
+ Manage contractor compliance, industrial hygiene, Process Safety Management (PSM), energy control,
ergonomics, fall protection, injury and illness prevention programs (IIPP), emergency response,
confined space, explosives and pyrotechnics, EPA, Powered Industrial Trucks, OSHA, Responsible
Care, , Voluntary Protection Programs, DOT, NFPA, RCRA, TSCA, SARA, ATEX 1999/92/EC, REACH
and EPCRA.
+ Broad knowledge and experience with HSE regulations in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah,
Washington State, Idaho and Hawaii. Working knowledge of EU OSHA Directives and Standards.
JOB HISTORY
Esterline Control and Communication Systems, Sylmar, CA - Platform HSE Manager: 2014 – Present
Manage HSE, Security, and Worker Compensation for five aerospace manufacturing and distribution facilities in five
states with 1200+ employees, and two direct reports.
- Implemented HSE Management System based upon line ownership and accountability.
- Managed cross-functional teams/committees in development and implementation of robust proactive injury
prevention program.
= Reduced ergonomic related injuries by 60% and related Workers Compensation costs by 75%.
- Implementation of platform-wide HSE Management System.
Cardinal Health, Inc., Ontario, CA – Regional Environmental, Health and Safety Manager: 2007 - 2013
Managed all HSE and Worker Compensation functions for an 1800 employee Region of Fortune 50 medical and
pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company. 15 manufacturing, customer service and distribution
locations in 11 states, with five direct reports and up to 11 subordinate dotted line HSE employees.
- Submitted three VPP applications.
- Implemented a robust, cross-functional HSE Management System focusing on risk assessment, Job Hazard
Analysis, Incident/Near Miss investigation and detailed root cause analysis.
- Directed identification and implementation of leading metrics.
- Reduced Regional injury rates by 80%, incident rates by 60% and Worker Compensation expenditures by
70%.
- Reduced environmental impact footprint by 11% and increased recycling by 15%.
Special Devices Inc., Moorpark CA – Safety, Health, and Security Manager: 2000 – 2007
Managed all Safety, Health, and Security for two international operating locations for an 800+ employee explosives
and pyrotechnics manufacturing and distribution company, with five direct reports. Two VPP Awards.
- Through use of collaborative Lean principles, managed cross-functional teams for implementation of
systems, programs and policies to achieve Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program’s prestigious Star and
SHARP awards at explosives manufacturing facilities.
= Reduced injury rates by 50% and Work Comp costs by 55%.

2. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BS, Safety Engineering
AAS, Public and Occupational Health
NFPA 70E Eaton Electrical Safety Course and Arc-Flash Train the Trainer Training (10 Hour)
McCoy and Associates Waste Management and Classification Course (40 Hour)
California Department of Toxic Substance Control Hazardous Waste Certification
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, GEMBA, Continuous Improvement
Process Safety Management for the Safety Professional (30 Hours)
40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response with Annual 8 Hour Refreshers
Certified Incident Commander by Homeland Security through National Incident Management System
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification to include Parts 172.800, 177 and 350-399.
OTHER INFORMATION
+ Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office Suite, Project, SharePoint, Access and Publisher
+ Served 3 Years on Local School Board
+ Conversational German
+ Special Olympics certified Golf Coach
+ FIFA certified coach and referee