ERIC S. JOHNSON
Chicago, IL 60646
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CURRENT TITLE:
Environmental Compliance Specialist
EDUCATION:
BS, Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, 1997
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor
Six Sigma Green Belt
Anthrax Awareness Training
Incident Commander Training
Hazardous Waste Management Training (40 CFR 262)
DOT Hazmat Employee Training (49 CFR 172.704(1)(1 & 2)
40 Hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training (29 CFR 1910.120)
Confined Space Entry Training (29 CFR 1910.146)
Mold Investigation and Monitoring Training
Process Safety Management
Government Security Clearance
JOB HISTORY AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Experience Summary:
Motivated and dedicated environmental professional experienced in environmental regulation within both governmental agencies and private industry.
May 2015 – Present
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Bridgestone Retail Operations
Bloomingdale, IL
Responsibilities include ensuring that all 26,000 BSRO employees are properly supported to ensure environmental compliance at Bridgestone’s 2,200 retail stores. Research and interpret federal, state and local regulations and implement actions ensuring compliance is maintained at all locations. Draft environmental SOPs, develop training modules, and publish action memos through BSROs web based portal to assist employees in meeting regulatory compliance objectives. Provides oversight of internal audits and provides support to ensure timely closure of findings. Acts, on behalf of BSRO, as the exclusive source of communication to regulators regarding environmental matters. Provides oversight for contracted project work to ensure objectives are met and budgets are maintained. Utilizes tools learned in Lean Six Sigma to improve compliance by streamlining processes.
February 2002-May 2015
State Environmental Manager
88th Regional Support Command
Fort Sheridan, IL
Responsibilities included managing environmental programs for 32 federal facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations. Developed, implemented and maintained sustainable policies and practices that exceeded federal facility objectives. Completed internal and external environmental auditing and assisted with corrective actions. Managed such programs as air quality, wastewater, storm water, hazardous waste, solid waste, natural resources, cultural resources, affirmative procurement, underground storage tanks, asbestos, radon, lead, PCB, pest management and pollution prevention. Responsible for project management including writing scopes of work, researching regulatory parameters, managing budgets, applying for all necessary permits and coordinating the oversight and completion of the job. Instructed and managed several training programs such as Best Management Practices for Storm Water, Pollution Prevention, Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste Storage and Handling, Environmental Compliance Officer Training and Spill Prevention. Experience in developing documents such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans and Pest Management Plans.
October 1998-February 2002
Environmental Compliance Manager
Clean Harbors
Chicago, IL
Maintained all records and permits relative to the TSDF. Provided oversight of wastewater treatment operations to ensure compliance with CWA. Performed daily, weekly and monthly inspections to ensure that facility complied with all permits. Trained personnel to comply with OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and to satisfy permit conditions.
October 1996-October 1998
Environmental Chemist
Clean Harbors
Chicago, IL
Analyzed and characterized materials for ultimate disposal. Completed profiles and found appropriate outlets for hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Completed manifests, LDRs and BOLs. Ensured that all shipments were properly marked and labeled and complied with all DOT regulations.
January 1996-October 1996
Environmental Chemist
American Analytical, Inc.
Merrillville, IN
Collected and analyzed air, soil and water samples for SVOC, pesticides, herbicides, metals, TOC, TOX and general wet chemistry.