Management Engineer

BarbaraA. Thomas

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ****** **** **

City: Concord

State: CA

Zip: 94520

Country: USA

Phone: 925-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $75,000

Willing to Relocate

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BARBARA A. THOMAS

P.O. Box # 680 925-***-****

Concord, CA 94522 ************@*****.***

Environmental Health & Safety/Nuclear Analyst

Career:

I will be an asset to your company by providing my vast knowledge and working experience with numerous environmental laws, regulations, site investigations and innovative ideas and technologies; reduce capital expenditure, reduce the risk level of hazards to human health and the environment. I will an advocate for safety and lead by example; ensuring that safe practices and procedures are communicated, incorporated and followed in all activities. Engage safety concepts and principles to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and mitigate safety and health hazards for manufacturing, laboratory, and maintenance work areas and activities. I have extensive experiences in the field of geology, waste remediation, health and safety regulations, classification, labeling, packaging and transportation of hazardous materials; in addition to regulatory compliance issues, inspection of CERCLA Superfund nuclear sites and private industrial facilities. Possess excellent technical knowledge and skills in regards to NUREG/CR-6407, 1617, NEPA, OSHA, NFPA, DOT and DOE Orders 435.1 and 5480.23, 10 CFR 830, DOE-STD-3009 & 1189, Nevada Test Site (Waste Acceptance Criteria), RCRA closures under the Amended Consent Agreement, Safety Analysis Report and Nuclear Waste Policy Act. My recent certifications, continuous training and my professional experience in: Geology, Nuclear Remediation, Hazardous Waste Management, Health and Safety and Regulatory Compliance extend beyond 10 years and will be beneficial in evaluating challenges now and for the future.

Environmental Regulatory Experience: MARSSIM, MARLAP, CERCLA 104-120, NEPA, CCR TITLE 22, RCRA 40 CFR 261.1, NCP 40 CFR Part 300.415- 435, 43 CFR Parts 2740, 3000, 3200 and 3280, DOE Order 5400, 5480.23, 413.3a, 420.1B, 450.5, 2002b, DOE-STD-3009 & 1189 and CEQA, CWA (NPDES, SWDA) TSCA, NFPA, MSDS, NCP, NIOSHA, CAA (Title I-VI), NRC (10 CFR 20, 30, 40, 50-72,75,76, 834), OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120), EPCRA (Tier I, II, III), SHPO 36 CFR Part 800, Subpart B, FCC 47 CFR Part 1 Subpart I, EIS`s, EIR`s, EAs, Phase I - III site assessment reports.

* Project management experience in decommissioning of buildings-preparing various risk assessment and compliance reports for submission to federal, state and local regulatory agencies

* Specialized in radioactive materials (alpha, beta, gamma), waste, fuel cycles, reactors (gaseous diffusion, LWR, BWR, PWR), characterization, storage, packaging and TSDF regulations

* Extensive knowledge and understanding of transuranic (TRU alpha-emitting radionuclide`s>U92) waste, LLW (solid/liquid), MLLW, and HLW (spent nuclear fuel), PU239, U238

* Detailed knowledge of the OSHA, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA regulations and experience implementing DOE-M-435.1-1, Radioactive Waste Management Manual

* Ability to design and delineate plans for FRHAM-TEX CPC and SKC equipment used in air sampling, noise, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, criteria and hazardous pollutants

* Trained in lockout/tagout, confined space entry, industrial hygiene, fire and fall in accordance with OSHA 1910.120

Certifications:

* RCRA Title 22 CA (2012) EPA Toxic Inspector (2010)

* General Industry 501 NIMS-RSC Emergency Response Training (P)

* Radioactive Waste (2010) CHMM Certification (P)

* Radiation Safety Officer (2013P) DOT/HAZMAT 181 Employee Packaging (2011)

* 40 Hour Hazwoper (2013) US EPA Radiological Emergency Mgmt. (2012)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Toxics Program Inspector

U.S.EPA, Region 9, Toxics Office

San Francisco, CA 04/2010 - 05/2011

Contractor

* Successfully accomplished two desktop and eight on-site industrial facilities inspections

* Worked on 2 pending enforcement cases for the legal division of the US EPA

* Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, issue written notices of violations and participate in enforcement hearings as necessary

* Interviewed individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations

* Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation

* Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports

* Researched and created a Data Quality verification Checklist and a Lead Air Emissions spreadsheet requested by EPA Headquarters

* Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations

* Respond to EPCRA Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory inquiries from the public

* Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws

* Participated in brainstorming session for the development of communication and outreach strategies for the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know program

