Troy C. Penshorn
**** ***** *********, ***. # ***, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 * 903-***-**** *
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Objective
To employ a diverse and advanced skill set for the purpose of
achieving and maintaining multi-media environmental performance in a cost-
effective manner.
Engineering Profile
Detail-driven professional with over 12 years experience managing
environmental programs. Skilled problem identifier and troubleshooter
able to pinpoint and resolve issues in early stages to avoid time/cost
expenditures. Efficient, organized leader with a track record of success
in coordinating efforts within internal/external teams to achieve and
surpass expectations.
Core Competencies:
. Project Lifecycle Management
. Engineering Calculations/Documentation
. Knowledge of State/Federal Reporting and Compliance Requirements
. Team Training and Mentoring
. Develop Protocols to Maintain Environmental Compliance
Professional Experience
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, Inc. - Pittsburg, Texas
2005-Present
Director of Environmental Engineering
Assume all environmental responsibility for over 50 facilities in the
US and Mexico. Complete state and federal permitting applications and
reporting obligations. Write and modify SWPPP, SPCC plans and P2
plans. Complete multi-media reporting obligations, to include Form R
and TIER II. Oversee services provided by consulting firms. Dialogue
with other departmental heads to explain complicated environmental
issues and advise potential courses of action.
Key Accomplishments:
. Established company guidelines and prepare facilities for site
visits by regulatory agencies.
. Coordinate spill response efforts and directly manage
remediation.
. Develop company metrics to improve sustainability program.
Tyson Foods, Inc. - Seguin, Texas
2001-2005
Environmental Audit Manager
Performed audits according to EMS protocols for all North American
operations. Prepared multi-media audit reports for publication in
Company's annual report to Shareholders. Assumed final responsibility
for audit accuracy and recommended actions and controls to be utilized
to improve future performances.
Key Accomplishments:
. Quickly promoted from Complex Environmental Manager
. Recognized for integrating "open communication" between
facilities to share cost-saving success stories, resulting
in substantial decreased operational cost for the Company
and dramatically reduced environmental exposures.
Troy C. Penshorn
2330 North Jefferson, Apt. # 304, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 * 903-***-**** *
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Professional Experience, continued
City of Austin -Austin, Texas
1999-2001
Environmental Inspection Specialist
Primary case relations and project manager for 300+ commercial and
residential projects, to ensure environmental compliance with the City
of Austin's Land Development Code. Conducted extensive on-site
inspections to assess and evaluate land development and construction
sites for compliance.
Key Accomplishments:
. Charged with the responsibility of preserving water quality
in the environmentally sensitive Barton Springs Zone and
Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Austin, Texas
1998-1999
Environmental Permit Assistant II
Performed review of projects for environmental quality and engineering
adherence, assessing risk and compliance according to state/federal
regulatory requirements. Predicted sediment migration depending on
soil type, grade, and transport mechanisms in order to assess
compliance with NPDES guidelines.
Texas Department of Health - Austin, Texas
1997-
1998
Organic Chemist II
Performed EPA testing of water and fish tissue samples for compliance
to EPA standards. Selected over peers to assess EPA unknown samples
for laboratory certification.
Education
MS in Environmental Engineering -Southern Methodist University-
Currently enrolled (3 classes remaining in degree plan) GPA: 3.94
MA in Biology -University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
GPA: 4.0
BS in Environmental Science -University of the Incarnate Word, San
Antonio, Texas GPA: 3.94
BS in Biology -University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas
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