CHRISTOPHER
WATERS
EHS, WMD, & HAZMAT Professional
Professional position allowing for parlay of
demonstrated organization, customer service,
communication, HAZMAT, business development,
and safety implementation skills proven by 20-years of successful experience.
PROFILE
Motivated, personable EHS
professional with two college degrees
and a successful 20-year track record
of safety implementation, HAZMAT
Response, and demonstrated
leadership experience. Talent for
quickly mastering technology;
diplomatic and tactful with
professionals and non-professionals at
all levels. Accustomed to handling
sensitive, confidential records.
Demonstrated history of
implementation of safety in the field.
Flexible and versatile – able to
maintain a sense of humor under
pressure. Poised and competent with
demonstrated ability to easily
transcend cultural differences. Thrive
in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent team-building skills. Have a
knack for the prevention of,
recognizing of, and the correction of
unsafe acts. I will always choose the
hard right over the easy wrong.
CONTACT
PHONE:
Address:
13805 Avenue V
Lubbock, Texas 79423
EMAIL:
adm9ty@r.postjobfree.com
HOBBIES
Motorcycle Riding
Traveling
Sports
Barbequing
EDUCATION
Texas State Technical College - Waco
August 2009 – August 2011
AAS, Environmental Compliance GPA: 3.33/4.0
Texas State Technical College - Waco
August 2009 – August 2011
ATC, Radiation Health Physics GPA: 3.33/4.0
HAZWOPER 40 hour and 24-hour, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, CPR/First-Aid, Incident Command, Speak English & Spanish, OSHA 10 & 30, IS-00700.a, IS-00100.b, Construction Storm Water Management, Industrial Storm Water Management, Radiation Safety Officer, Transportation of NORM, NORM Surveyor, Chemical Operations Specialist, U.S. Army Toxic Agent Training, CNRNE Reconnaissance, Hazardous Waste Management, Basic Wildland Ground Cover SFFMA Skills Completed:
Sec 8: 1.01, 1.02, 1.05, 1.07, 1.08
Sec 22: 1.01A, 1.01C, 2.01A, 2.01B
Sec 23: 1.01-1.13
Sec 27: 1.01-1.08
WORK EXPERIENCE
Haney Door Service-Commercial Supervisor
February 2021–June 2021
Supervise the install and service of commercial and residential overhead doors and operators. Supervise the install, fabrication, and service of automated residential and commercial gates. Provide clients with quotes for repair and/or replacement of overhead doors, operators, and automated gates.
CG Environmental California-General Manager
September 2020–January 2021
Development and implementation of the expansion of The Cleaning Guys' HAZMAT Emergency Response capabilities into the Northern California market. Responsible for the coordination, training, and implementation of HAZMAT Emergency Response Teams and equipment to facilitate emergency responses to HAZMAT incidents throughout Northern California, Southern Oregon, and Western Nevada US Ecology-Regional Emergency Response Manager
November 2019–August 2020
Responsible for the management of hazardous material emergency response projects within the region, including the planning of and giving of operational directional insight, and the profit and loss accountability for the service line. Assured that there was a uniform approach and that all locations were operating cohesively. Adhere to and optimize strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Developed and instructed Advanced Bio-hazard Technician curriculum to prepare employees to decontaminate active COVID-19 sites. Responsible for managing over 100 COVID-19 decontamination responses throughout Northern California. Operated and trained employees on operation of D4-D9 Dozers, Model 210-360 Excavators, Bulldog Environmental Services, LLC – President/Owner February 2014–February 2019
Very hands-on owner who oversaw virtually every function of the company. Maintained 12 employees that responded daily to HAZMAT
& Industrial Emergencies worldwide. Maintained the role of Senior Decontamination Expert while performing the remediation of 2,800 tons of uranium oxide aboard a ship off the coast of Mumbai, India. Operated, maintained, and trained employees on operation of D4-D9 Dozers, Model 210-360 Excavators, Sky Trak Lifts, forklifts, and John Deere Maintainers. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of HAZMAT Emergency Response Teams to facilitate the remediation of HAZMAT releases worldwide. Ensured that company stayed in compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, TCEQ, and various other federal and state regulations. Ensured all employees had up to date training, HAZMAT Physicals, and fit test. Oversaw budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, insurance, 401-K contributions, health insurance, workers compensation insurance, and marketing.
Allied International Emergency, LLC-Southwest US Operations/Branch Manager
January 2012–February 2014
Responsible for the implementation of HAZMAT Emergency Response Teams to facilitate the remediation of HAZMAT Releases in the Southwest United States. Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations. This included the supervision of response teams, payroll, training, sales, budgeting, reporting to state agencies, DOT compliance, and fleet maintenance. Operated, maintained, and trained employees on operation of D4-D9 Dozers, Model 210-360 Excavators, Sky Trak Lifts, forklifts, and John Deere Maintainers. Successfully led clean-up efforts of three very large chemical plant fires in the West Texas Region.
U.S. Army Chemical Corps – CBRNE Recon Squad Leader April 2001– March 2008
Led CBRNE reconnaissance, decontamination and obscuration squads, and biological detection teams; served as battalion CBRNE NCO who supervised and trained company level CBRNE NCOs/specialists and inspected company level CBRNE readiness. Served on two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. SKILLS
Excellent computer skills. Proficient with all Microsoft programs. Safety Minded Professional
Willing to do the hard right over the easy wrong.
Self-motivated and very detail orientated
Fast on my feet, quick thinker, problem solver
Great leader and motivator.
Excellent CFR, NFPA, OSHA Interpretation.
Mechanically Inclined
Vast array of Emergency Response experience
Heavy Equipment Operator
Radiation Safety Officer
Have Passport
Have current TWIC.
REFRENCES
Daryl Knowles – Environmental Consultant
Knowles & Associates
Shayne Hodges – Chief Utility Inspector
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
David McWhirter – Senior Construction Foreman
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Ted Yelley – EHS Consultant
Self Employed
Lacy Poole – Sales Representative
US Well Services