Tabitha Knight

**** *. *** ********* ***** Drive St. Louis, MO 63110

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Job Position: EHS

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Appointment Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, DEU (Delegated Examining Unit), Public Trust, NAC-I Clearance (Active), Maintains a U.S. passport book with 12 months of remaining validity and 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining, Hold a U.S. driver’s license with 6 months of remaining validity

Citizenship: United States

Veterans Preference: No

OBJECTIVE Multi-skilled, task-oriented individual with impeccable professional integrity embedded with combined work experience of 9 plus years of progressively responsible & demonstrated effective knowledge in cross functional EH&S disciplines & senior leadership with 6 years direct EH&S work experience; possesses an acute understanding of EH&S regulatory standards, interpretations and directives including Federal & State, and Local DOT; Emergency Response Mitigation with exceptional time and priority management skills evidenced by the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.

EXPERIENCE

05/2015- Present Eaton B-Line 509 W. Monroe Street, Highland, IL

Senior EHS Analyst

Supports development, maintenance, and sustainment of goals that align with corporate and business

group EHS strategic initiatives.

As a subject matter, expert, provided technical assistance for hazardous materials, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and effectively handled the company’s intranet to maintain the MSDS database.

Manages site annual self-assessment and risk assessment programs including closing gaps identified critical EHS hazards and aspects.

Functions as the lead for tracking and assessment of appropriate leading and lagging indicators to demonstrate EHS performance.

Supports creation of EHS goals for the site and appropriate activity based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and production supervisors to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.

Drives engagement to ensure positive sustainable improvements in meeting corporate and Belmond goals.

Directs and promotes Zero Incident Culture (ZIC) Drives EHS engagement through EHS teams and committees needed to accomplish the established targets and objectives for the year.

Drives efforts for third party recognition for programs that establish the site and Eaton’s EHS program as world class.

Manages the established EHS data processes.

Develops and maintains training matrices to ensure that all required training is defined and tracked to completion.

Ensures that all key EHS operational controls are in place, and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.

Oversees all near-miss and accident reports, accident investigations and OSHA recordable incidents.

Provides appropriate follow up with supervisors and employees to ensure that actions are implemented to prevent injuries and reoccurrences.

Ensures that Staff level members and the plant as a whole has the appropriate communication related to any incidents. Supports the Worker’s Compensation (WC) process for the plant.

Provides on-call support after hours and on weekends for any post-incident drug tests.

Additionally will be required to provide on-call EHS support for the plant on a rotating basis.

Responsible for developing managers of people to support EHS initiatives at the Highland, Illinois plant

Problem Solving: Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives. Leverage Continuous Improvement (LEAN) tools such as: Simple Problem Solving, 5S, and Kaizen events.

Key leader to insure Emergency Response Team (ERT) readiness which includes appropriately trained team members. Also insures that emergency evacuation events are conducted annually to insure orderly and efficient practice.

Conduct investigations, risk assessments and root cause analysis to reduce/remove potential hazards from the work place.

Quality: Improve process capability to deliver a reduction in defects and variability. Identify, develop, and Implement projects and programs to engage the work force in safety activities, practices, and processes.

Ensure safety and environmental standards and processes are documented and retrievable implement products, processes, materials, systems, and procedures to achieve business objectives.

07/2013 – 05/2015 L.E.C., INC., Keesler AFB, MS

Environmental Compliance Specialist/Air Quality Compliance Manager

Completed Keesler Title V renewal application

Completed Keesler AFB Title V annual compliance certification 40 CFR 70.6(c)(5)

Regulating Hazardous Materials already on-site and within the base environment. Working at the federal, state or local level, hazardous materials coordinators design, implement and administer programs regulating federal and state hazardous material storage, transportation and handling. Enforcing United States Department of Transportation regulations to ensure safety compliance in Hazardous Materials transfer by answering inquiries about shipping, conducting required training in safe handling and processing procedures

Manage results of inspections & maintain associated documentation and files. Manage a HazPharmacy Program. Develop and implement a efficient Potable Water quality, disinfectant monitoring plan and annual vulnerabity assessment & practice

As a subject matter, expert, provided technical assistance for hazardous materials, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and effectively handled the company’s intranet to maintain the MSDS database.

Developed, administered, and implemented environmental programs, corrective actions, and compliance audits in accordance with governmental requirements

Works with a response team to respond to environmental emergencies including but not limited to chemicals, hazardous materials and hazardous waste spills.

Oversee the development & implementation of the base environmental, (air permitting program) for all operating locations to ensure that local, state, federal, & company statutes for continued compliance.

Managing regulatory compliance for Air Force facilities including: a) conducting environmental audits, including ISO 14001 EMS implementation, b) performing regulatory evaluation, compliance and permitting. Provide state measurement of criteria and hazardous air pollutants.

