{"id":78423,"date":"2026-06-03T15:06:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/?post_type=experts&#038;p=78423"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:06:49","slug":"timothy-zdrojeski","status":"publish","type":"experts","link":"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/resources\/experts\/timothy-zdrojeski\/","title":{"rendered":"Timothy Zdrojeski"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet the Expert, Timothy Zdrojeski\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wt3n-AJ7V6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I began my career at 19 as a non\u2011ferrous laborer at Sims Metal, cutting copper and buying non\u2011ferrous metals during college breaks. After graduating, I entered the Sims Metal Management Trainee program and progressed through yard superintendent roles at high\u2011volume scrap metal facilities in the South Bronx and Long Island City, NY, gaining hands\u2011on experience across heavy equipment operations, processing, and material transfer. I went on to manage multiple feeder yards, leading large 24\/6 (\u2026and sometimes 7) operations with a strong focus on culture, housekeeping, and safety, achieving zero recordable incidents. This path led me into a Regional EHS Manager role overseeing 10 facilities, launching my formal safety career. After more than 12 years in the industry, I transitioned to the New York State Regional Manager for Latham Pools, and then ultimately found my way to MD&amp;A.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What do you do here at MD&amp;A? What aspect do you enjoy most about your role at MD&amp;A?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At MD&amp;A, I am the EHS Compliance &amp; Systems Support Specialist, focusing on improving the EHS systems employees use to better inform them and enhance their overall experience. I also support Commercial Operations by assisting with EHS\u2011related questions tied to bids and third\u2011party sites. What I enjoy most is ensuring data accuracy so division leaders can make informed decisions that support the health and safety of their organizations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s a safety risk people might underestimate in our work, and how do you stay ahead of it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of talking about risks we don\u2019t know much about, I\u2019d rather focus on one we <em>do<\/em> know well: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/safety\/\">Line of Fire<\/a>. It\u2019s responsible for a lot of injuries. We can stay ahead of it by speaking up and reporting Line of Fire events when we see them. I know our field teams are catching and preventing these situations every day. When you do, it\u2019s important to take a few minutes to create a report so we can document it and learn from it. Chances are, you\u2019ve already solved a problem that someone else is still dealing with, and sharing those examples helps the whole organization learn and improve.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does safety mean to you in your day-to-day work at MD&amp;A?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For me, I\u2019m thousands of miles away from the people doing the difficult, dirty, hazardous work. So safety, from my seat, means making sure our systems are working the way they should, so the folks in the field and in the shops can easily complete their checks, audits, and inspections. It also means making sure the information we\u2019re collecting is accurate, so our division leaders have reliable data to make informed decisions that protect our people.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do you encourage employee participation in MD&amp;A\u2019s safety program to help maintain a team-focused approach to safety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Create a learning culture, keeping the focus on learning, not blame. We talk a lot about the idea that safety gets better when people speak up and share what they\u2019re seeing in the field. When someone reports a near miss or good catch, it has to be treated as a chance for the whole team to learn. When employees see that their input leads to changes, shared lessons, or better ways of working, they\u2019re more likely to stay engaged. That\u2019s how safety stays team\u2011focused, everyone learning from each other and looking out for one another.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What originally brought you to MD&amp;A, and what has made you continue your career here? How would you describe MD&amp;A\u2019s culture, particularly when it comes to safety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a teenager working at Sims Metal Management, I learned what it meant to be part of something bigger than myself. I still have vivid memories of standing on a 1,000\u2011ton shred barge at sunrise as a tugboat swapped it out for a vessel that would go to an overseas mill. Being part of that entire process gave my work real meaning. While I enjoyed my time at Latham Pools and learned a lot in manufacturing, something was missing, and I didn\u2019t feel fully fulfilled. When I interviewed for my role at MD&amp;A, and Matt Barnes explained what the company did, I knew right away it was something I wanted to be part of. It felt like I was getting back to a purpose bigger than myself, and that\u2019s why I wanted to join the MD&amp;A team.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do you have a favorite book or story that you return to often?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Man\u2019s Search for Meaning<\/em> is my favorite book because it completely changed how I think about adversity and purpose. Viktor Frankl\u2019s experience in concentration camps shows that even when everything is taken from you, you still have the freedom to choose your attitude and find meaning in what you endure. The idea that purpose, not comfort, pleasure, or success, is what carries people through the hardest moments really resonates with me. I come back to this book because it\u2019s a reminder that meaning can be found through work, relationships, and even unavoidable hardship, and that mindset alone can shape how we survive and grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background I began my career at 19 as a non\u2011ferrous laborer at Sims Metal, cutting copper and buying non\u2011ferrous metals during college breaks. 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