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Manager Management

Location:
Shreveport, LA, 71119
Posted:
July 02, 2010

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DAMIEN T. WATT

*** ********* ******, **********, ** 71119

225-***-**** ( ******.****@*****.***

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Solutions-focused, MBA-credentialed professional with a comprehensive

background in environmental compliance. Effective communicator and

liaison, known for building strategic partnerships and alliances. Highly

versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and

situations. Reputation for integrity, dedication, work ethic and loyalty.

Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for

further professional development and growth. Areas of expertise include:

Quality Control ( Project Management ( Compliance Reports ( Budgeting (

Resource Allocation ( Scheduling

Environmental Regulatory Compliance ( Industry Research & Analysis ( Staff

Training ( Testing & Inspections

Relationship Building ( Creative Problem Solving ( Team Building ( Decision

Making ( Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ONEOK Partners (ONEOK Hydrocarbons), Medford, OK (2008-2010)

Environmental Compliance Manager

Applied strategic planning, prioritization and project management skills

toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high

quality standards. Maintained full accountability for executing all facets

of monthly air emission calculations for sources as part of permit

requirements for the Fractionator and pipeline station (Title V major/PSD

minor facility). Trained, mentored and supervised a team of 4 contract

employees, including LDAR Techs and Environmental Scientists. Proficiently

performed Greenhouse Gases calculations on combustion sources for

stockholders and created major/minor Title V permit modifications for the

Fractionator. Prioritized, planned and coordinated multiple simultaneous

projects to maximize efficiency and achieve critical timelines while

maintaining under budget. Updated management on preparations and

submittals include Emission Inventory, Tier II, Annual Underground

Injection Control report, Annual and Semi-annual Title V reports, Excess

Emission Reports, Voluntary Disclosure submittals, monthly DMR, and Annual

Storm water Report.

. Supervised and allocated OPEX budget of $1.5 million annually.

. Additional responsibilities included being the Security Champion for

Natural Gas Liquid Assets (DHS and DOT) which required 25% travel.

. Performed comprehensive Audits conducted per Department of Homeland

Security protocols included Top Screen, Security Vulnerability

Assessment, and Site Security Plans.

. Oversaw the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), the Spill

Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC), Greenhouse Gas

Monitoring Plan, and Facility Response Plan (FRP) for the Medford

Fractionator.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), Geismar, LA (2005-2008)

Environmental Engineer

Performed all aspects of environmental engineering tasks, with

responsibility for researching data, evaluating information and negotiating

the facilities current LPDES permit. Collaborated with staff to conduct

the Annual SWPPP Inspections, waste classification, characterization, and

disposal requirements based on Process Knowledge and TCLP Data during

normal operations and turnarounds. Effectively analyzed internal processes

to define inefficiencies and provide expert recommendations to boost

productivity and performance.

. Sampled all waste streams for annual hazardous verification (LQG

facility).

. Updated staff members on issues involving preparations and submittals

included monthly, quarterly, and annual DMRs, Annual Hazardous and

Solid Waste Reports, and Quarterly Title V Subpart Db Report.

. Successfully secured Variances from LDEQ when needed for turnarounds.

-Continued-

DAMIEN T. WATT( Page 2 ( ******.****@*****.***

Vulcan Materials Company, Chemicals Division Geismar, LA (2001-2005)

Process Chemist

Proficiently provided senior management with critical tools for measuring

results and defining short-term and long-range business plans. Applied

sharp strategic planning, prioritization and organization skills toward

consistently meeting critical timelines. Handled a diverse range of

duties, including researching and acquiring new Instrumentation for the

Laboratory, improving Metal Analysis of Brine, Caustic, and Environmental

Samples, Ion analysis on Brine and Caustic. Trained, managed and

supervised technicians on a diverse range of innovative and cost-effective

methodologies and techniques.

. Executed ongoing Method Development to support the Inorganic Plants,

Waste Water Treatment Plant, and Off Gas Treatment units.

. Prepared, updated and submitted Quarterly Statistical Report to both

Internal and External Customers based on product quality.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science and Technology, Major in Environmental Management

Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus, Graduating in 2011

Masters of Business Administration, AACSB International Certified

Southern University A&M College Baton Rouge, LA, 2007

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, 2002

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Opacity Emission Training - Aeromet, 2010

Understanding RBPS and Developing SSP - AcuTech, 2009

SharePoint End-user Training - Autry Technology Center, 2009

HAZWOPER Training, 24-Hour - Autry Technology Center, 2009

Managing CFATS Security Vulnerability Assessments - AcuTech, 2008

RegPerfect Teledyne CEMS Software, 2008

Chemical Engineering and Process Fundamentals for Chemist - American

Chemical Society, 2008

RCRA Unraveled - McCoy and Associates, 2008

Surveying and Control of NORM - American Radiation Services, Inc., 2008

Handling Conflict Effectively, 2007

Influencing Skills Workshop, 2007

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 2006

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Maximo 7.1, REGPerfect 4.1, Microsoft Suite 2007, SAP R3,

Aspen tech, TANKS 4.0, Waste Reporter Software, SAFER

AFFILIATIONS

Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated



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