Lanita “Lynn” Walker, PE

***** ** **** ******* ****, Greenville, Florida 32331

850-***-****

acqjas@r.postjobfree.com

Self-motivated, focused, and safety oriented Professional Engineer with over 10 years of experience holding leadership roles in quality, health, safety, and environmental management including environmental remediation, chemical management, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, Title V air regulations, ISO 9001, OSHA 1910, transportation design, project management; interactions with Local, State, and Federal regulating agencies; client and public relations.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Possess excellent motivational, communication and leadership skills

Skilled in handling multiple tasks with excellent organizational skills

Assist employees in gaining leadership skills to achieve their personal career goals.

Believes success of a leader is measured by the success of those who are lead

Working knowledge in standards, regulations, and laws including EPA, NPDES, SPCC, BMP, SWMA, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, SARA, Title V, OSHA, NIOSH, CUP, ISO, DOT, FDOH, SWPPP

Computer and database skills in AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Environmental manager responsibilities include managing the working staff, and training them appropriately, so that they act as a single workforce and contribute equally towards improving the environmental performance of the Company. Establish department objectives, goals, strategies, and measures; and monitoring progress toward department goals. Monitoring and reporting key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure efficient operation of environmental programs. Monitoring environmental processes to assure proper surface and ground water management (i.e. permitting, treatment, etc); storm water plan and structure management; SPCC plan requirements are upheld; and monitored environmental performance of regulated units to assure compliance under the facilities Title V permit. Participate and represent the organization by participating at various industry associations through participation on committees (LEPC and LMS) or conferences (NCASI); and local emergency response exercises such as a mock event featuring a simulated railcar accident and resulting chlorine leak with injuries to passing motorists near the train. Work with plant leadership to develop environmental strategies that ensure corporate sustainability. Perform audits and report results on environmental performance to internal and external clients; and regulatory bodies.

Safety manager responsibilities include communicating, training, auditing and seeking improvement of the safety process. Participate and lead job safety assessments (JSA), incident investigations, and emergency response drills. Support plant safety practices; and create, update, and oversee two department specific safety rules.

Quality manager responsibilities include ensuring internal customer needs are being meet, ensuring external suppliers are meeting material specifications; perform experimental process changes seeking continual improvement; and perform internal audits to maintain ISO 9001 compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Professional Engineer 111 September 2014-Current

Provides technical review of the adequacy of designs for risk-based cleanup of contaminated sites. In addition, provides technical reviews of monitoring and operation/maintenance (O&M) reports and recommends design modifications, as appropriate. As necessary, seals the design reviews in accordance with Chapter 471, F.S., and 21H-26.001, F.A.C.

Evaluates cost-effectiveness and compatibility of remedial alternatives proposed for implementation.

Pursues and evaluates the development of innovative technologies for site restoration. Assists in the development of program design criteria and standards for various types of remediation technologies.

Work with other sections and the districts in the implementation of engineering controls to mitigate the effects of environmental contamination.

Serve as district liaison for responsible party cleanup sites. The district liaisons work with each of the regulatory districts on a rotating basis to review site progress, make recommendations for improving the speed of the cleanup and closure, check for consistency in site management decisions among the districts and assist with the verification of accurate and up-to-date data in the COMET database using established reports and metrics.

Assists in clean up rule development, including serving as rule manager as required. Collates and organizes recommendations for rule changes. Assists with rule text development.

Assists and responds to the public, agency officials, local government personnel, and consultants regarding inquiries and technical assistance concerning contaminated site cleanup. Coordinates, assists and edits any outreach or compliance assistance initiatives within the Division as assigned.

City of Tallahassee, Fleet Management

Administrative Aide July 2014-September 2014

Compiles and analyzes data for administrative decisions.

Interprets established policies and procedures and provides information for the resolution of departmental problems.

Assists in the preparation of departmental budgets and fiscal reports, as well as the maintenance of statistical records.

Maintains numerous logs and files.

Acts as liaison with other departments and the general public.

Designs input and output forms and specifications.

Coordinates record conversion.

Serves in the capacity of other administrative support workers during their absence as needed.

Performs related work as required.

Buckeye Technologies/Georgia-Pacific LLC, Perry, Florida

Plant Environmental Manager, PE 2010-November 2013

Ensured that superior environmental performance was ingrained into all aspects of Buckeye's business

Managed on-site Solid Waste Management Area (SWMA), Wastewater Treatment System, Title V air program; ground and storm water management plans; and Chemical Management including Hazardous Material/Waste

Managed plant Environmental Compliance processes

Lead the organization’s efforts to improve Environmental Compliance Systems

Created and managed budget for the plant’s Environmental Department

Identified and implemented strategies, initiatives, and procedures to support the company, safety, and environmental goals

Planned, directed, and evaluated work of others through effective leadership skills, communication, and conflict resolution skills

Prepare and manage $2 million environmental budget.

Buckeye Technologies/Georgia-Pacific LLC, Perry, Florida

Safety, Quality, and Team Development Manager, PE June 2007- 2010

Assisted in planning operating strategies and maintenance requirements for reliable operations of Wood Prep Module

Manage work performance and career advancement paths for 40+ people

Conducted safety, quality, and procedural training

Trained as an ISO 9001 auditor and conducted quality audits within the plant

Improved quality system for the Wood Prep Module to comply with ISO standards

Taylor County Board of County Commissioners, Perry, Florida

Civil Engineer, PE April 2006-June 2007

Reviewed County Development and Improvement Projects

Assisted in structural designs of foundations and community projects

Reviewed and approved plans for storm water management, including on-site construction supervision

Prepared Scope of Work, Request for Proposal, and Statement of Qualifications documents

Worked with various County Departments to accomplish common goals

URS Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida

Senior Staff March 2002-April 2006

Developed, planned, scheduled and implemented construction, excavation and installation of remedial systems

Understand ground water flow and delineate pollution plumes

Communicated and worked with Utility companies to protect above and underground structures

Managed finances for State and privately funded projects

Directed, trained, supervised and assisted staff with the daily tasks associated with projects

EDUCATION

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, June 2002

LICENSES

Professional Engineer (PE) License #65717, Florida, 2007

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Church Leader for Elementary Age children

Taylor County RESTORE Act Committee

GED Tutor-Shady Grove Community Center

Workforce Development Workshop Speaker

Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC)

Volunteer Fire Fighter, Emergency Medical Responder

REFERENCES

Professional

Dave Weeden, Buckeye Technologies/Georgia-Pacific LLC, Corporate Air and Chemical Program Manager, 850-***-****

Michelle Curtis, Buckeye Technologies/Georgia-Pacific LLC, Wood Procurement Manager, 850-***-****

Jack Brown, County Administrator, Taylor County Board of County Commissioner, 850-***-****

Debbie Bassett, Taylor County Community President for Capital City Bank, 850-***-****

Personal

Danny Lundy, Pastor, 850-***-****

Brandi Hughes, 850-***-****

Tommy Murrow, 850-***-****

Susie Lewis, 850-***-****

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