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Project Manager Quality Assurance

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
December 18, 2012

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Resume:

Jake Clay

**** ******* ***** ** ( Katy, TX ****9 832-***-****(

****.*****@*****.***

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



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