David A. Gillis

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Orange, Massachusetts 01364

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Employment Objective:

An environmental, health and safety management position where I can make a positive contribution using my past experience, education and knowledge in hazardous waste management, industrial wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, safety and other related regulatory technical areas.

Experience:

November 2012 - Present:

Self Employed Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant

North Quabbin Environmental Associates LLC

Orange, Massachusetts 01364

Services include: Indoor Air Quality Sampling, Mold, Lead & Radon Sampling, Infrared Scanning, Thermo graphic Roof Inspections, Water Quality & Quantity Testing, Title V Septic System Inspections, Environmental Assessments Phase I, Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001), E-Steward Programs, R2/RIOS, Environmental Compliance Reporting Services (Form R, S, TUR Plans), Auditing, Hazardous Waste Management, Recycling/Sustainability Studies, Environmental Product Programs (IMDS, RoHS, WEEE, REACH), EPCRA Programs, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning Asset Protection Programs and Risk Management Planning.

January 2007 – November 2012:

Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer

Corning Specialty Materials – New Hampshire Facilities

69 Island Street, Keene, New Hampshire 03431

Developed and maintained a Safety Management System (SMS) based on OHSAS 18001 which included developing policies, training programs and testing protocols for the following programs: Asbestos Operations, Contractor Vendor Safety, Electrical Safety, Ventilation Hood Velocity Monitoring Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens Program, Compressed and Hazardous Gas Management, Fire Prevention, Powered Industrial Truck Operation, Hazard Communication, Industrial Hygiene/Exposure Control Plan, Laser Safety Program, Respiratory Protection Program, Beryllium Compliance Program, Lockout/Tagout Program, Personal Protective Equipment and Hazard Assessment, Stairway and Ladder Safety, Incident Reporting Policy, Environmental, Health & Safety Inspections, New Equipment, Substance and Process Review, Job Safety Analysis, Walking and Working Surfaces, Fall Protection, Hearing Conservation Program, Crane, Hoist and Sling Program, Non- Ionizing Radiation Program, Motor Vehicle Fleet Safety, First Aid, CPR & AED Program, Ergonomics, Pandemic Flu Preparedness, Emergency Eyewash & Safety Showers, Machine Guarding, Regulatory Agency Inspections, Risk Assessments, Pressure Vessels, Disaster Recovery Plans, Management of Metal Working fluids, Contractor Safety Program, etc..

Upgraded and maintained an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14000 which includes developing policies, training programs and testing protocols for the following programs: Waste Minimization, Shipping Waste Container Management, Contingency and Emergency Response Plan, Empty Container Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Toxics Substance Control Act Procedures, DOT Emergency Response, RCRA /SARA Title III Reporting, Air Emission Inventories, Industrial Wastewater Management, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories, Environmental Aspects & Impacts Assessment, Stormwater Management, etc.

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Experience (Cont.)

Integrated two (2) newly acquired facilities into Keene facility’s current Safety and Environmental Management System to bring the new facility into compliance with all Corporate, Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Worked on obtaining Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credentials and furthering my education in Environmental, Health and Safety Management

June 2004 – January 2007: Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Mohawk Facility, a division of Belden CDT, Inc.

Leominster, Massachusetts 01453

Implemented Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Integration Process following company merger in July 2004. This project included environmental, safety plan development, instituting facility EHS auditing programs and an intensified employee training program to bring the facility into compliance with all corporate, federal, state and local EHS regulations

Implemented product evaluation program to ensure compliance to the new European Union Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (EU-RoHS) and the new Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) directives. The program also included review of the REACH program as well.

Implemented new 3E MSDS (Third Party) database program to organize all material safety data sheets in the company and to inventory and quantify all materials being used in the facility to ensure compliance with Federal EPA Form R reports, Massachusetts Form S Reports and Air Emission Permits.

Acted as Quality Assurance (ISO 9001/2000) Coordinator and instituted new document control program and departmental process manuals. Gained critical knowledge and training in the internal auditing process and lead auditor programs. Began implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) which follow the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18000 international standards for environmental and safety.

