TIMOTHY HINCHLIFF

952.217.7300
thinchliff@gmail.com

Bloomington, MN 55431

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFET Y MANAGER

Highly qualified environmental health and safety professional with extensive experience developing, realigning, and
instituting effective EHS programs that enhance corporate continuous improvement. Apply analytical acumen to
innovate solutions for organizational issues, cost reductions, SOP improvements, and training needs. Demonstrates
strong expertise in regulatory compliance for OSHA, EPA, MPCA, DOT, and health and safety policies, procedures, and
statistics. Dynamic facilitator, conducting engaging safety and environmental training courses.

Areas of Expertise

Regulatory Compliance
Federal Policies & Procedures
Environmental Program Development
Audits, Reporting, & Documentation

Relationship Cultivation
Safety Program Management
Problem Analysis & Resolution
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Consultation
Staff Development
Sampling & Inspection
Workers Compensation
Lean 5S

Professional Experience
ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ENVIRONMENTAL , HEALTH, AND SAFETY MANAGER

Institute key safety and environmental policies and employee handbooks that meet and exceed corporate goals.
Serve as Safety Committee Chair, Facility Emergency Coordinator and Environmental Program Leader.
Slash corporate environmental consulting costs between $18K and $22K annually.
Recognized for outstanding record of zero lost-time incidents for employees and subcontractors in highly
hazardous environment.
Drove companys insurance EMR rating from 1.16 down to 0.99 within eighteen months.
Launched Safety Committee, effectively developing safety procedures, resolving health and safety related issues,
and ensuring regular safety inspections.
Spearheaded successful efforts to qualify Electric Machinery Company in required contractor database
prequalification sites.

INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND CONSULTING SERVICES, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN

ENVIRONMENTAL , HEALTH, AND SAFETY CONSULTANT

2009 2013

Served as expert consultant providing analysis, reporting, and program development, including OSHA and EPA
inspections, and safety and environmental programs and policies.
Collaborated with corporate Continuous Improvement teams, establishing rapport toward promoting workforce
EHS cultures.
Established essential safety and environmental policies for over 20 small businesses.
Conducted 140+ hours of safety and environmental training to over 30 companies.
Recruited staff in the formation of highly successful safety committees that enforced standards, wrote more
effective precautions and procedures, and attended to safety and health issues.
Delivered accurate and timely monthly reports and documentation for multiple companies.
Recognized for exceptional service and expertise by consulting clientele.

THE RETROFIT COMPANIES, ST PAUL, MN

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSULTANT

2013 2015

2005 2009

Instituted thriving EHS consulting business independent of parent company.

Led 20+ companies in the successful establishment of safety and environmental programs and policies.
Delivered 110 hours of safety and environmental training to employees at 17 diverse companies, including OSHA
and EPA (MPCA) training, OSHA compliance, environmental permit compliance, and operations.
Collaborated with county and state agencies in the development and review of safety and environmental policies
for air quality, waste water, hazardous waste, SPCC and TRI.

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Professional Experience, continued

ENVIRSOTA, INC., MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSULTANT

1997 2005

Delivered EHS consulting services to diverse manufacturing operations, including OSHA and EPA (MPCA) training,
environmental permit compliance, and operations.
Oversaw and developed environmental programs including air quality, waste water, hazardous waste, and SPCC
inspections, and environmental permitting and licensing.
Drove business revenue expansion to include safety training and compliance consultation.
Cultivated strong, long-term client relationships, effectively growing extensive network of EHS professionals.
Drafted air and waste water permits for local small businesses through state-funded grants.
Conducted waste water and air quality sampling, hazardous chemical packaging and disposal, and DOT Hazmat
training sessions.

Education & Training

Masters Level Coursework, Chemistry & Environmental Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Science, Food Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | St. Paul, MN
Associate of Science
NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Eden Prairie, MN
Certificate, Environmental Chemical Technology
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL CENTER | Eden Prairie, MN
Certified Red Cross CPR | FA | AED Instructor Certification, 2015
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry and Construction Outreach Certification, 2014
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, 1988, Renewal, 2014
Advanced Industrial Hygiene Training, 2012
Certified Environmental Auditor, 1999

Awards & Distinctions

American Red Cross Lifesaver Award, 2013
National Safety Excellence Award Nominee, 2011
4-Time Finisher, Multiple Sclerosis MS 150 Bicycle Challenge
Volunteer, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and Child Abuse Prevention Outreach