Hazardous Waste Technical Support

Victor Elliott

Environmental, Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Waste / RCT Specialist

**** ****** **** ***

Antioch, CA 94531

*********************@*****.*** – Cell - 707-***-****

Looking for a position in the Hazardous Waste/ Rad Waste/ Environmental Health and Safety field / Radiological Control Management - RCT

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Environmental Technologist / Chemist

Sandia National Laboratories – 7011 East Ave. Livermore CA

Nov 2016 to May 2025

Responsibilities:

Provides hazardous waste technical support to recognize, measure, evaluate, and control potential health hazards.

Provides information and advice to ensure that hazardous waste activities are conducted in a manner that will not jeopardize the health or well-being of employees, customers, or the public. Primary Job Duties Perform detailed chemical characterization of waste, including EPA and non-RCRA coding.

Provides hazardous waste technical support to recognize, measure, evaluate, and control potential health hazards. Provides information and advice to ensure that hazardous waste activities are conducted in a manner that will not jeopardize the health or well-being of employees, customers, or the public.

Primary Job Duties Perform detailed chemical characterization of waste, including EPA and non-RCRA coding. Review and process all site Hazardous waste disposal requests Perform pick-ups, packaging and storage of all Hazardous and Radioactive waste at the site Coordinates the shipment of lab packs, bulk drum and roll offs with waste disposal contractor, including preparation of manifests, bills of lading and other shipment paperwork Works closely with other Hazardous Waste Management personnel to ensure that the hazardous waste is processed, stored and shipped from the Sandia permitted facility in compliance with permits and local, state and federal regulations Provides key customer support, interacting closely with on-site hazardous waste generators to address waste issues, including satellite area accumulation Work with Hazardous Waste Program Lead to maintain consistent and compliant hazardous waste management practices in support of customer requirements and permit conditions

Assist managers and technical staff in identifying and satisfying corporate and regulatory ES&H work requirements, including preparing primary hazard screens, operating procedures and work control documents.

Active member on the Site Spill Response Team Liaisons with subject matter experts and helps management conduct self-assessments Provides technical support associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation and control of potential hazardous waste compliance issues Provides occasional support for Chemical Management and Pollution Prevention.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of hazards and safe work practices associated with handling and managing hazardous materials and waste Experience and technical knowledge in environmental compliance, specifically hazardous waste characterization, storage and shipment requirements Strong computer skills is an essential requirement for this position, as waste generation and tracking is done with an electronic, bar-code system.

Ability to use personal protective equipment, including a respirator.

Ability to lift and maneuver waste packages, utilizing drum dollies, forklifts and other lift devices.

Knowledge of federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations, policies and procedures.

Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment, often under strict deadlines, frequent interruption and changing situations.

Experience with generating and interpreting reports specific to waste management activities Skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems.

Lead Field Chemist

Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., MS. Assigned to UC DAVIS CAMPUS EHS Department

West Sacramento, CA

September 2014 to March 2015. Assigned to UC DAVIS CAMPUS CA, EHS Department

March 2015 to May 2016. Assigned to the City of Elk Grove CA. Special Waste Collection Center

May 2016 to Nov 2016 Assigned to Sandia National Lab – Livermore CA

Responsibilities:

•Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.

•Perform pick-ups, packaging and storage of all Hazardous and Universal waste at the site.

•Assists waste generators with detailed chemical characterization of waste, including EPA and non-RCRA waste coding.

•Ability to lift and maneuver waste packages, utilizing drum dollies, forklifts and other lift devices

•Waste characterization for Sandia and UC Davis.

•Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.

•Safe and compliant execution of labpack projects/jobs and the proper packaging of material/waste and off-specifications of commercial products.

•Ensure upkeep and cleanliness of vehicles or assigned equipment and supply areas.

•Conduct projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans as well as internal policies and procedures.

•Ensure customer service by communicating customer needs and requests to the Coordinator. Adhere to field standard operating procedures and understands customer specific disposal options/special packaging requirements.

•Assists other Field Chemist in the safe and compliant execution of assigned lap pack projects and jobs.

•Print required labels and labels drums and assure driver of an expedient pick-up. Load/pack materials/wastes properly and segregate for compatibility the waste material on transport vehicle.

•Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements.

•Accumulate and record accurate billing information to ensure proper billing to customer.

•Ensure customer satisfaction by communicating customer needs and requests to the Clean Pack Coordinator Adhere to field standard operating procedures and understands customer specific disposal options/special packaging requirements.

•Overall quality control of waste materials to be shipped.

•Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance to the policies and procedures of Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.

•Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business. Use of Win-Web for Clean Harbors Tasks

HazMat Coordinator

CALENERGY OPERATIONS CORPARATION

-Calipatria, CA

September 2012 to Present

Responsibilities:

• Weekend Duty for Hazmat Response Coordinator – On Call

• Conducting the planning and tracking that supports this job function

• Waste Pile Management

• Supervise 20 person Ancon Contract environmental crew.

• Manage CalEnergy Air Resources Board’s (ARB) Statewide portable equipment registration program (PERP)

• Fugitive dust monitoring and mitigation, including environmental track-out monitoring. Scheduling a contractor to water the plant roadways, laying down material to reduce fugitive dust, and conducting daily dust inspections on public roadways connecting CalEnergy facilities - (“Track-out inspections”).

• Coordinator arranges for cleanup of Structural Materials in Preparation for Disposal Or Recycling of hazardous waste on the grounds of the CalEnergy Imperial Valley facilities (unit 1,2,3,4,5, Elmore, Hoch, Vulcan, & Lathers Plants

• Supporting operations in the ongoing monitoring of the facilities to ensure that hazardous waste contamination does not occur

• All trenches and sumps throughout the facilities are cleaned every 90 days so that hazardous waste does not exceed the on-site storage time that is allowed for hazardous waste generation Coordinator usually checks progress of job during the cleanup, and he must inspect the area after its completion. A typical cleanup may require 4 to 5 days

• Prior to the completion of each 90-day cleanup the Coordinator will request a Purchase Orders (PO) for the 90-day cleanup from the Project Analyst at each specific site. Once the PO number is obtained, the Clean-up Coordinator uses it to sign the (job cost) tickets sent by the Hazardous Waste Cleanup Contractor. The Hazardous Waste Clean-up Contractor will then submit an invoice to the Purchasing Department for the amount approved by the Clean-up Coordinator.

• This position is also responsible for coordinating the cleanup of spills through the geothermal facilities. The progress of this cleanup – from first notification, analytical results, and final arrangement for disposal should be tracked by the Coordinator.

• The Coordinator is also responsible for tracking the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste that has not been placed in a bin for disposal (e.g. waste waiting for lab analysis), in order to ensure that waste is shipped within 90 days if it is hazardous.

• In the course of conducting daily spill audits. The Coordinator ensures that waste piles are properly labeled and that they have not exceeded the 90-day storage limit.

• Responsible for the crew that will do the demolition and disposal of piping, vessels, or any structural material that will no longer be used. This includes cleanup of material that contains scale (or other hazardous materials), as well as the arrangements to recycle it if necessary.

• This position is responsible for generating the necessary work orders to complete environmental work throughout the plants. This is done using the Oracle WAM system. The Coordinator also assists the environmental department with assigning and tracking environmental projects resulting from zone inspections, environmental audits or other environmental projects

Senior Waste Processing Technician

URENCO USA - LES

Eunice, NM

June 2009 to August 2012

Responsibilities:

Proper identification, labeling and packaging of hazardous/radioactive materials/waste, including mixed waste in accordance with UUSA and regulatory requirements

• Support audits, surveillances, inspections and assessments by UUSA, external and governmental organizations as required

• Perform routine inspections of on-site accumulations areas, document observations or findings in accordance with Quality Assurance procedures and the accumulation area operating procedures. Complete all required waste management area inspection records; submit them to the Waste Processing Manger.

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with other onsite organization to address daily operational needs, coordinate activities, and communicate waste handling information by disseminating new or revised waste management information to all waste generators and management.

• Developing and implementing effective hazardous / non-hazardous waste treatment, decontamination standards, procedures and processes in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and writing procedures for recycling department.

• Assist waste generators in completing Waste Characterization and Waste Disposal Request forms

• Ability to handle multiple tasks. Familiar with governmental waste treatment, transportation and disposal regulations. In depth knowledge of the day to day operations of the facility

• Demonstrate strong personal integrity, teamwork skills by practice UUSA Core Values (Safety, Integrity, Flexibility, Development, and Profitability) as they apply at the individual level

• Have fulfilled Delegation of Authority duties of Recycling Manager in his absence and as Lead Waste Handling Specialist as assigned

• Perform MC&A tasks; keep MC&A qualification as required.

• Perform NDA measurement, maintain NDA instrument required.

• Directly support Emergency Response Operations as a member of the Emergency Response Team. "on call" on a rotating basis in support of the UUSA emergency plan

Senior radiological/hazardous/mixed waste Technician

Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc.

