Environmental Compliance/Management

Christopher A. Washington

Environmental Compliance/Project Management

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Email: ***************@*****.***

Phone: 832-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

•Experienced in identifying, developing, managing, and supporting environmental compliance projects associated with the engineering, designing, permitting, and construction of major energy projects, including electric generation and transmission facilities, natural gas pipelines, conventional power plants, compressor stations, LNG receiving terminals and renewable energy projects (wind and solar).

•Experienced in operations and environmental compliance/reporting for refined products terminals, as well as crude/oil, natural gas and chemical pipeline facilities and meter stations.

•Demonstrated environmental project management skills in establishing scope/schedule/budget for complex projects from design, construction compliance monitoring and performance testing through final acceptance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Field Environmental Advisor – Texas Chemicals/Central South Crude & Products

ExxonMobil Pipeline Company - Houston, TX/Friendswood Complex - March 2015 to Present

Responsible for preparing site-specific environmental permits, registrations, notifications and implement field compliance programs (regulatory and permit compliance at field level air emissions monitoring / record keeping, NPDES sampling / reporting, waste sampling/management, Title V Compliance, Emissions Inventories, flare regulations, SARA 312/313, TRRC Underground Injection Well Reports, Hydrostatic Testing, etc.).

•Advise local operations personnel on the requirements to retain data and records as required by specific environmental permits or other regulatory requirements (air emissions monitoring, tank seal inspections, emergency response plans/drills, SPCC, etc.). Assist in the implementation and maintenance of site-specific environmental files.

•Provide subject matter expertise in all waste regulations and related compliance program areas (RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, etc.).

•Provide regulatory compliance support as required for spill and other emergency response incidents, including participation on the EMPCo Emergency Support Group (ESG).

Environmental Project Manager

GDF Suez Energy North America - Houston, TX - December 2007 to March 2015

Responsible for the development of siting, permitting and licensing strategies for all phases of energy generation projects (fossil, wind, and solar) including greenfield (new build), expansions, and/or asset optimization strategies.

•Manage all permitting projects including new source review, PSD analysis/air dispersion modeling, solid waste, hazardous waste, storm water, and wastewater for the development of electric generation and transmission facilities, LNG initiatives, natural gas pipelines, and renewable energy projects which includes working with field engineers during construction to ensure all regulatory commitments are managed appropriately.

•Provide environmental determinations, permit applicability evaluations, and agency negotiations to support Engineering, Operations, Construction, and Legal departments for development initiatives.

•Responsible for developing due diligence assessments of environmental liability and risk, permitting related issues and technology requirements for all acquisitions/divestures.

Environmental Compliance Manager

GDF Suez Energy North America - Houston, TX - February 2007 to December 2007

Ensured timely environmental and technical support to US power generation assets in the areas of regulatory compliance, compliance reporting, emissions testing, EHS data management, enforcement action response/ regulatory negotiations.

•Directed the preparation of air permitting and/or air compliance documents including; major and Minor Title V Modifications, Authorizations to Construct, Variances, Small Source Permits, and MACT/BACT/LAER determinations along with the development of facility SPCC, SWPPP, and solid waste management (CCR) permits.

•Performed environmental compliance assessments/facility audits and implemented follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

CenterPoint Energy - Midstream - Houston, TX - February 2005 to February 2007

Prepared plans, permit applications and reports for air quality, storm water, hazardous waste, EPCRA, NPDES and wastewater programs to support natural gas pipeline construction and compressor station expansions.

•Organized and conducted annual Field Services Compliance Training Workshop to communicate regulatory interpretations, technical guidance to regional offices and to accomplish annually required employee training on environmental, safety and other regulatory programs.

•Provided general environmental compliance support to regional environmental coordinators and field service technicians for pipeline and compressor station day to day operations.

Sr Environmental Engineer

GDF Suez Energy North America - Houston, TX - December 2002 to December 2004

Developed the initial framework for a companywide, consistent environmental management system and supporting audit program (ISO 14000).

•Prepared plans, permit applications and reports for air quality, storm water, hazardous waste, EPCRA, NPDES and wastewater programs.

•Monitored compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, conformance to corporate policies and procedures, and HSE performance results.

Environmental Engineer/Plant Chemist

GDF Suez Energy North America - Red Hills Power Facility - November 1998 to December 2002

Managed day to day health, safety and environmental compliance by completing required compliance tasks, reporting and tracking incidents, and coordinating operational HSE assurance activities.

•Managed facility emissions control/monitoring system start-up / initial certification and implementation of facility CEMS (Part 60/75 - CFB Technology), to include all QA/QC Requirements, and Monitoring Plan evaluation/implementation.

•Implemented/Monitored/Managed zero liquid discharge chemistry control of all plant water systems consisting of 18 cell mechanical draft cooling tower with deep well make-up, closed cooling system, Boiler water makeup/operational control and Reverse Osmosis service water system.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Stillman College - Tuscaloosa, AL September 1996 to July 1998

United States Air Force Academy - Colorado Springs, CO June 1991 to August 1993

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