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Environmental Compliance Management

Location:

El Centro, CA

Posted:

March 03, 2016

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Steven Van Zant

**** * ***** ***. ** Centro, CA *2243

Phone: 760-***-**** email: actsoo@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience:

Ericsson-Grant, Inc.

Environmental Compliance Manager/Planner & Estimator (November 2015 – Present)

Third party monitor, reporting to the Imperial County Planning Dept. As well as other Imperial County agencies, in Environmental Compliance effort on the solar project site in conformance with and according to the following: Zero environmental and permit non-compliance events, environmental, Health and Safety Plan (EHASP), provide environmental, Health and Safety Procedures, Provide subject matter expertise to the Construction Team with respect to EHS matters specific to the project jurisdiction and in accord with permit requirements and the Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Provide leadership, training and mentoring to a staff of subordinate Safety Coordinators, Ensure “on-boarding” site specific EHS training for all personnel assigned to the site. Ensure a strong team ethos between the EHS team, sub-contractor EHS representatives, consultants, community members and the construction management team. Provide timely and accurate incident and statistical reporting as required. Provide daily auditing by using detailed knowledge of Federal Construction Safety Standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910), recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR 1904). Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) execution and maintenance. Conduct daily communication both orally and in writing with all departments onsite including all contractors and sub-contractors. Monitor construction site for the Imperial County Housing Development in the restoration of abandon homes in the Imperial County. Provide Scopes of Works and estimates to the contractors prior to the construction phase. Provide Quality Assurance and guidance during the construction phase. Conduct final walk through and punch lists with the contractor and representative from the Imperial County.

CLP Resources/First Solar,

(Solar Gen 2 site), October 2013 – October 2014. (ISEC West Solar Site) October 2014 – November 2015

Environmental Compliance Manager : Serve as Environmental Compliance Manager in the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance effort on the solar project site in conformance with and according to the following: Zero unsafe behavior, zero injury values, zero environmental and permit non-compliance events, environmental, Health and Safety Plan (EHASP), provide environmental, Health and Safety Procedures, Provide subject matter expertise to the Construction Team with respect to EHS matters specific to the project jurisdiction and in accord with permit requirements and the Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Provide leadership, training and mentoring to a staff of subordinate Safety Coordinators, Ensure “on-boarding” site specific EHS training for all personnel assigned to the site. Ensure a strong team ethos between the EHS team, sub-contractor EHS representatives, consultants, community members and the construction management team. Provide timely and accurate incident and statistical reporting as required. Provide daily auditing by using detailed knowledge of Federal Construction Safety Standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910), recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR 1904). Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) execution and maintenance. Conduct daily communication both orally and in writing with all departments onsite including all contractors and sub-contractors. Meet with all County and local inspectors as needed, to provide needed information; (equipment tracking, dust logs, and site tours). Conduct daily tracking of Dust Logs and Air Quality Logs. Daily tracking and reporting of all Environmental and Safety incidents on site using an in-house data base (Intelex 6.1). Monitor all wildlife on site. Plan, estimate, monitor and inspect the Asbestos removal program on site. Inspect site for fuel and oil spills, and recover as needed. Development and execution of environmental procedures and policies implemented at First Solar construction sites.

CLP Resources

(First Solar, Campo Verde Solar Site), January 2013 – October 2014

Environmental Compliance Technician

(Supervisor: Brandon Midboe 480-***-****)

Assist in managing the environmental compliance requirements associated with the active solar energy generating power plants in various phases of construction. Responsible for compliance with conditional use permit requirements, storm water pollution prevention plan development, dust control procedures and permit compliance, hazardous material handling procedures, written environmental program development, recycling program at construction sites, environmental record keeping, incident investigation, and direct communication with the Environmental Compliance Manager on environmental program development. Monitor wildlife on site, monitor and inspect the Asbestos removal program on site. Inspect site for fuel and oil spills, and recover as needed. Improve environmental programs existing at the company. Identify and communicate deficiencies associated with environmental requirements in corresponding jurisdictions where First Solar was constructing power plants. Update and maintain the environmental portion of the First Solar environmental health and safety manual. Audit all sites environmental practices and make changes to the programs in place. Work with the development team to file and maintain pertinent permits associated with environmental regulations. Developed and executed environmental procedures and policies implemented at First Solar construction sites.

Department of Defense US Navy, NAF El Centro, CA

Facilities, Management & Engineering Division

Engineering Technician III (Lead), February 2001 – October 2012

(Supervisor: Charles Rich 619-***-****)

Review, assess and resolve construction, repairs and design problems encountered during the performance of routine projects assigned. Provide advice and assistance to the Facility Engineering Director on technical matters requiring general knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods. Performed administrative and technical project management for projects performed in-house, ensured that the citing and concept planning are compatible with the activity master plan. Provide technical support services in the field of construction, maintenance, and alteration. Independently responsible for assuring technical quality compliance by the contractor. Provided technical knowledge of local conditions including availability of construction materials and skilled labor, contractor and subcontractor organizations, and policy and procedures required by the organizations involved. Coordinated with project designer and provided solutions to routine technical problems. Independently monitored contractor construction and repair projects, ensuring that the civil, mechanical and electrical aspects of the project are constructed.

