I manage air permitting and compliance for an oil and gas producer with approximately 4,000 wells in 7 states. I have two direct reports, manage multiple contract resources, and work with field environmental staff to ensure compliance.

I provided multiple industrial and agricultural clients with multi-media permitting and compliance services including air, waste, water, NEPA, WOTUS, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment support. I worked with a staff of 2 to 3 junior level consultants.

I managed the Corpus Christi consulting office with three great direct reports and coordinated with other offices in the US and abroad to maximize efficiency and minimize costs to clients. We provided multiple industrial and agricultural clients with multi-media permitting and compliance services including air, waste, water, WOTUS, and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment support.

Sept 2008 – June 2016 Koch Pipeline Company – Environmental Compliance Manager, Southeast TXI supervised 2 full time resources and multiple consultants on various projects related to pipelines, refineries, and chemical plants; ensuring environmental compliance for hazardous chemical liquids/gas pipelines and led permitting strategies for construction and acquisitions. I also performed various safety and DOT compliance functions and served as DOT/PHMSA Compliance Manager in addition to my… Show more Sept 2008 – June 2016 Koch Pipeline Company – Environmental Compliance Manager, Southeast TXI supervised 2 full time resources and multiple consultants on various projects related to pipelines, refineries, and chemical plants; ensuring environmental compliance for hazardous chemical liquids/gas pipelines and led permitting strategies for construction and acquisitions. I also performed various safety and DOT compliance functions and served as DOT/PHMSA Compliance Manager in addition to my environmental role.• Reviewed inspections, managed manuals/programs, trained employees, submitted reports.• Partnered with operations to qualify personnel for waste, LDAR, water discharge, storm water inspection, NORM, & DOT compliance functions.• Partnered with project personnel & leaders for accurate cost estimates, realistic permitting timelines, and predictable execution.• Streamlined regulatory recordkeeping by revising existing I/M processes to include environmental information. • Maintained PHMSA/DOT Hazmat registration and CHEMTREC contract.• Developed Enviro/DOT emissions/compliance strategies for various hydrocarbons, ammonia, & NORM. • Developed air permit applications and managed LDAR, control devices, HRVOC compliance, and emission inventories.• Met customer requirements for pipeline assets inside their plants, including MOC, Consent Decrees, HON, BWON, HRVOC, hist. contamination, and water discharge.• Developed compliance systems and notifications/reporting for hydrostatic test water, construction storm water, and facility storm water. • Lead wetland evaluation/permitting strategies, secured Corps of Engineers permits.• Wrote RMP and managed ethylene storage in underground salt-dome caverns under TX RRC Rule 95. Participated in PSM, PSSR, and PHA. • Developed SPCC/FRP/OPA-90/USCG/TGLO plans & Worst Case Discharge scenarios, served as agency liaison, managed remediation.• Conducted audits under the TX EHS Audit Privilege Act. Show less

I managed pipeline compliance to 49 CFR 195/192, Coast Guard, and state requirements, in addition to managing environmental compliance from 2008 - 2016. • Revised company manuals/procedures/forms, trained employees.• Reviewed One-Call tickets, inspection records, Abnormal Operating Conditions, determined Safety Related Conditions, and related reporting.• Mentored operations personnel in compliance inspections, documentation, and careful communication.• Developed release… Show more I managed pipeline compliance to 49 CFR 195/192, Coast Guard, and state requirements, in addition to managing environmental compliance from 2008 - 2016. • Revised company manuals/procedures/forms, trained employees.• Reviewed One-Call tickets, inspection records, Abnormal Operating Conditions, determined Safety Related Conditions, and related reporting.• Mentored operations personnel in compliance inspections, documentation, and careful communication.• Developed release estimation/reporting criteria for gases and highly volatile liquids.• Coordinated internal assessments and agency audits. Acted as liaison in agency inspections, and resolved findings.• Partnered with project managers, construction and acquisition teams, and compliance personnel in other operating areas for accurate front-end loading, predictable execution, and consistency of practice. Show less

