JOB OBJECTIVE
Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years as an Environmental Compliance Professional with recent experience in Environmental Protection and OSHA compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and resolve complex issues among multiple entities with conflicting interests.
• Working knowledge of industrial and research settings.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1995-present SIDNEY LABS (SL), Chicago, IL Environmental Compliance Specialist LEADERSHIP
• As Facility Coordinator for a building on the University of Chicago campus, closed out 85% of 1800 deficiencies, turned around maintenance and custodial standards, implemented a recycling program, and improved security.
• As Chairperson of the Life Sciences Division Safety Committee, revitalized the group, improved productivity, increased recognition within SL, and facilitated a self-assessment inspection program.
• Served as liaison between Principle Investigators and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Division. Developed strategies for EH&S compliance including OSHA and waste management.
• As Manager of the Medical and Biohazardous Waste Program, developed a comprehensive compliance document including a generator’s guide and training plan. Program was fully implemented in only five months.
COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT
• Conducted advice visits to hazardous and mixed waste generators to review procedures, labeling practices, and adherence to accumulation time limits.
• Updated and managed the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program, which included the creation of four-page Monitoring Plans that were used as models by the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Coordinated certification of tanks and secondary containment for six Permit-by-Rule (PBR) Hazardous Waste Treatment Units. Ensured upgrades were in compliance and directed the permit writing effort.
1994-1995 SAFETECH, Springfield, IL Environmental Compliance Consultant An environmental consulting firm providing support to DOE facilities.
• Developed and wrote the first-ever Quality Control Inspection Plan/Procedure to monitor quality assurance of Pleasant Hills Laboratories’ Hazardous Waste Management storage and treatment facilities. Plan was incorporated into their Part B Permit.
• Audited hazardous waste management facilities and Waste Accumulation Areas (WAAs) for compliance with EPA and Cal-EPA regulations, and DOE policies. Waste included: hazardous, Radioactive (high and low level), and mixed.
1990-1994 U.S. AIR FORCE, Wichita, KS
Environmental Program Manager, 1993-1994
Environmental Compliance Specialist, 1993
Chemist, Materials Engineering, 1990-1993
An aircraft re-work facility comprised of 125 manufacturing shops and a materials engineering laboratory.
• Ensured EH&S compliance in 75 WAAs by performing frequent surveillance and enhancing the training program.
• Co-developed directives for issues including waste minimization, solvent substitution, recycling, chemical storage, fire safety, and OSHA standards.
• Directed preparation of individual shop contingency plans for the site Hazardous Material Management Plan.
1987-1989 MARLON RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL, Topeka, KS
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Advanced High School Teacher
1984-1987 TOXMOX INC., Topeka, CA
Chemist, 1987
Lab Technician, 1984-1987
EDUCATION B.S., Biochemistry, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 1985
Seminars: OSHA/RCRA Emergency Preparedness
Hazardous Materials Hazardous Waste
Fire Safety Underground Storage Tanks
Medical Waste Radioactive and Mixed Waste