Prepared cost estimates and designs for up-coming construction projects. Draw conclusions, prepares reports, and makes recommendations as necessary. Make field surveys to investigate existing facility and equipment layout and condition. Evaluate projects (repair, alteration, energy efficient and economical design to serve the facility. Independently performed contract related service such as writing scope of work, estimating, site surveys, performance monitoring product or design review and acceptance. Independently developed necessary working drawings, designs, and specifications to comply with the scope of work and criteria and prepared government cost estimates. Review the project plans and specifications, and the cost estimates prior to contract award for technical soundness and to determine practicability from a construction management and customer requirement standpoint. If plans and specifications were not sound, use initiative and teamwork to research problems, make recommendations, or established alternative proposals for designer consideration. Identify areas of special concern pertaining to the specific project, such as permits, clearances, environmental impacts, energy conservation, life safety, maintenance procedures and policies, site utility adequacy, connections and outages, etc. Performed planning, scheduling and coordination necessary to assure that the design is complete within the design budget and the allotted maintenance/construction budget. Independently analyzed and coordinated requested designs or construction changes which occur after the contract is awarded. Technical knowledge of architectural, civil, and extensive knowledge in the environmental, mechanical or electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the full range of engineering duties concerned with the design, layout, and supervision of construction operations.

Inspect construction sites to insure quality of work. Provided advice and assistance to the contractors and construction crew on technical matters requiring general knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods.

Meet with Project Managers for weekly progress reports of various construction sites.

Department of Defense US Navy, NAF El Centro, CA

Facilities, Management & Engineering Division

Lead/Asbestos Program Manager, April 2002 - August 2009

(Supervisor: Charles Rich 760-***-****)

(Reason for leaving: Collateral Duty)

Served as day to day coordinator of all lead paint and asbestos related activities. Ensure the Lead and Asbestos Management Programs is in compliance with State and Federal Regulations. Develop and provide a notification system to building occupants and maintenance personnel indicating where Lead paint or Asbestos Containing Materials are located; and how/why to avoid disturbance. Perform periodic surveillance, maintain and update inventory records, and update the Asbestos database system. Provide input to the work request system to indicate whether Asbestos Containing Material will be disturbed during in-house or contracted maintenance, alteration and repair activities. Provide technical direction and work practices for in-house Lead or Asbestos Containing Material disturbance activities. Provide a description of work and requirements for contracted asbestos work. Review all documents and work to ensure proper procedures are followed. Ensure all require personnel receive awareness training. Coordinate with the Safety Office to insure in-house workers receive medical surveillance and respiratory protection as required. Update lead and asbestos inventory records and database systems as Lead paint and Asbestos Containing Material’s are abated during repair, renovation, or demolition operations. Verify proper removal/disposal procedures are in place for lead paint and asbestos materials.

Department of Defense US Navy, NAF El Centro, CA

Environmental Protection Assistant, February 1999 - February 2001

(Reason for leaving: Promoted)

Assisted Environmental Protection Specialists to execute special projects, including collection of data and other information from the field or by telephone. Special projects include review of base, department and tenant command environmental records to determine compliance with permits, mapping the location of storm drain inlets; organization of spill response drills, and drafting updated versions of base instructions on environmental issues for review by higher authority.

Perform compliance evaluations of base operations in assigned sub-specialty areas, and assist Division Environmental Protection Specialist to identify and develop solutions to environmental compliance issues. Initiate communications of regulatory requirements, within assigned sub-specialty areas, to appropriate base personnel. Conduct portions of Environmental Compliance Evaluations, such as review of infectious waste management procedures, or inspection of hazardous waste accumulation sites and waste handling procedures to ascertain compliance with OPNAVINST 5090.1B and relevant laws and regulations.

Establish and maintain legal resources library within Division to support regulatory resource issues. Identify sources of publications and computer-based information on current Federal, State, and local regulations, laws and policy. Requisitions approved publications and computer-based information.

Assist Division staff to find relevant regulations for resolution of compliance issues. Develop draft environmental compliance boiler plate language for construction contracts citing specific applicable laws, regulations and policies. Review Environmental Protection Plans submitted by contractors.

Escort regulatory personnel and others for scheduled environmental compliance inspections and tours of NAF facilities. Provide accurate responses to scheduled visitor questions concerning base environmental issues, operations and facilities, and keep chain of command informed of inspection comments and findings. Research topics to provide answers to visitors questions when answers are unknown.

