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Registration: 22.08.2025

Peter Panourgias

Specialization: Environmental / Health / Safety Specialist
— Specialized in implementing Environmental, Health, and Safety systems and programs / procedures in the chemical industry. — Skills include procedure development, training, developing and implementing Environmental, Health, and Safety plans for individual sites and businesses. — Skills include but are not limited to: hazard recognition, emergency response, management of change, work permits, confined space entry, process safety initiatives, and behavior based safety. — Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, December 2007, CSP Number 19959 – 2007 through 2022. — Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). — Trained as a Hazard Study Leader and ISO - 9001 Auditor. — OSHA General Industry 30-hour card. — Trained in CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens and Crisis Communications. — Authored and presented at the 1994 AIChE annual meeting the paper ‘Waste Minimization in a Research Environment.’
— Specialized in implementing Environmental, Health, and Safety systems and programs / procedures in the chemical industry. — Skills include procedure development, training, developing and implementing Environmental, Health, and Safety plans for individual sites and businesses. — Skills include but are not limited to: hazard recognition, emergency response, management of change, work permits, confined space entry, process safety initiatives, and behavior based safety. — Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, December 2007, CSP Number 19959 – 2007 through 2022. — Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). — Trained as a Hazard Study Leader and ISO - 9001 Auditor. — OSHA General Industry 30-hour card. — Trained in CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens and Crisis Communications. — Authored and presented at the 1994 AIChE annual meeting the paper ‘Waste Minimization in a Research Environment.’

Skills

Hazard Recognition
Identification
Analysis and implementing solutions
Procedure Development
Security consulting
Chemical Safety Engineer
EHS
OSHA
ISO
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Work experience

