Management Quality Control

Summary of Qualifications

More than **+ years’ progressive experience working in the nuclear, waste, safety and industrial fields. Self-motivated, strong organizational and leadership abilities. Communicates effectively in writing and verbally. Works well with diverse groups of people. Consistently recognized for outstanding performance throughout career.

Skills and qualifications include:

Hazardous Waste Manager

Waste Handler

Waste Engineer

Environmental Compliance Officer

Hazardous Material Operator

Hazardous Material Team Leader

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

OSHA

Safety

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Supervisory

Management

HAZWOPER

Professional Experience

Waste Engineer/Acting Waste Manager 2014 - Current

Parsons Corporation, Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Plant, Richmond Kentucky

Responsible for prioritizing daily work for shift waste operations personnel consisting of 1 shipping specialist and 4 waste operators, long term planning for waste shipments and waste generating activities based on construction and systemization activities. Subcontract Technical Representative for the BGCAPP hazardous waste disposal subcontract. Responsible for and written subcontract change notices to the existing subcontract based on changes to the waste generating processes or waste streams. Lead for the RFP for the new hazardous waste disposal subcontract development prior to expiration of the existing subcontract STR for the herbicide application subcontract. Responsible for budget, execution, modifications and change notices necessary for the site herbicide application subcontract. Develops, writes, author procedures, DTI’s and SOPs for waste management operations and review project documents for content and regulatory compliance. Authors numerous rewrites of the BGCAPP hazardous waste management procedures. Primary reviewer for project documents requiring review by waste management. Included EDT waste management procedures, emergency response procedures, spill response procedures, work control procedures and all laboratory waste management procedures. Performs waste evaluations for BGCAPP site and BPBGJV off-site office and warehouse locations. Performs and documents all solid and hazardous waste characterizations and determinations.

Participated in and provided escort for waste management department lead for site inspections, tours, audits, etc. by State and Federal authorities (KDEP, EPA). Interprets DOD, DOT, TSCA and RCRA regulations for BGCAPP project personnel and department to insure all departments and personnel understand applicable regulations and requirements for waste generation and management at BGCAPP. BGCAPP is constructing a TSDF to treat chemical agent munitions stored on the BGAD site.

Chemical Material Handling Shift Lead 2013 – 2014

Parsons Corporation, Syria Chemical Weapons Elimination Project, Mediterranean Sea

Chemical Waste Handler Shift Lead responsible for 7 personnel in the set-up, operation and maintenance of a field deployable neutralization and destruction system design to destroy chemical agent and weapons as part of the Syria Chemical Weapons Elimination Project aboard the USS Cape Ray. Safely trained personnel of compliant regulations of disposition of waste and effluent waste water from the project.

Solid Waste Supervisor 2012 – 2013

DynCorp International, Camp Nathan Smith, Kandahar, Afghanistan

Returned to Southern Afghanistan with DynCorp International under Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP IV) as a Solid Waste Supervisor. Responsibilities included supervising the Solid Waste Department, daily activities of several crews, while separating and recycling the FOB solid waste. Insured work was efficiently scheduled and balanced that waste management services were provided in accordance with the PWS and SOP. Also included successful reviews, evaluation and audits conducted by QA, QC, and DCMA. Additionally, training, record management, proper operation and maintenance of two PC-500 incinerators and departmental equipment. Conducted daily safety meetings to cover EPA, RCRA and OSHA regulations to all waste management employees. Accountable for the development, sustainment and resupply for the Authorized Stock Level (ASL) and Prescribed Load Level (PLL) required to compliantly manage a solid waste disposal facility. Revised hard copy waste management documents to electronic version to improve document quality control within the department. Conducted evaluations on solid waste incinerator operations to identify areas for process improvement and streamlining.

Waste Management Supervisor 2008 – 2012

Bechtel National Corporation, Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant, Pueblo, Colorado

Hazardous waste supervisor tasked to provide waste management guidance to ensure the safe and compliant management of hazardous and solid waste generated during construction. Responsible for the development, training and compliance of all waste management procedures, plans and desktop instructions while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and RCRA permit. Trained personnel for the safe and compliant storage, tracking, use, disposition and disposal of all PCAPP hazardous material and waste for the project. Successfully implemented the Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS) utilized to electronically track hazardous material and waste which improved quality control process. Completed Yellow Belt Certification and led PIP on Hazardous Material Inventory Accuracy. The finding of the PIP supported the purchase of the Hazardous Material Tracking System (HMMS) which was implemented to compliantly manage hazardous waste and materials on the project. Conducted several process improvement projects that was instrumental in streamliner the waste management program, which was regularly recognized by the Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments. Performed as the project “Think Green Team” Chairman and Sustainable Development Coordinator while working with all project disciplines to conducted process evaluations to reduce the overall project carbon footprint. Performed community outreach programs for the Garrison soldiers, civilians, and Local community. Organized Earth Day, America Recycles’ Day and community cleaning events.

