Edward Tokarski
(C) 603-***-**** ******@*****.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Electronic Systems Field Service Engineer.
Coordinator Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician.
Hazardous Waste Coordinator
Workforce Educator and Curriculum Developer.
Industrial Hygiene and Hazwoper Technician
U.S. Navy Chief Sonar Technician [Ret.].
Emergency Response Team Coordinator
Certified OSHA General Industry Safety and Health
Industrial Wastewater Operator, Grade 2I. Specialist
WORK HISTORY:
DRS ICAS, LLC
EH&S Coordinator August 2010 – Present
DRS is a provider of Defense Solutions in Intelligence, Communication, Avionics and Satellite Systems. ICAS Merrimack is Systems
and Software Engineering and Development firm engaged in EW and Direction Finding equipment design and assembly
Contractor for DRS Technologies, Inc. Serve as principle Environmental Health and Safety advisor for a mid-size business of
more 150 on site employees.
Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and establishing safe work practices at a primary site and two antenna test
ranges
Routinely performed area inspections, MSDS scouting and review, and safety audit finding corrections
Hazardous Waste Coordinator and Environmental Affairs Specialist. Ensure compliance with all state and federal environmental
regulations and permitting requirements
Primary responder to emergency situations, including medical, fire, and spill related emergencies
Responsible for getting facility permitted as a Small Quantity Generator. Served as Hazardous Waste Coordinator
Drafted instruction in Hazard Communication, LOTO, Safe Electrical Work Practices, Chemical and Waste Management
Formed a site EHS Committee. Organized an Emergency Response Team. Formalized a Joint Loss Management Committee
Steered key safety program improvements
Emphasized Behavior Based Safety reducing unsafe acts, driving down workplace incidents, eliminating unsafe conditions.
EMR, Inc.
Safety Observer Environmental Management Resources May 2010 – August 2010
Contractor for EMR, Inc. serving as Safety Officer in support BP Oil Clean-up Operations based out of Hopedale, LA Staging
Center during national emergency response to Gulf Oil Spill clean-up and shoreline protection efforts
Served as Safety Officer stationed offshore aboard the GP-35 Quarters Barge. Responsible the day-to-day safety of over 80
assigned personnel, 10 small boats, and their daily operations and maintenance activities
Served as Lead Safety Official offshore aboard “Decon 3” Berthing Barge. Assisted in the initial set-up of safe operations for
Alaskan Clean Seas Oil Offshore Skimming Boat Decontamination Operations.
o Responsible for the day-to-day safety of over 90 assigned personnel and their daily operations
o Safety Observer for Small Boat Operations and Oil Deflection Boom Maintenance Operations
Served as Hopedale Base Shore Monitor and Roving Patrol. Often assigned duties as Safety Observer accompanying small boat
“Task Forces” and “Vessels of Opportunity” out of Hopedale or Delacroix
Evergreen Solar, Inc
EHS Technician/ERT Coordinator Jan 2009 – March 2010
Trainer of CoHE/LOTO, RCRA Waste Management, Spill Prevention (SPCC), and Bloodborne Pathogen Protection
Stood up of a 40+ member Industrial ERT. Responsible for its professional development and continual improvement
Wrote Standard Operating Guidelines for EHS Calibrations Laboratory, Emergency Evacuations, Personnel Contamination
Response Protocols, Portable Fire-Equipment Standard, SCBA Inspection Checklists and more
Qualified in: 24 Hour Emergency Responder Basic Health and Safety; 40 Hour OSHA HazWoper; FEMA Incident Command
System (ICS) American Heart Assoc. CPR/AED and First Aid
Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Electro-Mechanical Technician May 2008 – Jan 2009
Aton Sputtering Plant Support Technician. Area Safety Champion. ERT Incident Commander. Qualified to wear Air-purifying
and SCBA respirators
Continued…..
Intel Corporation
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Apr 2005- May 2008
Cree, Inc
GaN Wafer Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Jan 2005-Feb 2005
Day and Zimmerman, Inc
Endura 5500 Start-up Engineer Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
BestBuy Retailer
Service Bench Tech Support. Oct 2003 - Dec 2003
Applied Materials, Inc
Customer Support Engineer April 2000- Sept 2003
U.S. Navy
Chief Sonar Technician Jul 1978- March 2000
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS).
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EH&S SH&E)
Graduate Certificate in Health and Safety Management from Keene State College
Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety Studies from Keene State College
Certified OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Specialist
Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator (NH 2011-2345)
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (Grade 2I) licensed (MA 15600)
Confined Space Entry trained and certified
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Incident Commander
Reviewed company procedures and practices for regulatory compliance to OSHA Standards, EPA rules and DOT Hazardous
Materials transportation.
Industrial Hygiene instrumentation experience. RGA, 4-Gas Meters, PIDs, badge sampling, RF Surveys, Noise Measurement,
chemical classifiers, Toxic Gas detection and monitoring, instrument bump testing and gas calibration.
Member of MA Water Pollution Control Association (MWPCA #11625).
Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE #010018316).
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member for New Hampshire Citizens Corps Council.
WORKFORCE EDUCATOR AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education and Development.
Authored SOPs, SOGs and specs in Lock out Tag out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Chemical Management, Solid Waste
Management, Emergency Action Plans, Incident Reporting and Accident Investigation.
Curriculum Developer, familiar with in Instructional Systems Design and Learning Management Systems.
Qualified Navy Classroom Instructor. Trainer of Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety, LOTO, Electrical Safety, Waste
Management, Emergency Actions, Office Ergonomics, Workforce Behavioral Safety.
Edward Tokarski
(C) 603-***-**** ******@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Graduate Certificate in Safety and Health Management from Keene State College in Jan 2010. Bachelor of Science Degree
in Occupational Safety Studies. High honors. Aug 2007
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education and Development. GPA 3.91.
Qualified in Instructional Systems Design. March 1999
San Diego City College. Associates of Science Degree in Electronics Technology with Honors. August 1994
SUMMARY:
Advocate of Safety. Steward of the environment. Leader. Quality oriented. Results driven.
1. Industrial Hygiene experienced: Applied IH principles to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessment and VOC Exposure Monitoring
to ensure employee exposures to airborne pollutants remained below NIOSH and ACGIH exposure limits.
2. Reviewed company procedures and practices for regulatory compliance to OSHA Standards, EPA rules and DOT Hazardous
Materials transportation. Conducted Job Hazard Assessments and HAZOP reviews.
3. OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper) trained and capable. Experienced in
Emergency Response and Hazardous Spill Clean-up.
4. Trained in OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety, OSHA 30 Outreach. Qualified and experienced in Basic First Aid, CPR, AED
and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) protection.
5. Experienced in Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, and Exposure Control Program Management. Familiar with
Process Safety Management for Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHC).
6. Familiar with OHSAS 18001 and ANZI Z-10 Safety Management Guidelines, OSHA Record Keeping requirements, and
Experience Modification Rate (Mod Rate) tracking.
7. Familiar with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, including CAA, CWA, SDWA, RCRA and other EPA rules.
8. Professional trainer of Lockout Tagout, Control of Hazardous Energies (LOTO-CoHE), Hazard Communication HazCom,
MSDS review, Emergency Action Plans and RCRA Waste Management.
9. Environmental Steward. Introduced e-Waste and co-mingled waste recycling programs. Found suitable substitutes for high-
hazard products, ensuring only RoHS and REACH complaint chemicals were approved for regular use. Helped launch other Green
and LEED building initiatives such as lighting improvements and eco-awareness campaigns.
10. Proven track record of working safely around hazardous chemicals, including acids, bases, reactive chemicals, flammable
materials.