Polyurethane Site / EHS Manager
01.2015 - 05.2023 |Huntsman Corporation
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Coordinate and implement the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for the Auburn Hills site, including developing and implementing the annual EHS plan. ● Plan includes safety, health, behavior based, emergency response, and training initiatives. ● Provide EHS support as needed for other Huntsman sites in North and South America and Mexico as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and internal EHS and engineering standards. ● Programs for the Auburn Hills and other Huntsman sites include conducting EHS training, and developing internal procedures, training and audit protocols. ● These programs developed and delivered include, but not limited to, Isolation of Energy, Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Forklift Use, Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, Emergency Response, Security, Health (medical, industrial hygiene, and wellness), Auditing (internal and external), Job Safety Analysis, Process Safety, Behavior Based Safety and Management of Change. ● Coordinated and lead hazard studies on new equipment installations and changes in conjunction with the site capital program. ● Ensure Auburn Hills site is following Federal, Local, and State regulations. ● Research and communicate (monthly) to internal EHS contacts any changes to OSHA legislation. ● Prepared the application to the State of Michigan concerning OSHA Voluntary Protection Program for the Auburn Hills Site; prepared for verification audit and implemented recommendations leading to the designation as an ‘OSHA Star’ Site within the State of Michigan. ● Participate as required on internal EHS audits at other Huntsman sites and assist in the development and implementation of audit compliance plans. ● Develop for business (both for site and international business) monthly EHS reports, focusing on trends and statistical analysis. ● Previously supervised the daily activities of three maintenance mechanics, including prioritizing and scheduling of maintenance work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital projects to support the Polyurethane business (Auburn Hills site only). In addition, also supervised the activities of the accounts payable clerk, the shipping/receiving clerk, receptionist, and site laborer. Responsible for $3M (annual) site services budget and administering capital program. ● Part of a construction team that was involved the design, construction ($18M) and physical relocation of the Huntsman site from Sterling Heights, MI to Auburn Hills, MI in 1999. Responsibilities included construction management (building and financial), EHS coordination for the new site, coordinating the physical move of equipment, laboratories, and employees, and communicating with the Auburn Hills city officials (city council/inspectors) for various building approvals, environmental reviews, and tax abatements.
EHS Manager
01.2006 - 01.2015 |Huntsman Corporation
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Coordinate and implement the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for the Auburn Hills site, including developing and implementing the annual EHS plan. ● Plan includes safety, health, behavior based, emergency response, and training initiatives. ● Provide EHS support as needed for other Huntsman sites in North and South America and Mexico as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and internal EHS and engineering standards. ● Programs for the Auburn Hills and other Huntsman sites include conducting EHS training, and developing internal procedures, training and audit protocols. ● These programs developed and delivered include, but not limited to, Isolation of Energy, Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Forklift Use, Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, Emergency Response, Security, Health (medical, industrial hygiene, and wellness), Auditing (internal and external), Job Safety Analysis, Process Safety, Behavior Based Safety and Management of Change. ● Coordinated and lead hazard studies on new equipment installations and changes in conjunction with the site capital program. ● Ensure Auburn Hills site is following Federal, Local, and State regulations. ● Research and communicate (monthly) to internal EHS contacts any changes to OSHA legislation. ● Prepared the application to the State of Michigan concerning OSHA Voluntary Protection Program for the Auburn Hills Site; prepared for verification audit and implemented recommendations leading to the designation as an ‘OSHA Star’ Site within the State of Michigan. ● Participate as required on internal EHS audits at other Huntsman sites and assist in the development and implementation of audit compliance plans. ● Develop for business (both for site and international business) monthly EHS reports, focusing on trends and statistical analysis. ● Previously supervised the daily activities of three maintenance mechanics, including prioritizing and scheduling of maintenance work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital projects to support the Polyurethane business (Auburn Hills site only). In addition, also supervised the activities of the accounts payable clerk, the shipping/receiving clerk, receptionist, and site laborer. Responsible for $3M (annual) site services budget and administering capital program. ● Part of a construction team that was involved the design, construction ($18M) and physical relocation of the Huntsman site from Sterling Heights, MI to Auburn Hills, MI in 1999. Responsibilities included construction management (building and financial), EHS coordination for the new site, coordinating the physical move of equipment, laboratories, and employees, and communicating with the Auburn Hills city officials (city council/inspectors) for various building approvals, environmental reviews, and tax abatements.
Facilities Supervisor
01.2003 - 12.2005 |Huntsman Corporation
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Coordinate and implement the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for the Auburn Hills site, including developing and implementing the annual EHS plan. ● Plan includes safety, health, behavior based, emergency response, and training initiatives. ● Provide EHS support as needed for other Huntsman sites in North and South America and Mexico as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and internal EHS and engineering standards. ● Programs for the Auburn Hills and other Huntsman sites include conducting EHS training, and developing internal procedures, training and audit protocols. ● These programs developed and delivered include, but not limited to, Isolation of Energy, Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Forklift Use, Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, Emergency Response, Security, Health (medical, industrial hygiene, and wellness), Auditing (internal and external), Job Safety Analysis, Process Safety, Behavior Based Safety and Management of Change. ● Coordinated and lead hazard studies on new equipment installations and changes in conjunction with the site capital program. ● Ensure Auburn Hills site is following Federal, Local, and State regulations. ● Research and communicate (monthly) to internal EHS contacts any changes to OSHA legislation. ● Prepared the application to the State of Michigan concerning OSHA Voluntary Protection Program for the Auburn Hills Site; prepared for verification audit and implemented recommendations leading to the designation as an ‘OSHA Star’ Site within the State of Michigan. ● Participate as required on internal EHS audits at other Huntsman sites and assist in the development and implementation of audit compliance plans. ● Develop for business (both for site and international business) monthly EHS reports, focusing on trends and statistical analysis. ● Previously supervised the daily activities of three maintenance mechanics, including prioritizing and scheduling of maintenance work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital projects to support the Polyurethane business (Auburn Hills site only). In addition, also supervised the activities of the accounts payable clerk, the shipping/receiving clerk, receptionist, and site laborer. Responsible for $3M (annual) site services budget and administering capital program. ● Part of a construction team that was involved the design, construction ($18M) and physical relocation of the Huntsman site from Sterling Heights, MI to Auburn Hills, MI in 1999. Responsibilities included construction management (building and financial), EHS coordination for the new site, coordinating the physical move of equipment, laboratories, and employees, and communicating with the Auburn Hills city officials (city council/inspectors) for various building approvals, environmental reviews, and tax abatements.
