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Andrew J Klein, PE
Environmental Professional
Cypress,TX
Summary
Licensed environmental engineer with over 14 years of experience specializing in waste and water management, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Successful at developing and managing environmental programs, conducting environmental assessments, driving sustainability initiatives and educating stakeholders on environmental issues. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Environmental Team Lead
The Lubrizol Corporation
Deer Park, Texas
06.2022 - Current
- Accountable for all aspects of waste and water environmental programs at facility, including RCRA, TPDES, Public Water Supply (PWS), SPCC and other related programs
- Chair sustainability small business resource group, fostering awareness and driving projects.
- Promote positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhance overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Conduct weekly safety/environmental audits to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Established internal environmental metrics for department leveraging Power BI to keep updated in real time.
Environmental Engineer
The Lubrizol Corporation
Deer Park, TX
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Led facility waste program, ensuring regulatory compliance and waste vendor oversight.
- Achieved zero notices of violations for waste program by implementing robust waste compliance system.
- Conducted ISO 14001 and RCMS compliance audits, supporting facility's environmental performance.
- Developed and delivered waste management training to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provided technical support for RCRA hazardous waste permit and NSR/Title V permit revisions.
- Led cost reduction initiative teams, delivering executive council report outs.
Project Engineer
Kleinfelder
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided technical expertise in air, waste, and water programs for industrial and oil/gas clients. Some programs supported included SPCC, RCRA, TRRP and remediation, PSM audits, Tier II chemical reporting, stormwater/wastewater, Risk Management Plans and Integrated Contingency Plans
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely deliverables and high quality results within set budget.
- Developed detailed scopes, design, and workplace, enhancing project control and efficiency.
- Supported project managers and junior staff, serving as technical resource and internal technical reviewer.
Staff Engineer
Kleinfelder
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Mentored junior engineers by providing guidance on best practices and industry standards, fostering professional growth.
- Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) on commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential properties
- Conducted site inspections and prepared Stormwater Pollution Prevention plans under TPDES program for existing facilities and construction activities
- Gained working knowledge of state and federal air permitting including, PBRs, standard permits, major and minor NSR permits and Title V operating permits
- Supported companywide safety program and ergonomic initiatives, promoting field team safety.
Graduate Engineer
Corrigan Consulting, Inc.
Houston, TX
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted to develop site conceptual models and groundwater sampling programs for industrial facilities.
- Conducted groundwater gauging and sampling activities, led field teams in larger sampling events.
- Conducted aquifer pumping tests for groundwater and bail-down tests for Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (NAPL) to assess hydraulic properties of a site.
- Assisted in remediation system design (pump & treat), installation, optimization, technology selection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 09.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Coaching and Mentoring
Effective Communication
Remediation
RCRA
Wastewater/Stormwater
Potable Water
Root Cause Analysis
Certification
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Texas #120381
Training
McCoys RCRA Hazardous Waste Training
Trinity Consultants NSR/Title V Permitting
Software
MS Project
SAP
Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Interests
Volunteering - Houston Food Bank, Houston Trash Bash
Timeline
Environmental Team Lead
The Lubrizol Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Environmental Engineer
The Lubrizol Corporation
08.2017 - 06.2022
Project Engineer
Kleinfelder
06.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Engineer
Kleinfelder
01.2012 - 06.2015
Graduate Engineer
Corrigan Consulting, Inc.
05.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
09.2004 - 12.2008