Myrtle Beach Health Safety

Chris Andreno

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Cell 914-***-****

EMAIL: ad0epr@r.postjobfree.com

A pro-active retired on disability firefighter from the FDNY. I spent many years in the PGFD prior to the FDNY, and several in the NIH FD as part of the HAZMAT TEAM. I have over 23+ years in handling Hazardous Waste/Chemicals/All kinds of gases. and ensuring compliance in the EHS field. I believe in teaching and educating to make a more safe and healthy work environment, who believes everyone has something to contribute to a safer work place with ideas. I have extensive knowledge as a former Captain on leadership and nationally certified instructor. Highly motivated, easy to work with, a team player, are just a few of what I feel are my many strengths that can help your company. I work with an open door policy and will always go the extra step. Health and Safety is priority and making sure everyone goes home safe.

Skills: -Customer Service, Professionalism

-Problem Solving, JHA’s (Job Hazard Analysis) Health Safety Plans (HSP), Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHP), HazComm Plans, Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Emergency Response Plans (ERP),Near Misses, Accident Investigation and resolution, Trainings, Bio level 1-4

-Compliance to meet laws, rules and regulations

-Remediation of labs, buildings, creeks, ponds, and other outdoor areas

-Good working relations with NIH, CDC, EPA, MDE, WSSC, MOSH, OSHA, DOT and dealt and

trained on Bio-level 1-4 labs while employed at NIH FD

-Basic Radiation Training

-Organizational Skills and Motivated

-Managerial and Supervisory Roles/Highly motivated to teach to ensure compliance

-Detail Oriented and efficient, Ability to work as team member and individually

-Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Power Point, and other computer programs

-Extensive experience in dealing with the public, high level management and communications

-Extensive experience in dealing with EPA, county, state and federal agencies to include OSHA

-Excel, Word, Adobe, Microsoft Access, JJ Keller HazMat manifesting and label making

-OSHA 10 General Industry

-OSHA 30 General Industry

-RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator

-DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation

-High level of knowledge on DOT and it’s regulations

-Hazmat Technician Annual Refresher 29 CFR 1910.120

-Worked with GMP, Manufacturing, Bio and Pharma companies for 23+ years

-Implemented a Hazardous Waste Quick Reference Guide that will ensure compliance with

OSHA, EPA and 1910. 1200 and 1910.120/1910.1450 compliance that was approved by EPA and OSHA

-Root Cause Analysis, investigating accidents and making appropriate corrections and policy changes, worked in Both Pharma and Bio companies and settings and have extensive knowledge include come FDA regulations

-GMP and CGMP knowledge

-Developed Emergency Action Plans and Emergency Response Plans to include Fire Drills to meet compliance and yearly training on these plans

-Developed and updated Chemical Hygiene Plans, Exposure Plans, Hazardous Waste Plans, Hazard Communication, PPE and other Safety items under OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and other regulatory compliance agencies

-Supervisory and former Captain in FD, Instructor. (21+ in Fire Department/23+ Environmental)

-Numerous Firefighting, Hazardous Materials, Special Operations courses, Certified National

Instructor, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Hazmat Incident

Commander, Hazardous Materials-Managing Incident Command, Hazmat Incident Commander

Level, Hazmat Command, EVOC and EVOC Instructor, AARF, Cargo Tank Truck Emergency Response Work Shop, Emergency Response to Terrorism NFA taken two times, Confined Space, Rope Rescue, Trench Rescue, Vehicle Extrication and instructor in all the above. Numerous other courses upon request.

-Lab Renovations and ensuring proper Safety equipment and labs are installed to meet OSHA, EPA, NFPA and other regulations (review documents and provide proper feedback for renovations to make sure compliance is met.)

-Writing profiles for Hazardous, Non-Hazardous and Universal Waste Streams, biennial reports, Industrial Hygiene Duties, Ergonomic duties, Noise and Air Flow, NFPA Compliance, OSHA Compliance in all areas, WSSC, MDE and EPA compliance, JHA’s, Near Misses, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments, Radiation Safety, Bio Lab Safety and Compliance, FDA Compliance basic knowledge

-Subcontracted out by ACV/EQ/ ECOFLO to lab-pack and assist with compliance and other EPA regulated needs for their customers and provide Expert knowledge and feedback

-Expert knowledge on EPA, MDE, DOT, WSSC, OSHA compliance, NFPA rules and regulations

-Biohazardous Waste removal, compliance and remediation

Experience:

Title: EHS Consultant for GSK Rockville

Trinity Consultants: November 1, 2021 to February 4, 2022

Run the day to day operations of the Environmental program making sure compliance is met by not only the site and all personnel, but the contractor handling the waste for the site for two buildings. Perform OSHA, NFPA and MDE/EPA daily compliance visits, teach rules, regulations and compliance to staff, and immediately correct any safety issues or non-compliance. Update SOP’s, Emergency Response Plans, Emergency Action Plans, Spill Response Plans, SPCC, CHP, Fire Drills, Weather incidents, Active Shooter, and other SOP’s as needed. Review JHA’s. Conduct new hire training, refresher training and yearly training for staff. Provide onsite emergency response for spills, fires, medical emergencies, and other issues. Conduct Confined Space Entry approvals and documentation. Assist other employees with projects as needed. Perform OSHA safety inspections while performing routine daily duties and report accordingly. Provide Fire Safety inspections during daily routines and report accordingly. Program manage projects as needed. Provide reports to appropriate regulatory agencies as needed such as SPCC, Air control monitoring, biennial reports, etc.

