Manager Environmental

Mark Happer

219-***-**** ********@*****.*** Valparaiso, IN

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Accomplished environmental manager leveraging a 25+ year background overseeing environmental compliance and health and safety for billion dollar, industry-leading organizations. Apply advanced knowledge of state and federal compliance to develop programs and projects that improve environmental processes, increase health and well-being of staff, and reducing spending. Manage multi-million dollar environmental operating budgets.

Professional Competencies

State & Federal Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT &EPA) Strategic Planning & Execution

Process Improvement Initiatives Team Recruitment & Development

Cross-Functional Project / Team Management Vendor & Relationship Management

Environmental Health & Safety Audits Environmental Response Team (ERT)

Key Achievements

Saved $70K by developing an alternative fuel program.

Implemented biodiesel fuel to reduce Co2 emissions.

Improved emergency response processes as a critical member of the ERT.

Re-engineered employee processes and building environment to reduce workers’ comp. claims and increase energy efficiency

Designed energy conservation project that saved $280K annually.

Professional Overview

U.S. Steel Gary, IN 1990-2015

Environmental Manager

Maintained all compliance for the company’s Gary Finishing Mills, including air, land, water and waste. Managed the employee lifecycle for a staff of 130+ and contractor base of 10 per year.

• Managed a $2M environmental operating budget, performing inspections, audits, remediation and testing across four locations.

• Developed and led safety and environment training for all employees.

• Saved $280K annually by designing and initiating an energy conservation project.

• Achieved a $70K cost savings by identifying and developing a process to reuse waste oil as fuel.

• Significantly reduced Co2 emissions by researching and implementing a biodiesel fuel program for the company’s fleet vehicles.

• Achieved 500% ROI for the Machine Shop by developing a business case to purchase new CNC equipment, saving an additional $3M by maintaining production in-house.

• Key member of the US Steel Emergency Response Team, responsible for leading ERT, training and preparing teams to manage a variety of incident scenarios.

• Identified and developed process improvements within the ERT and established relationships with IDEM, EPA and the US Coast Guard. Successfully managed two major events.

• Complied with the clean water requirements for a multi-million gallon per day process and managed hazardous waste disposal according to Federal and State guidelines.

• Achieved successful corporate environmental audits performed by the internal law department for 10 consecutive years.

• Developed an alternative fuel program for biodiesel as fleet standard, offsetting the annual fuel usage of 3M gallons.

• Represented U. S. Steel to speak at multiple business and public sector conferences on the use of alternative fuels and the coexistence of nature and industry.

• Collaborated with Department of Natural Resources to band and track new arrivals for Peregrine Falcon nesting stations.

• Developed and maintained 20-acre site with walking trails.

• Consistently perform at an “exceeds” level, outperforming peers within the organization.

Education & Certifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Purdue University

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Natural Resources, Ball State University

Hazmat Certification,

Water Compliance Certification,

Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Certification, Baltimore, MD

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