Environmental Health and Safety Professional
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MARC R. RICHARDSON
PHOENIX, AZ 85018
hx9169@r.postjobfree.com
Seasoned customer oriented Environmental Professional capable working within a teams or independent environment. Demonstrated projects completed ahead of schedule and under cost. I have over 20 years of extensive experience and education in managing Environmental Health and Safety Compliance
EDUCATION
Masters of Technology, Hazardous Materials Management / Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelors of Science, Biological Agriculture/ Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Succession Management / Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS
Registered Sanitarian/Environmental Health Specialist/Arizona Registration Number 426
Maricopa County Community College Instructor: Environmental Health and Safety
Loss Prevention Coordinator
Arizona First Responder, 40 Hour Hazwoper
In the process of obtaining Associate Safety Professional (ASP)/CSP certification
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•Strong Background in Environmental Issues, CWA, CAA, TSCA, EPCRA, RCRA, TRI over 15 years experience
•Strong Background in OSHA compliance over 20 years experience.
•Report Submissions for Title 5 Air Permit Emissions Inventory, EPCRA Tier II, Facility Annual Report for Large Quantity Generators, Asbestos Notification, Toxic Release Inventory, Pollution Prevention Plans, Landfill Management
•Knowledgeable of conducting inspections for: New Building Construction, Demolition, RCRA Environmental Compliance Inspections and Indoor Air Quality Inspections
•Experienced in using various types of test equipment: multiple gas detection meters, dragger tubes, various types of laboratory equipment, personnel monitoring equipment, radiation detection meters, combustible gas meters, various ground water monitoring equipment and many others.
•Experienced in Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Opportunities and various remediation processes
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Environmental Scientist January 2009 to September 2009
Jason Associates Yuma, AZ
• Regulatory compliance for U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds: Submittal of Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act; TIER TWO reporting, Hazardous Waste Reporting for a Large Quantity Generator report, Developed a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan and responding to Emergency Spill Response.
• Landfill Gas monitoring, RCRA compliance inspections, Ground Water Sampling.
Environmental Administrator July 2002 to February 2008
Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services Cochise, AZ
• Environmental and Regulatory compliance for two coal and three natural gas fired power generators included: CWA, CAA, TSCA, EPCRA, TRI, Storm Water and others.
• Monitor activities for compliance with Aquifer Protection Permits, Stack testing for both coal and natural gas fired units.
• Submittals for Title V air permit. Annual reporting of the Emissions Inventory, stacking testing results, and the Toxic Release Inventory
• Maintain compliance for solid waste, waste minimization, hazardous waste, air, water, TSCA and dam regulations for Arizona Electric Power Corporative and Southwest Transmission.
• Radiation Safety Officer, providing training on environmental and safety compliance for 150 employees and contractors
• Coordinate with contractors on environmental clean ups. This involved various remediation strategies, all appropriate laboratory tests, submittals to contractors, site safety meeting, and oversight of the entire project.
• Environmental health and safety audits of substations for compliance assurance
Environmental Project Manager November 1999 to July 2002
Maricopa County Facilities Management Department Phoenix, AZ
• Implement a PM 10 program for Maricopa County general funded properties. New construction and compliance program for Maricopa County involving Air Pollution Control’s PM 10 requirements.
• Development of a safety manual for the department; investigate accidents, indoor air quality issues, air permitting and other regulatory issues for county buildings.
• Coordinate with various departments to collect Hazardous Wastes, Environmental Surveys, analysis and Safety Investigations.
• Aid various county departments, to develop demolition/abatement (asbestos, lead and mold) specifications, supervise work with contractors to verify that they were done per specifications.
• Teamed with Real Estate Services on site acquisition, reviewing Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments, Indoor Air Quality and Rental Problems.
Program Coordinator for the Prevention of Illegal Dumping December 1996 to November 1999
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department Phoenix, AZ
• Investigate complaints about illegal dumping for 9,226 square miles or all of Maricopa County including; chemical, green waste, rubbish, trash, illegal discharges to air, land and water.
• Supervised Maricopa County Solid Waste and Garbage Variance program; worked with industry and local government to ensure proper enforcement standards and code revisions
• Consulting with businesses and agencies to reduce the risk and losses caused by illegal dumping and environmental crimes, and to implement loss prevention programs.
• Conduct joint investigations with ADEQ, EPA, Attorney General’s office throughout Maricopa County.
• Supervise Solid Waste staff and interim supervisor for Vector Control program
• Updated the chemical and safety program for Vector Control Officers
Paradise Valley Community College January 1997 to December 2000 Phoenix, AZ
• College instructor for Environmental Health and Safety Regulations average class size was 15
Environmental Services Planner February 1991 to December 1996
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department Phoenix, AZ
• Air Pollution Enforcement Section for the Department reviewing all the legal actions and monitored all enforcement action for Air Pollution
• Reviewed new construction, remodels and field review of facilities for the field Service Plan Review section
• Conducted an extensive PM10 Micro Inventory project in four study areas in Maricopa County to identify, catalog, and monitor all sources of PM10
• Public liaison for questions regarding the 1990 and 1993 Air Pollution Emissions Inventories
• Developed the program for Small Quantity Hazardous waste generators
HONORS/PUBLICATIONS
Outstanding Student in Food Technology 1981
Mariam Sams Award for Environmental Excellence 1999
Published a manual on Developing a Small Quantity Hazardous Generator Program for Maricopa County
Sun City, AZ Outstanding Civic for the Year
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: Hazardous Materials Investigations
Radiation Safety Officer
Asbestos Contractor Supervisor
EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions
Microsoft Office Software
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