BILL P. VENABLE
Sun City, AZ 85351
623-***-**** Home
405-***-**** Cell
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An experienced and knowledgeable professional seeking to contribute acquired skills within a
safety/ EPA compliance role.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
PROFICIENCIES
• Knowledgeable in Standard installation practices and testing procedures required by
E.P.A.
• Knowledgeable in ASTM, ANSI, API, STI, NACE Standards and OSHA standards.
• Extensive knowledge in Installation and Removals of Underground Petroleum Storage
Tanks. (UST)
• Extensive knowledge of transportation, storage, and retail sale of petroleum
Products to the public.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UST Investigator/ Environmental Health Specialist II (10/2007 – Current)
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Phoenix, Arizona
• Investigate and research abandoned/orphaned underground storage tanks.
• Record GPS readings of tanks for potential removal.
• Contact and assist owners with the UST removal process.
• Monitor tank removals to ensure proper sampling and compliance practices.
• Coordinate removal process with consultants and State Local Fire Marshalls.
• Assist internal departments with the location of used tire shops throughout the
state.
• Performed EPA Compliance Inspections on Underground Petroleum Storage
Tanks.
Environmental Health Specialist II (11/2004 – 05/2006)
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Phoenix, Arizona
• Regulated 870 facilities with underground petroleum storage tanks for EPA and
ADEQ
compliance.
• Reviewed documentation, inspect facilities, issue reports and violations.
• Prepared and conduct in-house training for new hires.
• Experienced in the complete management of Petroleum Storage Tanks from the
installation to monitoring through removal.
• Managed public relations with tank owners, services providers, and the general
public.
Senior Fuel Specialist (04/1996 –05/2003)
OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Performed tests and inspections of fuel dispensers to assure accurate measurement.
• Conducted field checks of motor fuels for octane rating and obtained samples for
Laboratory analysis.
• Inspected underground fuel storage tanks to ensure integrity, including adequate
Corrosion protection. Prepared periodic reports of station inspections, complaint
investigations and issued Notices of Violations while enforcing commission rule
• Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper 05/1982 to 10/1990
Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Enforcement of Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Laws, Worked traffic accidents,
Senior Trooper on Drug Team. Gave safety talks and informal talks to different civic groups upon
request.
EDUCATION
Conservation and Wildlife Management,
Murray State College 1977
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
OSHA and Accident Prevention; Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City, OK 1996.
HazWhopper / OSHA Certified; Oklahoma State University in Oklahoma City, OK 1996.
Narcotics, Accident Prevention and Crime Control; University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1996.
Prior Class “A” CDL with Hazardous, Tanker and Passenger Endorsements.
3 years verifiable truck driving experience.