Experience

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  Texas commission on environmental quality

  Jul 1997 - Dec 2008

  Environmental permit specialist iv

  • Investigated locations to confirm license data, conducted background checks and assessed premises for compliance with licensing requirements• Supported projects that involve analysis of the environmental impacts of proposed energy projects, including analyses to support development of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA)• Ensured sectional and institution compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule changes. • Processed Air Permit applications and renewal packets which involved the approval of new chemicals for production-lines for various Oil & Gas and Chemical companies such as: Exxon Mobil, Shell Oil, BASF, Lyondell, etc.• Conducted contractor environmental trainings and prepared post-construction reporting documents associated with permit conditions• Ensured the accuracy of data submissions by identifying air contaminants and calculating emissions rates using scientific judgment and analytical techniques Show less

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  University of texas md anderson cancer center

  Dec 2006 - Apr 2017

  Safety specialist

  • • Oversaw safety strategy progress and maintained compliance with deadlines to support standards and process optimization• Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents (personal injuries, property damage, and environmental related issues); determined cause and made recommendations for corrective action(s).• New construction projects (installations, safety meetings, supervise vendors, and permitting) • Managed the Air Regulatory Compliance Program for Houston, Bastrop, Smithville, and other company sites.• Managed the Solid Waste & Recycling Program for the Houston site.• Responsible for operations of the institutional Confidential Waste & Recycling Program• Designed programs, policies, and procedures to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.• Completed annual compliance reporting (Tier II, Mass Emission Banking & Trading, Emission Inventory)• Assisted in creating Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans• Ensured compliance with institutional, departmental, federal, state, and local requirements. • Administered the compliance assurance program for environmental regulatory compliance reports and other regulatory registrations which included: environmental inspections, writing environmental compliance plans, managing project to completion, conducting associated trainings, supervising staff and all associated documentation. • Managed the daily activities of associated vendors and monitored their contractual budgets.• Completed annual Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training• Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety Show less

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  Seatex llc.

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Environmental & emergency response team coordinator

  • Manage the Environmental Compliance Program for Seatex, a manufacturing chemical blending and tolling company.• Evaluate project submittals to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.• Oversee environmental and Safety related contractors.• Ensure manufacturing, blending, and tolling processes are being conducted safely for staff and the environment• Conduct safety trainings for employees and all levels of management.• Source safety equipment/tools and personal protection equipment (PPE).• Conduct investigations on chemical spills, personal injuries, and property damage.• Acting Team Lead for the Emergency Response Team (ERT) • Coordinate ERT’s trainings with local emergency personnel Show less

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  Liquidpower specialty products inc. (a berkshire hathaway company)

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Environmental specialist

  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing facilities, Field Operations teams, Engineering, Sales, and Research & Development personnel.• Lead compliance determinations and permitting applications in support of facility and production expansions at manufacturing facilities.• Maintain and improve programs across all environmental media• Assist in the preparation and submittal of environmental compliance reports to local, state, and federal agencies.• Maintain and improve compliance monitoring, sampling and testing procedures to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and permitting limits.• Perform periodic assessments, document findings and track to completion.• Lead Company’s Sustainability program development• Assist in Product Stewardship efforts as needed Show less

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  Harris health system- ben taub medical center

  Aug 2020 - now

  Safety specialist

  • Manage the Safety Program/System for the institutions • Coordinate Fire Drills (weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and annually) for nurses, staff, and contractors.• Oversee safety procedures related to building operations• Review and update Safety Plans, Procedures, and Building Designs• Attend Safety Meetings (Boards, Huddles, and Committees)• Attend and provide Safety guidance during Emergency Command Center operations• Assist in institutional accreditation requirements/ policies/ and guidelines• Maintain and improve Safety programs across all departments• Perform Document Management Program• Lead Safety concerns for Management, Security, Building Engineering, Medical Staff, and Contractors• Assist Emergency Management, when necessary, in the discharge of their duties/ responsibilities. Show less