Mark Fuchs

Senior Environmental Scientist

**** ***** ****** *****, ******, OK 73071

405-***-**** acgcx2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Accomplished Environmental Compliance Operations Leader with 30+ years of demonstrated achievements in delivering scientific,

regulatory compliance and operational improvement services to multimillion dollar companies. Instrumental in developing effective

strategies to optimize cost estimating, cost tracking and project management. Innovative problem solver, instructor, mentor and

communicator with a proven ability to develop employee trust, respect and loyalty. Dedicated to cultivating solid working

relationships with regulatory agencies and clients.

Areas of expertise

• Air Quality Permitting

• Hazardous Waste Management

• UST Management & Remediations

• Groundwater Investigations

• Groundwater Remediations

• Site Investigations & Remediations

• Site Sampling Programs

• Asbestos Sampling & Abatements

• IWDP Permitting

• Project Management

• Right To Know Compliance

• Team Leadership, Mentoring & Training

• Process Improvement

Education

East Central University, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with minors in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, and Biology

Professional Experience

AGEISS Inc. 2010 Present

Project Manager, Environmental Regulatory Compliance Support

• Providing project management and technical support for the following programs at Ft. Sill Army Garrison, Lawton, OK:

• Hazardous Waste Management

• Solid Waste Management

• AST/UST Management

• Stormwater Discharge Management

• Ground Water Monitoring

• Emergency Response

• Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Program Support

• Energy Conservation Program Support

• Natural Resources Management Support

• Developing and overseeing all contract deliverables.

• Supervising a staff of up to ten individuals.

The University of Oklahoma 2006 – 2010

Environmental Compliance Officer

• Ensured environmental compliance campus wide.

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• Acted as a liaison between Federal, State and Local environmental regulatory agencies.

• Optimized services by delivering training to personnel, developing RFPs, selecting contractors and managing hazardous

waste program.

• Prepared and submitted four Air Quality Permit modifications (Both Construction and Operating permit request)

Prepared/submitted application and gained ODEQ approval of a new Title V Permit. Developed computerized tracking

system, trained employees on the use of the tracking system, and prepared and submitted annual Air Emission Inventory

Reports.

• Developed and executed all sampling programs while reviewing permits and delivering Air Emissions Inventory, IWDP, and

“Right To Know” reporting.

• Coordinated chemical spill, emergency response, air quality permit and SPCC compliance.

• Developed computerized tracking systems for hazardous waste management, campus wide emergency eyewashes and

safety showers inspection program, and campus wide asbestos inspection program.

• Spearheaded hazardous waste removal/disposal, biomedical waste transport/disposal, environmental/chemical/asbestos

laboratory analysis and other vital processes for campuses in Oklahoma City, Norman, Tulsa and Okmulgee.

Northern Natural Gas 2006

Division Environmental Specialist

• Orchestrated environmental compliance for natural gas gathering and transportation division spanning southwest corner

of Kansas.

• Prepared multiple monthly and semi annual Air Quality Permit reports, at 17 facilities, while leading employee training and

permit compliance.

• Prepared over 19 SPCC plans for compressor stations, lift stations, and storage facilities within the division.

• Managed implementation of nationally recognized Prairie Dog Relocation Project in collaboration with Local, State and

Federal agencies as well as animal rights and fish/wildlife groups.

Crystal Creek Environment Solutions Inc. 2003 2006

Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

• Collaborated on marketing and client development operations along with project bidding, cost estimates, project

management and employee hiring, supervision and training.

• Generated $1M+ in additional gross revenues by developing superior marketing processes.

J.A. Jones Environmental Services 1996 2003

Field Engineer

• Managed 3 year contract for providing environmental remediation services for Tinker AFB; generated $2.5M additional

revenue as well as winning contract renewal for an additional 3 years.

• Received 100% performance rating and $250K bonus from U.S. Navy for managing groundwater remediation in

McGregor, Texas.

Progressive Environmental Management Inc. 1984 1996

President/Owner

• Responsible for marketing, cost estimating, budget management, and overall management of the company.

• Provided consulting services such as RCRA facility closures, design and construction of RCRA treatment systems,

contaminated groundwater site investigations/remediations, health and safety training, RCRA training, SPCC Plan

preparation, hazardous waste management/minimization, emergency response, UST and AST removals/site

investigation/compliance, EPCRA reporting.

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• Examples of clients served are Mobil Oil, Mobil Chemical, Xerox, Firestone, Conoco, Phillips Oil, Texaco, Exxon, Total

Petroleum, Marathon Oil, Gabriel Shock Absorbers, Delta Faucet, as well as the State of Oklahoma.

United States Pollution Control 1981 1984

Manager of Special Projects

• Served as the team leader for permitting and construction of the only post RCRA hazardous waste landfill in the US.

• Established consulting arm of the company.

• Provided services such as RCRA facility closures, design and construction of RCRA treatment systems, contaminated

groundwater site investigations/remediations, health and safety training, RCRA training, SPCC Plan preparation,

hazardous waste management, and emergency response.

United States Pollution Control 1979 1981

Facility Manager

• Managed the only commercial hazardous waste landfill in Oklahoma. Responsible for budgeting, personnel hiring,

training, and supervision, waste acceptance, disposal tracking, regulatory compliance/reporting, and ground water

sampling.

Oil Mop Inc. 1979

Assistant Branch Manager

• Provided emergency response for petroleum and chemical spills at various locations along the Gulf Coast as well as the

East Coast, working as far south as Mexico and as far north as Norfolk, VA.

• Responded to spills as large as 450,000 barrels and off shore oil well blowouts releasing over 30,000 barrels per day.

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Industry training / Certifications

• Certified Environmental Scientist

• State Asbestos Inspectors Certification

• Hazardous Waste Management

• Uncontrolled Site Remediation

• Risk Based Corrective Actions

• Clean Air Act Amendments

• Storage Tank Management

• Radiation Safety

• CPR/First Aid Qualified

• HAZWOPER (40 Hr)

• Qualified Preparer of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans

• Qualified Compliance Inspector of Storm Water

• Licensed Asbestos Inspector

• Site Health and Safety Officer

Environmental regulations

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

• Clean Air Act (CAA)

• Clean Water Act (CWA)

• Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule

• Installation Spill Contingency Plan (ISCP)

• Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know Act (EPCRA)

• Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 CFR)

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER – 29 CFR 1910.120)

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