Eric Santafede Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, La, Us

Cypress, Texas, United States

Senior Consultant specializing in Incident Command System, IAP software, Regulatory Compliance, Exercises, Drills , training and also specializing in Emergency Responses.

Exxon Oil And Chemical Refinery. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Responsible for supervision of dispatch personnel, Exxon facility Hazardous Waste Drum yard, equiptment and company truck operators.Organized and augmented with all Exxon refinery production units for project turn arounds, provided logistics for truck operations, and oversaw all scheduling of disposal of waste products.Managed all safety requirements for department personnel in compliance with Exxon standards. Supervised and managed Hazardous Waste disposal operations in conjunction with Exxon production units for efficient and effective FederalRegulatory Compliance.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Responsible for managing all multiple databases, logistical information, critical documentation for entire shipyard operations pertaining to hazardous materials, non hazardous materials, hazardous waste handling, recycling, disposal and facility repurposing. Manages all facility emissions, inspections, critical information for reporting and several other areas of importance to facility structure. Maintains and manages all requirements for all current federal permits, state permits along with execution of company policies for operations. Including USCG, EPA, DEQ and ACOE. Makes critical facility assessments/decisions along with supervisors for the handling, recycling, maintenance, disposal and implementation of all required federal , state and company policies with hazardous materials. Provides critical professional knowledge, management and implementation of all applicable USCG regulations, EPA requirements and other federal/ state entities over entire facility.Supervises logistical operations alongside superiors on the facility for all operations pertaining to barge cargo handling, all stages of barge cleaning, transfers and facility-plant operations. Oversees and manages all DOT movements, USCG facility compliance along with EPA and DEQ requirements for compliance. Conducts manifesting and exeriance profiling of all materials either Hazardous waste, hazardous materials and non hazardous materials. Qualified subchapter M surveyor through TVIB.

Port Allen, La

Supervision and management of over 1 million gallons of hazardous waste generation, storage, handling and disposal in accordance with RCRA and all other applicable federal /state regulations. Maintained several detailed databases for all hazardous waste products disposed of at facility annually with impecable detail an no discrepancies. Supervised daily operations in accordance with high operational tempo and meet maritime customer demands with barge cleaning and inspections. Qualified competent person for gas free operations in confined spaces. Knowledgeable of vapor control systems operations, vapor flaring, regulations and relationship to barge cleaning, prepping and disposal operations for DEQ requirements. Qualified in DOT manifest administration for hazardous wastes.

Uscg Marine Safety Unit Houma, Houma La

► USCG MSU HOUMA – RESPONSE DEPT. Responsible for the inspection of over 100 facilities that handle HAZMAT,dangerous cargo, oil, LNG & liquid hazardous gas, MARPOL and MTSA regulated. Resulted in three major facilities being closed and over 100 deficiencies to be issued over the course of two years. ► Pollution Responder. Accountable for oil/Hazmat pollution response/investigations to over 200 cases. Enforcement of federal pollution laws, data entry of critical pollution incident casework into federal database for programing and budgeting purposes. Provided professional management/remediation/disposal of oil for three major pollution incidents. Provided safety management of personnel for OSHA compliance. One federal project was over $550,000 of federal funds. ► Marine Safety Explosive Handling Supervisor. Review, approved and supervised a total of over 20lbs of explosives on/over US waterways. Ensured safety of personnel, operations and waterway security in accordance with IMDG codes, Federal laws, industry standards and CG policies. Resulted with no safety violations and no casualties. ► Duty Petty Officer. Accountable for the handling, response and overall management of 100 notification of pollution incidents, multiple MTSA security incidents and other emergency situations involving vessels, facilities on U.S. waterways in Captain of the Port Zone, Houma LA on a scheduled 24 hour basis. Managed, coordinated and assembled response team efforts with Command and other federal and state agencies for emergency response within strict timeframes.► Held secondary duty and responsibilities at the Unit for the management and oversight of over $50,000 of rescue and safety survival systems maintenance in accordance with policy. several pieces of safety equipment used daily by Unit personnel critical for daily operations. Received satisfactory audit from regional inspection team in 2015 and 2016.

Uscg Sector New Orleans, La

► Trained and apprenticed as a foreign flagged vessel examiner. Trained in foreign vessel screening/vetting processes. Conducted over 100 CG examinations to ensuring compliance with multiple International standards and Code of Federal Regulations, SOLAS, MARPOL, International Ship and Port facility Code, International Labor Organization, LSA code, IMDG codes and Coast Guard policies. Resulted in over 25 vessels in noncompliance and 10 of them being detained in port for substandard conditions.

