Thomas J. Ruddy

** ******* ***. ******, ** *****

732-***-****

acvesl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position that will utilize my extensive skills and experience in the field of Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Environmental, Health, and Safety Consulting, NJ

EH&S Consultant (July 2014 – June 2016) – Continue to work as EH&S Consultant to Hess Corporation after shutdown of the Port Reading, NJ Refinery. Additional work as EH&S Consultant for various industrial clients in NJ.

Hess Corporation, Port Reading, NJ

Sr. EH&S Specialist (August 2006 – July 2014) – Responsible for management of environmental, health and safety compliance programs for a petroleum refinery. Prepared and completed all reports and permit modifications without use of consultants. Responsibilities include:

Title V Operating Permit Compliance (including internal compliance audits, 6-Mo. deviation, and annual certifications);

Preparation of air permit applications/modifications using NJDEP RADIUS software

Annual Air Emission Statements

Quarterly and Semi-annual reporting – Excess Emission Reports (EERs), Startup, shutdown, malfunction (SSM) reports, MACT and NSPS reporting

Manage operation of the facility’s Continuous Emission Monitors (CEMs), including quarterly CGA’s and annual RATAs;

Supervise stack testing program

Manage facility Leak detection and Repair (LDAR) Program

Oversee contractors/vendors for LDAR, CEM, and stack testing programs

Provide regulatory interpretations and guidance to refinery personnel

SARA 312 (CRTK) & 313 (TRI) reporting

Manage SPCC/DPCC Program

Manage Stormwater Program

Manage RCRA hazardous and nonhazardous waste storage and disposal

Perform environmental training

Expert at OSHA 29 CFR 1910 compliance

Manage and train employees on Safety policies and procedures including;

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Hot Work Permits

Confined space entry

Fall protection

Slips/Trips hazards

Bloodborne Pathogens

Incident Investigation

Emergency Response

Industrial Hygiene

Asbestos

PPE

Manage Industrial Hygiene Program at the refinery

Asbestos Safety Program

OSHA PSM

Organize and run Safety Committee meetings and Safety Tailgate meetings

Conduct Task Safety Observations in the field

Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and Root Cause investigations

Near miss reporting

Act as Alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO)

Train new security officers

Run emergency response and security drills

Oversee facility inspections by NJDEP, USEPA, and OSHA

Interact with all federal and state EH&S agencies on permit modifications, plan modifications, and all other negotiations

Griffin Pipe Products, Florence, NJ

Environmental Manager (March 2005 – August 2006 – Plant closure) – Responsible for management of environmental compliance program for an iron foundry. Responsibilities included:

Title V Operating Permit Compliance (including internal compliance audits, 6-Mo. deviation, and annual certifications);

Preparation of air permit applications/modifications using NJDEP RADIUS software;

Annual Emission Statements;

Excess Emission Reports (EERs);

Supervise stack testing program;

SARA 312 (CRTK) & 313 (TRI) reporting;

Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisor;

Hazardous waste management;

Stormwater permitting

Environmental Resource Management (ERM), Ewing, NJ

Sr. Project Manager (January 2001 – March 2005) – Member of Air Permitting & Compliance Group for environmental consulting firm. Worked with a variety of industrial clients including Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Power, and general manufacturing. Responsibilities included:

Title V Operating Permit Compliance (including internal compliance audits, 6-Mo. deviation, and annual certifications);

Minor source permitting;

Annual Emission Statements;

Providing clients with guidance on new regulations;

Air auditing of industrial facilities;

Air dispersion modeling;

Report and proposal writing;

Management of project budgets.

Carter Wallace Inc., Cranbury, NJ

Environmental Compliance Specialist (March 1998 – January 2001) – Member of Corporate Environmental Affairs Group for consumer product and pharmaceutical manufacturer. Responsibilities included:

Corporate contact for air permitting and compliance;

Environmental auditing of facilities nationwide;

Development of Risk Management Program (RMP) and Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) program for several facilities;

SARA 312 (CRTK) & 313 (TRI) reporting

Hazardous waste management;

Stormwater permitting;

Wastewater permitting;

Medical waste management;

ENSR Consulting and Engineering, Piscataway, NJ

Senior Project Specialist (May 1990 – March 1998) – Member of Air Quality Division for an environmental consulting firm. Responsibilities included:

Minor and Major source permitting nationwide;

Air dispersion modeling;

Annual Emission Statements;

SARA 312 (CRTK) & 313 (TRI) reporting

EDUCATION:

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ – BS in Atmospheric Science

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