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An environmental remediation and consulting company which utilizes numerous different types of activated carbon, to reduce or eliminate discharges of non-permitted chemicals, or to purify a liquid or gaseous stream by removing it contaminants. Active Carbons also provides the containment vessel for activated carbon as needed by its customers. Among the many specialties we offer; mercury reduction, hydrogen sulfide abetment, and neutral pH adjusting, along with standard VOC and organic removal.… Show more An environmental remediation and consulting company which utilizes numerous different types of activated carbon, to reduce or eliminate discharges of non-permitted chemicals, or to purify a liquid or gaseous stream by removing it contaminants. Active Carbons also provides the containment vessel for activated carbon as needed by its customers. Among the many specialties we offer; mercury reduction, hydrogen sulfide abetment, and neutral pH adjusting, along with standard VOC and organic removal. Customers include Dow Chemicals, Pioneer Americas, Thomas Petroleum, MK Environment, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, and Nalco Chemicals. Show less

Plant Operations, Analytical Chemist:Participated in numerous plant start ups, operations, interruptions -whereby we held the system in idle-hot, while problems were corrected. Extensive working knowledge of the entire carbo-chlorination system and purification system. Assisted in the gathering and analysis of samples from plant operations. Manager of analytical laboratory. Performed analysis using Atomic Absorption, Infra Red Radio Recording Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography and… Show more Plant Operations, Analytical Chemist:Participated in numerous plant start ups, operations, interruptions -whereby we held the system in idle-hot, while problems were corrected. Extensive working knowledge of the entire carbo-chlorination system and purification system. Assisted in the gathering and analysis of samples from plant operations. Manager of analytical laboratory. Performed analysis using Atomic Absorption, Infra Red Radio Recording Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography and Gas Partitioner. Developed sampling procedures for plant sampling of chemicals. Developed laboratory procedures for chemical samples with an IDLH of 2ppm (Phosgene). Coordinated shipments of samples in proper packaging according to IATA regulations.Site Safety & First Aid Officer, Incident Commander:Authored and continually updated Site Safety Plans, Emergency Response Plans, and MSDSs listings as needed with arrival of new chemicals. Authored an Air monitoring plan for on site monitoring of releases. Implemented Hazardous Material Training Programs for all Hazmat operators. Authored and implemented Confined Air Space Entry plans. Coordinated the shipping of all chemical products via rail and truck utilizing Bureau of Explosives 6000, and the Code of Federal Regulations. Prepared annual Tier II (Right to Know) reports. Show less

Oversaw all aspects of hazardous material remediation. Coordinator of all Hazmat personnel and equipment. Responsible for contracting Hazmat trained contractors and ordering all Hazmat operating supplies. Coordinated emergency responses with Louisiana State Police Hazmat Division, St. James Sheriff’s Office, St. James Emergency Operations Center, Vacherie Fire Department, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency (Region 6), and U. S. Coast… Show more Oversaw all aspects of hazardous material remediation. Coordinator of all Hazmat personnel and equipment. Responsible for contracting Hazmat trained contractors and ordering all Hazmat operating supplies. Coordinated emergency responses with Louisiana State Police Hazmat Division, St. James Sheriff’s Office, St. James Emergency Operations Center, Vacherie Fire Department, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, United States Environmental Protection Agency (Region 6), and U. S. Coast Guard. Coordinated research, development, procurement, fabrication, installation, and start up implementation of processing equipment for the removal and purification of numerous chloride products left on site after the plant shut down. Subsequently, received approval from the US. DOT—Federal Railroad Administration for an operating plan for the on-site destruction of 3 railroad tank cars. Show less