Uscg Sector New Orleans, La

► Facilities Inspector; accountable for the inspection of 150 facilities that handle dangerous cargo, transfer of hazardous materials, facility security operations, maritime security levels and training. Inspected 3 cruise ship and 3 local ferry terminals on a consistent basis for compliance with MTSA federal regulations. Resulted in one major deficiency, $1.5 million dollar fine and establishment of a security plan on behalf of corporation within days. ► Responsible for the enforcement of code of federal regulations, review of over 100 facility response plans, facility security plans and operations manuals. Provided expert guidance and consultation to Industry in the administration, development, execution of response and security plans. Constructed and administered PowerPoint training to the Port of New Orleans Maritime board to over 200 persons and multiple federal agencies and large industry stakeholders in the New Orleans area. ► Intermodal container inspector;conducted inspections on over 800 containers to enforce federal regulations for shipping of hazardous materials, designated dangerous cargo, and international laws.. High-level familiarity with International Maritime organization policies, as well as International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and industry regulations, policies and standards.► Barge fleeting inspector;Responsible for the inspection of over 20 local industry barges fleets that are operated and managed on the Mississippi River. Experience with enforcement and administration of Federal Regulations and local policies developed by industry standards► Experience in necessary deck rigging, appendages, anchor systems, moorings, high river water staging, navigational hazards and proper management of administrative duties associated with designated barge fleeting areas. Devised and administered PowerPoint presentation on Marine Security Transportation Act to over 100 industry personnel and 20 major industry maritime corporations

Uscg Lantarea, Portsmouth Va

► Promoted to due to ability to complete assignments within strict deadlines and protocols. Accountable for operations management oversight and operational commitment duties with areas of responsibility. ► Processing center duties included adjudicating and processing of penalties for both commercial and recreational boating violations, intensive paperwork for processing boat crews, escorting personnel, coordinating with law enforcement and preparing recreational and commercial vessel cases for the hearing officer for adjudication.

Uscg Station Fort Macon Atlantic Beach, Nc

► Maintained extensive knowledge of maritime operations, laws & treaties, search & rescue, Investigations, Inspections, code of federal regulations, and related USCG issues. Maintained a constant 24/7 operational watch rotation for any emergency and maintained a database entry for federal archives as required. ► Held several secondary duties at a Search & Rescue Station, management of personnel, supervision of rescue and survival systems, and oversight of navigational equipment. Primary duties were boat-crew personnel for search & rescue missions, boarding team member for law enforcement missions, and assisting the unit’s overall operational status.

Uscgc Wedge Wlr-75307 Demopolis, Al

► Served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter "Wedge", a 75’ towing vessel, with duties and responsibilities including operating vessel,accountable for overseeing all deck and cargo responsibilities, ensuring safety and compliance with all USCG requirements, responding to incidents requiring tow vessel assistance, and all other duties as assigned.► In charge of ship deck operations, exterior vessel maintenance,deck seamanship, maintenance of deck operational equipment, supervision and management of 5 personnel and additional secondary duties of essential importance to the operations of the vessel.

Uscgc Vigilant Wmec 617 Patrick Afb, Florida

► Served aboard the CGC Vigilant, a 210’ medium endurance cutter class vessel. Patrolled, pursued, boarded, and detained vessels within international waters involving fugitives, terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal fishing, and other crimes. Enforced applicable laws and regulations, responded to Search & Rescue incidents, and provided maritime homeland security.► Law enforcement duties included conducting searches and arrests, removing and disarming weapons, conducting investigations, communicating with and boarding vessels, employing tactical maneuvers, detecting contraband, escorting vessels and prisoners, and using chemical irritants, control tactics, and law enforcement equipment to subdue subjects.► Primary missions included drug interdiction, fisheries law enforcement, and Alien Migration Interdiction Operations. Conducted boarding operations as a Qualified Boarding Officer, performed vessel searches and seizures, and generated detailed intelligence reports.

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, B+

Activities and Societies: Delta Roe TauI was a student in the Criminal Justice program. Courses included Police Investigations, Criminal.

East Carolina University Liberal Studies Program

Prerequisites for Criminal Justice Program Coursework: English Comprehension I/II/III, Writing, Art Courses, Photography, Modern History.