Water Quality Environmental Health

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

City of Richardson, Texas February 24, 2018 – Present

Environmental Health Specialist

Served as the Pretreatment Coordinator for the City of Richardson. Liaison between POTW’s such as the City of Garland, the City of Dallas, and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and seven (7) industrial user facilities.

Composer of a complete rewrite of the City of Richardson Industrial Pretreatment Ordinance and Industrial Pretreatment Program. Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), critical forms, legal authority with escalation as well as other policies and procedures.

Coordinator and author of the City of Richardson Stormwater Management Plan. Coordinated staff from all City Departments in collection of data and enforcement of MS4 Phase 2 Level 3 Stormwater Management Plan.

Participated and passed Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Pretreatment Audits representing the City of Richardson in coordination with City of Garland and North Texas Municipal Water District.

Coordinator of the Stormwater Management Plan during TCEQ Audit of the City of Richardson Phase 2 Level 3 MS4 and passed with no deficiencies.

Conducted food inspections for food establishments to ensure they are in compliance with TEFR.

Investigates and conducts quality control inspections of food service establishments, schools, daycare centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other residential, commercial, or industrial property for compliance with health ordinances.

Implements the Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to the food protection program.

Investigates and inspects swimming pools and other residential, commercial, and industrial property for compliance with water quality ordinances.

Enforces ordinances regulating indoor air quality (smoking) in public places, noise, water quality and NPDES (Storm Water) permit. Also enforces ordinances regulating water quality and wastewater.

Provides field training to staff; provides guidance and code interpretation assistance for staff in various programs; verifies department staff has proper equipment to perform field work.

Makes recommendations to both public and private industry representatives on methods/techniques to modify daily operations in accordance with current health codes.

Makes recommendations to both public and private industry representatives on methods/techniques to modify water quality ordinances and swimming pools in accordance with health codes.

Coordinated work activity, as required, with other Federal, State or local agencies as requested.

Participated and passed TCEQ Pretreatment Audits representing the City of Richardson in coordination with City of Garland and North Texas Municipal Water District.

Maintained environmental and water quality surveys, records of inspections, and records of actions taken; issues citations as required; prepared the documentation in the event of City Court proceedings; represented the City in court cases and hearings when necessary.

Provided information for press releases on environmental health topics such as stormwater, pretreatment, and water quality issues.

EA Engineering, Science, and Tech (EA) September 6, 2016 – August 30, 2017

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist Contractor Liaison to multi-disciplined industries responsible for compliance to State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) entities, EPA, and OSHA Health and Safety Agencies. HAZMAT and Environmental response and remediation. Facilitate and/or conduct OSHA, DEQ, and EPA Health, Safety, and Environmental Audits while working with upper Management.

Conduct, compose, review and critique Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments for real estate sale transactions.

Interprets EPA Remedial Standards, Risk Evaluation/Reduction Programs such as Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Risk Evaluation Corrective Action Program (RECAP) and Texas Risk Reduction Program (TCEQ) for evaluation of present and past uncontrolled environmentally contaminated releases.

Compose plans such as Spill Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans in accordance with EPA Guidelines and guidelines established for individual states.

Completion of Permit Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Permits.

Develops site-specific sampling work plans for the completion of phase environmental assessments to determine the need for corrective action measures.

Collection of soil, groundwater, and air samples for laboratory analysis of constituents of concern based on the results of the first phase of the environmental assessment.

Preparation of toxicology risk assessments to address risks to human health and the environment posed by the release of chemical constituents to the environment.

Assisted Project Manager as well as Health and Safety Officer on all site activities for various unknown contaminated worksites for all of EA contracted work crews.

Facilitate and/or conduct OSHA, State DEQ, and EPA Health, Safety, and Environmental Audits while working with upper Management.

Performed tailgate safety meetings prior to start of work activities each day for all EA contracted work Crews.

Vine Oil & Gas, LP, Plano, TX February 2015 – April 30, 2016

EH&S Technician

Direct Assistant to EH&S Manager in establishing EH&S Department for newly opened November 2014 Vine Oil & Gas, LP.

Management and Establishment of Vine’s OSHA Required Health and Safety Programs.

Compile data to assist in the calculation of EHS key performance indicators (KPIs).

Manage and maintenance of Computer Based Training Program (CBT)

Implement and Train Vine Employee’s for safety awareness communications between workers and management resulting in increased hazard awareness and minimization of accidents.

Computation and Completion of the Management of EH&S OSHA Data Statistics.

Establishment, Management, and Administrator of Vine’s Drug & Alcohol Policies and Procedures including designation of Designated Employee Representative (DER) in order to establish a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Management of the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Data Management Informational System ISNetworld.

Completion of Air Permits for facilities in accordance with EPA Clean Air Act and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) requirements for several states.

Completion of Permit Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Permits.

Preparation and submittal for Vine’s Reporting Requirements for EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).

Compose plans such as Spill Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans in accordance with EPA Guidelines and Guidelines established for each state.

Completion of SARA Title II and III Reporting to the appropriate government agencies.

A&M ASSOCIATES, Lafayette, LA November 2007 – February 2014

Health, Safety, and Environmental Specialist

Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager for compliance with OSHA Health and Safety. HAZMAT and Environmental response and remediation. Facilitate and/or conduct OSHA, LDEQ, and EPA Health, Safety, and Environmental Audits while working with upper Management. HSE Data Safety Statistical Data Management and HSE training for Managers, supervisors, and employees. Provide service for records maintenance, OSHA Report Completion, Accident Investigation, and Corrective Actions.

