JOHN W. BURROWS

St. Petersburg, FL 727-***-**** adumrs@r.postjobfree.com

A dynamic and highly dedicated Master Responder with 15 years of experience supporting and supervising oil spill response operations on a global basis, at short notice. Carries out the day-to-day response readiness activities, such as the maintenance and rehabilitation of oil spill response equipment and continuous training to develop, maintain and hone personal competence. Additionally, assists with preparedness activities, such as training delivery and consultancy-based tasks. Provided supervision and leadership to as many as 30 responders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Supervision/Leadership

• Communication Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Team Oriented

• Initiative

• Versatile

• Adaptable

• Problem-Solving

AWARD

Safety Award (Environmental Services)

TSA CREDENTIAL

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) WORK EXPERIENCE

Marine Spill Response Corporation – Herndon, VA Mar 2007 – Mar 2022 Master Responder

• Used air monitoring equipment to monitor carbon dioxide H25, LEL, PID, oxygen and benzene.

• Provided safe, prompt and efficient support to incidents, exercises, and preparedness projects.

• Undertook efficient maintenance and rehabilitation of operational and support equipment.

• Provided input into the ongoing technical development of spill response equipment, strategies and techniques through internal technical forums, working groups and practical experience.

• Developed and updated operational guidelines, maintenance procedures for equipment to ensure safe and effective operation; provided source expertise and assisted other departments.

• Provided safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises, preparedness projects and client engagement activities globally.

• Carried out all activities with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and environmental considerations in line with company policies and procedures.

• Was on call as part of the duty team, including supporting spill mobilizations and traveling globally at short notice.

• Developed and maintained appropriate knowledge and skills to aid effective performance.

• Acted as a company representative to maintain the standing as a high-profile global leader in oil spill preparedness and response through industry forums, conferences and contact with external stakeholders.

• Provided input into the ongoing technical development of spill response equipment, strategies and techniques through internal technical forums, working groups and practical experience. JOHN W. BURROWS RESUME PAGE 2 OF 2

ONGOING EDUCATION

• Introduction to Supervision for Non-Supervisors (Pinellas County Training Consortium)

• Waste Water Process Control (Brevard County Community College)

• Water Survival/HUET/METS/Swing Rope/Personal Transfer (Occupational Safety Training, Inc.)

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) (FEMA)

• Gas Chlorinator Troubleshooting (University of Florida)

• Chlorine Safety and Emergency Response (University of Florida)

• Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants – Volumes I and II (California State University)

• Confine Space Entry (Pinellas Technical Education Center)

• Class C – Wastewater Collection Technician (Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association)

• Wastewater Collection (Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association)

• Arial Observer Training Program (Marine Spill Response Corporation)

• HAZWOPER Marine Refresher Training (Marine Spill Response Corporation)

• Crane Operator Qualification Requirements for OSRV/OSRB Crane Operations (Marine Spill Response Corporation)

• Occupational Trainers Refresher (ALL-PRO Occupational Trainers, Inc.)

• 40 Hour HAZMAT/HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING (Precison Environmental Laboratory, Inc.)

• Maintenance Service Training and Chlorine Safety (Chlorotech Systems, Inc.)

• Forklift Refresher Training (Certificate of Training.net)

• CGA Equipment Operations Training (Clean Gulf Associates)

• CDL Skills Program (Deisel Institute of America)

• Pretreatment Program Fundamental Course (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of the oil spill tactic sheets and sensitivity atlas and able to implement the necessary response strategy for each area.

• A passion for the environment.

• A willingness to be on-call and sent anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice for extended periods.

• Able to work long hours in the field in harsh environments.

• Strong team-working and leadership skills.

• A can-do, problem-solving attitude.

• Great communication and interpersonal skills.

• A strong safety ethos.

• Possess a full clean driving CDL license.

EDUCATION

Corning East High School – Corning, NY

Diploma

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