* Attended public meeting session hosting Lisa Jackson, Jared Blumenfeld and Congresswomen Barbara Lee on Environmental Justice issues in Oakland, CA communities

* Researched and targeted facilities in the I-710 corridor of Southern California for site inspections to comply with EPA environmental justice initiative

* Interfacing with Industry peers and regulatory agencies as necessary to provide data, reports, or information and during inspections of chemistry/effluent programs or permit renewals

* Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings and explain how problems can be corrected

* Examine permits, licenses, chemical inventory, calculation data and pertinent records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements

* Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

THINK NLC, Haslett, MI 01/05 - 02/09

* Provided proactive safety support to the client`s safety initiatives by monitoring and preventing potential workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training

* Championed the development and continuous improvement of EHS issues and initiatives in assigned business units (IIPP, PPE, emergency response and fire protection, engineering controls, controls, blood borne pathogen procedures, and Safety Contingency Plans)

* Ensured and advised management personnel on the interpretation and application of EHS regulations; and procedures to minimize potential hazards

* Developed maintenance, implementation of all safety plans, participated in drills, exercises, training, programs to promote and support employee safety

* Reviewed and revised safety programs such as: Lockout Tagout, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, Machine Guarding, Ladder Safety, Safety Awareness and Attitude, Pollution Prevention, Waste Management (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous), Waste Minimization, Recycling, Hazardous Materials Shipping

* Assisted safety site representative in assessing unsafe acts and conditions; process changes, injury prevention and reduction activities, and incident investigations

* Managed regulatory compliance issues for small generators and transporters of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and medical clinics, including health and safety plans

* Performed and documented inspections of waste management and transportation related activities to verify compliance with TSDF acceptance criteria. Inspections included container and conveyance condition, waste container preparation, container closure and overall acceptability

* Presented guidance on the appropriate waste generation, packaging, and management of specified waste streams

* Developed waste packaging instructions, inputting and updating waste containers in the Solid Waste Inventory Tracking System

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Self - Employed, Tara J Enterprises, Las Vegas, NV 02/00 - 12/04

* Performed Phase I Site Assessments and review of facility documents (manifests, emergency plans, inventory spreadsheets, licenses) for compliance with various regulations

* Directed workplace safety training sessions outlined by the EPCRA (40 CFR 370)

* Filed permits for transporters of hazardous chemicals and waste according to regulations

* Evaluated indoor space for the presence of internal and external sources of air contaminants that may be problematic

* Retained as consultant for obtaining permits and compliance with OSHA regulations

* Developed a fire and fall protection plan in accordance with OSHA 1910.120

* Advised clients on mining claim permits and regulations pertaining to operations and ownership

Project Coordinator & Environmental Engineer

Fernald Site - Permanent Employee

Executive Resources Associates, Inc., Harrison, OH 10/91 - 12/99

(Subsidiary to Westinghouse Environmental Management)

* Promoted from Environmental Engineer to Project Coordinator of the RCRA Program at The Fernald Materials Production Center and Administrator of the Storage Planning Committee

* Spearheaded FERMCO Superfund Site`s successful completion of a $4 million dollar comprehensive integrated solid and liquid TSD waste management project for Plant 1 Pad

* Planned, managed and procured hazardous waste storage lockers in accordance with OEPA and RCRA guidelines; excelled in the performance of multi-million dollar environmental removal actions for the drums on the Plant 1 Pad

* Knowledge of gaseous diffusion and LWR, PWR, BWR reactors, radioactive materials (alpha, beta, gamma), uranium, plutonium, thorium, by-products and hazardous chemicals(solids, liquid, gases) and uranium metal production

* Ensured applicable regulatory guidelines were accurately implemented for the CERCLA and RCRA Program

* Developed and wrote site work plans for contractors

* Assisted in the scoping process of Remedial Investigations and Feasibility Studies

* Managed, reviewed and revised report documents and completed permits

* Prepared NEPA document for creating new hazardous waste storage units

* Served as Liaison/Consultant for the RCRA Program to all site project groups

* Corroborated and advise operable units on safety engineering and administrative controls, support CERCLA`s corrective actions

* Ensured regulatory guidance for tank closures, decommissioning of buildings, groundwater issues, waste characterization, treatment, shipping and disposal

* Participated in the development of the Implementation Plan for Safety Analysis Reports and Technical Safety Requirements for each of the site`s 12 nuclear facilities at the Fernald Environmental Management Project

* Adhered to ALARA principles and all prescribed safety rules and regulations

* Implemented corrective actions for procedural and safety issues and regulatory compliance for EH&S Manager as mandated by the DOE, EPA, state and municipal agencies

