DEREK T. MIRACLE
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www.linkedin.com/in/derek-miracle
SUMMARY
A resourceful and performance-driven environmental operations manager with demonstrated experience in safety operations and assessments, facility management, environmental and regulatory compliance, operations analysis, training, implementations, root cause analysis, and employee relations. Proven aptitude for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and directing all aspects of job functionalities. A versatile forward thinker who uses proven communication and collaboration skills to obtain measurable results with increased operational improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
HSE Management System
HSE and PSM Audits
Environmental Permits
Environmental Plans
Acquisitions/Divestiture Due Diligence
OSHA, EPA and DOT Regulations
Spill Response/Management
Incident/Risk Analysis
SARA Title III
Stormwater
Waste Management
EXPERIENCE
QEP RESOURCES, INC., Denver, Colorado
Senior Management Systems Specialist, 2012-2018
Oversaw the development and maintained the standards and procedures of the QEP HSE Management System (HSEMS). Prepared training materials relevant to assigned HSEMS standards and procedures. Coordinated operations and specialty contractors in developing environmental plans, such as SPCC plans and SWPPPs. Performed, coordinated, and assisted with required environmental compliance reporting, including Tier II and DMRs. Monitored U.S. regulation changes and communicated updates to management.
Customized strategies and implementation plans for emerging environmental issues.
Responded to division HSE, supervisory, and employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs.
Facilitated implementation of HSE policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Orchestrated, scheduled, and led PSM and HSE audits.
Reviewed incident reports and consulted with appropriate division, HSE, and operations staff to complete final reports for management review, as required by company policy or regulatory agencies.
Contributed to setting corporate and operation HSE goals.
TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., The Woodlands, Texas
Senior Environmental Specialist, 2006-2011
Served as project gatekeeper and performed HSE due diligence for global acquisition and divestiture projects. Directed corporate oversight of response to and reporting of spills or releases. Acted as development lead for risk management, auditing, and environmental compliance standards of HSEMS. Coordinated, scheduled, and led HSE audits.
Led operations and specialty contractors in developing environmental permits, such as NPDES and air permits.
Coordinated operations and specialty contractors to develop environmental plans, including SPCC plans and SWPPPs.
Performed, coordinated, and assisted with required environmental compliance reporting, including Tier II and DMRs.
Monitored U.S. regulation updates and communicated changes to management.
Developed strategies and implementation plans for emerging environmental issues.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLEAN HARBORS, INC., La Porte, Texas, Proposal Manager, 2001-2006. Created, prepared, and wrote technical proposals for large, complex solicitation requests; developed detailed action plans and steps required to accurately respond to each request based upon customer evaluation criteria. Implemented, monitored, and managed each plan to completion. Oversaw, coordinated, and solicited information from other departments and across multiple levels of corporation as necessary for accurate completion of bid response, ensuring high-quality, timely proposals.
SAFETY-KLEEN, INC., Proposal Developer, 1999-2001. Developed, prepared, and wrote technical proposals for small to medium solicitation requests throughout United States. Addressed customer and account manager inquiries and ensured timely resolution of questions or problems.
LAIDLAW ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, Senior Field Chemist, 1991-1999. Found appropriate and compliant means of disposal for customer waste streams. Trained and oversaw teams of field chemists and technicians performing daily lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves. Handled, packed, transported, and disposed of hazardous laboratory chemicals and waste while adhering to environmental regulations.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, Colorado
B.S., Biology, 1991
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Visio, and VelocityEHS
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Process Safety Management Compliance
Process Safety Management Compliance Auditing