Solid Waste Project Manager

Nicholas Rogers

**** ******* ****, ********** **, 19541•570-***-****

Email- *********@*******.***

Education Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

•Bachelor of Arts; May 2003.

•Concentration: Environmental Geography; minor in Geology.

Certifications. Completed 40 hour HAZWOPER and 10 hour OSHA training course.

• Certified Natural Gas and Landfill Gas Pipeline Operator under PHMSA

·Certificate of Completion for Landfill Engineering Design.

•Member of (SWANA) Solid Waste Authority of America since 2007.

•Trained visual emissions evaluator through Penn State.

•Certified in high density HDPE pipe welding through ISCO

Related Experience

Environmental Compliance Manager for Waste Connections Inc. 2016 to present.

Responsible for all environmental and compliance activities associated with the Bethlehem and Blue Ridge landfills.

Prepare permits for solid waste, air quality, water and waste water.

Work closely with subcontractors on site to maintain safety and compliance.

Review solid waste approvals to comply with EPA and state regulations.

Work closely with engineers for recommendations on landfill gas design and expansions.

Assist District Managers with technical support.

Plan, design and develop landfill gas and leachate systems.

Prepare reports associated with RCRA Subtitle C and D, CERCLA, TSCA, CWA, CAA and NEPA.

Host DEP for site inspections for monthly reports.

Host Township Committee for bi-monthly site inspections and attend monthly Township meetings for landfill updates.

Operations/Project Manager for O'Brien & Gere Engineers 2014 to 2016.

Manage the Self Perform Construction Group which specializes in environmental construction, environmental remediation, industrial upgrades and facility refurbishments.

Responsible to manage and oversee small to large construction projects mostly involving water/wastewater treatment plants start to finish.

Write proposals and estimates for client jobs.

Develop job specific environmental health and safety plans.

Responsible for maintaining relationships with existing clients along with finding new ones.

Maintain schedule, budgets and coordinate staffing requirements based on project specific tasks.

Direct and manage subcontractor negotiations.

Attend conferences for business development and marketing.

Landfill Gas Plant Operations Coordinator and Environmental Compliance Supervisor for Granger Energy 2006 to 2014.

Operate and manage three Landfill Gas Processing Plants where the gas is used to fuel boilers for several large customers to produce steam energy.

Coordinate gas sales with customers and available gas to maintain stability and production.

Plan daily operations and manage technicians for productivity.

Troubleshoot plant problems including compressors, large gas dryers and filtration.

Maintain in depth compliance records for DEP, EPA, and PUC.

Operate four Landfill Gas CAT 3520 generators which produce a combined total of 6.4 megawatts.

Collect landfill gas data and troubleshoot wellfield issues.

Recommend landfill gas system modifications and oversee installation to maximize production.

Monitor for visible emissions around energy plant. flares and generators.

Greenhouse Gas monitoring and Title V reporting.

Calibration and installation of instruments such as gas meters, flow meters and temperature gauges.

Monitor thirteen mile landfill gas pipeline and maintain records.

Conduct underground pipeline locates and surveys.

Create numerous maps of pipelines and landfill marks using GPS and ArcGIS.

Assist with implementing a safety plan for plants and seeing that it is followed through with mock audits.

Provided on-site and in-house training and service Integral in the development of Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) standards and operating procedures for two landfill gas compressor stations.

Maintain close customer relations through extensive communications and remote monitoring.

Collect monthly billing information for invoicing to customers.

Set up accounts with vendors and contractors and review estimates.

Oversee construction work and review quotes from contractors.

Filter and sample waste water prior to discharge to treatment plant.

Host tours and open houses to maintain advantageous public relations.

Environmental Technician for SCS Field Services 2003 to 2006,

Landfill gas technician monitoring well fields.

Collected landfill water depth data to monitor movement, and determine wells that required pumping by looking at subsurface water level maps.

Install and maintain pumps to keep water out of wells.

Collected water samples and gas samples to be tested in the laboratory.

Organized and supervised construction of wells and pipelines to extract landfill gas..

Knowledge of Arcview, ArcGis, ArcCatalog, Surfer, most GPS units, Pathfinder, all Microsoft and Windows Programs, Internet, Clean Air Act, Greenhouse Gas, Title V, RCRA, SPCC, CGI’s and FID’s, Quad gas meters, GEM 500 and GEM 2000, Flow meters

Activities

Mentor High School and College Athletes, at local fitness center. 2009-Present

Varsity Football, Colgate University, Fall 1999-2002

• Devoted an average of 30 hours per week while balancing course work.

• Established time management, teamwork, and leadership skills.

• Patriot League Champions 1999 and 2002.

Host for prospective student athletes, Colgate University, January 2000-03

• Host athletic recruits overnight.

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Rotary Interact, Schuylkill County PA 1997-1999.

•Volunteered with hospital and community cleanup.

References

•Brett Cappel, Operations Manager for Lancaster Landfill. Mechanicsburg, PA 570-***-****

•Scott Schoffner, Superintendent for SCS Field Services. Pottsville, PA 570-***-****

•Nick Rogers, District Manager for IESI Bethlehem Landfill. Bethlehem PA, 610-***-****

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