Thomas J. Ruddy
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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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