Manager Project

Bernard G. Vance

*** ***** **, ******, ******** *4832

Phone 405-***-**** Email ******@***.***

Senior Environmental Health and Safety Manager/Consultant with 30+ years

expertise in the management and application of Federal and State Regulation

(USCG, OSHA, MSHA, EPA & DOT) in Construction, General Industry and

Transportation.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* Senior Occupational and Health Consultant and as such provided

comprehensive and specialized services to construction clients in

matters of OSHA Compliance, including: Management of Workmen's

Compensation, Hazard Communication and Management of MSDS, Safety

Audits and Return to Compliance Programs, Accident/Incident

Investigation and Root Cause analysis, Development and Maintenance of

Written OSHA Health and Safety Plans, and Site Safety Plans and

Training.

* Senior Environmental Consultant and as such provided comprehensive

and specialized services to clients on matters in Environmental

Compliance including: Wastewater Pretreatment, Hazardous and Special

Waste Management, ISO 14001, Storm Water Permitting (SWPPP), Air and

Waste Management and Permitting.

* Developed, wrote, edited, and implemented corporate policies for over

200 companies in compliance with Federal Regulations, (OSHA, RCRA,

SARA, and DOT) State and Local statutes (State Fire, EEOC & Workers

Compensation).

* Developed and directed an OSHA, EPA and DOT HAZWOPER / HAZMAT

training classes for clients in the Northwestern Indiana and Chicago

region, assisted in the development of ISO 14001 and 18001 programs

and audits

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Manager/Consultant

Current Sky Climbers Safety Solutions, LLC (Contract Site Safety

Manager) Construction Projects; Horse Butte Wind Farm, Idaho,

Falls Idaho; Kingdom Community Wind Power, Lowell Vermont; Bison

Wind Farm, New Salem, North Dakota.

2001 - 2012 Pacifico, LLC, Portage, Indiana (Vice President, Consulting &

Training) Construction projects; Harris Casino Marine

Construction, safety management from plumbing subcontractor;

safety management and training for Crosstown Electrical,

Subcontractor for Shell Oil Products US, (Client base of 200

subcontractors (construction) used by Shell Oil products US).

2011 Skanska USA Civil West Rocky Mountain District (Contract

Project Safety Manager), Freeport-McMoRan Copper Mine, Globe,

Arizona, Pipe Line Installation.

2008 - 2010 Bidwell Environmental, LLC, Sugar Loaf, New York (Contract

Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance Manager)

Newtown Creek Water Pollution Water Control Facility Brooklyn,

New York.

1998 - 2000 Environmental Remediation Services, Inc., Fort Wayne,

Indiana (Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Consultant)

1994 - 1998 Tierra Environmental Services, Inc., East Chicago, Indiana

(Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Consultant)

1989 - 1993 Safety and Environmental Resources, Mishawaka, Indiana

(Environmental Health and Safety/Consultant/Trainer)

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* Developed and implanted Construction Safety Programs to meet OSHA and

International Standards including Crain Safety; Fall protection;

Lockout/Tagout; Heavy Equipment operations; Lifts and Material

Handling; Arial Platforms; Hazard Communications; Bloodborn Pathogens;

Lead and Asbestos Safety Awareness; Personal Protective Equipment;

Forklift and Industrial Lift truck Operations and Safety; Bucket Truck

Safety; Ladder safety; Fire Extinguishers and Fire Prevention; etc.

* Performed Construction sites audits to insure compliance with current

Federal, State and local regulations which included evaluation of the

General Site Safety, Mobile Crane Operations and Safety, Scaffolding

Erection and Safety, Excavation Safety, Heavy Equipment Operations and

Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out and Electrical Safety, etc.

* Wrote training outlines, developed and directed an OSHA, EPA and DOT

HAZWOPER / HAZMAT Training School for clients in the Ohio, Michigan,

Indiana and Illinois (Midwest region). Courses included: 8 hrs, 24

hrs, and 40 hrs Hazardous Materials Operations and Emergency Response,

Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communications, DOT Hazmat, & Annual

Drivers Safety Programs, RCRA Plant Safety, etc. Presented

Environmental Management courses for Indiana University South Bend,

Continuing Education Division. Developed, directed, and instructed

an EPA and OSHA State Approved Asbestos Abatement Training School in

accordance with Federal and State regulations.