Department of Defense US Navy, NAF El Centro, CA

Hazardous Waste Handler, June 1995 - February 1999

(Reason for leaving: Promoted)

Hazardous waste facility technician regarding hazardous waste handling, labeling, storing, shipping, tracking and disposal. Perform hazardous waste category identification functions to determine the hazardous characteristics of waste chemical substance and acceptability. Assist with conducting Environmental Compliance Evaluations (ECEs) of hazardous waste accumulation sites and waste handling procedures to ascertain compliance with OPNAVINST 5090.1B and relevant laws and regulations. Provide alternatives for unacceptable hazardous waste material. Research topics to provide information to customers ensuring awareness of corrective administrative and regulatory procedures. Identify and develop solutions to hazardous waste handling compliance problems. Review hazardous waste documents and records to determine compliance with permits and all governing regulations including but not limited CFRs and OPNAVINST 5090.1B. Initiates communication of regulatory requirements within hazardous waste handling areas, to appropriate personnel. Assist in reviewing base instructions for to ensure continuity and compliance with a wide variety of environmental laws and regulations. Observe work practices in Hazardous Waste Yard to ensure Occupational Safety and Health Standards are being met. Independently perform a wide variety and complex requirements related to customer generated, containerized or bulk volume hazardous material, hazardous waste destined for resale, treatment, recycling and disposal. Establish and maintain division reports and file documentation pertaining to hazardous waste. Establish and maintain technical library within division to support regulatory research on hazardous waste handling. Draft and maintain spreadsheets and databases. Establish and maintain technical library within division to support regulatory research on hazardous waste handling. Draft and maintain spreadsheets and databases Emergency Response Team member for hazardous spills. Prepare timely memoranda and required documentation for hazardous waste handling issues. Familiar with and skilled in applying governing regulations concerning the storage, transportation, identification and safety of hazardous waste (i.e. 40 CFR/Storage & Identification), 49 CFR (Transportation) and 22 CCR (Manifests, Storage & Characterization). Thoroughly familiar with and skilled in applying or utilizing various hazardous waste and hazardous material regulatory guidelines and programs including but not limited to Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), California Code of Regulations (CCRs), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Waste Codes, Cradle to the Grave requirements under the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and proper use of level "A, B, C, D" personal protection equipment, respirators and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Knowledgeable of the Environmental Division of Public Works NAF El Centro's mission, programs, functions and organizational structure. Knowledgeable of Navy organization, directives, correspondence control, filing systems, procedures and operations. Thoroughly knowledgeable of environmental principles and technical terminology and strong ability to correctly use knowledge in preparation of reports and briefings. Skilled in data gathering and evaluation, plus able to make and support sound recommendations both verbally and in writing. Fluent in usage of the English language in a clear and concise manner. Skilled in computer procedures, capabilities and applications to conduct administrative support duties.

Reports, spreadsheets, data bases and required documentation are prepared by using Government and commercial software programs available within the division.

Department of Defense US Navy, NAF El Centro, CA

Recreation Department Manager, July 1994 - June 1995

(Reason for leaving: Promoted)

Issued Recreational equipment for rental. Conducted monthly inventory on all equipment. Maintained and repaired equipment as needed. Supervised labors. Scheduled employees work hours. Maintain office records.

Ocotillo Sports and Pro shop

Store Manager, August 1990 - July 1994

(Reason for leaving: To accept Government job)

Ran day to day store operations, I was in charge of in store sales as well as large school/team sales. Set up store displays, scheduled employee work hours. Handle employee issues. Conducted store audits and inventory. Ordered new equipment and merchandise for the store. Made nightly money deposits at the bank.

Athletic Express

Assistant Manager May 1987 - August 1990

(Reason for leaving: To accept Managers Position)

Assisted in the day to day store operations, I was in charge of in store sales as well as large school/team sales. Set up store displays, scheduled employee work hours. Handle employee issues. Assisted in store inventory and restocking.

Education

Calexico High School, Calexico, CA

Completed coursework towards General studies, June 1983

Imperial Valley College, Imperial, CA

Business and Criminal Justice courses.

College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA

Criminal Justice, August 1993

Uniform Air Quality - Online Training

Air Academy - Online Training

Basic Inspector Academy – Online Training

First Aid & CPR Training – May 2013

VEE State Certified Class

Visible Smoke and Emissions Certification, February 2013

RS Means San Diego, CA

Facilities Maintenance & Repair Estimating, April 2012

NAVFAC 40Hour Construction Safety and Hazardous Awareness,

El Centro, CA

Construction Safety and Hazardous Awareness Training, July 2012

RS Means San Diego, CA

Facilities Maintenance & Repair Estimating, December 2010

NAVFAC 40-Hour Construction Safety and Hazardous Awareness

San Diego, CA

Construction Safety and Hazardous Awareness Training, July 2011