Jake Clay
**** ******* ***** ** ( Katy, TX ****9 832-***-****(
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Summary of Skills:
Over 15 years of professional experience in the Environmental, Health and
Safety (EHS) field.
Over 10 years of Management experience
Secret Clearance
Proficient in Adobe and Windows software (Microsoft word, outlook, excel,
power-point and visio).
Supervised, trained and certified over 2000 personnel US military and
civilian in EHS related courses.
Researched, compiled data and prepared Legal documents and reports to meet
deadlines for country managers. Investigated and
completed over 500 injuries, illnesses, accidents and property damage
incidents.
Supervised and managed environmental teams in conducting environmental
inspections and surveys.
Very knowledgeable in communicating applicable federal, state local and
overseas environmental health & safety regulatory requirements (EPA, OSHA,
ISO, OEBGD, US military environmental SOPs, and etc
Education
Prairie View A&M University - School of Architecture
Prairie View, TX
Master of Community Development May 2006
Prairie View A&M University - College of Engineering Technology
Prairie View, TX
Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering
December 2003
USAF School of Aerospace Medical Technology - Bioenvironmental
Engineering
Brooks AFB, TX
Certification of Environmental Engineering
May 1997
Certifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
8 Hour Refresher Training
16 Hour DEM Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Training
Certification
8 Hour DEM Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Certification
30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Construction)
Certification
Professional Experience
EnviroTech Inc.
Deputy Program Manager of Northern Afghanistan and RC Capital/RC West
Camp Marmal, Afghanistan
Oct 2011 - Present (Contract)
. Managed and maintained environmental compliance of 46 Camps in 3
different regions across Afghanistan. Responsible for a variety of
environmental, engineering and hazardous waste management activities.
. Including monitoring and managing environmental actions to ensure that
military forces comply with appropriate Federal and Host Nation (HN)
laws, and Department of the Defense (DoD), Higher Headquarters, and
Department of the Army (DA) regulations and policies that govern
environmental actions overseas.
. Provide management and oversight to the Commander in respect to
environmental regulations such as the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy
Act, Endangered Species Act and other natural resource laws have to be
complied with, as required, when military forces are deployed or
stationed overseas.
. These regulations have placed an increasing emphasis on the management
and monitoring of sound environmental practices, reduction of
environmental contaminants, and restoration of contaminated sites.
. Provide managerial, engineering and technical support necessary to
establish and maintain an environmental center of professionals capable
of providing environmental programs management, technical assistance
and engineering support.
. Coordinate Environmental Program activities; identify and research
environmental problem areas; and recommend new policies and procedures
to enhance and expedite environmental actions associated with the
environmental program.
. Coordinated travel in and throughout Afghanistan to perform
environmental surveys to ensure compliance in support of USFOR-A
Command with International Support of Afghanistan Forces (ISAF).
. Monitored environmental actions to ensure that military forces comply
with appropriate Federal and Host Nation laws, DOD, Higher
Headquarters, DA regulations and policies that govern environmental
actions overseas.
RMS/IAP Worldwide Services
SITE MANAGER - Baghdad, Iraq
447-ECES/RMS/ERCT
APO AE, 09321
May 2011 - October 2011(Contract)
. Responsible for planning and oversight of site-specific work that
includes operational, construction, maintenance or repair projects
. The company representative of designated locations, provided oversight
and management of the day-to-day operations of contractor and
subcontractor operations
. Act as the direct Government client/contractor interface
. Reported and articulated site concerns and ensured compliance with
company policy and enforcement of applicable DOD, ICAO, and Country
rules and regulations affecting site operations, and took appropriate
action
. Managed security programs and construction projects; performed related
administrative duties, and coordinate with designated subcontractor
. Managed all aspects of operations and maintenance work
. Established and maintained a professional and responsive relationship
with the customer
. Overseer of the preparations and modifications of reports,
specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact
studies, and designs for project
. Overseer of calculation of cost and feasibility of project based on
analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of
engineering, and advanced mathematics
. Managed inspections of sites to ensure conformance to contract
requirements and compliance with environmental policies
. Site Closures to include pre/post inspections of environmental hazards
as well as industrial hygiene survey
. Responsible for Daily safety operations and training, managed and
maintained safety records for quarterly reports.
. Supervised labor crew for HAZMAT cleanup/remediation
Transition Yard and HWSA
. Trained customers in HAZCOM/HAZMAT storage procedures according to
CFR, OSHA, MNC-I regulations and the Overseas Environmental Baseline
Guidance Document (OEGBD)
. 24-Hour emergency response including under IDF (Indirect Fire)
situations
. Very experienced with environmental remediation, HAZMAT releases,
storage and segregation
Confined space work experience
. Waste Characterization and profiling for HWSA
. Waste minimization and pollution prevention and collection
. Responsible for field level implementation of HSE policies, procedures
and guidelines
. Shop visit and inspection for OSHA standards and practices
. Industrial Hygiene clean up and recommendations for worker safety
. Safety specialist for safety training and guidance
. Responsible for handling, packing, transporting and disposal of
hazardous waste
. Prepared labels and paper work for transporting hazardous waste in
compliance with environmental regulations
. Supervised and handled hazardous products which includes acids, anti-
freeze, coolants, oils, fuels (gasoline, diesel, JP-8 and mixed
fuels), flammable and non-flammable gasses and all types of filters
(ex: oil, fuel and coolant).