* Developed, wrote, edited, and implemented corporate policies in

compliance with Federal and State regulations, (OSHA, RCRA, SARA, and

DOT) State and Local Statutes (State Fire, EEOC & Workers

Compensation)

* Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Consultant and as such

provided comprehensive and specialized services to clients on matters

of Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health. Services provided

were Phase I & II Environmental Assessments; Environmental,

Health, and Safety Policy development; Underground Storage Tank

Permitting and Closures; OSHA Return to Compliance Negations and

Programs; United States Department of Transportation Return to

Compliance Safety Programs; New York State Department of Conservation

Dewatering Monitoring Reports and New York State Department of

Conservation, Hazardous Waste Special Assessment Tax program.

* Maintained standing in professional organizations and represented the

corporation at national congresses (NFPA, ASSE, NETA, EAA, NACR and

NWEA).

* Successfully developed quotes and bids for environmental remediation

projects, generated schedules for personnel, equipment, services and

supplies, managed projects as site project manager, and completed

project closure documentation in accordance with Federal and State

requirements.

* Developed an understanding of the applicability of ISO 14001 and

18001International Environmental Management Standards in the

preparation for audits and registration.

* Maintained local public relations and training programs in

conjunction with community officials in public health, waste

management, public safety, transportation, and emergency spill

response.

EDUCATION

130+ University / Military Credit Hour (No Degree) Majoring in Safety and

Fire Science Technology (Safety Engineering); and Forest and Park

Protection Technology (Environmental Studies)

1985-1989 City Colleges of Chicago (General Studies)

1982-1989 Various Military Schools (General Studies, Leadership

and Management Studies)

1977-1980 Oklahoma State University (Safety and Fire Science

Technology)

1973-1975 Reedley Community College (Forest and Park Protection)

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MILITARY

United States Army Chemical School - Fort McClellan, Alabama.

Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant Security Clarence: Top Secret, NATO (inactive)

1988 - Chemical Operations Specialist Transition (RC) (54B30).

1985 - Chemical Operations Specialist (54E20) (BNOC).

1985 - Primary Leadership Development (PLDC).

1983 - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Specialist (54E10).

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

1995 - 2007 Captain, United States Air Force Auxiliary, Indiana Wing,

Civil Air Patrol.

1989 - 1994 Member, St. Joseph County Household Hazardous Waste

Committee, South Bend, Indiana.

1993 - 1994 Board of Directors, National Association of Chemical

Recyclers, Washington D.C.

1979 - 1982 Sargent, Payne County Civil Defense, Stillwater, Oklahoma

1970 - 1973 Volunteer Firefighter (Engineer), Loma Linda City Fire

department, Loma Linda, California

CERTIFICATIONS

Acquired certification in:

* Certified Environmental Trainer (CET) in the areas of:

"Management and Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Waste"

"Occupational Safety and Health"

* Certified Environmental Specialist (CES)

* Certified Environmental Inspector (CEI)

* Illinois underground Storage Tank

"Removal and Decommissioning"

* State of Indiana Underground Storage Tank

"Removal and Closure"

* Illinois Licensed Lead Inspector.

* Indiana Asbestos Building Inspector

* 24/40 Hour OSHA/EPA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

* 10 Hour OSHA General Awareness Program

* 8 Hour Confined Space Entry / Rescue Program

* Indiana Licensed Insurance Agent

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2012 8 Hour First Aid / CPR/AED

2011 8 Hour MSHA Surface Safety Program (Refresher)

2010 40 Hour MSHA Surface & Underground Safety Program

2009 40 Hour New York City Department of Buildings Safety Managers program

2009 4 Hour New York City Department of Environmental Protection Hotworks

program

2008 40 Hour Indiana Insurance Agents Program

2001 United States Department of Labor, OSHA Training Institute

OSHA Course # 501 Instructor Course in Occupational Safety and

Health for the General Industry

OSHA Course # 503 Instructor Update Course in Occupational Safety

and Health for the

Construction Industry

1997 Occupational Training Services, Inc.

Asbestos Building Inspector

1996 Environmental Assessment Association

Certified Lead Inspector

United States Department of Labor, OSHA Training Institute

OSHA Course # 500, Instructor Course in Occupational Safety and

Health for the Construction

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Industry

1995 International Fire Code Institute.

Certified in Underground Storage Tank Decommissioning.

1993 National Environmental Training Association - Phoenix, Arizona.

Designing and Delivering Effective Environmental Training.

OSHA HAZMAT Training Regulations.

1991 Institute for Applied Management and Law - Newport Beach, California

Certificate in Environmental, Health and Safety Law.

1989 Indiana Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health

Administration and Bureau of Safety Education and Training.

Plant Facility Inspection Seminar.

1981 Oklahoma State University, Fire Service Training.

Hazardous Materials.

References available upon request.

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