Steven White
*** ******* *** • Logan, WV ***** • 304-***-**** • ******.*********@*****.***
Qualification Highlights
Environmental Professional trained and experienced in multiple areas of environmental management who demonstrates exemplary knowledge of Safety Management, Water & Wastewater Management, Project Management, Laboratory Analysis, Hazardous Materials Management, and Environmental Management and Permitting seeks a position where experience, motivation, and commitment to excellence will be utilized and advanced.
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Education and Training
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
¬Master Degree in Operations Management, May, 2006
¬Certificate in Safety & Healthcare Management
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¬Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO.
¬Bachelor of Science Degree, Environmental Health & Safety, July, 1996
¬Minors in Chemistry & Environmental Biology
Crowder College, Neosho, MO.
¬Associates in Arts, Hazardous Materials Management, July, 1995
Associates in Applied Science, Environmental Health, July, 1994
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Experience
Crowder College, Neosho, Mo.
Instructor/Course Development Full-time and currently Adjunct. 5/2010 - Present
• Instructional Designer, Design and development of content for online and face-to-face deliver for ERC (Environmental Resource Center) Missouri state-wide short course program in water and wastewater.
• Instructor- courses in Environmental Regulations and Permits, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Hydraulics, Safety and Laboratory Procedures.
Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville Arkansas
Environmental Regulations Instructor, 8/2009-Present
• Curriculum Development- Design and development of 16 week courses for online Environmental Regulations courses on subjects in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, and Hazardous Materials Management.
• Instructor- Taught students about Hazard Avoidance, Air Sampling, Accident investigation & Recordkeeping, toxicology, and Incident Management and Scene Control
Central States Manufacturing, Lowell Arkansas
Safety & Continuous Improvement Manager 3/2008-7/2010
• Created and Maintained job hazard analysis (JHA), Monthly OSHA Training and Plant Safety Plans. Conducted daily documented safety audits/walkthroughs of the Metal Roof Roll-forming Operation site, cranes, and forklifts to verify compliance and identify unsafe conditions on a regular basis.
• Provided technical support to accident investigations; event analysis and corrective action plans using 5-Why analysis and Root cause Analysis. Investigates all incidents, complies data and photographs, etc., and completes pertinent forms and reports per program policy.
• Maintained documentation necessary to comply with the site safety management plan OSHA and other applicable regulations to include: OSHA 300 Log, hot work permits, forklift inspections, crane inspections, JSA’s, and training documentation.
• Organizes and conducts safety meetings and training to include: daily safety chats, Monthly safety committee, and monthly OSHA training topics. Established safety training requirements and developed training materials to include: daily safety chat topics, monthly training topics, and PowerPoint presentations for each training topic.
Superior Industries International, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Environmental Health & Safety Manager 7/1996-5/2006
• Management of QS 9000, ISO 14001, and OSHA VPP Star Status Site with experience in environmental programs dealing with Sara Title III, RCRA & DOT, NPDES Permits, Title V Air Permits.
• Ensured wastewater system operated within environmental regulations for metal waste streams, hazardous waste generation handling and reporting.
• Environmental Project manager- Conductivity rinse water project, Sludge thickening project, metal recovery project, Cyanide retention system project, and Hazardous waste reduction projects
• Conducted daily documented safety audits/walkthroughs of the wastewater treatment system and chrome plating operation to verify compliance and identify unsafe conditions on a regular basis.
• Organizes and conducts safety meetings and training to include: daily safety chats, and monthly OSHA training topics to include: Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Blood Borne Pathogens, PPE, Emergency Procedures, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, Back Safety, Fire Extinguishers, Lockout/Tagout and Fall Protection.
• Case Management- Escorts employees to the medical facilities and maintains good working relationships with medical staff.
• Ensures all proper procedures are followed regarding hazardous work to include: Confined space entry operations, hot work permits, continuous air monitoring, and hazardous waste site worker operations.
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Water & Wastewater Operator, Pineville Missouri. July 1995- July 1996
Activated Sludge Treatment Plant Operator
• Supervised weekend operations and safety of plant.
• Performed sampling & testing for: Biological Oxygen Demand, Dissolved Oxygen, pH, and effluent chlorination. Calculated daily sludge wasting & return rates.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
• Supervised weekend operations and safety of plant.
• Performed maintenance and operation of two well pumping stations, distribution
systems, free chlorine residual testing, and meter reading.
Other Relevant Experience
• Inventory Control Manager- Central States Manufacturing (Metal Roof Construction and Manufacturing)
• 3rd shift Superintendent- Operations, Danaher Tool Group (Tool Manufacturing and Plating)
• Laboratory & Wastewater Supervisor- Danaher Tool Group (Tool Manufacturing and Plating)
• Environmental Consultant/Trainer- Whitestar Environmental (Training Company)
• Environmental Project Manager- Superior Industries ( Chrome Plating)
• Safety Coordinator and Fire Marshall- U.S. Army
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Certifications / Licensure
• Class A Missouri Wastewater Operator
• Safety and Healthcare Management
• HAZMAT Technician One-Year Certification.¬