Title: Lab Service Specialist

Triumvirate Environmental: September 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021

Lead lab pack and segregation efforts on rotating schedule at routine TEI client sites. Lead the efforts at National Institutes of Standard and Technologies in Gaithersburg (N.I.S.T.), train junior employees and other staff to include clients on how to lab pack, segregate and compliance. Travel to large multiday lab packs as needed. Assist with other local and regional clients as needed. Other MDE and EPA functions requiring chemical expertise as needed.

Title: USUHS Environmental Program Manager

Henry Jackson Foundation: August 31, 2020 to May 28, 2021 Bethesda, MD

I was in charge of the entire USUHS environmental program. I was a hazmat technician/specialist, field chemist who was titled USUHS Environmental Program Manager. I was responsible for collecting, labeling, packing, disposing of all hazardous, non-hazardous, universal waste and Bio-waste. I was also responsible for all paperwork, EPA, MDE and OSHA compliance checks for All USUHS buildings which consisted of 18, over 300 labs and more rooms with chemicals. I also performed OSHA, NFPA, SPCC, MDE safety inspections and compliance checks. I was in charge of training USUHS personnel with CHP, HAZCOM, and proper waste management to include Satellite Accumulation Areas, Proper Segregation of chemicals, and more. I ran the entire environmental program and assisted with CHP reviews, spill response, investigations of odors and other requests for assistance for environmental and safety related issues. Responsible for keeping USUHS EPA, MDE, NFPA and OSHA compliant and removing USUHS from the EPA’s radar as they received multiple fines from the EPA. I wrote SOP’s for Bio Box training and turn in’s (Medical and Biological Waste), SOP’s for proper hazardous waste storage, labeling, handling, and spill cleanup. I wrote SOP’s for proper training of EHS and USUHS personnel and had all personnel take the appropriate courses to meet OSHA, RCRA, DOT and EPA compliance. Teach and train staff on proper rules, regulations, compliance. Handle pharmaceutical disposal of DEA regulated drugs and medications, proper storage of them. Make sure compliance with the Clean Air Act, WSSC Regulations and All environmental regulations. Assisted staff with making sure they had Proper CHP, Spill response procedures, and also created a 16 point checklist that was approved by OSHA and the EPA that will ensure compliance.

Title: Roofing Assistant/Helper/Laborer

Maximum Construction/DBA AKJ Roofing August 2019 To August 2020

To repair commercial and residential roofs to include TPO, Slate, Shingles, Torch down, Metal/Tin, GACO patch. Repair and install gutter systems, skylights, new roofs, work off ladder and lifts and operate lifts in a safe manner. Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor or client.

Title: Hazmat Technician/Compliance Part B Facility

Haztrain 4/2019 to 8/2019 Waldorf, MD

Supervise and maintain a Permitted Part B (TSDF), 90 Day Storage and numerous satellite accumulation

areas for the Federal Government at Walter Reid National Military Medical Center. Make daily milk runs to pick up and properly segregate and ready for disposal of numerous assorted hazardous, non-hazardous and universal wastes. Do biennial reports, maintain accurate and up to date inventories for both the 90 day and Permitted Part B Facility. Lab-pack and bulk chemicals for proper disposal, write profiles for proper bulk disposal and loose packs, answer customer questions and assist them in any way possible. Assist other employees in any way possible, properly profile, pack, dispose and manifest Hazardous, Non Hazardous, and Universal Waste. Ensure Customers are maintaining compliance with EPA, MDE and DOT guidelines and regulations. Help Customers maintain Compliance with Local, State and Federal laws. Educate customers and staff on proper filing, documentation and filing of paperwork on computer systems and paper files. Take samples as needed and requested. Investigate complaints and issues that may arise. Help ensure customers are in compliance with basic EPA, OSHA and ANZI regulations with ongoing education. Implement existing and new policies and procedures as needed. Maintain quality control of documents, safety, work and standards.

Experience:

Title: Hazmat Technician/Field Chemist

ECOFLO 5/2018 to June 30, 2022 (Company sold and merged) York, PA and Greensboro, NC

Labpack and bulk chemicals for proper disposal, write profiles for proper bulk disposal and loose packs, answer customer questions and assist them in any way possible. Assist other employees in any way possible, properly profile, pack, dispose and manifest Hazardous, Non Hazardous, and Universal Waste. Ensure Customers are maintaining compliance with EPA, MDE and DOT guidelines and regulations. Help Customers maintain Compliance with Local, State and Federal laws. Educate customers and staff on proper filing, documentation and filing of paperwork on computer systems and paper files. Take samples as needed and requested. Investigate complaints and issues that may arise. Help ensure customers are in compliance with basic OSHA and ANZI regulations with ongoing education. Implement existing and new policies and procedures as needed. Maintain quality control of documents, safety, work and standards.

