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Alana Swinton

Environmental Specialist
Pine Hill,NJ

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Environmental SpecialistEHS Specialist

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Philadelphia, PASwedesboro, NJCherry Hill, NJ
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Summary

Environmental Specialist with extensive experience in driving regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Conducted quarterly environmental audits and developed standardized lab protocols, significantly improving compliance measures. Streamlines hazardous waste tracking and reporting, reducing environmental risk and enhancing process reliability across diverse facilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Senior Environmental Specialist

The Chemours Company
Newark, USA
05.2024 - 05.2026
  • Reviewed and confirmed accuracy of waste manifest documentation for hazardous waste.
  • Investigated chemical spills and air emissions deviations, identifying root causes to enhance compliance measures.
  • Provided training sessions on environmental policies and best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address environmental concerns.
  • Conducted quarterly environmental audits across three facilities, documenting nonconformances and corrective action plans.
  • Prepared technical air permit modification packages, integrating engineering attachments and exposure assessments to support regulatory submissions.
  • Maintained chain-of-custody documentation for wastewater samples, ensuring regulatory compliance through timely report generation.
  • Developed site chemical inventory procedures to track CDTA and CWC listed substances and storage locations.

Technical Service Senior Specialist

The Chemours Company
Newark, USA
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Resolved complex customer technical issues for Vertrel and Opteon products by diagnosing root causes and recommending corrective actions.
  • Developed standardized lab test protocols using GC-MS to verify solvent purity for distributor shipments.
  • Compiled monthly emissions reports to maintain compliance with PFAS reporting requirements.
  • Drafted clear safety data updates and handling guidance for distributors to reduce on-site handling incidents.

Associate Chemist

The Chemours Company
Newark, USA
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Designed solvent stability studies using GC-MS to quantify impurity profiles, informing formulation decisions.
  • Ran thermal stability tests on fluorinated blends, providing phase-change data for product development.
  • Prepared and maintained reagent stocks and glassware according to lab SOPs, minimizing contamination risk.
  • Compiled experimental data into Excel reports and presented findings at weekly R&D review meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05-2019

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Environmental Auditing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • DOT Hazmat Training, Arcwood Environmental, Issued 03/26
  • RCRA Training, Arcwood Environmental, Issued 06/25
  • First Aid CPR AED, American Heart Association, Issued 10/24

Volunteer Experience

Success 1st, Vice President, 

  • Oversee team of volunteers to plan and implement events for the greater South Jersey Community.
  • Partner with nonprofit board members to define roles and organize team structure.
  • Manage CRM such as Keela and GiveButter to manage donors and donations.
  • Manage community partnerships with regional nonprofits.

Timeline

Senior Environmental Specialist

The Chemours Company
05.2024 - 05.2026

Technical Service Senior Specialist

The Chemours Company
08.2022 - 05.2024

Associate Chemist

The Chemours Company
06.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Rowan University
Alana SwintonEnvironmental Specialist