Experience

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  University of wyoming

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1992

  Hazardous waste manager / assistant radiation safety officer

  Conduct and/or supervise operational activities for: inventory, delivery, collection, packaging and disposal of hazardous and radioactive materials; radioactive lab inspections and surveys; sealed source leak tests; survey instrument calibration; record inventory and data entry for radioactive and hazardous waste and surplus chemicals; respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials; assist in developing and conducting training associated with hazardous materials; and otherwise assist other safety office personnel, campus community and general public. Show less

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  University of wyoming

  Jan 2008 - now

  Assist with environmental health and safety at the University of Wyoming, by providing radiation safety, laser safety, and biological safety, expertise. Assist with implementation of guidelines and polices related to radiation safety, laser safety, and biological safety, established by UW and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations. Provides technical guidance and expertise to University faculty and staff regarding biological safety, radiation safety, and laser safety. Directs the University Radiation Safety Program and serve as the University Radiation Safety Officer and Laser Safety Officer. Show less Maintain the University's U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license and individual permits for University users of radioactive materials and x-rays. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws of the University, local, state and federal governments in order to protect the health and safety of UW employees, students, general public and the environment. Develop and maintain University policies, procedures and guidelines for safe use of radioactive materials, x-rays, and lasers. Provide specialized safety services, advice, and training.Assist the Director with the operations and management of the EHS department. Coordination and oversight of EHS projects, initiatives, and staff meetings. Act in absence of the EHS Director, attend administrative meetings, and serve on university taskforces as a departmental representative. Responsible for interacting and developing partnerships with other departments and work units in order to further the department mission.Directs vital department outreach efforts including web site, newsletters, online training, and social media. Direct research compliance efforts within EHS. This includes oversight of chemical, biological (not including the UW select agent program) and radiological research health and safety, primarily in a laboratory setting. Partner with Research and Economic Development and Academic Affairs Offices in directing this program. Oversee the environmental compliance certification process for the DOE/USAMRMC grants. Manage the computer based lab safety management system. Show less Maintain the University's U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license and individual permits for University users of radioactive materials and x-rays. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws of the University, local, state and federal governments in order to protect the health and safety of UW employees, students, general public and the environment. Develop and maintain University policies, procedures and guidelines for safe use of radioactive materials, x-rays, and lasers. Provide specialized safety services, advice, and training. Assist the director with the operational, financial, and personnel functions of the department. Act as director in his/her absence. Show less The Environmental Health and Safety Director is charged with the planning and implementation of actions to meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal environmental health and safety legislation and all associated rules and regulations. Acting EHS Director duties included: Provide leadership to EHS department (10 benefited, 6 non-benefited staff). Directly supervise 5 benefited and 1 non-benefited positions. Attend weekly Administration Directors’ meetings. Participate in strategic planning and annual performance appraisals/planning. Make personnel, salary and budgetary recommendations to Associate Vice President. Chair weekly staff meetings. Execute professional duties as Radiation Safety Officer and EHS Webmaster. Show less

  • Research Safety Specialist / Radiation Safety Officer

    Jul 2017 - now

  • Assistant Director, EHS / Radiation Safety Officer

    May 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Assistant Manager / Radiation Safety Officer

    Jan 1993 - May 2013

  • Acting Director, Environmental Health & Safety

    Jan 2008 - Mar 2009