Austin Salyer
Richmond,Kentucky
Summary
Talented Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with a strong track record of uncovering issues and finding innovative solutions. Ready to take on the challenges in a challenging position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Parsons Corporations
Richmond, Kentucky
04.2022 - Current
- Ensure Compliance with EPA/KDEP/DOT regulations and RCRA, KPDES Industrial Stormwater, HSWA (Subpart AA, BB, CC), Clean Air Act (CAA) Title-V, & TSCA Permit Requirements
- Ensure compliance with RCRA LDAR and DA-PAM 200-1
- Oversight of monitoring records and reporting requirements, facility inspection records and compliance documentation
- Perform EPA Method 9, Method 21, and Method 22 Inspections
- Ensure compliance with Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan
- Provide environmental input to start up, systematization, operations and closure/decontamination teams
- Assist with regulatory required sampling, analytical testing, and agency reporting
- Compliance oversight of hazardous waste & PCB storage, satellite and container accumulation areas, as well as waste characterization, transportation and handling of waste at a large quantity generator (LQG), very small quantity generator (VSQG), and hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF)
- Spill response oversight and facility contamination history.
- Participate in noncompliance event/incident investigations and corrective actions
- Assist with facility closure package documentation to support RCRA closure certification.
- Ensure RCRA equipment PM checks are performed
- Formed and led facility improvement teams (environmental) with an annual budget
- Review and approve procedural changes
- PPE Level-C Toxic Entries
- Internal facility compliance audits, external contractor facility audits
- Escort and lead external enforcement officers during routine facility inspections/audits including but not limited to KDEP, EPA, EPAS, and DAIG
- Reviews environmental programs to ensure waste minimization, pollution prevention and sustainment of the environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2022
Minor In Fire Safety Engineering -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2022
Skills
- OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance
- Environmental Audits and Inspections
- SPCC regulations
- Stormwater management
- TSCA compliance
- Air quality compliance
- TSDF, operation, and closure stages (RCRA)
- Hazardous shipping practices
- Safety training programs
- Incident investigation techniques
- Risk assessment strategies
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Emergency response procedures
- Environmental permitting processes
- Regulatory compliance reporting
- Safety culture initiatives
- Audit management
Certification
- Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
- OSHA 30 Hour certification in General Industry
- HAZWOPER 24 hour certification
- FEMA IS-00100.c
- FEMA IS.00700.b
- FEMA IS-00200.c
- FEMA IS-00800.d
Affiliations
- Golf
- History
- Reading
- Collecting Cards and MISC.
- Travel
Accomplishments
- Chair of the employee led team named ,"EAGLE", Environmental Action Group Led by Employees. An employee led team that focused of how to further enhance Waste Minimization and overall Environmental Compliance.
- Member of the, "ESP", team. An employee led group with multiple groups involved around the Country with a focus on safety and how to get the workforce more involved.
Technical Skills/Other Proficiencies
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- SDS Management Tools and Approvals.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Pre Job Briefings.
- Round Table discussions
- Analyzing/Approving job plans and Work orders through computer systems(Maximo)
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Parsons Corporations
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Minor In Fire Safety Engineering -
Eastern Kentucky University