Management Manager

Reginald Silas

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER - AMSTED RAIL, INC

Chelsea, AL

*******@*****.*** - 770-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

AMSTED RAIL, INC - Bessemer, AL - May 2014 to Present

• Manage and coordinated permitting for manufacturing plant expansion projects.

• Maintain compliance with operating permits for Air Quality, Solid Waste (large quantity generator), and Water Quality.

• Complete regulatory reporting, i.e. OSHA, FORM-R, Tier II, RCRA/DOT, Air Quality, Solid Waste, and NPDES.

• Complete audits of for compliance with environmental and safety policies and regulations.

• Coordinate Universal, Hazardous and Nonhazardous waste management for facility.

• Facilitate industrial hygiene surveys for noise and air quality.

• Manage environmental and safety supplies and services procurement. Evaluated vendors periodically to determine whether vendor products/ services were price adequately. i.e. PPE, industrial cleaning services, maintenance.

• Conduct environmental and safety audits and developed action plans to achieve/enhance compliance.

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, etc. inspections of various environmental sensitive operations/areas.

• Obtain required samples of liquid and solid wastes for analysis.

• Conduct environmental awareness and OSHA required training

• Coordinate plant safety and health program which included OSHA compliance, hazard identification and correction and proactive safety initiatives.

• Coordinate self-administered worker's compensation program which included physician management, restricted duty program, regulatory compliance, case management, claims processing and preparation of required governmental reports.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

OMYA, INC - Sylacauga, AL - September 2010 to September 2013

• Managed and coordinated permitting for manufacturing plant and quarry expansion projects.

• Maintained compliance with operating permits for Air Quality, land (Surface Mining and Erosion/ Sedimentation), Water Quality and Section 404 permitting (wetlands and onsite mitigation).

• Completed regulatory reporting, i.e. MSHA, Tier II, RCRA/DOT, Air Quality, land, and NPDES.

• Coordinated and provided EHS training on regulatory requirements and optimal management practices.

• Successfully developed EHS documentation to obtain both ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certification.

• Implemented and maintained ISO 14001 and 18001 procedures relative to EHS aspects of the operations.

• Conduct ISO 9001, 14001, and OSHAS 18001 integrated management system audits.

• Complete audits of plant and quarries for compliance with environmental and safety policies and regulations.

• Served as Primary liaison between plant and both local, state and federal EHS regulatory agencies and for Talladega County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

• Coordinated and provided training on regulatory requirements and optimal management practices to facility personnel.

• Coordinated Hazardous and Nonhazardous waste management for facility. Reduced disposal of industrial waste by 15%.

• Negotiated the exemption from licensing for spent Natural Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) waste generated during manufacturing process.

• Prepared EHS budget; directed/monitored expenditures of funds. Scheduled, conducted and participated in project meetings.

• Developed and implemented job safety procedures. Environmental aspect and impacts were incorporated into the JSA's.

• Facilitated MSDS program

• Conducted industrial hygiene surveys for noise and dust.

• Successfully implemented a Behavioral Based Safety Program for facility.

• Evaluated and reduced environmental and safety risks identified during the development of environmental and safety risk assessments. Top "5"risks were identified and reduced by 75%

• Identified and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and metrics for establishment of environmental goals and targets for facility.

• Successfully obtained Adopt A Highway Sponsor designation for facility.

• Assembled a cross plant team for various emergency situations, i.e. spills, fire, rescue, HAZMAT.

• Successful in preventing zero citations/ enforcement actions from regulatory agencies.

• Completed life cycle analysis for critical products to increase marketability.

• Managed environmental and safety supplies and services procurement. Evaluated vendors periodically to determine whether vendor products/ services were price adequately. i.e. oil recycling, hydro seeding

• Conducted environmental and safety audits and developed action plans to achieve/enhance compliance. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

THE CONCRETE COMPANY - Columbus, GA - June 2008 to February 2010

• Developed and implemented corporate EHS Department's environmental policies, standards, guidance documents and tools

• Created a quarterly safety audit and inspection process.

• Assessed and developed corporate EHS business processes and programs for auditing, training, regulatory/ issues tracking and follow up.

• Developed EHS management training materials.

• Completed regulatory reporting for TRI, Tier II, RCRA/DOT, Air Quality, Surface Mining, and NPDES.

