Dane M. Tanner, CHMM, ASP, CSP
**** ******** ******, ****** ****, PA 19026
(H) 610-***-**** (C) 484-***-**** (E) acza76@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Overview
Environmental professional with over 30 years experience in analysis, environmental remediation, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), permitting and facility management. Increased client satisfaction and increased sales through client interface and problem solving.
Core Qualifications
Excel in creative problem solving
Proficiency in OSHA, EPA, RCRA regulations
Strong verbal communication/training skills
Risk management processes and analysis
Proficient in permit writing and compliance
Excel as liaison with Federal, state and local regulatory agencies
Team leadership
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Safety Professional
Accomplishments
Worked directly with EPA TSCA representative to plan and execute product demonstration for EPA approval
Wrote, applied and trained on safety procedures in environmental remediation facility with multiple 0 accident years
Trained staff on safety procedures through monthly training sessions
Maintained permit compliance and records for residual waste, storm water and air permits
Wrote permit application for EPA approval of new remediation technique
Experience
02/2000-Current Clean Earth, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Regulatory Compliance Manager/Safety Manager
Monitored all processes in environmental treatment facility to ensure compliance with PADEP, Philadelphia and NPDES permits. Trained employees in safety procedures. Monitored and improved processes for safe operation of facility. Managed on-site laboratory performing permit compliance monitoring. Trained chemists and technicians in multiple facilities in analysis techniques.
06/1999-10/1999 Environmental Standards, Inc., Valley Forge, PA
Senior Quality Assurance Chemist
Data validation of environmental data reports using EPA Functional Guidelines for Validation of Organic/Inorganic Data. Identified problems with data and prepared reports of findings.
12/1990-10/1998 Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc., Boothwyn, PA
Senior Environmental Chemist
Worked directly with sales, clients and management to provide sample analysis on time with quality defensible data. Improved data management to increase sample throughput. Trained new staff in EPA analysis and instrument methods and maintenance. Developed new methods for specific needs of clients.
08/1986-09/1990 Bridgeport Environmental Laboratory, Inc., Bridgeport, NJ
Organics Director/Equity Partner
Planned and executed startup of new environmental laboratory. Initiated analytical instrument and office equipment purchases. Managed business and laboratory operations. Developed functional operation growing to $2M in sales in first year of operation.
05/1981-08/1986 Century Laboratory, Inc., Thorofare, NJ
Environmental Chemist
Conducted environmental analysis of organic and inorganic sample analytes.
Education
2005 Widener University, Chester, PA
Chemistry/Management
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Professional studies with concentration in chemistry with business management minor.
West Chester State College, West Chester, PA
Natural Science
Coursework in natural science with a concentration in chemistry.
Technical Writing
“In-Situ Remediation of PCB without Toxic Byproducts”, VanDyke/Tanner, Presented at International Conference of Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, May 2008
TCSA Permit Application and demonstration Test Plan for chemical destruction of PCB on hard surfaces submitted for Amstar, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA. Submitted 6/29/07; permit granted 12/7/07.
TCSA Permit Application and demonstration Test Plan for chemical destruction of PCB on hard surfaces, bulk oil and paints submitted for Unitek, Honolulu, HI. Submitted 12/10/10; permit granted 4/7/11.
Memberships
Delaware County Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) Chemical Advisory Team
Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Certification # 15014
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification # CSP-31235
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certification # ASP23767
30 Hour OSHA Compliance Certificate
American Red Cross- First Aid/CPR/AED
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)-Rescue Diver