Wm S.

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 1980 - Apr 1992

  Sgt NCO Aviation

  Marine Barracks, New London CT, (MP), Aviation Aircraft Technician, Quality Assurance Supervisor (QA) Camp Pendelton, MAG-39/MALS-39, Iwakuni, Japan MAG-36/MALS-36, airfield Yechon, Korea, Safety Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOIC), flight line, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Base, MWSS-173 29 Palms CA. Implemented safety programs ground support equipment. Performed scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on hydraulic systems, liquid oxygen and nitrogen equipment, and turbines. Completed welding course on argon gas, TIG and MIG, MIL-STD 1595A (Certified). Analyzed structure for stress fractures. Quality Assurance Supervisor(QA) inspecting hydraulic systems aircraft, technical writing, and correspondence documentation. Served as Safety Non Commission Officer Instructor, technical advisory to Command support personnel regarding principles and techniques on safety and occupational health training. Developed policies and guideline for integrating risk management into operational programs. Assigned as the Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Defense Instructor Operation Desert Storm. Developed safety plans to ensure troops awareness and knowledge in health and safety is achieved on deployment. Educated troop casualty impacts relating to biological chemicals, hygiene and first aid on nerve agents. North Island, CA Naval Base, welding school. Quality assurance Supervisor (QA) for aviation hydraulics ground support equipment. Aircraft support equipment mechanic and welding supervisor. Test aviation Diesel and hydraulic systems for metal contamination and troubleshoot equipment malfunction in aviation hydraulic systems. Managed disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with U.S. Marine Corps and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.Awarded Meritorious Advancement to Sergeant, four Meritorious Masts, Commendations Commanding Officer, Letters of Appreciation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, three good conduct ribbons and NCO of the Quarter and of the Month. Show less

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  Propulsion Control Engineerig

  Apr 1994 - Apr 1996

  Propulsion Engineer

  Inspect, remove, and repair hydraulic systems containing essential parts continuing a task and complete the mission. Assess worn parts, contact clients, and make decisions on ordering parts removing equipment out of prodution.

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  Brookfield Homes Corps

  Jun 1998 - Jan 2001

  Customer Service Representative

  Educate new homeowners about the newly built homes prior to occupancy. Provide information about the appliances function and performances, substructures walls, and flooring, windows, plumbung, and HVAC system. Conduct assessments in home repairs with work orders and contact construction contractor and homeowner when building equipment are deficiencies. Follow up on home repair items that not properly functioning and contact contractors to complete various repair(s). Investigate water intrusion that affect homeowner occupancy because of gray water and black water events. Investigate microbial growth resulting in bacterial air quality that warrants remediation for removal following air clearance and re-occupancy. Show less

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  Pulte Homes

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2003

  Customer Service Manager

  Managed various communities with over 300 homes, prior to homeowner occupancy. Met with new home buyers and completed walk-through inspections. Answered various questions concerning operations of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, mold remediation, hazardous wastes, and a variety of environmental issues. Served as point of contact for contractors to conduct warranty repairs. Investigated water intrusion, and remediation processes for newly built homes during construction and post-warranty periods. Received several awards for outstanding work in the community. Recognized and acknowledged problems, initiated investigations and correction of problems encountered in structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, tile work, roofing, siding, paint, windows, flooring, appliances, etc. Prepared written discrepancy reports and submitted to builders for resolution. Responsible for environmental issues relating to home repairs and investigation to be resolved in an appropriate manner. Conducted post-repair inspections and completed reports company Superior management. Communicated with homeowners and assessed issues. Effectively communicated with a wide range of professionals regarding contractor builders, technicians, and building managers including professionals representing the building industry. Show less

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  Richmond American Homes

  Aug 2003 - Oct 2005

  Customer Service Manager

  Customer service relations to over 200 homeowners in addition responsible for contractor contact, homeowner relation, and assisting the Superintendent, review and ensuring blueprint lay-out design and ledger are achieved. Observe excavating of breaking ground/land removal and city inspector contact for compliance for new home installation of plumbing, concrete foundation, and installation of rough-in structural building materials, i.e. wall studs, drywall, and flooring, HVAC ducting, electrical wiring, and appliances. Educate new homeowners regarding the functions of the new home features and performance of the appliances, and HVAC equipment. Homeowner contact in reference to follow up on home items not properly functioning and contractor contact to complete various repair(s). Investigate water intrusion that affects homeowner occupancy due to gray water and black water due to unplanned events resulting in bacterial and microbial growth that warrants remediation for removal following air clearance and re-occupancy. Show less

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  Clark Seif Clark, Inc.

