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John Takle

John Takle

Staff Environmental Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Science | Public Speaking & Presenting | Gap Analysis | Internal and External Communications | Government Regulations | I enjoy work that pertains to environmental awareness, education, and protection.

  • Education

    • University of North Texas

      1982 - 1983
      M.S. I.S. : Analysis & Mgmt of Land and Water Resources

    • Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

      1977 - 1981
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Biology

  • Experience

    • General Motors

      Jul 1985 - Feb 2019
      Staff Environmental Engineer

      My most recent responsibilities included technical support for water pollution control and waste management for assigned sites; serving as a company Subject Matter Expert for water pollution control regulations and permitting (U.S.); coordination and leading the environmental engineer water pollution meetings (U.S.and global regions); water pollution control and waste management reviews of process related materials proposed for U.S. facilities; review of proposed local and federal water pollution control regulations and initiatives; and reviewing and updating environmental guidance (U.S. and global regions). I also took the technical lead in recent materials reviews for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which have been identified and emerging contaminants of concern in Michigan and elsewhere. Show less

    • John Takle Consulting

      Feb 2019 - now
      Environmental Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

      Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
      Mar 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

      Breakthrough Performance Group, LLC
      May 2019

    • Michigan Certified Industrial Storm Water Operator

      Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
      Jul 2017
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Supervisor - Water Quality / Green Generation / Ecology

      Issued by Science Olympiad on Mar 2013
      Science OlympiadAssociated with John Takle

    • Radio Operator

      Issued by Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) on Jun 1997
      Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN)Associated with John Takle

    • Assistant Scoutmaster, Eagle Advisor, Merit Badge Counselor, and Unit Commissioner

      Issued by Michigan Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of America on Mar 2009
      Michigan Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with John Takle