Anna Schmidt, Rep Email & Phone Number

Greater Houston

Senior Environmental Scientist | Program ManagerProviding leadership in developing EHS Management Systems and management of environmental programs.  Led the selection, implementation, and management of multiple EHS Management Systems (Gensuite & Maximo EHS). Authored and refined corporatewide environmental policies, procedures and programs (water, waste, SPCC/Spill Response, Incident Notification, SARA Tier II and Compliance Assurance) to comply with environmental regulations. Program Lead for Waste and SPCC. Served key role in the integration of environmental policies for the legacy Gas Pipes and Midstream Divisions. Facilitated seamless integration of all processes, procedures and programs to support the integration of multiple midstream acquisitions with legacy gas pipe operations.  Environmental Lead providing environmental metrics for annual Corporate Sustainability Report and other Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Reporting. Created and facilitated global EHS training programs, developed performance metrics and provided global best management practices.  Developed environmental strategy and successfully advocated company positions on emerging issues and regulations through national, state and local trade associations.

Environmental Advisor for chemical manufacturing company.  Facilitated ISO14000 environmental audits in locations across the US and Canada to ensure compliance with air, waste, stormwater, wastewater, spill prevention and emergency response. Project Manager representing company as third largest party in major Superfund PRP Group.  Managed vendor audit program; facilitated compliance audits at waste disposal facilities. Launched waste tracking program to minimize and reduce waste. Assisted with metric development and preparation of Corporate Sustainability Report.

 Served on integration team for the United/Continental Airlines merger. Developed station-specific transition plans and merged environmental procedures, policies and permits.  Provided construction project support by securing necessary permits and clearances, managing contaminated soil and coordinating with regulatory agencies and airport authorities. Managed Environmental Compliance for southern region, including largest hub base and multiple aircraft maintenance facilities.

Senior Manager for Corporate Real Estate Team.  Managed lease agreements with 50+ airports, including sublease agreements and various third party contracts. Negotiated space needs, leasing language, rental rates, and landing fees. Worked closely with Legal and airport officials to negotiate leasing language. Coordinated with Finance and airport officials to negotiate contract terms for airport landing fees and other charges.

Environmental Manager | Project Manager Established environmental infrastructure for Continental Airlines to support 300+ facilities. Developed environmental strategy and successfully advocated company positions on emerging issues and regulations through industry trade associations  Coauthored Continental’s first multimedia environmental procedures manual. Deployed first environmental audit program across 300 sites. Spearheaded development/implementation of firm’s first Environmental Management System.  Championed and facilitated site-specific and computer-based environmental training. Performed environmental due diligence on asset acquisitions or divestitures.  Served on integration team for the United/Continental Airlines merger. Developed station-specific transition plans and merged environmental procedures, policies and permits.  Provided construction project support by securing necessary permits and clearances, managing contaminated soil and coordinating with regulatory agencies and airport authorities. Program Lead for Water Quality, SPCC Program Lead and Project Manager for Remediation sites across organization in multiple states

Bachelor Of Science, Geology/Environmental Science

Master Of Science - Ms, Environmental Management