Conduct, compose, review and critique Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments for real estate sale transactions.

Emergency Management for Hazardous (HAZMAT) situations from initial response to remediation.

Contract Management of all QHSE Data HSE Statistics for the fast-growing Oil and Gas Service Companies with multiple locations and services.

Management of HSE Data Safety Statistical Data Management and Employee’s Training.

Management of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Data Management Informational Systems such as ISNetworld, PEC Safety, and PICS.

Standardized Environmental, Health, and Safety Data Information for presentations to top management of A&M clientele.

Contractor Management of Training and Supervisor of HSE Managers and employees on OSHA Health and Safety, and Environmental Issues for A&M Clientele.

Manage OSHA, LDEQ, and EPA Health, Safety, and Environmental Audits while working with upper Management for the A&M Clientele.

Project Manager as well as Health and Safety Officer on all site activities for various unknown contaminated worksites for all of A&M contracted work crews.

Facilitate and/or conduct OSHA, LDEQ, and EPA Health, Safety, and Environmental Audits while working with upper Management.

Serve as contractor to clients training their HSE Managers and workers on OSHA regulations.

Performed tailgate safety meetings prior to start of work activities each day for all A&M contracted work Crews.

Completion of Air Permits for facilities in accordance with EPA Clean Air Act and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) requirements for several states.

Completion of Permit Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Permits.

Compose plans such as Spill Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans in accordance with EPA Guidelines and Guidelines established for each state.

Preparation of toxicology risk assessments to address risks to human health and the environment posed by the release of chemical constituents to the environment.

Develops site-specific sampling work plans for the completion of phase environmental assessments to determine the need for corrective action measures. Collects soil, groundwater, and air samples for laboratory analysis of constituents of concern based on the results of the first phase of the environmental assessment.

LOUISIANA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Lafayette, LA February 2003-October 2007

Environmental Scientist 1, 2, and 3

Regulatory agent for the State of Louisiana. Serves as a Team Leader on multiple media remediation sites including Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, and Underground Storage Tank facilities. Responsible for project management of environmental sites from investigation and risk assessment through corrective action. Acts as a direct liaison between the State of Louisiana and the facility representatives, property owners, and environmental consultants. Acts as project manager on environmental projects as directed by the State.

Review and critique Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments for real estate sale transactions from Private Sector Contractors.

Team Leader of Emergency Response Teams for FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) that was responsible for underground storage tank, solid waste, hazardous waste, and Tier II facilities reconnaissance activities related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Worked to identify and mitigate environmental contamination found during reconnaissance activities.

Team Leader for oversight and assistance to EPA and EPA START contractors with composite sediment sampling in the Greater New Orleans area following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Input of Environmental Management Information into Oracle for findings during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita reconnaissance and sampling.

Critique and review Developer of training procedures in Oracle and Tempo Environmental Management Data Information Systems for the LDEQ Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks Division.

Critique and review all scientific/technical reports for discrepancies/inadequacies pertaining to environmental pollution prevention, control, and abatement in order to ensure compliance with Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Code, Environmental Protection Agency Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund).

Preparation of toxicology risk assessments to address risks to human health and the environment posed by the release of chemical constituents to the environment.

Conducted phase I and phase II environmental site assessments at facilities with potential threats to the environment.

Developer of training procedures for the LDEQ Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks Division.

Conduct compliance inspections for remediation sites including but not limited to underground storage tank facilities, inactive and abandon facilities, solid waste facilities, and hazardous waste industrial facilities and residential properties.

Conduct compliance inspections for Petroleum underground storage tank facility to ensure their compliance with Louisiana state regulations and the new Federal Energy Act Regulations.

Global Positioning System trainer and Remediation Services Division Global Positioning System LDEQ Standard Operation Procedure developer.

Acts as a liaison to executive staff on underground storage tank (UST) issues, problems, and processes to assist in making decisions about current UST issues with regard to policy and law. Assists upper management in policy matters related to UST systems.

Served on board for selection of Hazardous Waste Contractor for LDEQ.

Developer and Contributor to LDEQ Standard Operating Procedures for Remediation and newly developed Underground Storage Tanks Division.

EDUCATION

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, December 2001,

American Chemical Society Certified Degree

Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet.

Certification and Licensing:

Texas State Registered Sanitarian

OSHA Certified Occupational Safety Specialist

-10 hr General Industry

-10 hr Construction

OSHA 511 – Standards for General Industry

OSHA 521 – Guide to Industrial Hygiene

PEC-Safety Environmental Management System (PEC-SEMS I and II)

Confined Space Entry Training

Louisiana State Accredited Asbestos Inspector License # 6100876

FEMA - National Incident Management System Qualifications

ICS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command System

ICS 200 - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

ICS 700 - Introduction to the National Incident Management System

ICS 800 - An Introduction to National Response Plan

ICS 300 - Intermediate Incident Command System

ICS 400 - Advanced Incident Command System

U.S. EPA Office of Emergency and Remedial Response –

Chemistry for Environmental Professionals Fundamentals and Applied (165.21)

CERCLA Education Center –

Streamlined Investigations and Cleanup Using the Triad Approach

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