EMEKA TED
CHIAKWELU
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Sugarland, Texas 77479
Bold Profile
The ability to perform an outlined task with pragmatic, dedicated and strategic outlook grounded in experience and innovation. With over 10 years experience in environmental work especially in storm water and field chemistry with extensive understanding and application of TCEQ, EPA and other regulatory agency guidelines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Environmental Chemist, Environmental Analyst *Water Texas Storm Water and Engineering - Partner/Project Manager 01/2016 - Current
City of Houston - Environmental Investigator III
03/2008 - 12/2015
WORK HISTORY
• Specialist in Storm water solutions
• Environmental awareness proficiency
• Storm water Analyst
• Pollution Analyst
• Environmental Investigator
• Soil Erosion
Supervising and masterminding industrial storm water projects for industrial company's compliance of TCEQ permits
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Write and formulate SWPPP (Storm water pollution prevention plan) and its implementation at the given site
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Management and strategic planning for running an environmental company and organizing seminars on storm water industrial pollution.
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Supervises daily field work activities; performs technical investigative work relative to detection, analysis and elimination or control of environmental pollutants and contaminants which consist of 311 complaints, NEC and NOI inspections
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Coordinates detailed sampling and monitoring work; assist sampling teams with sample collection, inspections and investigations
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• Also involves in training new employees
• Inspect daily log book activities of those employees supervise
• Compiles document for trial and testifies in court as expert witness Promotes environmental awareness concerning effects and hazards associated with illegal dumping and educate public regarding pollution prevention and proper transport and disposal of hazardous and solid wastes
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Carry out effective public relationship especially with permitted facilities in aiding them to live up to requirements of storm water
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SKILLS
• Project manager supervision
• Supervisory experience
• Environmental Specialist
• Environmental Investigation
• Environmental Compliance
• Industry Expertise
University of Houston/ Texas
Southern University
Houston, Tx
Bachelor of Science: Industrial
Chemistry
EDUCATION
City of Houston - Environmental Investigator II
10/2003 - 02/2008
Microbiological and Biochemical Assay Laboratories Inc - Organic Chemistry/Environmental Analyst
07/2001 - 10/2003
Safety Kleen Inc, Laidlaw Environmental Inc - Field Chemist 06/1998 - 03/1999
permit whenever request for technical advice
Delivers effective Coordination between clients/citizens and TCEQ in course of environmental investigations and inspections.
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Conducts industrial storm water inspections, Surveys and follow-up inspections of industrial facility for compliance of Texas Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) program with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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Investigates citizens and industries complaints of storm water/non-storm water violations to determine compliance with TCEQ rules and regulations
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• Documents violations, issue violation notices and verifies compliance
• Records complaints/investigations/inspections with digital records
• Attends courts proceedings when necessary
Collect samples in field when necessary and perform appropriate field tests using
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• PH meter and other storm water instruments.
Environmental waste analysis and wet chemistry: field chemistry, performing analysis on samples- COD, BOD, TOC, TSS, TDS, TR and HPLC.
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• Sampling and field testing hazardous waste
Field chemistry, inspections and analyzing of incoming hazardous materials
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• Conducting and reviewing of papers and materials. Chemical Association of America American Association for the Advancement of Science The Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (TAEP)
AFFILIATIONS