South San Francisco, CA

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February 2005 to June 2009

South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Performed radiation surveys in labs, decontaminating the laboratory and equipment, instruments, providing routine and complex radiation surveillance surveys, interpretation, and analysis of radiological data. Running the LSC for the counting of wipe surveys. Calibration of radioactive instruments with a pulsar. Tracer delivery between radioactive labs as needed by RSO

• Packing waste for storage and shipping. Using DOT and DHS regulations, sampling, inspections, inspecting facilities condition, vehicles, associated waste handling equipment and waste containers. Lab packing, bulking of liquids, and compaction of waste. Experienced in handling radioactive waste, mixed waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, and biological waste. Tracking of waste with the use of EHSA tracking database

• Performed safety inspections and audit of facilities

• Provided general on-site EHS services to customers to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes, as well as general safety standards and best industry practice. Knowledge of campus layout, rooms

TSDF and 90-Day Yard Operations Manager

MACTEC Federal Programs Inc.

Clarksville, TN

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February 2004 to February 2005

Clarksville, TN

Assigned to Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA. Feb 2004 to Feb 2005

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the oversight and management of hazardous waste operations at the TSDF, 90-Day HWAP, and at 83-satellite accumulation points at Travis Air Force Base, and 3-person crew

• Prepares HW annual & biennial reports, record keeping, manifesting

• Maintains site-specific standard operating procedures, training records, monitoring environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety compliance.

• Write site-specific standard operating procedures

• Establishing hazardous waste source reduction and recycling initiatives

• Ensuring compliance with all contractual and statement of work obligations, QA/QC policies, state, local requirements are met

• Providing environmental & safety training

• Reporting project status to PES management

• Performed safety inspections and audit of facilities

Senior Radiological, Mixed Waste, Hazardous Waste Technician

UC Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley, CA

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Responsibilities:

•Help preparing manifests and documenting in computer system for all waste

•Performing all sampling and inspections; inspect waste facility conditions, vehicles, associated waste handling

•Using Safety, Quality and Quantity for waste management processing, Emergency responder for spills both hazardous and radioactive

•Experienced in handling radioactive waste, mixed waste, hazardous waste, and universal waste, on-site collection to off-site shipping of all waste

•Performed radiation surveys in labs, decontaminating the laboratory, instruments, providing routine and complex radiation surveillance surveys, interpretation, and analysis of radiological data

Environment, Safety and Health Technician V, ESH - 1, Radiological Control Technician

UC Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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January 1994 to June 1996

Los Alamos, NM. Jan 1994 to June 1996

Responsibilities:

• Providing routine and complex radiation surveillance, interpretation, and analysis of radiological data. Doing surveys, pre and post job, and radiation level assessments and air sampling, Decontamination of labs, equipment and free release.

• Analyzing, modifying and completing radiological work permits

• Responding to radiological emergencies, providing Health Physics support to facility programs

• Using personnel exposure control by ALARA and other operational Health Physics activities, RADCON and RCT training, HAZMAT team member of Area 55

Senior Hazardous Waste Management Field Technologist

UC Lawrence Livermore National Lab

Livermore, CA

February 1980 to December 1993

Responsibilities:

•Help preparing manifests and documenting in computer system for all waste

•Performing all sampling and inspections; inspect waste facility conditions, vehicles, associated waste handling

•Using Safety, Quality and Quantity for waste management processing, Emergency responder for spills both hazardous and radioactive

•Experienced in handling radioactive waste, mixed waste, hazardous waste, and universal waste, on-site collection to off-site shipping of all waste

•Performed radiation surveys in labs, decontaminating the laboratory, instruments, providing routine and complex radiation surveillance surveys, interpretation, and analysis of radiological data

QC Technician

Clorox Company Technical Center

Pleasanton, CA

April 1979 to February 1980

•Assisted in product testing and developing new products R & D

•Equipment designs for testing of company specific products, such as caustics, chemicals and food products (Support for Clorox Bleach, Liquid Plummer, Litter Green Cat Litter)

•Following product requirements and standards techniques and procedures

Health Physics Technician

General Electric Company at Vallecitos Nuclear Center

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January 1977 to April 1979

Responsibilities:

•Help preparing manifests and documenting in computer system for all waste

•Performing all sampling and inspections; inspect waste facility conditions, vehicles, associated waste handling

•Using Safety, Quality and Quantity for waste management processing, Emergency responder for spills both hazardous and radioactive

•Experienced in handling radioactive waste, mixed waste, hazardous waste, and universal waste, on-site collection to off-site shipping of all waste

•Performed radiation surveys in labs, decontaminating the laboratory, instruments, providing routine and complex radiation surveillance surveys, interpretation, and analysis of radiological data

EDUCATION

Chemistry / Environmental

University of New Mexico

Los Alamos, NM

1996

Hazardous Material Technology

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA

1987 to 1988

Associate of Arts in Natural Science

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

1987

Forestry

Brigham Young University Idaho

Rexburg, ID

1974

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