Chad Schwend Chmm Email & Phone Number

Boise, Idaho, United States

Mr. Chad Schwend is an experienced environmental and safety professional with outstanding leadership skills. Mr. Schwend provides clients with an operations-minded approach to reduce environmental and safety risks. His experience includes developing compliance programs and managing multi-discipline teams. He specializes in hazardous materials management, Department of Transportation compliance, and solid waste management. Mr. Schwend also has experience in storm water management, landfill… Show more Mr. Chad Schwend is an experienced environmental and safety professional with outstanding leadership skills. Mr. Schwend provides clients with an operations-minded approach to reduce environmental and safety risks. His experience includes developing compliance programs and managing multi-discipline teams. He specializes in hazardous materials management, Department of Transportation compliance, and solid waste management. Mr. Schwend also has experience in storm water management, landfill leachate control systems, and landfill methane gas collection systems. Show less

Boise, Idaho, United States

Maintain a ready bag to respond to hazardous spill incidents as an on-call responder.• Set up, breakdown of decontamination field unit. Maintain inventories of equipment.• Use risk-based assessment of patient in consideration of decontamination procedure.• Use guides, specifically, NIOSH and ERG to identify chemical interactions for decontamination procedure.• Use discretion and decorum when dealing with patients in vulnerable states.• Maintain organized decontamination zone… Show more Maintain a ready bag to respond to hazardous spill incidents as an on-call responder.• Set up, breakdown of decontamination field unit. Maintain inventories of equipment.• Use risk-based assessment of patient in consideration of decontamination procedure.• Use guides, specifically, NIOSH and ERG to identify chemical interactions for decontamination procedure.• Use discretion and decorum when dealing with patients in vulnerable states.• Maintain organized decontamination zone in high paced, delicate work.• Decontaminate patients using showers and other means.• Interact with hospital staff and emergency personnel.• Inventory and process patient belongings. Show less

Boise, Idaho, United States

•Interpret Federal and State regulations such as, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES), and State permits. •Worked closely with project managers and colleagues to meet clients’ scope of work.•Evaluated Toxicity Characterization Leaching Procedure (TCLP) field samples against regulatory values. •Performed Comprehensive… Show more •Interpret Federal and State regulations such as, Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES), and State permits. •Worked closely with project managers and colleagues to meet clients’ scope of work.•Evaluated Toxicity Characterization Leaching Procedure (TCLP) field samples against regulatory values. •Performed Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Preliminary Assessment Site Investigation (PA_SI) field work, completed sampling and supervised contractors that performed field sampling and chemical inventories. •Prepared and assisted with completing environmental technical and survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g., NPDES, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, NEPA, etc.).•Supported clients on regulatory reporting, ensuring on-time reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions through the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) section 313 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) form R, and EPCRA section 312 Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II form.•Interacted with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.•Interpreted National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Idaho Pollution Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) regulations in support of clients.•Developed IPDES stormwater training materials, then trained clients on their specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). •Updated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Accidental Spill Prevention Plans (ASPP), and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.•Received training for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessments (EA). Show less

Boise, Idaho, United States

Boise, Idaho

Ada County Solid Waste is responsible for management of Ada County Landfills. I am responsible for all safety, training, hazardous materials intake/outgoing, gas field maintenance, Flare/H2S Scrubber systems, leachate/condensate systems/ponds, and reporting to County Commissioners and State and Regional regulators.

Boise, Idaho Area

Direct eight employees in the management of HHW and CESQG waste collection programs for customers in Boise, Id and Spokane, Wa. Implement Freon Recovery operations for proper disposal of Freon from white goods. Familiar with and use DOT, FMSCA, RCRA, OSHA, TSCA, and EPA regulations. Track data to ensure continuous improvement of safety, revenue, and other aspects of operations. Oversee the management of a drum reuse program in Seattle, Wa., using regulations, to provide safe reliable drums… Show more Direct eight employees in the management of HHW and CESQG waste collection programs for customers in Boise, Id and Spokane, Wa. Implement Freon Recovery operations for proper disposal of Freon from white goods. Familiar with and use DOT, FMSCA, RCRA, OSHA, TSCA, and EPA regulations. Track data to ensure continuous improvement of safety, revenue, and other aspects of operations. Oversee the management of a drum reuse program in Seattle, Wa., using regulations, to provide safe reliable drums back to our field operations. Show less

Boise, Idaho Area

Implement internal operations of a Household Hazardous Waste Program, Freon Recovery Program, and CRT Diversion Program; following all applicable DOT, FMSCA, RCRA, OSHA, Id DEQ, and EPA regulations, using LEAN business practices.PSC Environmental Services was purchased by Stericycle April 2014.

Boise, Idaho Area

Following applicable Federal and State regulation, supervised the collection, segregation, storage, transportation of hazardous waste. Maintained HVAC certification for freon recovery operations. Ready shipments of CRT for recycling.

Boise, Idaho, United States

Audited client’s facilities to determine the possibility for diversion of their waste stream.• Performed LEED audits for Unico (USBank Building) in 2006 and 2009.• Promoted and enhance recycling through client interactions.• Developed a client base through face-to-face contact.• Developed proposals, worksheets, and final reports.• Maintained a working knowledge of LEED requirements.• Provided technical assistance to clients in preparation for LEED certification.•… Show more Audited client’s facilities to determine the possibility for diversion of their waste stream.• Performed LEED audits for Unico (USBank Building) in 2006 and 2009.• Promoted and enhance recycling through client interactions.• Developed a client base through face-to-face contact.• Developed proposals, worksheets, and final reports.• Maintained a working knowledge of LEED requirements.• Provided technical assistance to clients in preparation for LEED certification.• Built and maintained company website, www.wastenotwm.com (no longer operated)• Maintained all company financials. Show less

Boise, Idaho Area

Using Federal and State regulation, except hazardous wastes for end disposal. Segregate and store materials by hazard class in preparation for shipment.

Implemment goals of the in-house recycling program. Produce and present reports on the progress of the recycling effort. Assist in Earth Fest Coordination. Respond to needs of the household hazardous materials program, attend meetings, present monthly reports, and answer questions from the public.

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Activities and Societies: Outsiders Club - President, Environmental Health Club - President, Outsiders Club - V. President

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