Brendan McHugh
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Results-driven Environmental Specialist enforcing and regulating containment and disposal of hazardous materials. Expertise in site assessments, permitting actions, compliance reporting, and operational planning to meet EPA standards. Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments with multiple demands and conflicting priorities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Veolia Water Technologies
Vandalia, OH
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Utilized equipment to test for wide range of indoor contaminates and causes.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
- Participated in environmental studies to determine and analyze effects of pollution on environment.
- Worked with emergency response teams in clearing chemical spills and accidents.
- Analyzed and reported on environmental data covering emissions, atmospheric monitoring and soil and water samples.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in cleaning, maintaining and using equipment and on environmental and public safety value of disciplined wastewater treatment.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
- Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs.
- De-escalated customer interactions by providing alternative tactics to solving problems and satisfying customer needs.
Corporate Field Trainer and Manager
Local Cantina
Columbus, OH
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Monitored training costs and prepared budget reports to justify expenditures.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Managed daily administration and operations of beverage department, answering questions, monitoring task prioritization and handling income.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Technician
Cpe Consultants
Tucson, AZ
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Uploaded collected data to internal database for review and manipulation by quality control team.
- Utilized GIS software to compile and capture resource data from various maps, following specific data set guidance to achieve optimal results.
- Created and updated complex data used in reports, maps and sketches.
- Used manual and robotic field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.
Education
Master of Science - Soil, Water, And Environmental Science
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Regional Planning
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2008
Skills
- Accident review
- Preparing written reports
- Resource Management
- Site Inspection
- Administration and management
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Control
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Soil sample collection
- Project Management
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Technical advising
- Technical consulting
- Project permitting
- Client consulting
- Field observations recording
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Veolia Water Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2024
Corporate Field Trainer and Manager
Local Cantina
08.2015 - 01.2020
Technician
Cpe Consultants
01.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Soil, Water, And Environmental Science
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - Regional Planning
University of Arizona
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