Continuous Improvement Emergency Response

Carl Sparks

Long Beach Ca • 909-***-**** • *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven EHS Technician with over 8 years of experience ensuring regulatory compliance, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in industrial, construction, and manufacturing settings. Skilled in hazard identification, SPCC compliance, risk assessments, environmental audits, training programs, and emergency response coordination. Proven ability to develop a strong safety culture while reducing incidents and maintaining OSHA, EPA, and company compliance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

●OSHA / EPA / DOT Compliance

●SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure) Program Management

●Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

●Risk Assessment & Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

●Safety Training & Toolbox Talks

●Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA)

●Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, PPE

●Safety Audits & Inspections

●MSDS/SDS Management

●Emergency Response & Spill Containment

●ISO 14001 & 45001 Familiarity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EHS Technician

DART CONTAINER CORP. – Corona, Ca.

Aug 2024 – Present

●Developed and maintained SPCC plans in compliance with EPA regulations.

●Conducted inspections of secondary containment areas and oil storage tanks, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

●Coordinated spill response drills, reducing incident response.

●Conducted daily safety inspections and monthly environmental audits across multiple departments.

●Led employee training programs on LOTO, PPE use, and chemical handling.

●Collaborated with plant managers and engineering to implement corrective actions and preventive systems.

●Managed hazardous waste storage, labeling, and transport per RCRA and local laws.

●Responded to incidents and ensured timely reporting to regulatory agencies.

EHS Specialist / Technician

HOWMET AEROSPACE – Fontana, Ca.

Dec 2015 – Aug 2024

●Supported SPCC program updates and site inspections to ensure EPA compliance.

●Assisted with corporate-wide safety programs and regulatory documentation.

●Managed SDS records for over 100 chemicals.

●Conducted equipment inspections.

●Inspected PPE, emergency gear, and fire protection systems.

●Participated in incident reviews and safety committee initiatives

●Assisted in routine inspections of SPCC-related containment areas and spill kits.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Banning Highschool 1982 - 1985

Apprentice construction school - 2006

Certifications:

●OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

●HAZWOPER 40-Hour

●SPCC Compliance Training

●First Aid / CPR / AED

●Forklift Safety Trainer

●Fall protection

TOOLS & SYSTEMS

●MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

●Intelex, VelocityEHS, or similar systems

●Incident Tracking Software

●SDS Online Platforms

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