EHS Manager / Environmental Engineer
Resume:
PATRICK W. KEELY
Louisville, KY 40245
Phone: 502-***-****
E-mail: *******.*.*****@*****.***
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL
Regulatory Compliance / Hazard Assessment & Management / Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Safety / Process Improvement / Multi-Agency Liaison / Reporting & Auditing / Quality Control & Assurance
Over 20 years of experience as an EHS compliance professional with proven track record in developing, implementing and managing EHS programs, plans, and permits satisfying various regulatory requirements.
Extensive interaction with regulatory agencies as well as companies across various industries. Strong experience in directing and managing regulatory compliance of waste operations including, but not limited to:
hazardous waste manifesting/tracking, reporting, permitting, internal/external auditing, inspections, corrective/preventive actions, risk management and training.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Hazardous Waste Management • RCRA, Air, KPDES & TSCA PCB Permits
• Regulatory Inspections State & Federal Agencies • Training RCRA, OSHA and DOT
• Executing and Managing EHS Plans and Programs • Regulatory Tracking and Interpretation
• Communicating EHS Scope, Requirements & Strategy • Conducting Management Team Investigations
TECHNICAL SKILLS (CERTIFICATIONS & PERMITS)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, 2002 – 2010 • Part B (Hazardous Waste) Permit
• Sanitary Landfill Manager Certification, 1992 – 1996 • Title V (Air) Permit
• OSHA, 30-Hour Training Course Certification, 1996 • KPDES / NPDES Permit
• MSHA Instructor Certificate, 1996 • Industrial Waste Water Discharge Permit
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE – 1988
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC./CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Senior Compliance Manager for Hazardous Waste Processing Facilities, 2013 – 1/15/2016
EHS Manager at Hazardous Waste Processing Facility, 2005 – 2013 EHS Manager at Waste Management/Collection Centers, 1994 – 2005
Management responsibilities of regulatory compliance with applicable local, state and federal requirements for treatment, storage and disposal facilities associated with hazardous waste fuel blending, waste solidification, waste water treatment, PCB storage and various other activities.
Implemented policies, procedures and practices for facilities in KY, OH, WV, IN, TN, AL and MS. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risks. Responsible for developing regulatory goals, objectives and performance targets to promote continual improvement.
Communicated and rolled out best management practices across company’s facilities and operations.
Stayed abreast with trends by monitoring and maintaining knowledge of current and proposed regulations.
Complied with OSHA, EPA, DOT and other regulatory requirements.
Investigated incidents, conducted root cause analysis and provided detailed reports when necessary to appropriate authorities.
As an EHS Manager, led facility personnel through the development, implementation and management of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plans and programs. Ensured the well-being of employees and the communities in which the company operated.
PATRICK W. KEELY
Phone: 502-***-****
E-mail: *******.*.*****@*****.***
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Permitting:
RCRA Hazardous Waste Part B Permits
Air / Title V Permits
KPDES / NPDES Permits and POTW Permits
TSCA PCB Commercial Storage Approval
Reporting & Notifications:
Prepared and submitted reports to comply with Permit and Regulatory Requirements o Annual Hazardous Waste Reports
o Annual Hazardous Waste Assessments
o Annual Hazardous Waste Activity Registrations
o Annual Used Oil Reports
o Annual PCB Reports
o Tier II Reports
o Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reports
o Monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)
o Waste Water Discharge Reports
o Semi-Annual Title V Reports
o Title V Compliance Certifications
Prepared and submitted Import/Export Notifications Regulatory
Inspections:
Hazardous Waste Inspections conducted by the Kentucky Division of Waste Management, Ohio EPA and various other state regulatory agencies
Hazardous Waste Inspections conducted by EPA Region 4 and 5
Air Inspections conducted by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality
Water Inspections conducted by the Kentucky Division of Water and Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
TSCA PCB Inspections conducted by Kentucky Division of Waste Management on the behalf of EPA Region 4
Auditing:
Conducted internal audits as well as external audits of vendor facilities (Landfills, Smelters, and other facilities)
Facilitated and satisfied various customer companies audit requests
Training and Meetings:
Prepared and Conducted Training (Primarily RCRA, OSHA and DOT) in small and large group settings
Conducted Management Team Investigations, Safety Meetings, and Process Safety Management (PSM) Meetings
Health and Safety Plans and Programs:
Hazardous Communication; Personal Protective Equipment; Respiratory Protection; Hearing Conservation; Confined Space Entry; and others
Activities, Records and Logs:
Management of Change (MOC) Tracking
Processed Hazard Analysis (PHA) Revalidations
Hazard Assessments and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Selection
Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) / Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Maintained OSHA 300 Logs
Maintained Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO14001
Maintained Records for Risk Management Plan (RMP) Chemical Threshold Evaluation
Maintained PCB Logs
Maintained Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Records
Maintained and Tracked Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests
Prepared and Maintained Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Plans, Contingency Plans and Best Management Practices (BMP)/Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
FORT KNOX
Environmental Engineer – GS11, 1989 – 1994
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