Engineer Management

Robert M Tyler, PhD, PE ** S Main St. Essex, CT **426 ******.*******@*****.*** 860-***-**** ________________________________________

Environmental Engineer - Regulatory Compliance Management

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Analytical, personable, creative problem solver with a successful track record of meeting objectives and working with regulators. Over 24 years of experience working in environmental regulatory compliance management. Achievements range from positive negotiation of regulatory language and permit terms to coordination of compliance demonstration activities by multi-disciplinary teams. Established and managed air pollution and solid waste regulatory compliance programs for a large chemical manufacturing site. Coordinated solid waste and hazardous waste transfer and disposal contracts totaling in excess of one million dollars. Implemented environmental monitoring and records gathering for report preparation and submission to state and federal agencies. Environmental, Health, and Safety ISO and RC 14001 auditing and findings tracking.

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EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Science, Engineering & Public Policy

Warren National University, Cheyenne, WY Doctorate of Philosophy, Environmental Engineering

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cytec Industries Inc., Wallingford CT

Sr. Environmental Engineer

Accomplishment Examples

• Negotiated less burdensome terms in the MON MACT rule to eliminate the obligations to install inappropriate control technology and conduct unreasonable record keeping and reporting. These improvements to the MON MACT rule were obtained through negotiation with EPA in partnership with the American Chemistry Council.

• Coordinated construction, start-up, and successful demonstration of a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer to control VOC/HAP emissions that achieves 95 percent heat recovery thereby reducing the demand for auxiliary fuel. This project required overcoming technical challenges associated with batch mode operation and explosion prevention needs.

• Implemented Dakota program to create an organized system for evaluating regulatory applicability and compliance. This project involved scoping and evaluating the work flow process of the individuals involved in meeting the environmental, health, and safety obligations for the site.

Corporate: Assisted Cytec sites in AL, LA, MI, NY, and WV with MACT compliance strategy, New Source Review and Title V permitting, emissions inventory development and maintenance, and air dispersion modeling, review new air regulations/guidance and disseminated pertinent information to corporate and plant sites, response preparation in defense of agency enforcement actions, participation in EPA stakeholder/American Chemistry Council meetings and represent Cytec interests.

Wallingford: Manage CAA, RCRA, SARA compliance activities, provide assistance for NPDES wastewater permit requirements, conduct ISO/RC 14001 audits, negotiation of Title V permit terms, establish and maintain MACT, RACT, LDAR procedures, obtain necessary construction and operating air permits, coordinate air monitoring and testing, conduct air compliance audits, process hazard analyses, prepare RMP, TRI, and air regulatory report submissions, interact with regulatory agency officials, employ Process Safety and Risk Management, Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, and pre-startup Safety Review procedures as required, respond to spills and emergency incidents, participation in CT agency stakeholder meetings.

SCI-TECH, Inc., Wethersfield, CT

Principal Engineer

Accomplishment Example

• Created the ability to make operational changes without permitting delays by incorporating operational flexibility into the Cytec Wallingford Title V operating permit. This project was chosen as a model by EPA to form operational flexibility provisions that can be replicated by other companies nationwide.

• Gained recognition for company by conducting a high profile risk assessment study for the Connecticut Department of Health deprtment investigation of Superfund site activities. The study combined historical records, dispersion modeling, and census tract data to establish a link between the Superfund site and impacts to the surrounding community.

Assess client needs as new regulations are promulgated, write proposals, manage projects, advise and inform clients of options related to environmental concerns, interface and negotiate with regulatory agencies, develop permitting strategies, prepare environmental permit applications and reports, submit expert testimony as needed, management of computer local area network.

TRC Environmental Consultants, East Hartford, CT

Project Engineer

Accomplishment Example

• Obtained new client business for odor abatement studies by identifying potential clients and preparing successful proposals for services. Leveraged use of company owned odor lab and proprietary puff based dispersion model.

Assess client needs as new regulations are promulgated, write proposals, manage and assist on projects, advise and inform clients of options related to environmental concerns, develop permitting strategies, prepare environmental permit applications and reports.

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AFFILIATIONS

Air and Waste Management Association

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Chemistry Council

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