Sr. Project Safety Engineer
01.1995 - 12.2002 |Huntsman Corporation
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Coordinate and implement the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for the Auburn Hills site, including developing and implementing the annual EHS plan. ● Plan includes safety, health, behavior based, emergency response, and training initiatives. ● Provide EHS support as needed for other Huntsman sites in North and South America and Mexico as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and internal EHS and engineering standards. ● Programs for the Auburn Hills and other Huntsman sites include conducting EHS training, and developing internal procedures, training and audit protocols. ● These programs developed and delivered include, but not limited to, Isolation of Energy, Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Forklift Use, Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, Emergency Response, Security, Health (medical, industrial hygiene, and wellness), Auditing (internal and external), Job Safety Analysis, Process Safety, Behavior Based Safety and Management of Change. ● Coordinated and lead hazard studies on new equipment installations and changes in conjunction with the site capital program. ● Ensure Auburn Hills site is following Federal, Local, and State regulations. ● Research and communicate (monthly) to internal EHS contacts any changes to OSHA legislation. ● Prepared the application to the State of Michigan concerning OSHA Voluntary Protection Program for the Auburn Hills Site; prepared for verification audit and implemented recommendations leading to the designation as an ‘OSHA Star’ Site within the State of Michigan. ● Participate as required on internal EHS audits at other Huntsman sites and assist in the development and implementation of audit compliance plans. ● Develop for business (both for site and international business) monthly EHS reports, focusing on trends and statistical analysis. ● Previously supervised the daily activities of three maintenance mechanics, including prioritizing and scheduling of maintenance work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital projects to support the Polyurethane business (Auburn Hills site only). In addition, also supervised the activities of the accounts payable clerk, the shipping/receiving clerk, receptionist, and site laborer. Responsible for $3M (annual) site services budget and administering capital program. ● Part of a construction team that was involved the design, construction ($18M) and physical relocation of the Huntsman site from Sterling Heights, MI to Auburn Hills, MI in 1999. Responsibilities included construction management (building and financial), EHS coordination for the new site, coordinating the physical move of equipment, laboratories, and employees, and communicating with the Auburn Hills city officials (city council/inspectors) for various building approvals, environmental reviews, and tax abatements.
Project Safety Engineer
01.1988 - 01.1995 |Huntsman Corporation
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Coordinate and implement the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs for the Auburn Hills site, including developing and implementing the annual EHS plan. ● Plan includes safety, health, behavior based, emergency response, and training initiatives. ● Provide EHS support as needed for other Huntsman sites in North and South America and Mexico as required to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and internal EHS and engineering standards. ● Programs for the Auburn Hills and other Huntsman sites include conducting EHS training, and developing internal procedures, training and audit protocols. ● These programs developed and delivered include, but not limited to, Isolation of Energy, Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hazard Recognition, Incident Investigation, Forklift Use, Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal, Emergency Response, Security, Health (medical, industrial hygiene, and wellness), Auditing (internal and external), Job Safety Analysis, Process Safety, Behavior Based Safety and Management of Change. ● Coordinated and lead hazard studies on new equipment installations and changes in conjunction with the site capital program. ● Ensure Auburn Hills site is following Federal, Local, and State regulations. ● Research and communicate (monthly) to internal EHS contacts any changes to OSHA legislation. ● Prepared the application to the State of Michigan concerning OSHA Voluntary Protection Program for the Auburn Hills Site; prepared for verification audit and implemented recommendations leading to the designation as an ‘OSHA Star’ Site within the State of Michigan. ● Participate as required on internal EHS audits at other Huntsman sites and assist in the development and implementation of audit compliance plans. ● Develop for business (both for site and international business) monthly EHS reports, focusing on trends and statistical analysis. ● Previously supervised the daily activities of three maintenance mechanics, including prioritizing and scheduling of maintenance work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, and capital projects to support the Polyurethane business (Auburn Hills site only). In addition, also supervised the activities of the accounts payable clerk, the shipping/receiving clerk, receptionist, and site laborer. Responsible for $3M (annual) site services budget and administering capital program. ● Part of a construction team that was involved the design, construction ($18M) and physical relocation of the Huntsman site from Sterling Heights, MI to Auburn Hills, MI in 1999. Responsibilities included construction management (building and financial), EHS coordination for the new site, coordinating the physical move of equipment, laboratories, and employees, and communicating with the Auburn Hills city officials (city council/inspectors) for various building approvals, environmental reviews, and tax abatements.
Process Engineer
01.1984 - 01.1988 |MacDermid
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Responsible for all plant engineering, safety, and environmental activities, including scheduling of routine maintenance items and planning long term construction and manufacturing projects. ● Purchased and installed new production (blending) equipment, new storage systems for bulk raw materials, and also coordinated safety and environmental training. ● Training included Right to Know, wastewater/hazardous waste procedures, permitting, and hazardous material use.
Chemical Engineer
01.1981 - 01.1984 |Texaco
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
● Employed in Lubricants Research, responsible for process development studies on pilot plants. ● Projects included developing data for use in the design of a commercial lubricating oil catalytic dewaxing plant, crude oil studies, pilot plant construction, start-up, maintenance, and operation, and writing research reports on a variety of development projects.

Educational background

Chemical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
Till 1981
University of Detroit

Languages

EnglishAdvancedGreekIntermediate