SIMON T. ABELA

**** ** **** ******* *********, Missouri 64118 816-***-**** acvcps@r.postjobfree.com ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER / HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL Leadership Cost Cutting Solutions Process Improvements AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Safety and Environment Program Management ● Technical Assessment ● Regulatory Compliance● Emergency Response Plans ● Hazardous Waste ● Air Pollution ● Industrial Engineering ● ISO 14000/14001/18001 ● OSHA Compliance ● Water/Soil Sampling ● In-Situ/Ex-Situ Remediation ● Solid Waste Management ● Clean Air Act (CAA) Title V, MACT, CERCLA, TSCA, DOT, CWA, NPDES, NEPA, OSHA, RCRA, and TCEQ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAPEC-ECO LLC

EHS ENGINEER TX, MO. Mar 2008-Jan 2013, Oct 2013 –Present Leverage superior subject matter expertise to provide technical guidance to clients and facilities regarding CAA Title V regulatory compliance issues. Prepare proposals. Assisted clients to comply with state and federal regulations. Instructor and trainer for health and safety programs for small business. Key Accomplishments:

Consulted with businesses, promoting health and safety programs.

Provided facility support, including corrective actions and permitting applications.

Drafted Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and technical reports.

Hazardous Materials Management

HAZWOPER (8, 24, and 40-hour courses)

Teaching DOT and Hazardous Materials regulations

Identify hazards and prepare risks assessments

CHESAPEAKE ENERGY, Woodward, OK

EHS Specialist (Air), Jan 2013-Oct 2013

Fulfilled a critical role as the Designated Air Representative and integral member of the EHS team tasked with performing spill response, SPCC inspection, and other functions for this leading producer of natural gas and active driller of oil wells. Facilitated the procurement of air emission permits by rule, standard permits, and Title V permits. Responsible for scheduling all third-party engine stack tests, tracking and reporting greenhouse gas emissions while coordinating the replacement of oxygen sensors. Key Accomplishments:

Successfully developed compliance demonstration and documentation methods, improving the effectiveness of application review and accuracy of documentation.

Provided input into the evaluation and revision of rules, regulations, and policies.

Provided support for Continuous Emission Monitoring, as per 40 CFR, Part 60, subpart JJJJ

Provided record keeping, initial notification, compliance status with source test results

Provided EHS support for staff members in LOTO, Confined Space, and spill response RMS/IAP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, Iraq

Project Manager and Incident Commander, Aug 2011-Dec 2011-Contract Position Directed the actions of a large team of Emergency Response Clean Team members and over 60 subcontractors for this leading provider of global logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional services. Oversaw remediation and removal of toxic and hazardous materials from soil and ground water, based on the results of soil/water sampling and well monitoring. Drafted safety plans and readied PPE tailored to specific roles while leading safety training programs. Served as a subject matter expert for the environmental group on all issues affecting permitting, compliance, budgeting, cost SIMON ABELA, Page 2

reduction, and regulatory requirements. Responsible for the creation of work plans, budgets, and estimates for all identification and remediation activities. Key Accomplishments:

Closed multiple bases in Iraq within a short timeframe to meet departure deadlines for all United States military personnel

Responsible for the environmental, health, and safety performance in the region, created an injury-free sustainable work place, directed and coordinated emergency response activities

Identified existing or potentially hazardous conditions, and provided corrective actions.

Recommended corrective/preventive measures to reduce risks

Coordinated safety training for all employees in LOTO, confined space, and machine guarding

Analyzed and oversaw all safety policies, programs, and procedures, including hazardous materials program and safety permits programs, to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Analyzed, evaluated, identified, and recommended new strategic and creative approaches to improve safety

Provided strategic safety direction and leadership to all safety initiatives, the company's safety representatives, and management

Collaborated with corporate departments to update, develop, and implement safety training courses, and identified training resources

Developed resources at the business unit, provided technical guidance and training to identify and evaluate hazards, and implemented effective controls

Developed and managed internal safety databases and websites to track designated project health and safety personnel, audit corrective action plans, and other program metrics URS CORPORATION, Panama City, FL

Incident Commander and Manager, Jan 2010-Mar 2011-Contract Position Supervised remediation and emergency response plans for multiple sites for this fully integrated engineering, construction, and technical services organization. Focused on all aspects of hazardous waste operations, including training, QA audits, response strategies, and decommissioning projects for multiple wastewater treatment facilities. Tasked with inspection of all completed work, contractor relations, and cost estimates. Developed work plans, budgets, and clean-up estimates for soil excavation, in-situ remediation, and hazardous waste identification. Drafted safety plans tailored to the specifics of each job while leading safety training programs.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed four US and non-US Emergency Response Clean Teams, comprised of laborers, foremen, and equipment operators through all phases of environmental and engineering projects

Entrusted with the management of all environmental projects exceeding $5M dollars, including removal of above-ground storage tanks, as well as the excavation and installation of fuel tanks. Provided oversight of all material deliveries, contractor/subcontractor activity, and budgets

Developed and promoted procedures to address emergency responses to spills at gas stations as well as large fuel farms storing more than 1M gallons of petroleum products

Oversaw all safety and worker's compensation staff and provided strategic guidance to senior management regarding prevention of workplace accidents and illnesses

Developed and provided senior management with dashboards and metrics

Developed strategies and oversaw initiatives for industrial hygiene and risk reduction programs and practices for all team members.

TOLUNAY-WONG ENGINEERS INC., Houston, TX

Field Project Engineer, Oct 2008-Nov 2009-Contract Position Executed a variety of environmental investigations, cost/benefit analyses, and project management functions for this leading provider of engineering consultation, geotechnical studies, environmental SIMON ABELA, Page 3

engineering, and construction materials testing services. Assumed a lead role in the coordination of remediation services addressing air, soil, and ground water contamination by heavy metals and other pollutants. Engaged in dirt hauling, trenching, mapping, soil/water sampling, and well water monitoring. Consulted with environmental regulators and corporate stakeholders to define, focus, and clarify strategies to resolve environmental issues. Assisted with monitoring, sampling, and testing programs and activities on site to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Accomplishments:

Delivered presentations and plans to concerned parties, addressing all inquiries relating to projects and remediation efforts envolving excavation, large structure removal, and removal of impacted soil.

Worked closely with state regulators on Consent Decree, obtaining all necessary permits and ensuring the timely and accurate filing of all required documentation. EDUCATION

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Permit Required Confined Space Standard OSHA 7300

Evacuation and Emergency Planning OSHA 7105

Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding IS –OSH 714-4

Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents / HAZWOPER

Incident Command System

10-hour General Industry Training Course 2013-2015

Due Diligence at Dawn, Immunoassay, Sampling and Analysis Techniques

Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund Sites

Introductory Preliminary Assessment and Site Inspection (PA/SI) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Member of the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified 40 Hour HAZWOPER Instructor

Proficient in Microsoft applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook PUBLICATIONS

Air/Water Harvesters Operated with Renewable Energy- Oct 2014 Commonwealth Environmental Investment Partner. CEIP

The Impact of New Wind Technology on Birds & Bats Population – Regenedyne LLC. Sept 2014.

Spatially-Explicit Structural Approaches to Measuring Hazard/Risk Assessment, Vulnerability and Resilience – 3/2015. Journal of Geography and Natural Disaster UK

Clean up Workers Potentially Exposed to Benzene-June 2014

Proposed Change in Delimara Power Plant Air Assessment. Malta Environmental Planning Authority MEPA. July 2013 (white paper)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

English, Italian, French, Maltese, and Spanish

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