Anthony Davis
Longview,TX
Summary
Accomplished Environmental and Training Coordinator with a strong track record at Vistra Energy, recognized for enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Expertise in the StackVision Data Acquisition System, combined with a commitment to team development, has led to significant improvements in workplace performance. Successfully achieved a 20% cost reduction through strategic optimization of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, demonstrating a focus on sustainability and resource management. Career aspirations include driving further innovations in environmental compliance and team training initiatives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GPO Chemical-Environmental/Training Coordinator
Luminant
Jacksonville, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by managing site responsibilities.
- Oversaw environmental databases for air, water, and solid waste to comply with permit requirements.
- Coordinated training sessions for both Computer-Based and Instructor-Led formats at Stryker Creek and Trinidad Power Plants.
- Participated in the corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion council.
Chemical/Environmental Supervisor
Luminant
Tatum, TX
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Supervise operations in chemistry and environmental areas.
- Ensure adherence to environmental permits, regulations, and company policies by managing daily requirements.
- Leveraged company's Tuition Assistance Program to earn MBA.
- Served as company representative at Wiley College to boost brand visibility.
Chemical/Environmental Tech - Chemical/Environmental Lead
Luminant
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Assess air, water, and solid waste removal systems at the power plant to identify potential hazards, reporting outcomes, and analyzing data against regulatory and compliance guidelines.
- Track and improve waste management systems, reaching from greenhouse gas emissions to water and sewage treatment.
- Identify health, safety, and environmental (HSE) risk hazards, and present viable solutions.
- Aid in site inspections and audits.
- Assist with collecting data needed by the corporate office for environmental permit applications and renewals, providing interpretation for management.
- Conduct and interpret chemical testing on water, soil, and air samples within the plant and the surrounding area.
- Support management, assuming leadership responsibilities during absences.
- Coach inexperienced team members, and instruct employees and contractors on safety and environmental concerns.
- Operate and maintain the power plant makeup water system.
- Operate and maintain steam purity process analyzers.
- Sliced 20% off annual costs by optimizing Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) calibration gas usage.
- Lead the team to create departmental key performance indicators, and implement a tracking system to measure overall performance, achieve specific department objectives, and identify areas of opportunity.
- Chosen for multiple team building events including implementation of Open Book Leadership, Human Performance Improvement Training, and Learning Team Facilitation
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Witco Chemical
Marshall, Texas
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Ran quality control for a certified ISO 9001 organic chemical manufacturer, orchestrating laboratory operations, including testing, results analysis, and documentation.
- Examined samples in all phases of production, from raw materials to final products.
- Maintained equipment, including calibration, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
- Trained new and junior laboratory technicians on taking usable samples, conducting thorough and repeatable tests, and producing detailed reports.
- Educated employees and partners on-site regarding health and safety concerns, instilling an understanding of potential hazards and knowledge of risk mitigation.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Louisiana State University
01.2022
Human Performance Improvement Practitioner Certificate -
University of Idaho
01.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Management
Wiley College
01.2012
Coursework - Chemistry
Wiley College
Skills
- Title V
- StackVision Data Acquisition System
- Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Site Inspections
- Audit preparedness
- Process Improvement
- EPA Method 9
- Training and Development
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Coal Combustion Residual Inspection
- Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMS)
- IBM Maximo Software
Certification
- Behavior Based Safety
- EPA Method 9 Opacity Certification
- Class C Groundwater Production License (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - TCEQ)
- Class C Wastewater Operator License (TCEQ)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GPO Chemical-Environmental/Training Coordinator
Luminant
04.2024 - Current
Chemical/Environmental Supervisor
Luminant
08.2021 - 04.2024
Chemical/Environmental Tech - Chemical/Environmental Lead
Luminant
01.2001 - 01.2021
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Witco Chemical
01.1991 - 01.2001
Master of Business Administration -
Louisiana State University
Human Performance Improvement Practitioner Certificate -
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Management
Wiley College
Coursework - Chemistry
Wiley College