Matthew E. Wagner

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Seasoned Environmental Engineer with technical knowledge of wastewater

and stormwater management, air emission controls, hazardous waste

management and remediation projects. Experienced in the detailed design

and implementation of environmental improvement and cost savings projects

on a practical level that resulted in savings of over $150,000 annually.

Selected Career Achievements

. Received zero Notices of Violation from regulatory agencies while

managing all environmental processes at a 110 year old Pipe Foundry.

. Reduced hazardous waste discharge by 90 percent via capital

improvement projects.

. Recorded the lowest levels of stormwater and wastewater primary

pollutants in the history of the facility, and renewed NPDES and SID

permits.

. Worked closely with regulators to facilitate the reduction of

particulate matter released to the environment through work practices

and multiple capital projects.

. Developed several foundry waste recycle programs to greatly reduce

waste discharge.

. Conducted a 10 year RCRA Hazardous Waste Facility Permit renewal

involving a thorough visual site inspection by multiple regulators, no

violations were noted.

Education

Master of Science, Biology, May 2006

University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida. Thesis Title: Spatial

Patterns of Phytoplankton and Periphyton Growth as Indicators of

Estuarine Condition in Escambia Bay, Florida. Academic Advisor: Dr.

Richard Snyder.

Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology, April 2002

University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.

Professional History

Environmental Engineer Dec. 2006 - Present

United States Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, AL

Organize and prepare regulatory permits that meet federal and state

guidelines. Permits include Title V Operating, MACT, NPDES, SID, and

RCRA. Submit the associated reports on time: DMR's, solid waste, SARA

TRI Form R and Tier II hazardous chemical inventory, Air Emissions, and

Biennial Haz waste. Prepare, manage and execute SWPP, SPCC and BMP

plans. Serve as the facility Radiation Safety Officer. Conduct and

attend internal EHS training and auditing. Arrange and manage capital

projects that elevate environmental compliance. Manage groundwater

assessment and remediation programs. Facilitate data collection and

analysis for foundry waste streams. Develop waste elimination plans

while controlling spending within the budget. Design and implement cost

savings projects. Develop a yearly environmental expense budget.

Assistant Environmental Coordinator, Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2006

Alabama Temporary Services (United States Pipe & Foundry Company,

Birmingham, AL)

Review and revise all environmental permits held by the facility in order

to meet new local and federal regulations. Through mobility, conduct

daily audits for BMP's for all departments. Collaborate with other

employees in general logistics and planning for future facility projects.

Ascertain the level of environmental compliance in all departments

throughout the entire facility.

Research Associate, May 2006 - Aug. 2006

Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation (CEDB), Pensacola,

FL.

Field collection of sediment and surface water samples for sulfide (S2-)

and colorimetric total iron (Fe) analysis. Sediment cores collected for

elemental mercury (Hg) and lead (210Pb) analyses. Characterization of

freshwater and marine sediments using chlorophyll concentration, grain

size analysis, loss on ignition and C:N. Analysis of denitrification as

the production of N2O gas in estuarine sediments. Sample processing,

laboratory analysis and statistical data analysis.

Graduate Research Assistant, Jan. 2004 - Apr. 2006

CEDB, Pensacola, FL.

Maintained responsibilities as logistics coordinator for grant funded

research while successfully completing a Masters Degree. Participated in

joint collaborations with other University and County research programs.

Implemented a structured water quality monitoring program in the

Pensacola Bay system. Managed and trained undergraduate assistants in

sample collection and laboratory analyses. Responsible for consolidation

of multiple data sets. Organized, prepared, and delivered written and

oral presentations for graduate thesis research and departmental

projects.

Research Assistant, Feb. 2002 - Jan. 2004.

CEDB, Pensacola, FL.

Coordinator of biological and ecological field sampling for multiple

projects funded by USDA and EPA research grants. Collection of riverine

and estuarine water samples for total and dissolved nutrients, dissolved

ions and bacteria analyses. Water quality: deployment/retrieval of water

quality data sondes at multiple field stations for long term monitoring

in conjunction with point measurements. Scientific collection and

processing of freshwater and marine organisms for heavy metals and toxic

chemical analyses.

Teaching Assistant, 2001 & 2006

Department of Biology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL

Instructor of Record: Dr. Richard Snyder, Ecology Lab

Assist and teach in all ecology related topics, including grading

examinations and student research reports. Responsible for operating

State owned vehicles for transporting University students to field site

locations. Support student development in field and laboratory

techniques.

Qualifications and Certifications

. RCRA Advanced Hazardous Waste Management (In accordance with 40 CFR)

. ADEM Air Division Visible Emissions Evaluation Certification

. Radiation Safety/Radioactive Materials Training

. DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training

. ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training

. Operation and calibration of Hydro-Lab , YSI and SeaBird water

quality meters

. Measurement of aquatic light availability: LI COR radiation sensors

and data loggers

. Hazardous Waste Management certification, University of West Florida,

January 2006

. Laboratory Safety Skills certification, University of West Florida,

January 2006

. SCUBA Certified, July 2000, PADI # 000*******, Instructor: Ryan M.

Kendall

. Scientific Diver, May 2002, Instructor: Capt. Keith Plaskett

. DAN O2 First Aid, May 2003, Instructor: Capt. Keith Plaskett

. Small vessel (up to 30 feet) operations, river and coastal navigation

. Marine electronics operator (VHF Radio, GPS, Depth Sounder, CTD)

. Assembly and maintenance of scientific field equipment and outdoor

field sites

. ISCO Auto-Samplers, general operations, programming and maintenance

. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, EXCEL, and Access;

competent in SPSS , SAS , Minitab, SigmaPlot , ArcGIS , and SAP

. Microalgal photosynthetic pigment analysis: Perkin-Elmer LS 45

Luminescence Spectrometer

. Water Chemistry: Acid digestion of water, periphyton, phytoplankton

and soil samples for total Nitrogen and total Phosphorous analysis:

Bran Luebbe AutoAnalyzer 3

. Total Carbon and Nitrogen elemental analysis: Thermo Finnigan

Elemental Analyzer

. Gas Chromatography: Hewlett Packard 5890 Series II Gas Chromatograph

. Public Speaking: Acknowledged as one of the top 50 student presenters

at the 17th Biennial Conference of the Estuarine Research Federation.

October 16-21 2005; Norfolk, Virginia.

Volunteer Services

. Collegeville, AL community clean up with the Jefferson County Health

Department

. "Bay Day" community awareness program, 2002 - 2005

. UWF Science Diver course, assistant instructor and safety diver,

2003

. Hurricane Katrina disaster relief through Urban Life Ministries,

2005

. American Red Cross certified volunteer, 2005

References

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