PHILLIP G. FIELDS
Mena, AR *****
*************@*****.***
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
• Designed permit conformance to EPA requirements in the areas SWPPP, SPCC, CWA, NPDES to include DMRs, CERCLA and RCRA.
• Complied with and modified permits under CAA up to Title IV and developed RCRA Part B Permits for SQG and LQG.
• Experience with enforcement negotiations with OSHA and EPA that resulted in a minimum 50% reduction in assessed penalties.
• Managed Stack Testing on various emissions criteria including VOC and clarity. Maintained training for personnel qualified in Stack Testing.
• Developed systems using BAT and BIF for areas in emissions, hazardous waste management and waste water systems.
• Conducted safety and environmental audits utilizing internal and external resources in addition to participating in voluntary compliance programs.
• Managed contractors and consultants in all areas of environmental and safety systems in addition to structural, building maintenance and vehicle modifications.
• Conducted investigations into environmental incidents, releases, complaints, near misses and accidents to include 2 fatality investigations.
• Implemented new hazardous waste reduction and management equipment and systems without disruption of normal production flow.
EXPERIENCE
GNB Industrial Power a Division of Exide Battery
Position: EHS Technician
Supervisor: David Qualls
July 2012 – Current
Accomplishments
EHS work in lead acid battery manufacturing. Bi-Annual wasterwater reports, blood lead draws and analysis, wipes sampling, air samples – personal, area and perimeter. Hazardous waste characterization, analysis and manifesting. NESHAP reports. Accident/incident investigations. Respirator training and fit tests for APR, PAPR, SCBA and SA respirators. Safety and environmental training.
EnviroTech Inc.
Position : Environmental Area Manager
Supervisor: Jason Atwater
August 2009 – March 2012
Accomplishments
Managed all areas of environmental concern for brigade Task Force in Eastern Afghanistan. Documented fuel spills, tracked hazardous waste incidents and observed waste water practices. Completed Environmental Baseline Surveys and Environmental consulting duties to the Department of Defense in Afghanistan. Worked routinely in hostile environments.
Emerson Electric FSD – Mena
Position: HR Manager – Senior Staff
Supervisor: Mark Kinder 479-***-****
March 7, 2006 – March 27, 2009
Accomplishments
Successfully implemented a wage restructuring plan for all hourly personnel.
Staffed plant increase from 250 to 315 hourly personnel and 54 to 60 salaried personnel.
Emerson Acrylic award earned for Safety Program improvement by reducing recordable injuries.
Lower Little River Watershed Coalition
Position: Watershed Coordinator
Supervisor: Minnie Sawyer – 870-***-**** xt3
October 1, 2002 – January 27, 2006
Accomplishments
Developed Watershed Management Strategy adopted by Arkansas Natural
Completed Watershed Management Plan for 1.5 million acre watershed
Created Sampling and Analysis program for watershed
Excel Aircraft Services
Position: Safety / Environmental Manager
Supervisor: Keith Rose - 479-***-****
July 1998 – January 2001
Accomplishments
Developed industrial wastewater treatment process for removing halogenated solvents
Instituted procedures and equipment that reduced hazard waste volume by 75%
Removed the company from a Large Quantity Generator to Small Quantity Generator
Environmental Data Services, Inc.
Position: Vice President Technical Services
Supervisor: Gary Ingle – Little Rock, AR
October 1994 – July 1998
Accomplishments
Expanded client services from 50 client companies to over 500 in 4 years
Increased technical staff from 2 to 6
Conducted training and evaluations for OSHA and EPA compliance in multiple industries
Increase sales assistance and company value from 2 million to 12 million dollars.
Arlington / Majestic Hotel Properties-
Position: Personnel Department – Safety Coordinator
Supervisor: Wanda Benson – 501-***-****
July 1992 – October 1994
Accomplishments
Developed and implemented safety program that reduced recordable accidents by 70% in 2 years
Assisted in HR duties and security with White House staff during visit by President Bill Clinton
Army National Guard
Enlisted 1986, Commissioned 1988, Honorable Discharge 1998
Positions: Armor Company Executive Officer, Armor Platoon Leader, Rifle Platoon Leader, Battalion Motor Officer, Squad Leader – Heavy Mortar, Scout, Rifle Squad
Accomplishments
As Executive Officer of Armor Company lead the unit to trained status in all evaluated categories during annual training. First ever accomplished in 49th Armored Division
Highest score average for a platoon and company in Tank Gunnery Table 8.
EDUCATION
Mena High School, Mena, Arkansas, 1985
B.A. May 1989 Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Major: Biblical Studies / Business Administration
1998 Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas
Major: EHS
Secret Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
OSHA 40-Hour Instructors Course – 500
40-Hour HAZWOPER
Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials (49CFR Subpart H)
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Class II Wastewater Treatment Operator
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Characterization of a diesel sludge microbial consortia for bioremediation
Gordon Vrdoljak 1 *, William S. Feil 2, Helene Feil 3, John C. Detter 4, Phillip Fields 5
Scanning
Volume 27 Issue 1, Pages 8 - 14
Published Online: 7 Dec 2006
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