* Coordinated the safety protocol for 12 nuclear facilities which involved trainings, audits, medical surveillance program, respirator fit-testing, writing and implementing H&S plans

* Routinely attended meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and community representatives to plan, implement and evaluate environmental programs

* Planned, promoted, and coordinated events such as trainings, workshops, and conferences

* Conducted risk assessments and document reviews of facilities for compliance to various regulations which involved evaluation of facility processes, inventory of hazardous materials, waste and emergency plans

Environmental Engineer/Waste Specialist

General Technical Services, Harrison, OH/Columbia, MD 07/91 - 10/91

Contractor - Fernald Site

* Conducted the successful evaluation and characterization of 100 waste streams; HLW, LLW, MW, Conventional Industrial Waste (spent lime sludge, boiler plant fly ash and etc.), reprocess spent nuclear fuel, and uranium mill tailings as a result of chemical processing, soil and groundwater contamination, waste pits and decommissioning and closure of Silos/Tanks and buildings

* Participated in the RI/FS of Operable Unit 1 - 4 waste which involved characterization of waste and supporting the site initiation studies on solidification, chemical separation and vitrification of waste within the storage silos

* Researched and analyzed U238 fuel cycle processes for the production of fuel assemblies or derbies used in nuclear power plants

* Performed waste characterization according to DOE, TSCA (Section 7), CAA (Section 112), CERCLA, CWA (307), Waste Management Program, RCRA 40 CFR (261.4C), and Stipulated Amendments to the Consent Decree (clean-up activities) Radioactive Waste Management; results included 100 waste streams being characterized, segregated and stored into appropriate facilities on site ahead of schedule

* Performing field walk downs of plant systems or components to resolve emergency plant issues

* Performed historical research, reviewed chemical data, manifests, studies, management reports and conducted personal investigative interviews with personnel and farm owners

* Provided regulatory and site surveillance support for waste handling, facility inspections and technical support for the operation of radioactive/hazardous waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal

Geophysical Technician

Hepco, Inc. (Department of Energy), Richland, WA 03/91 - 07/91

Contractor - Hanford Site

* Crew member assigned to research and track groundwater migration and underground hazardous storage tanks in compliance with RCRA 261.4 and CERCLA 104-120

* Monitored groundwater migration to correlate possible contamination levels by radioactive waste due to leaking underground storage tanks

* Prepared sampling documentation, equipment and recording of field activities

* Utilized seismic refraction technique surveys to locate underground storage tanks and delineation of aquifer boundaries

* Collected and compiled bedrock well boring information, well logs, aerial photographs, topographic maps, soil survey maps and seismic graphs

Geologist

U.S. Department of Interior, Phoenix, AZ 01/90 - 12/90

Bureau of Land Management

* Responsible for the geological analysis preparation as it pertains to the Environmental Impact Statement and the regulatory issues related to land management

* Conducted field surveillance of mining operations for enforcement of land management guidelines and regulatory mandates

* Performed interpretation of all geological data (rock type, alteration, and structure), assay, and mineralogical data

* Compiled, correlated detailed geologic maps; cross sectional views stratum where applicable

* Ensured compliance with Federal Regulations 43 CFR 3700 - 3900 (mining claims laws) and RPPA 43 CFR 2740

* Performed mineralogical identification of field samples and preparation of reports

* Inspected landfills for compliance with BLM land management guidelines

* Issue permits and violations pursuant to the Bureau of Land Management regulations

* Prepared Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Impact Assessment reports

* Assisted archeologist in assessment and negotiations with tribal representatives related to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), State and Tribal (SHPO/THPO)

* Assisted Reality Specialist on their projects involving EA`s for acquisition of BLM land

* Trained and detailed out for seasonal Wildland Firefighter

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

BS/BA Geology/Urban Development Studies

College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

A.A.S. Environmental Health & Safety Management

Certifications - U.S. EPA, Dade Moeller Radiation Safety Academy, MD

ABAG Hazmat School San Ramon, CA

FEMA Emergency Management Institute

ASSOCIATIONS

* Michigan State University Alumni

* Alliance of Hazardous Material Professionals

* American Society of Safety Engineers

* National Association of Environmental Professionals

* NFPA National Fire Association

OTHER SKILLS

* Skilled in drafting, plotting of topographical maps

* MS Office Suite (Excel, Lotus 8.5, Word, Access, Windows, Power Point, Databases ( ICIS, RCRA Info, Echo, Otis, EnviroFacts, RTKNet) and CAD

* Languages: Fluent in French

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