• Obtained operating permits for Zoning, Air Quality, Surface Mining (Land), Water Quality (includes individual NPDES and Stormwater) and Section 404 permitting (Individual and Nationwide Permits).

• Conducted routine audits and follow-up on identified issues to ensure that EHS compliance.

• Interacted with company personnel and regulatory agencies regarding EHS issues.

• Coordinated negotiations and management of Historical Property during major permit expansion project.

• Successfully obtained environmental and safety (MSHA) operating permits for Greenfield Sand and Gravel mine project.

• Introduced and conducted an environmental management/compliance audit program that increased managements accountability for site environmental compliance. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (OWNER)

ENVIROMANAGMENT SERVICES - Atlanta, GA - December 2007 to May 2008

• Managed environmental compliance activities for clients, Vulcan Materials-Florida Rock Industries and The Concrete Company, during merger of Florida Rock Industries and Vulcan Materials Company.

• Maintained operating permits for Zoning, Air Quality, Surface Mining (Land), Water Quality (includes individual NPDES and Stormwater) and Section 404 permitting (Individual and Nationwide Permits).

• Completed regulatory reporting for TRI, Tier II, RCRA/DOT, Air Quality, Surface Mining, and NPDES.

• Managed reclamation activities for depleted limestone quarry

• Provided compliance inspection services, technical assistance and administrative services to clients.

• Served as key liaison between client and regulatory agencies. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

FLORIDA ROCK INDUSTRIES, INC - Atlanta, GA - May 2002 to November 2007

• Managed all aspects of Division's environmental compliance and permitting projects for manufacturing facilities located in AL, KY, GA, TN, IL and NC.

• Served as project manager on multiple environmental projects, including wide range of compliance, permitting, investigation and remediation, due diligence projects

• Implemented environmental programs that reduced corporate liability and increased EPA compliance.

• Managed permitting process for a new granite quarry. Evaluated regulatory requirements and obtained all required environmental permits, including air, surface mining, storm water, wastewater, and solid waste permits. All permits obtained on time, enabling the facility to be constructed and to start-up on schedule.

• Obtained operating permits for Zoning, Air Quality, land (Surface Mining and Erosion/ Sedimentation, Water Quality and Section 404 permitting.

• Completed regulatory reporting for Tier II, RCRA/DOT, Air Quality, land, and NPDES.

• Managed environmental regulatory agency inspections, inquiries, contacts and reporting.

• Coordinated and provided training on regulatory requirements and optimal management practices

• Directed outside contractors/internal resources to obtain appropriate and timely permits.

• Worked closely with corporate team during the internal development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems.

• Prepared corporate and division environmental budget; directed/monitored expenditures of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Atlanta, GA - September 2000 to April 2002

• Assisted in implementation of statewide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective actions in conjunction with environmental laws, rules and regulations.

• Interpreted complex regulatory issues, technical issues and analytical data to stakeholders.

• Conducted inspections; recommended enforcement actions as needed

• Provided environmental education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community, and private officials. Served as compliance officer and primary liaison between Environmental Protection Division and facilities, municipalities, institutions and organizations EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - Birmingham, AL

MASTER OF SCIENCE in PUBLIC HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - Birmingham, AL

Certification in Registered Environmental Manager

TOUGALOO COLLEGE - Tougaloo, MS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Dynamic manager with more than twelve years' experience in Environmental, Health and Safety regulatory compliance and project management.

• Expertise with ensuring legal compliance and leading production facility programs for air quality, water quality, hazardous materials, and waste management.

• Expertise in permitting and compliance in the following regulatory areas:

- Water & Wastewater - NPDES & CWA

- SPCC & SWPPP

- Surface Mining

- Air Emissions - CAA - Title V, Part 70

- Hazardous Wastes - RCRA

- Hazardous Materials - DOT, PHMSA

- SARA,EPCRA,TRI; - CERCLA, TSCA

- Experience with OSHA, MSHA and Health & Safety Regulations

• Expertise in policymaking, process management, process and performance optimization, quality evaluation and auditing, site assessment and abasement, crisis management, emergency response and inter-agency relations.

• Excellent follow-through and administrative skills, EHS regulations and compliance knowledge.

• Experienced in conducting Integrated Management System audits for ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001.

* Computer skills include MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, SAP, Oracle.

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