Preparing operational plans, including asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous materials management, pollute prevention, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, environmental and hazardous waste assessment and management, Regulatory compliance and permitting, property transfer audits, including ASTM Phase I and Phase II audits.

Maintain, develop and implement air quality and emissions standards for Keesler AFB. Maintain an inventory of air emissions for air quality analysis, modeling and planning. Submit Semi-Annual and Annual Air Emissions Inventory Report. Submit Annual AFI. Review accident/incident reports & investigations for detailed data collection & documentation, root cause assessment, problem solving & development of lessons-learned & specific recommendations for improvement; develop & track corporate health & safety performance indicators & metrics; perform safety & health site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with corporate policies & applicable local, state & federal regulations, standards, codes & contract specifications.

Support operations and site safety personnel within company by managing the development and implementation of site specific safety plans, accident prevention plans, safe work practices, activity hazard analyses, air monitoring plans, document templates & advising on regulatory compliance issues and health & safety practices & procedures.

03/2013 – 06/2013 ITT Exelis, KBOSSS, Kuwait City, Kuwait

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Develop, implement, audit and evaluate current policies and procedures to ensure that these practices are in compliance with the appropriate statutes, regulations, that reporting requirements are met to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsible for providing environmental support and SOW services in the drinking water, wastewater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and solid waste programs to ensure overall site compliance with corporate environmental, health and safety regulations & local agency statutes.

Develop and maintain the capability to perform mold remediation, maintain a Natural Resources and Endangered Species practices, PCB, Radon and Asbestos Management. Manage and conduct inspection of Hazardous Waste Accumulation Points (HWAP’s) throughout the installation. Manage & conduct operations of the Installation Hazardous Waste Storage Facility.

Manage results of inspections & maintain associated documentation and files. Manage a HazPharmacy Program. Develop and implement a efficient Potable Water quality, disinfectant monitoring plan and annual vulnerabity assessment & practice.

Maintains flexibility in order to react to change productivity and handle other essential tasks as assigned..

Coordinates and assist installation & all tenant units with environmental needs as required; ensures that inspections are conducted, corrective actions are completed on time and all necessary documentation is kept by investigating and resolving compliance problems, inquiries, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, or government regulatory agencies.

07/2011 – 03/2013 Fluor Government Group, LOGCAP IV Task Order 5, Salerno, Afghanistan

Environmental Specialist

Responsible for field level implementation of HSE policies, procedures & guidelines as instructed; to include field level duties associated with solid and hazardous waste management, soil/water/air sampling, spill response, pollution control, equipment maintenance, waste minimization and pollution prevention and other field duties as required.

As a subject matter, expert, provided technical assistance for hazardous materials, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and effectively handled the company’s intranet to maintain the MSDS database.

Developed, administered, and implemented environmental programs, corrective actions, and compliance audits in accordance with governmental requirements.

Working knowledge of OEGBD.

Conducted environmental assessments, environmental baseline surveys (EBS) and environmental closure surveys (ECS). Conducted phase I, II, III. Inspected and Ensure all stored wastes are profiled (DRMS Form 1930).

Ship or receive hazardous materials/hazardous waste, prepare hazardous materials/hazardous waste for transportation, mark and label containers, complete shipping documents, select packaging and load or unload hazardous materials/hazardous waste

If profile does not exist complete new profile and submit to Environmental Supervisor or Manager for review and assignment of Profile Number.

Ensure that all wastes protocol are followed & ensure & that waste procedures are documented IAW the HWMP; generate shipping documents for all wastes shipped from a storage location to any other location. Maintain HWSA housekeeping requirements on a daily basis to ensure compliance with the Fluor HWMP, USFOR-A EGD, CCR 200-2 and instructions from Environmental Supervisor/Manager.

Arranged and conducted EH&S compliance training, environmental laws, regulations and assessments of impacts to company operations, supplemental guidance, policies and procedures for staff and other qualified persons and provided environmental awareness.

Participated in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using planning tools and techniques by preparing and delivering oral presentations and training sessions

1/2009 – 07/2011 KBR Inc., LOGCAP III, Middle East Iraq- F2 IZ Victory Base, Baghdad, Iraq

Senior Environmental Technician

Performs duties in accordance with established project standard operating procedures (SOP), statement of work (SOW) and applicable guidance documents.

Ensures the safe receipt, storage and movement of HM/HW.

Working knowledge of OEBGD and approval process; determines storage requirements, material segregation and space utilization; utilizes required knowledge to identify process and package hazardous waste in preparation for transportation.

Assists in providing technical guidance to customers towards the operations at the hazardous waste storage area (HWSA) or similar facilities.

