Allegra Belknap

ESH Business Unit Leader at Monsanto

Summary
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced environmental and safety professional with ten years experience in chemical manufacturing.
Consistently demonstrated improvements in environmental compliance processes and personnel and process
safety programs. Able to deliver results that meet regulatory requirements and work well within the business
and cultural climate. Comfortable working alone or in a team setting and capable of managing employees with
respect and humility.
Experience
ESH Business Unit Leader at Monsanto
March 2010 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Led facility through two consecutive years with only one Monsanto recordable injury. (2010 and 2011)
Partnered with plant manager to create a plantwide safety vision focusing on zero incidients for personnel and
process safety and branded the vision Road to Zero.
Won Monsanto Global Safety and Health Project Award for creation of Situational Safety Leadership
Program.
90% increase in near miss reporting across all disciplines including; environmental, personnel safety, process
safety and off the job safety.
Maintained several cost centers, totalling $1.5M, at or below budget.
Managed environmental and safety interactions through the completion of two large capital projects;
Blackfoot Bridge Mine Infrastructure and the Thermal Oxidizer.
1 recommendation available upon request
SHE Manager at Cytec Engineered Materials
December 2007 - March 2010 (2 years 4 months)
Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager
75% reduction in employee injuries in first year as Safety, Health and Environmental Manager.
100% review and validation of company Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for all existing and new products,
services or equipment.
100% reduction in contractor injuries after a complete overhaul of the contractor and visitor program. Created
safety requirements for all contractors, new visitor training videos, contractor visitor logs, contractor
pre-qualification process, contractor auditing protocols, training for plant employees, and contractor
handbooks.
Reduced large spills (>1lb) by 75% after compliance review and updates to the site spill prevention control
and countermeasure plan (SPCC) and the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
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2 recommendations available upon request
Safety Specialist / Environmental Contact at Monsanto Chemical Company
June 2005 - December 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Reduced the employee TRR by nearly half and experienced the highest number of days without a recordable
injury within the last ten years.
Created a safety observation promotion that doubled participation in the behavioral based safety process.
Implemented two employee driven safety teams that focused on fall protection and hazard recognition.
Improved the incident analysis process by designing a software program that produced consistent reports and
encouraged root cause development. Completed process delivered software, front line supervisor training,
employee training and increased near miss and incident reporting.
Directed two program manager employees, including a behavior based safety facilitator and an emergency
response coordinator. Developed metrics for program performance, including employee participation,
training, and budgets and used annual incentive programs to encourage individual performance.
Accomplished a 125% cost return and 100% hazardous waste reduction in parts washer operations. All leased
parts washers were replaced with new purchased distillation units that produced little to no waste and reduced
solvent usage.
2 recommendations available upon request
Environmental Engineer at Monsanto Chemical Company
June 2003 - June 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Permitted an on-site petroleum remediation land farm for clean-up materials from petroleum spills.
Managed environmental affairs during the construction of a RCRA solid waste landfill. Completed all
exploratory drilling, wrote the construction SWPP, obtained notices of intent (NOI) and notices of
termination (NOT), and worked with state agencies to document landfill construction according to state
regulations.
Implemented a sampling and mitigation plan for drinking water. Identified the potential source, sampled in
support of hypothesis and provided a cost effective solution. All contaminant levels returned to non-detect
levels after solution implementation.
Developed a sample plan for a stormwater retention pond and completed a mitigation strategy for algal
blooms and vegetation within drainage channels. Designed a spoils retention and dewatering basin for pond
dredge contents.
Managed environmental engineering interns to reduce project loading on professional staff.
Skills & Expertise
Process Improvement
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Compliance
RCRA
EHS
Hazardous Waste Management
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Industrial Hygiene
Process Safety
Safety Management Systems
Process Safety Management
Environmental Management Systems
Continuous Improvement
Education
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering, 1998 - 2003
Activities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers, Environmental Engineers of Montana Tech
Farmington High School
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Allegra Belknap
ESH Business Unit Leader at Monsanto
5 people have recommended Allegra
"As the ESH Business Unit Leader at Monsanto's Soda Springs Plant, Allegra demonstrated through her
leadership and accomplishments a passion for and commitment to a healthy workplace, zero injuries and
excellent environmental performance. There are no exceptions for Allegra and everyone on her team knows
it."
Don W., Environmental Protection Manager, Monsanto Company, reported to Allegra at Monsanto
"Having worked with and then for Allegra I saw firsthand her passion to succeed. She was always detail
orientated and expected excellence from those who reported to her. This, along with her strong leadership
skills pushed her group to excel. Her knowledge of the safety and environmental fields is expansive. As my
manager her straight forward and honest approach were always appreciated. I can without reservation
recommend Allegra for any position within the safety and/or environmental field."
Kevin B., Production Supervisor/ Safety Specialist/ Inventory Analyst, Cytec, reported to Allegra at Cytec
Engineered Materials
"I noticed Allegra as a detailed oriented SHE manager. During PHA (Process Hazard Analysis), looked at
different scenarios of having an incident. Very practical manager, tries to support plant operations at any cost
but NOT at the expense of safety. Fast learner, co-operative team player.----Reji Koshy"
Reji K., Manufacturing Engineer III, Cytec Engineered Materials, worked with Allegra at Cytec
Engineered Materials
"I first worked with Allegra when she was in the initial stages of developing the safety side of her career. I
was impressed by her initiative to learn the safety aspects of her site and required regulations, as well as her
aspirations to shape the safety culture at her plant. I could see she was driven by the desire for all to have a
safer workplace and was very willing to work toward that goal."
Cindy R., President, St. Joe Engineering, Inc, was a consultant or contractor to Allegra at Monsanto
Chemical Company
"Allegra is a detail-oriented manager who establishes great relationships with her peers, managers and
employees. Her knowledge and dedication to Safety and Environmental controls are impressive."
Allison Marder, Engineering & Technical BUL, Monsanto, worked with Allegra at Monsanto Chemical
Company
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