Implemented a new Hazardous Waste Management program for the facility which included a new tracking system for hazardous wastes and materials, universal waste and non-regulated waste materials

Implemented new Environmental, Health and Safety filing system to better manage and coordinate all environmental programs, hazardous waste manifests, permitting and environmental reporting requirements.

Developed chemical hazard assessment program to evaluate plastic extrusion process used to insulate different wire products. The chemicals included plastic compounds such as polypropylene, polyethylene, FEP and various other polymer plastics.

November 2001 – November 2004: Environmental Consultant

North Quabbin Environmental Associates

Orange, Massachusetts 01364

Started own business providing environmental/safety consulting services to small and medium sized businesses working part-time and while working full time for three (3) small companies

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Experience (Cont.)

May 1996 – November 2001: Environmental / Safety Manager

(For 3 facilities owned by one person)

National Perforating Corporation, Clinton, Massachusetts 01510

Monadnock Screen Plate Co., Inc., Jaffrey, New Hampshire 03452

Morey Paper Mill Supply Co., Inc., Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420

Developed and responsible for a new hazardous waste management program for (3) manufacturing facilities. Program involved management of both process generated and recovered ground water (i.e. oil / halogenated solvent wastes) from an on-going site remediation project.

Developed and implemented a new company safety training program which included a written safety manual and policy and conducting employee safety training on an annual basis.

Researched new aqueous degreasing processes and chemical alternatives to replace existing toxic solvent (i.e. trichloroethylene) vapor degreasing process. Project involved working with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Affairs, Office of Technical Assistance.

Coordinated and worked with Outside Licensed Site Professional and Remedial Engineering firms to estimate groundwater remedial options in our Clinton, Massachusetts facility. The project included a phase I and phase II Comprehensive Site Investigation under the guidelines of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan 310 C.M.R. 40.00

Coordinated the installation of a “Dual High Vacuum Extraction” groundwater/wastewater treatment system to remove oil and halogenated solvents from contaminated soils beneath the facility in Clinton, Massachusetts. The project involved on-going operation and maintenance, monitoring of the treatment system, periodic gauging of test and monitoring wells and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to EPA Region I and the Massachusetts DEP.

Instituted and completed formal facility environmental/safety audits for all three facilities. Developed project lists and capital budget programs to include toxic use reduction efforts, savings in company liability and workmen’s compensation.

Conducted research on the existing electro polishing process in our Jaffrey, New Hampshire facility to maximize chemical use and reduce hazardous waste production.

November 1987 – November 1994: Environmental /Safety Manager

Poly-Metal Finishing, Incorporated

Springfield, Massachusetts 01108

Responsible for overall management, daily operation, scheduling and maintenance of a DEP/EPA approved 50 gpm industrial wastewater treatment system which included chrome reduction, acid/alkali neutralization, heavy metals precipitation, sand filtration and sludge dewatering equipment (i.e. filter press, sludge thickener).

Complete working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations such as hazardous waste management, RCRA/SARA Title III reporting requirements, Toxics Use Reduction (TURA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water/Pretreatment regulations and storm water reporting requirements.

Complete working and administrative knowledge of OSHA regulations and loss control prevention programs

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Experience (Cont.)

Developed company hazardous waste management program which included the establishment of an environmental auditing program, a hazardous material contingency plan (SPCC), implementing chemical/hazardous waste inventories and developing an air emissions tracking system.

Developed and implemented an employee safety/industrial hygiene program which involved writing company policies and procedures (i.e. hazard communication, confined space, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, lock & tag out procedures, etc.) and the administration of annual employee safety training.

Installed a new industrial wastewater treatment system, effluent flow monitoring equipment, air pollution control equipment and chemical process recovery equipment (i.e. ion exchange systems, solvent distillation units).

Researched new methods of resource recovery and waste minimization techniques and completed a facility wide toxic use reduction cost analysis.

Established working relationships with government officials, chemical and chemical equipment suppliers, environmental disposal firms, consulting engineers and numerous sales people.

