Shannon Karner
About Shannon Karner
Shannon Karner serves as the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety for North America at Ultra Electronics Group, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in safety program coordination and a degree in Professional Writing, she has developed comprehensive communication strategies and training programs to enhance workplace safety.
Work at Ultra Electronics Group
Shannon Karner has served as the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (North America) at Ultra Electronics Group since 2020. In this role, she has been responsible for overseeing safety initiatives across the organization. She has designed a communication strategy to ensure that Environmental, Health, and Safety messaging effectively reaches all levels of the organization. Additionally, she has organized a global safety committee and supervises a North American team of over 20 health and safety advisors.
Previous Experience at Ultra Maritime
Before joining Ultra Electronics Group, Shannon Karner worked at Ultra Maritime in various capacities. She served as the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for 10 months and as the Health and Safety Program Coordinator for four years. During her tenure, she assisted with the ONE Ultra initiative, which aimed to merge multiple safety programs into a unified approach, promoting collaboration and enhancing workplace safety. She also developed processes for reporting hazards and conducting internal risk assessments.
Career Background at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Shannon Karner worked as a Proofreader at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP from 2001 to 2013. This 12-year role in Washington, DC, provided her with experience in legal documentation and attention to detail, which contributed to her professional development. Her background in proofreading has likely enhanced her communication skills in her current role in Environmental, Health, and Safety.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Karner holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English - Professional Writing from Elizabethtown College, which she attended from 1997 to 2001. This educational background has equipped her with strong writing and communication skills, essential for her roles in Environmental, Health, and Safety. Additionally, she holds a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance, indicating her capability to handle sensitive information.
Training and Development Initiatives
In her current position, Shannon Karner has launched consistent regional training programs, including specialized training for leadership. She has spearheaded global workstreams focused on vision and culture, as well as messaging and training. These initiatives demonstrate her commitment to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization.