Michael Howard Email & Phone Number

Oak Creek, Colorado, United States

Air, Water, Waste Compliance, Mine Remediation

Hayden, Colorado, United States

Laboratory Management and Supervisor

Steamboat Springs, Co

•Analyst in Class 100 Clean Room – Trace Metals Group•Environmental data and statistics•Laboratory QA/QC•Perform metals analysis on water, solid, and other matrices.•Instrumentation: AA(low level Hg), AF(Hg and Se), ICP-OES (Thermo and Leeman), ICP-MS (Agilent 7500/7900), LC/ICPMS(Agilent 1100/7500)•EPA Methods - 40 CFR - M200.8, M6020, M200.7, M6010, 3050,3051,3052•Method/SOP development•Hazardous Waste Officer - RCRA - 40 CFR•Radiation Safety Officer - 10CFR•Chemical Hygiene Officer - 29CFR•Safety training and compliance – 29 CFR•CPR and First Aid •OSHA Respiratory Protection Program•DOT HazMat Transportation/Shipping – 49 CFR•EPA,CWA,RCRA,OSHA, NPDES, Hazwoper, Haz Comm•Agilent Mass Hunter and Chemstation software

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune North Carolina

•Performed a variety of water sampling and analysis•Chemical, physical, and bacteriological analysis of river water, domestic wastes, potable water, industrial runoff, runoff from storm drains, wells, and related sample gatherings to monitor compliance.•Coordinate with other Labs for analysis of water and soils•Followed Quality Control Program to assure the data is valid and certifications were maintained•Input analytical data into databases and prepare preliminary reports and drafts for submittal to regulatory agencies, NPDES•Insure MCB Camp Lejeune was in compliance with CWA and NCDNR water regulations•Safety Officer for the Lab•ArcGIS mapping and GPS•Maintained and operated motorboat, truck and trailer for sampling water.•Investigated, reported and monitored spills of all nature (sewage, oil, fish kills etc.) that reached surface water in the New River Basin.•First responder to oil spills and cleanup on land and sea

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejuene North Carolina

•Conduct, coordinate, and document semi-annual environmental compliance evaluations and inspections for hazardous waste, hazardous materials, pollution abatement facilities, precious metals recovery, and underground storage tanks to insure compliance with federal, state, and Marine Corps regulations and directives.•Underground storage tank removal, monitoring, and compliance.•Environmental compliance monitoring based on the Code of Federal Regulations (40CFR), pertaining to the handling storage and disposal of hazardous waste, materials, precious metals, and operation and maintenance of underground and aboveground storage tanks.•Provided support feedback guidance and corrective actions to base units in the event that deficiencies were noted on evaluations in order to meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.•Document and investigate spills, dumpsites, and unplanned releases of hazardous waste, solid wastes, and hazardous materials according to EMD reporting requirements.•Prepare formal evaluations and correspondence regarding environmental compliance evaluations•Provided assistance, guidance, and technical support to civilian and military personnel who routinely generate hazardous waste with the development of: Spill Contingency plans, standard operating procedures, recycling requirements, best management practices, and hazardous waste minimization policies. •Developed and maintained Geographical Information System (GIS) data layers with ARCGIS