Management Engineer

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George E. Tucker

**** **** ***** *****, **** Hill, South Carolina 29730 + 803-***-**** + e-

mail: ********@***.***

Environmental/EHS Manager/Engineer with 26+ years of experience in

environmental engineering for water, solid, hazardous waste, hazardous

materials, and air quality as well as more than ten years of team

management. Implements and improves environmental management systems and

programs to ensure compliance with government regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT,

state, local). Train employees spanning multiple departments to facilitate

environmental issues across all plant operations and from the corporate

level.

Key Strengths

ISO 14001Management Project/Program Management Environmental

Training

Internal/External Auditing Continuous Improvement Waste

Management

Regulatory Compliance EHS Systems Development Wastewater

Management

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) Permitting (NPDES, Storm

Water,

Title V)

Selected Highlights

. Identified, implemented, and managed 75+ environmental improvement

projects over a two-year period, including an initiative reducing the

production of plant hazardous waste 56%.

. Developed a Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator program for fire

assay lab.

. Implemented a DOT Hazardous Materials training program for 80+ employees.

. Managed a $200,000 asbestos & lead abatement/demolition project.

. Developed, implemented, and conducted site environmental training for the

following: (1) environmental awareness, (2) hazardous waste management

(RCRA), (3) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC), and

(4) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

. Managed several environmental projects including contractor selection and

project work.

. Developed the company's Annual EHS Report.

. Developed a tracking system for the company's EHS compliance audits.

. Developed a company-wide EHS electronic management system.

. Created Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan (SHWMP) for a mine site

and fire assay lab.

. Developed an automotive plant waste strategy & plan.

. Created & conducted SPCC, Storm water & BMP training for mine site.

. Established a process to capture environmental impacts and risks

associated with capital projects by conducting environmental reviews

prior to funding approval, thus reducing implementation delays.

. Formulated and administered a leak detection and repair (LDAR) program,

spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) plans, and best

management practices (BMPs).

. Created and improved a training program focusing on the Resource

Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) delivered to 2,500+ associates

annually.

. Achieved 24 consecutive months without permit violations following seven

years of intermittent compliance issues; received the local POTW

compliance excellence award.

. Implemented and achieved third-party certification of ISO 14001 at a

major manufacturing facility; served as the lead EMS auditor of the

system.

. Lead environmental auditor for an international EMS audit.

Career Summary

Haile Gold Mine, Inc. 2011-Present

Environmental Coordinator

. Responsible for all aspects of environmental permitting and compliance,

sampling, monitoring and data entry.

. Oversee solid and hazardous waste management program.

. Manage storm water and SPCC programs.

. Perform required air and water monitoring

. Assist with closure and reclamation planning, budgeting and reporting.

. Assist with site permitting activities (NPDES, Air, Storm Water).

. Assist with environmental training programs.

. Conduct facility inspections and audits.

. Assure that all operations and reclamation activities are consistent with

company needs and requirements or regulatory agencies.

Cogentrix Energy, LLC 2006-2010

Manager, EHS Systems

. Managed and maintain the company's EHS Management System on the corporate

level and assist the plants with EHS implementation.

. Assisted plants with developing plant-specific EHS procedures.

. Coordinated Corporate EHS compliance and systems audits.

. Assisted in establishing corporate goals and objectives and implement

policies, programs and procedures to ensure consistent application of the

company's EHS mission.

. Assisted with obtaining Title V permit for fossil-fuel power plant.

BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC 2000-2006

Senior Environmental Engineer

. Ensures compliance for 1,000,000+ pounds of solid and hazardous waste per

month and a pretreatment physical-chemical wastewater treatment plant

handling 140,000 gallons per day.

. Lead compliance and waste reduction efforts for solid & hazardous waste

and wastewater issues.

. Participates in environmental engineering, permitting, monitoring, and

reporting; develops and delivers employee training; and maintains

documentation.

. Coordinates with departments conducting environmental aspects

determination, identifying areas for improvement, setting targets, and

developing programs to drive goal achievement.

. Maintains, enhances, documents, supports, and audits the environmental

management system (EMS); according to ISO 14001; the company is a charter

member of the EPA Environmental Performance Track.

Hitachi Electronic Devices 1996-2000

Environmental Engineer

. Planned and implemented environmental actions for a mixed ISO 14001 and

9002 manufacturing facility; ensured the proper handling and disposal of

water, solid, and hazardous waste materials.

. Maintained and updated the process safety management (PSM) plan for SO2,

the Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) plan, and best management

practices.

Lockhart Power Company Prior to 1996

Maintenance Manager

. Directly supervised a team of seven technicians in the maintenance and

improvement of hydro turbines, generators (15MW), as well as maintaining

associated equipment, including switchgear, circuit breakers, motors, and

pumps.

. Performed safety training in lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, and

respiratory protection plans.

. Gained expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, preventative maintenance,

TPM, and power distribution.

Education

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Certifications

. Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

. Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector, SCDHEC Reg.

No. 4117

. Former licensed Physical/Chemical Wastewater Treatment "A" License

Operator - SC #5013

. Certificate in Hazardous Materials and Waste Management

. Annual Hazardous Waste Management & DOT/Hazardous Materials Training

. TapRoot Problem-Solving Training

. Basic Six Sigma Training

Affiliations

. Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) - Chair, 2000-2001; Vice Chair,

1999-2000

. Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME)

. Former member - Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) -

Mentor; Regional Coordinator

. Former member -Association of Certified Hazardous Material Managers

(ACHMM) - local and national chapters

. Regional Coordinator (SC) - Institute of Professional Environmental

Practice

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