  Oct 2005 - Jul 2011

  Environmental Consultant / Industrial Hygienist

  Conducted field assessments in New Orleans, LA, post Katrina hurricane, contributing to on-site investigation at various residential, public schools, and commercial properties. Collecting air, surface, and water samples, while interpreting laboratory data result, and providing summary written reports. Monitored large asbestos abatement jobs, mold remediation, and Lead removal. Investigated water intrusion, collecting bulk samples during construction involving Bldg.material(s) on-sites for asbestos and lead prior to demolition and or renovation, also collected surface for ash, soot, and char, post Angele's fire. Conducted indoor air quality monitoring for noise exposure limit threshold TWA. Provided recommendations involving remediation consultation in relation to water intrusion and displacement. Perform work towards improving environmental quality, control of pollution, remedy environmental damage and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, laws and policies. Utilize specialized knowledge gained through extensive formal training and more than twelve years hands-on experience in the environmental industry, with Certifications as Indoor Environmental Consultant, Asbestos Air Quality Management, Site Surveillance Technician. Accomplish multiple Phases client site assessments for commercial and residential facilities such as: Completed Cal-Trans noise surveys for field workers for noise level safety; asbestos air monitoring for the Hines Company, Raytheon Corporation in Goleta, CA and El Segundo CA. Perform Contrast Microscopy (PCM) fiber counting as NIOSH 582 Microscopist. Read PCM fibers for asbestos air clearance, NIOSH method 7400. Complete water intrusion investigations under the IICRC S500 Water Damage Restoration categories I, II, and III, and IICRC S520 Professional Mold remediation. Utilize in depth understanding of various reference standards, statutes and regulations to ensure environmental compliance are met and provide technical advise. Show less

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  Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jul 2011 - May 2024

  Perform Environmental and life safety code inspections by the direction of the VHA Directive, NFPA, and TJC to ensure the safety of the Veterans, guest, and employees are achieved. Conduct annual risk assessments surrounding employee workplace regarding environmental stressor and chemical material emissions under EPA, NESHAP, NIOSH, and OSHA regulations both 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, and ANSI/ASHRAE standards. Develop safety awareness training aids to ensure dust control protocols and engineering methods have met OSHA compliance. Provide facility environmental inspections at various VA CBOC’s healthcare workplace, services, and construction sites, Grant Per Diem programs, Community Nursing Homes, and Assistant Living Board & Care, Veterans First, and Substance Abuse Foundation (SAF). Review Annual Work Evaluation (AWE), ASISTS programs and recordable OSHA 300 data input. Assist the Safety Manager, Industrial Hygienist and Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) coordinator related to waste management disposal, microbial growth, Asbestos, and lead assessment. Continue education relating to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101, D.O.T, and HAZWOPER, indoor air quality, and IICRC water intrusion investigation affecting structural building materials resulting in remediation, abatement, and Lead (Pb) hazard under CDPH. Conduct and observe fire drills both quarterly and annually, and upon educational request. Attend multiple board meetings for the Accident Review Board (ARB), Construction Stimulus, and Construction Safety Committee and facility Environment of Care Rounds, and attend additional board meetings under the request of the facility safety officer. Revise and update Hospital Safety Policies, and Environmental Guidelines, under the Safety program. Processing computer technical support in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point programs. Assess water intrusion, report structural damage, and indoor environmental factors. Show less

  • Safety Officer

    Oct 2017 - May 2024

  • Occupational Safety Health Specialist

    Jul 2011 - May 2024

  • Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2017
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Aug 2019 - now

  Environmental Health Safety Specialist

  EPA regulation compliance.