Experience:

Title: Program Manager/Hazmat Technician/Field Chemist

AEG Environmental 5/2018 to 12/2018 Westminster, MD

Project management and lab pack chemist, lab pack and bulk chemicals for proper disposal, handle emergency spill response, perform sales calls, write profiles and manifests both hazardous and Non-Hazardous, Write Bill of Lading’s (BOL), deal with customer service and any complaints that may arise, work with brokers and other facilities to assist in disposal of hazardous waste, provide HazMat knowledge and training to customers, ANSI Training and compliance, RCRA compliance, maintain vehicles, maintain accurate logs and billing of clients, order supplies, train other employees in lab pack process and manifesting and profile process, spill remediation, spill response and remediation, teach spill response and HazMat Operations and safety to employees and clients, schedule jobs and manning for jobs, consulting, sub-contracted out by other Facilities to perform lab packs and services for them such as EcoFlo and EQ., assist other employees in any way possible and run operations of company.

Experience:

Title: Program Manager/Sales/Compliance/Hazmat Technician/Field Chemist

Bay Associates Environmental 8/2010 to 11/2012 2/2017 to 3/2018 Catonsville, MD

Project management and lab pack chemist, lab pack and bulk chemicals for proper disposal, handle emergency spill response, perform sales calls, write profiles and manifests both hazardous and Non-Hazardous, deal with customer service and any complaints that may arise, work with brokers and other facilities to assist in disposal of hazardous waste, provide HazMat knowledge and training to customers, ANSI Training and compliance, RCRA compliance, maintain vehicles, maintain accurate logs and billing of clients, order supplies, train other employees in lab pack process and manifesting and profile process, schedule jobs and manning for jobs, consulting, sub-contracted out by other Facilities to perform lab packs and services for them such as EcoFlo and EQ., assist other employees in any way possible and run operations of company when boss was out of town.

Experience:

Title: Hazmat Technician/Lab Pack Chemist

Environmental Management Services Inc. (EMSI) 9/2001 to 8/2010 Rockville, MD

Project management and lab pack chemist, handle emergency spill response, write profiles and manifests, deal with customer service and any complaints that may arise, provide HazMat knowledge and training to customers, ANSI Training and compliance, RCRA compliance, maintain vehicles, maintain accurate logs of clients, order supplies, train other employees in lab pack process and manifesting and profile process, schedule jobs and manning for jobs, consulting, assist other employees in any way possible and run operations of company when boss was out of town, keep vehicles clean and handle all repair related issues, calibrate all monitoring equipment as needed and required.

Experience:

Title: Firefighter/EMT/Chauffer/Battalion Chief’s Aide (Retired on Disability)

Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) 4/2003 to 6/2007 City of New York

Assist in the control and extinguishment of fires, in providing pre-hospital emergency medical care, and in the enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations regarding the prevention, control and extinguishment of fires, as well as perform Fire Safety Education activities; perform inspections and related enforcement duties to assure compliance with provisions of the Fire Prevention Code and applicable sections of the Building Code, Multiple Dwelling Code, Housing Maintenance Code, Labor Law and other laws, rules and regulations, within enforcement purviews of the New York City Fire Department; perform inspections of equipment and schedule as necessary the maintenance of various tools and equipment, including but not limited to power tools, company apparatus, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.) and other personal safety equipment; and perform related work. Drive emergency vehicle apparatus and perform the duties of a chauffeur of a Truck or Engine Company. Perform the duties of a Battalion Chief’s aide, Assist the Chief in the daily operations of the FDNY to include providing adequate manning, over time manning, running operations of a fire ground and emergency scene, house duties, public service calls, public relations, role model and any other duties assigned by the Battalion Chief or Officer of the station.

Experience:

Firefighter/EMT/Chauffer/Instructor

National Institute of Health Fire Department (NIHFD) 9/2001 to 4/ 2003 Bethesda, MD

Respond to emergency response calls, be part of an engine company, hazmat company crew as a firefighter and team member, Chauffer, officer or other assigned position, part of the entry team or back up team or house duties, EMT, Chauffer of Engine Company and Hazmat Unit, Ambulance and arriving Tower ladder at that time. Check out All apparatus and its equipment. Part of the NIHFD Hazmat team, Utilize All items on the Hazmat apparatus and respond to Hazmat calls not only on NIH but NNMC and Montgomery County, MD. Properly maintain and check out all hazmat suits and monitoring devices and calibrate when needed. Perform routine inspections of buildings and apparatus and all items on them, answer all public questions and assist public in any way possible, train with other crew members, any other duties assigned by the officer.

*Education and References upon Request

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