Alma Gonzalez

Work History

BASF

10.2022 - Current

Coordinate with cross functional teams to assign workflow to the correct departments.
Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Review, revise, and completes waste profile forms, including but not limited to reviewing SDS's and selecting proper RCRA Hazardous Waste Codes. Submits wastestream approval to appropriate approval department
Builds sustainable relationships and trust with customers through routine communication to ensure service satisfaction.
May secure disposal outlets for customer waste that will be managed directly to third party sites, including approvals, pricing, and logistics.
Handles non-conforming waste situations in a timely manner, including manifest discrepancies.
Develop and provide training for employees and contractors related to environmental programs.

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (@BASF)

08.2021 - 10.2022

Comprehension of federal & state regulations
Implementation of OSHA, EPA codes, regulations, standards and permitting
Unit contact for Agency inspections, audits, as well as compiling data or required environmental reports
Review & update internal rules as applicable for new and revised regulations
Permit review & applicability
Client interaction while answering regulatory questions and providing guidance
Audits, draft reports & assist with corrective actions
Developed, overseeing, and supporting environmental training of production personal, as well as leading unit activities to interface with corporate and consulting resources
Leading the coordination completion and documentation of PSSR/MOC reviews to meet process safety and environmental requirements.
Lead incident investigations, follow up, track safety health related actions

Develop, maintain documentation and ensure execution of safety and health programs
Safety work permits, training and ensuring reviews, close outs are implemented for continuous improvement

Dow Chemical

01.2016 - 10.2019

Environmental Compliance and regulations with OSHA requirements, Dow Global Standards, TECQ, and EPA
Water and Wastewater Compliance, management/compliance of TCEQ water permit
Environmental Reporting (i.e
Annual Waste Summaries, SARA 311/312, SARA 313)
Spill Prevention Plan development and compliance and respond to emergency situations and participate in incident investigations
Create Waste Profiles for characterization of waste for disposal for all of Dow Site Logistics facilities
Initiate and support Management of Changes for Business EH&S rules and processes in a timely manner and ensure MOC closure
Environmental Auditing, Site Inspections
Respond to emergency situations and participate in incident investigations
Develop, deploy and administer EHS policies and procedures in conjunction with managing plant compliance with the applicable rules and regulations
Title V, SR MACT implementation and reporting
Notice of Registration-maintain management of multiple NOR units
Manage EHS focused capital/expense budgeted projects.

Dow Chemical

05.2012 - 01.2016

Implementation & Development of EH&S protocols, block policies, procedures, and Training materials, Global Standards
Behavior Base Program, Prepare and lead facilitate Root Cause Analysis
Maintain liaison with outside organizations, State & Federal regulatory agencies such as OSHA and EPA
Work with Business Aligned Industrial Hygiene (IH) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to facilitate resolving business IH needs that arise
Creation of procedures to comply with Global standards along with training and implementation
Implementation and facilitation of Business led EH&S initiatives and requirements
Tour multiple plants to inspect for fire safety along with safety hazard and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and life critical standards, i.e Confined Space, Safe work Permitting, Hot Work, etc
SME/owner of H-34 Texas Operations Tank Truck-Portable Tank Loading Standard
Compile, analyse and interpret all data related to the facilities accidents and prepare reports for management.

URS Corporation

01.2008 - 05.2012

Lead on Waste Characterization Updating Project Tea
Administer EH&S and Waste Management/Waste Handling Training
Created and manage the ISO Container Management program for shipments & Inventory
Manifesting Waste to Off-site Facilities for Dow operations
Focal Point in Waste Management Acceptance for EH&S
Focal Point with TSDF’s, Cleaning Facilities for all off-site waste disposals
Manage onsite waste profiling, manifesting, scheduling and disposal through onsite third-party provider and technician
Manage/creation of EHS Standard Operating Procedures and guidance for Site compliance.