Vivian Harper
Vivian L. Harper has been a Technical Specialist for the South
Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) for over
eight years. She
has broad experience in developing energy, environmental, health
and safety programs that show a bottom line impact for companies
wanting to meet compliance while improving profitability.
Ms. Harper's current services to the manufacturing community include
providing guidance on energy efficiency, environmental, health,
and safety compliance, writing grants, implementing environmental
management systems through the Jump Start Program, and auditing
for ISO14001 conformance. She has also established a retainer
program for small companies who cannot afford a full time compliance
person on staff.
She is the Director for South Carolina’s
Industries of the Future program for energy users in the State,
managing and implementing energy services through grants from the
Department of Energy and the State Energy Office.
Ms. Harper is a professional trainer and an authorized OSHA instructor
whose seminars include: ISO14000 Lead Auditor Training, ISO
9001 Lead Auditor Training, Team Building, 8-D Problem Solving,
Environmental/Safety Laws & Regulations, Leadership Development,
and the NIST Suite of Lean Tools.
Ms. Harper spent eight years on the Department of Energy's Savannah
River Site (SRS) as an Environmental, Safety, and Health Coordinator
for the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. She played a vital
role in the implementation of the SRS certification for ISO14001
Environmental Management Systems. Prior to that, she was a
Research and Development Chemist/Hazardous Materials Manager for
Amoco in Augusta, Georgia.
Ms. Harper graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Chemistry. She has an Associate's Diploma
in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, is a Certified
Environmental Manager, and a NIST Professional Business Advisor. |
