Jonathan Lewis Costello

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OBJECTIVE: Pursuing an Environmental Specialist position with an emphasis on compliance and employee health and safety.

EDUCATION: Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Bachelor of Science, May 2007

Major: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy

Minor: Anthropology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sims Metal Management (SIMS) 2013-2014

Safety Health and Environmental Community (SHEC) Manager

As a SHEC Manager, my responsibilities included the up-keep of JSAs, SOPs, facility and regional policies/pro-

cedures and local/federal/state permits for five facilities with over one hundred employees. I was responsible for

ensuring all environmental and industrial hygiene, occupation health and safety programs, policies and procedures

are current, accurate, and effective. On a regular basis, I assisted the plant manager and/or facility manager closely

in support of the environment, health, and safety needs in all areas of the facility. I was the Emergency Response

Coordinator for each site, responsible for the overall management of the Emergency Responses and Contingency

Plans. I conducted monthly safety and environmental audits, as well as EHS awareness trainings for all employees.

I have experience with Workers’ Compensation investigations/reporting and new hire orientation/training. Subject

matter expert for observational behavior audits within the SIMS BBS program. Responsible for regulatory agency

interaction and EHS permitting.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 2007-2013

Client: Chevron - Perth Amboy, NJ Refinery

Health and Safety Officer/Field Manager

As a Field Manager, I was responsible for a large network of monitoring wells that are sampled daily. My respon-

sibilities included the management and safety of daily field activities including sample collection, management of

environmental samples, and oversight of monitoring well installations. These responsibilities also included the

planning, organizing, and implementing of all environmental compliance field activities on and off site for 300

monitoring wells. I was responsible for daily interaction, coordination, and communication with the client and

other contractors to complete the task both safely and within project/regulatory compliance. I coordinated daily

interactions with the laboratory and also perform QA/QC on all chain of custody’s. I approved/verified all invoices

that are generated by the third party laboratory for the client. I also performed extensive quality assurance and

data validation within the project. I assisted with the writing and data evaluation for the annual report which is

submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency.

During the period of February 2011 to June 2011, the acting Project Manager was on maternity leave. I acted as

the Project Manager during this period. My responsibilities included maintaining the monthly project budget, ap-

proving project invoices, and maintaining client interaction.

Past job duties include;

• Designing Health & Safety Documents;

• Familiar with hazardous waste collection and analysis;

• Creating and implementing Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures;

• Creating Job Loss Analysis (JLA) for Hazardous Waste Sampling and Removal, Driving, Equipment Mainte-

nance and Daily Usage, Sample Packing, Quarterly Ground Water Gauging Event, etc;

• Familiar with maintenance and calibration of air monitoring equipment such as Photoionization detector, Ultra

Rae and Muti-Gas Meter;

• Familiar with water quality meters; In-situTroll, Horriba, YSI ;

• Completed and trained on using X-Ray Florescence device within NJDEP rules and regulations;

• QA/QC Data Management skills;

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• Implementing all Health and Safety trainings including proper equipment usage, Commentary Defense Driving

Instructor, on the job trainings, monthly Hazard Hunt findings presentations; and

• Safety Leader/Mentor for projects within SAIC.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 2012-2013

Client: Chevron - Perth Amboy, NJ Refinery

QA/QC Lab Manager

In 2012, I obtained a laboratory certification with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the

following parameters; pH, dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, turbidity and temperature using the Standard

Methods and EPA methods. Once this certification was completed SAIC was considered a certified laboratory for

several parameters.

Area of Concern (SAIC)

Potential 2012 - 2013

Client: Chevron - Perth Amboy, NJ Refinery

Health and Safety Officer/Field Manager

As the Health and Safety Officer (HSO), my direct responsibilities included daily safety meetings with sub-con-

tractors and ensuring that all field work is done safety and within the project scope of work. The PAOC project

entails over 350 soil borings, installation of 150 temporary and 75 permanent monitoring wells. During the first

phrase of the investigation, a direct push drilling method is used to collect soil samples which are analyzed in the

field using an X-Ray Florescence (XRF) device. The XRF is used with compliance of the NJDEP rules and regula-

tions. I am trained on how to properly use the XRF device safety and within compliance of the NJDEP.

LFOU (Landfills Operable Unit), Triangle OU, ST09 (Bulk Fuel Area)

Projects:

March 2008 - August 2011

Client: Fort McGuire, New Hanover Township, NJ (SAIC)

Environmental Scientist

My experience and skills as a field scientist provided assistance in multiple portfolios including work at McGuire

Air Force Base where I supported not only general environmental investigative work, but also supported the risk

assessment obligations of several McGuire projects through site investigation, flora and fauna identification and

characterization, and biological and toxicological information retrieval.

University

Rutgers May 2007 - September 2007

Fisheries Technician

Participated in an intercollegiate study of large migratory fish species of the Atlantic coastal region. The study

ranged from Massachusetts to North Carolina and required coordination with local fisheries personnel and marine

owners/operators at various locations throughout coastal New Jersey. Additional activities included collecting bio-

logical field measurements, conducting length-weight conversions, and data coordination with the National

Marine Fisheries Service.

AmeriCorps (N.J.P.I.R.G.) May 2007 - August 31, 2007

Project Coordinator for Environmental Assessments

Supervised and coordinated trainings for local environmental groups and community members. Responsibilities

involved conducting visual and biological assessments of the Matawan watershed. The activities conducted, such

as water quality testing and fish sampling, were in accordance with EPA protocols. Coordinated and implemented

safety trainings for up to 50 local volunteers. Upon completion of the study, compiled and analyzed the data, and

delivered it in the form of a presentation to local township authorities.

Jonathan Lewis Costello

Professional Certifications/Training:

• Environmental Health and Safety Management Specialist (General Industry) October 6th, 2012

• OSHA 511 General Industry December 9th - 12th 2013

• Certified OSHA Trainer for General Industry 10 & 30 Hour anticipation date of February 6th, 2014

• OSHA 30 General Industry Course Outreach Training January 30th, 2012

• 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course, December 20th, 2013

• First Aid/AED Training/CPR Training, November 1st, 2013

• 8 Hour Hazardous Waste Supervisor Course, April 16th, 2009

• DOT/IATA 2-Hour Course, February 11th, 2011

• Defensive Driving Training, August 12th, 2010

• Commentary Driving Training Course, January 12th, 2009

• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training, September 13th, 2007

• Loss Prevention System Training, September 18th, 2007

• Chevron Safe Work Practices Training, October 4th, 2007

• Currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Organizations:

• Institute of Hazardous Material Management

Completed Seminars:

• Completion of Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks

• Completion of Baseline Environmental Evaluation Training

• U.S.D.A. Stream Visual Assessment Protocol Workshop (SVAP) completed successfully at Rutgers University

Computer Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Locus Focus, Data Management, KMI

Previous Employment:

• N.J.P.I.R.G. New Brunswick, NJ, Project Coordinator for Environment Assessments (May 2007- August 31,

2007)

• Rutgers University Cape, May, NJ, Fisheries Technician (June 2007- August 2007)

• Monmouth University Biology Dept., West Long Branch, NJ, Lab Assistant (2004- 2006)

• Fair Haven Animal Hospital, Fair Haven, NJ, Lab and veterinary technician (2005- 2008)

• School for Children, Eatontown, NJ, Teacher ’s Assistant (2002- 2007)

• Private swim instructor for special needs children, Red Bank, NJ (2005- 2008)

• Monmouth Day Camp, Middletown, NJ, Camp Counselor and Driver (June 2003- August 2006)

Languages: Proficient in English and Spanish

References available upon request

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