Gained experience in acquiring environmental permits (i.e. storm water, pre-treatment, solvent recovery and clean air act).

Gained experience in the use of various computer software programs such as Enflex (EPA/OSHA regulation database), Lotus 123, Amipro, Microsoft Works, Microsoft word, Excel, Prowrite, etc.

Education:

1987: A.S. Environmental Technology and Water/Wastewater Treatment

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, Massachusetts 01101

1993: B.S. Environmental Science

Meridian University

Lafayette, Louisiana 70593-1436

1993: Certified Envirowaste Management Consultant

Envirowaste Management Institute

Kansas City, Missouri 64126

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Certifications / Licenses:

July 1985: Massachusetts Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

1 Winter Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02108

May 1993: *Certified Environmental Inspector

*Certified Environmental Auditor/Specialist

Environmental Assessment Association

8383 East Evans Road

Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-3614

June 1994: Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Planner

(Limited Practice TURP – Site Specific)

Massachusetts Office of Environmental Affairs

Toxic Use Reduction Institute, University of Massachusetts at Lowell

May 1995: New Hampshire Grade II Wastewater Operator

Department of Environmental Services

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

May 2009 –

July 2012: Certified Hazardous Waste Coordinator

Department of Environmental Services

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Seminars /Specialized Training:

July 1992: Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Course

GZA/AET Regulatory Services

July 1993: Safety Committee Management Course

Western Massachusetts Safety Council

October 1993: Toxics Use Reduction Planners Course

Toxics Use Reduction Institute

University of Massachusetts at Lowell

December 1996: Remedial Strategies, Remedial Waste Management

And Wastewater Treatment (LSP/DEP Training)

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protect

May 1997: OSHA Hazard communications, Hazardous Waste Management, SPCC, SWPPP, Emergency Response Training

Nowick Environmental Associates, West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089

October 2004: Hazardous Materials Transportation /Security Awareness Training

Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers

Westfield, Massachusetts 01085

December 2004: 10 Hour OSHA Management / Compliance Course

Environmental Resource Center

101 Center Pointe Drive

Cary, North Carolina 27513

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Seminars /Specialized Training (cont.):

March 21, 2007 Corning Basic (Yellow Belt) – DMAIC Six Sigma Training

May 2007: 30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in

Construction Safety & Health: Certification No. # 600164130

Trainer: Traveler’s Insurance

June 21, 2007: NFPA 70E (Electrical Arc Flash Training)

OSHA Campus, 360 Training

Corporate Headquarters

200 Academy Drive, Suite 260

Austin, Texas 78704

August 22-23, 2007: Laser Safety Officer Training

Corning – Internal Course

Trainer: C. Eugene Moss

April 3, 2008: Principles of Lean Course

NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Concord, New Hampshire

August 6 & 7, 2008: Fundamentals of Safety and Health

(Corning – Internal Training)

Trainer: Pamela Phillips

October 21& 28 2009: Practical Industrial Hygiene Seminar

Traveler’s Industrial Hygiene Laboratory

90 Lamberton Road

Windsor, Connecticut 06095

August 2011: Fundamentals of Safety and Health for Supervisors

(Corning – Internal Training)

Trainer: Reed Ensign

September 2011: RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Training

and D.O.T. Hazardous Materials Training (Internal – Corning, Inc.)

Trainer: Environmental Resource Center

10 Center Pointe Drive

Cary, North Carolina 27513

June 2012: Certified Hazardous Material Coordinator’s Course

N.H. Department of Environmental Services

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

October 2013: RCRA/DOT Hazardous Waste Management

Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers

Westfield, Massachusetts 01085

December 2013 Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers

Westfield, Massachusetts 01085

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Memberships/ Trade Associations:

May 1987: Former Conservation Commission Member

Town of Orange, Orange, Massachusetts 01364

May 1991: Water Environment Federation

May 1993: Environmental Assessment Association

Scottsdale, Arizona 05260-3614

June 1994: American Electroplaters & Surface Finishers Society

March 2010: American Society of Safety Engineers

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