Identifies and handles hazardous materials and hazardous wastes (HM/HW) in storage areas; advised employees or counter-parts regarding policies, procedures, memorandums of understanding and interagency agreements, department’s work requirements and independently plan, organize, direct and execute work.

Assist in the preparation of presentations, technical reports, technical reviews of site remediation & new construction; interpretation of data, standards, codes and regulations; coordination of training, inspections and audits.

Works with a response team to respond to environmental emergencies including but not limited to chemicals, hazardous materials and hazardous waste spills.

Manages the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library for the HW storage area; interfaced with the client to execute working knowledge of GPS units and field electronic data; conduct Preliminary Environmental Surveys, Environmental Baseline Surveys and Environmental Closure surveys.

Conducted phase I, II, III of Environmental construction projects (Plans, Start Ups and Removals); handled identified hazards, implemented procedures, increased safety, maintained, managed, participated, performed, planned, provided sample results, received, tested, trained, tracked work being completed on any new projects; ensured SOW is being followed according to contractual agreement.

Planned, organized and directed team activities in a manner that promoted productivity, detailed work flow and even distribution; coordinated departmental goals, work plans and execution methods with other organization managers, departments and customers.

As a Subject Matter Expert, technical assistance was provided to coordinate effective projects and oversee implementation of evaluation techniques and objectives for empowering complex programs to better serve the organization and its affiliates (promoted to Senior Environmental Technician).

01/2009 – 01/2010 KBR Inc., LOGCAP III, Middle East Iraq- USM-I Central, Baghdad, APO AE

Environmental Technician

Performed duties in accordance with established project standard operating procedures (SOP), statement of work (SOW) and applicable guidance documents. Identifies and handles hazardous materials and hazardous wastes (HM/HW) in storage areas.

Ensures the safe receipt, storage and movement of HM/H; determines storage requirements, material segregation, and space utilization; utilizes the required knowledge to identify process and package hazardous waste in preparation for transportation.

Assists in providing technical guidance to customers towards the operations at the hazardous waste storage area (HWSA) or similar facilities; assist in the preparation of presentations and technical reports as well as the interpretation of data, standards, codes and regulations; assist in conducting training, inspections and audits.

Ship or receive hazardous materials/hazardous waste, prepare hazardous materials/hazardous waste for transportation, mark and label containers, complete shipping documents, select packaging and load or unload hazardous materials/hazardous waste

EDUCATION

Jackson State University, School of Science and Technology Jackson, MS Masters of Science Degree GPA 3.23

Major: Hazardous Materials Management/ 2007

Hazardous Material/Environmental Assessments

Jackson State University Jackson, MS Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA 2.25

Major: Biology 2004

Minor: Math

Hinds Community College, School of Science & Technology Raymond, MS

Associates in Arts (Biology) GPA 4.00

General Program Studies

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

OSHA 1910 Construction

OSHA 30 General Industry

Global Harmonization System (GHS)

Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC

CPR-2016

EPCRA Report

Opacity Training

Air Program Information Management System (APIMS)

Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health (ESOH)

Annual Air Emissions Reports/Permits/Certifications

Semi-annual Air Emissions Compliance Reports

Air Emissions (MS) Environmental Management System

Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site Manager

Introduction To EMS Practitioner Training

Environmental Policy

EMS Scope& Cross Functional Team (Keesler AFB)

EMS Identifying Aspects

Emergency Planning

Decision Making and Problem Solving

National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)

Incident Command Awareness, Evacuation Coordinator

National Fire Academy/Emergency Response to Terrorism

Unified Command

Container Inspections

Hospital Based Decontamination

Inspection & Testing of Water Based Fire Protection Systems

Radiation Safety Awareness

Emergency Response Planning

Emergency Response Coordinator

Machinery Rescue Awareness

Incipient Fire Fighting: Awareness Level

Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Fall Arrest Training

Confine Space Training

Toxic Release Inventory 2016

LOTO Training

DOT -49 CFR 172.704

TRCR/DACR

Hazwoper 40

Stormwater Reporting

Title V Permit Renewal Application

Method 9 Certified

Occupational Safety and Health Administration:

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER 40); 8 hour refresher, 24 hour Technician

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, Respiratory Fit Test HSE Material Safety, HWAP Training

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Response, Confined Space-Entrant/Attendant/Rescuer, Rigging/ Fall Protection, HAZCOM, LOTO, Process Safety Management, Fire Protection, Back Safety, Electrical Safety, HAZMAT (HM126), Hydrogen Sulfide, Hearing Conservation Program, Medical Records, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Forklift Safety, Water Survival (Classroom & Safety), Welding Safety, Auditor of HM Storage Areas

Community Response Team Training:

CERT (JSU) Training, Mississippi Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Resource, Air Force EESHO- MIS,

Accomplishments

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