Operations Production Coordinator 2006 – 2008

BWXT Bechtel Corporation, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Responsible for the safe and compliant management of all personnel entering the radiological contaminated area to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities, while safely and compliantly characterizing, handling, packaging and storage of radiological contaminated waste. Additionally, served as a team member in a Six Sigma Process Improvement Project (PIP) tasked to evaluate and streamline the current process for managing newly generated Mixed Low Level Waste (MLLW) at the Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project (AMWTP).

Lead Hazardous Waste Processor 2001 - 2006

Accelerated Aberdeen Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, APG, Maryland

Ensured successful decontamination of Mustard agent contaminated waste. Minimize contaminated waste generation, ensured waste meets off-post shipment and disposal requirements, ensured personnel compliance and adherence to federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations, reviewed management of hazardous and industrial solid waste. Managed Pollution Prevention (P2), HAZMIN and HAZCOM. Conducted periodic site inspections in conjunction with environmental, operations, safety and maintenance personnel. Served on Environmental Management Coordination Committee (EMCC). Responsible for implementation of project Environmental Management System (EMS), provided waste tracking and turn-in guidance to subordinate personnel. Ensured proper identification of waste in preparation for disposal. Conducted automated Hazardous Waste Tracking System (HWTS) and Hazardous Inventory Tracking System (HITS) training, electronic and physical HAZMAT storage area inventories and proof of concepts testing mock training operations. Coordinated waste turn-ins, assisted in ongoing waste decontamination. Conduct hazardous waste operator training. Developed, reviewed, and commented on waste management Desk Top Instructions (DTI), Standing Operating Procedures (SOP), and maintenance work packages.

Lead Utility Operator 2002 - 2003

Accelerated Aberdeen Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, APG, Maryland

Maintained plant utilities, water distribution, air, hydraulics electric, boiler, chiller, and tank truck loading systems. Served as response team lead. Supervised three subordinate utility and hazardous waste operators and conducted daily reviews of potential hazards associated with daily operations.

Hazmat Movement Non-commissioned Officer-In-Charge 2003 – 2004

United States Army, Bagram, Afghanistan

Packaged, loaded and documented accountability and manifesting of hazardous material prepared for shipment. Held responsibility for receipt, issue and control of materiel valued at more than $2 Million. Supervised loading of hazardous material on vehicles. Controlled distribution of warehouse HAZMAT stock. Oversaw health, welfare and training of eight subordinate personnel.

Environmental Compliance Officer Hazmat Non-commissioned Officer-In-Charge 1993 - 2002

United States Army, Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Georgia

Managed hot & cold refuelling of fourteen UH-60 Utility Helicopters. Sampled and tested aviation grade fuels, maintained and operated eight 2500-gallon aviation grade fuel tanker trucks. Supervised five subordinate tactical fuel specialists and fuel handlers. Responsible for fuel spill prevention and environmental hazards. Ensured compliance with aircraft refuelling operation regulations while maintaining preparing for periodic announced and unannounced facility and operation inspections. Conducted storage, issue, handling, disposal and compliant use of hazardous materials training. Accountable for Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM) program. Responsible for the health, welfare and training of seven subordinate personnel.

Bulk Fuel Storage Supervisor 1996 - 1999

United States Army, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Received, issued and accounted for unit bulk fuel stock. Maintained two 10,000-gallon above ground bulk fuel storage tanks. Oversaw quality control, review and accuracy of fuel storage maintenance records and entries. Recorded costs for fuel and packaged petroleum products. Maintained resupply and storage of basic and operational loads.

Petroleum Supply Specialist 1993 - 1996

United States Army, Fort Bliss, Texas

Managed the operation of two 2500-gallon fuel tank trucks; cross trained as logistics clerk; maintained records of fuel costs and accountability of fuel & packaged petroleum products; performed duties in environmental compliance; served as hazardous material non-commissioned officer in charge, hazardous material team lead, and physical security specialist.

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