I was responsible for maintenance and uptime on 2nd manufacturing shift in body assembly operation with net production goal of one full-size sport utility vehicle per minute (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade). • Supervised approximately 40 union skilled trades people including electricians, millwrights and pipefitters.• Partnered with skilled trades to develop maintenance, troubleshooting, and uptime strategies for conveyors, PLCs, and automated processes.• Resolved ergonomics… Show more I was responsible for maintenance and uptime on 2nd manufacturing shift in body assembly operation with net production goal of one full-size sport utility vehicle per minute (Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade). • Supervised approximately 40 union skilled trades people including electricians, millwrights and pipefitters.• Partnered with skilled trades to develop maintenance, troubleshooting, and uptime strategies for conveyors, PLCs, and automated processes.• Resolved ergonomics challenges using innovative technologies.• Audited Environmental and Quality Management Systems. Show less

I ensured environmental compliance and continuous improvement in all environmental media for a major automotive manufacturing plant in a non-attainment area. • Partnered with site facilities and utilities personnel for compliance assurance related to wastewater treatment, backflow prevention, thermal oxidizers, boilers, and bulk storage tanks.• Owned wastewater pretreatment procedures, sampling, reporting, internal KPIs, and permit renewals/modifications.• Lead team to de-list an… Show more I ensured environmental compliance and continuous improvement in all environmental media for a major automotive manufacturing plant in a non-attainment area. • Partnered with site facilities and utilities personnel for compliance assurance related to wastewater treatment, backflow prevention, thermal oxidizers, boilers, and bulk storage tanks.• Owned wastewater pretreatment procedures, sampling, reporting, internal KPIs, and permit renewals/modifications.• Lead team to de-list an F019 wastewater treatment sludge waste (Ref. https://federalregister.gov/a/E6-22434 ) • Worked with TCEQ to revise Stage II gasoline vapor recovery regulations for manufacturers and fleet owners.• Developed relationships with city, state, and federal regulators.• Directly supervised 1 air specialist and 4 full-time contract resources to ensure implementation of environmental processes and chemical management.• Partnered with operations and maintenance to develop lead environmental coordinators from all functional departments.• Developed an Environmental Management System and achieved ISO 14001 certification. • Audited EMS and QMS systems in multiple GM Assembly Plants under state audit privilege act provisions. • Received a TCEQ Environmental Excellence Award for pollution prevention and environmental management systems.• Managed air permitting, reporting, Title V compliance, and semi-annual compliance/deviation reports. • Evaluated visible emissions by EPA methods 9 and 22.• Worked with Oil & Gas exploration/production company on drilling of gas wells and installation of pipelines within plant boundaries• Managed waste characterization, handling, recordkeeping, and reporting. Complied with AST, Tier Two, and Form R requirements.• Developed and implemented emergency response measures. • Owned asbestos compliance and led cross-functional ACM/PACM team for 50-year-old structures. • Developed/recorded safety orientation video used across GM North American Operations. Show less

I managed environmental compliance and DOT Highway Hazmat shipping for a mid-size manufacturer. • Directly supervised staff of 2 environmental technicians.• Designed and built wastewater pre-treatment facility. • Revised NSR air permit, worked with operations to implement innovative solvent technologies, and avoided triggering major source / Title V criteria.• Developed and submitted environmental reports including emissions inventories, wastewater discharge monitoring… Show more I managed environmental compliance and DOT Highway Hazmat shipping for a mid-size manufacturer. • Directly supervised staff of 2 environmental technicians.• Designed and built wastewater pre-treatment facility. • Revised NSR air permit, worked with operations to implement innovative solvent technologies, and avoided triggering major source / Title V criteria.• Developed and submitted environmental reports including emissions inventories, wastewater discharge monitoring reports, Tier Two, Form R, UST, AST, and annual waste summaries. • Drove environmental improvements including waste reduction and emissions minimization. • Represented the company in agency enforcement proceedings for historical reporting issues.• Represented Madix in TCEQ Pollution Prevention seminars. Show less

I provided various industrial clients with environmental services including waste, air, and EPCRA support.

I managed waste activities for various industrial clients. Drove trucks when needed for waste shipments from customer locations to treatment/storage/disposal facilities.

I was an on-air personality and also performed maintenance and repair on broadcast equipment for a 100,000 watt FM country radio and 5,000 watt AM talk radio combination.