. Thorough knowledge of HAZMAT used products and proper disposal
techniques in accordance with Federal Hazardous Material Laws and
overseas practices.
. Supervised these activities in compliance with OSHA and RCRA
regulations and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge.
. Very knowledgeable in setting up and maintaining containment barriers
for HAZMAT spills as well as spill prevention techniques and
practices.
. Determined and recommended Personal Protection Equipment for each task
and response
. Very familiar with filling out HAZAMT documentation and form
preparation for customers and reports.
City of Houston
Federal Government Grant Contractor
Houston, TX
Bureau of Air Quality Control
BIOWATCH Program/ Senior Environmental Investigator/Safety Officer/Chemical
Coordinator
August 2007 to May 2011
. 1st and 2nd Team Responder for HAZMAT and Biological warfare agents
. Performed routine chemical and microbiological water and wastewater
analysis.
. Performed varied technical and investigative work relative to the
detection, analysis, elimination, and/or control of environmental
pollutants and contaminants.
. Performed routine chemical and microbiological air sampling,
monitoring, and analysis
. Operated, calibrated, and maintained air monitoring equipment at
remote sites.
. Performed quality assurance, audits, and data validation. Prepared
data for regular evaluation and reports.
. Followed required standard operating procedures, quality management
plan, and quality assurance project plans.
. Troubleshot and made minor repairs to instruments. Purchased
equipment. Applied the Federal, State, and Local air quality
regulations.
. Performed air quality work by responding to complaints, assisting in
field investigation, monitoring of air pollutants, and communicating
the results utilizing the Air Mobile Laboratory for instantaneous
results.
. Tracked air quality indicators, analyzed air quality trends, and
effectively used computer techniques (such as Geographical Information
System, etc.) in technical reports and presentations.
. Supported air quality and other public health community events.
Participates in emergency preparedness and response, and other
assignments.
. Performed building inspections to identify safety concerns and
developments.
. Created safety work orders for corrective actions and performed
corrective actions to minor safety incidents.
. Provided monthly safety training materials at bureau meetings.
. Lead investigations of accidents and ensured corrective actions are
implemented and completed.
. Reported and documented all unsafe practices to include "near miss"
incidents, slip trips and falls, and other related safety incidents
and made corrective actions, incident reports and tracked money
spent/saved annually on related injuries and safe practices.
. Managed and maintained monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the
building's safety
. Develop and facilitated monthly bureau training for employees on
issues related to OSHA regulations
. Responsible for the development, implementation, training and
monitoring of environmental, health and safety policies in accordance
with OSHA and City of Houston Policies
. Profiled new and existing chemicals, proper segregation, maintained a
database for chemicals and MSDSs.
. Lead Investigator for special event air monitoring to include Final
Four Games, Houston Live Stock and Rodeo and NBA All Star games and
Super Bowl (Dallas, TX).
Quality Consulting, LLC
CEO/Sole Proprietorship
Sr Advisor to the Mayor
Brookshire, TX
September 2005 to December 2010
. Project Manager on a water park construction project with a $200,000
Budget.
. Project Manager new development projects with a budget of $680,000.00
. Designed water park layouts and small concession stand units utilizing
AutoCAD.
. Collaborated with the Mayor/City Manager on new development of housing
and businesses to come. Conducted an analysis on the demographics of
the area and made recommendations on the most cost effective routs to
take with a budget of $2.4 Million.
. Performed site surveys, land analysis and grade checks to determine a
phase process for the scheduled work.
. Managed an engagement to eliminate client's sales compensation, and
"front office" process and system problems
. Performed complex air and water permitting processes developed
strategies to simultaneously meet production schedules, allowed
operational flexibility, and achieved compliance with environmental
regulations
. Worked closely with clients to understand their historical operations
and future operating plans such that cost-effective permitting
strategies and determined which ones can be developed and implemented.
. Performed monthly compensation claims
Awards
President Rho Chi Psi Organization 2000-2001, 2001- 2002
National Dean's List 2002-2004
Honor Roll/Dean's List Dec 1999-May 2006
Published Writer and winner of several poetry contest
Summa-CumLaude Graduate - 2006
Best Chairman of 22nd and 23rd Annual Labor Day Boat Ride Festival 2009,
2010
Omega Psi Phi INC Director of Public Relations 2009 - 2011
Employee of the 1st quarter 2011