Jeffrey E. Ellenberger
*** ******* ***** ( Fullerton, CA 92835 ( 714-***-**** (
***********.**@*****.***
Mechanical Engineer / Environmental Specialist
> Prepared permit applications and interfaced with regulatory officials in
accordance with CAA and CWA
> Trained employees and provided support for Hazardous Waste compliance
with RCRA regulations
> Developed and implemented hazardous communication, lockout/tagout, and
emergency response programs
> Versed in policy development, OSHA guidelines, and Phase I and Phase II
industrial/commercial site assessments
> Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills with people
at all levels
> Skilled with PC applications, including Word/Excel, AutoCAD, and Power
Point
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE
o Oversee work performed by maintenance and contractors during confined
space entries.
o Designed training programs for health and safety, hazardous waste
handling, and air emissions.
o Prepare and deliver safety training for monthly safety meetings and
employee training.
o Integral in development and testing of computerized VOC tracking software
for industrial applications.
o Prepared permit applications for air emissions under State only and Title
V.
o Developed and implemented health and safety programs such as hazardous
communication, lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, and
emergency response/evacuation planning.
WORK HISTORY
S&ES SPECIALIST 2007
-2012
PRAXAIR INC. - Ontario, Wilmington, Carson, and Fontana, California
. Air Compliance
. Worked on team that prepared Title V permit renewal.
. Reviewed annual RECLAIM permit renewals and established tracking
methods to document compliance
. Prepare reports such as RECLAIM, Annual Emissions, GHG and RECLAIM
and EPA compliance reports
. Waste and Hazardous Materials Compliance
. Worked with waste haulers to establish proper profile for wastes
. Trained employees in waste labeling and Manifesting
. Developed and updated Waste Minimization Plans
. Prepared reports including, FORM R, SB14 waste minimization report,
and California Hazardous Material Business Plan
. Water Compliance
. Completed wastewater permit renewal applications.
. Trained and supervised Storm Water Sample collection
. Prepared annual Storm Water Report, Sewer Self-monitoring report
. Safety Compliance
. Provide safety supervision for multiple manufacturing facilities and
customer service sites.
. Investigate Root Cause of distribution accidents
. Prepared and deliver OSHA, CAL OSHA and Praxair safety training to
Praxair employees in the manufacturing facilities, distribution,
customer service group and reliability center for southern California
. Responsible for new hire safety and environmental training.
. Gave annual UST training to facility personnel.
. Supervised facility inspections by federal, state, and local regulatory
agencies for all areas of compliance.
SENIOR TEAM ENGINEER 1994 -2005
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT - Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
. Project managed the move of a client to a new facility.
. Prepare reports such as AIMS, PEDS, FORM R, and TIER II
. Write operating procedures for in-plant wastewater treatment, well test
monitoring, and waste inspections.
. Deliver OSHA program training. Support environmental director at client
sites.
. Coordinated stack testing at client facilities.
. Completed permit applications for facilities under Clean Air Act.
PROJECT ENGINEER 1984 -1994
PARAMOUNT PACKAGING - Chalfont, Pennsylvania
. Oversaw contractor work in environmental and machine modification areas
. Coordinated the stack testing of printing presses and add on controls at
multiple facilities
. Prepared operating instructions and progress reports for new equipment.
. Provided technical support for CAA Title V permit for solvent based
printing facility.
. Modified bag machines to produce specialized products.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - Drexel University
Engineering Assistant Co-Op - Koppers Company
Completed course on Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for
Commercial Real Estate by ASTM
Completed course on Federal/California Environmental Regulations
Completed course on Cal/OSHA
Certified California UST System Operator