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Charlene Baker

Paducah,KY

Summary

Environmental Engineer with twenty-five years of experience in environmental compliance in the chemical manufacturing industry. Primary focus on wastewater treatment plant operations and support. Background in fugitive emissions monitoring and hazardous/solid waste management.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Environmental Engineer

Ashland
12.1995 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw compliance and provided support for on-site wastewater treatment plant. Averaged less than ten permit violations annually over 25 years; less than five in last 10 years of employment. Completed wastewater permit renewal application.
  • Managed wastewater-related projects to improve plant performance. Oversaw installation of on-line Total Organic Carbon analyzer, pond dredging to remove sludge, and liner installation in settling basin.
  • Managed Leak Detection and Repair program and supervised LDAR work of Environmental Technician.
  • Disposed and managed waste products. No RCRA violations cited.
  • Oversaw development of area-specific environmental compliance manuals as guidance and provided biennial training to operational staff.
  • Prepared periodic reports for regulatory compliance, including Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), EPCRA Section 312 Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory, and EPCRA Section 313 Toxics Release Inventory.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12.1995

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.1991

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Preparing Written Reports
  • Permit Applications
  • Compliance Reporting

Certification

  • Engineer-in-Training
  • Kentucky Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator

Timeline

Senior Environmental Engineer

Ashland
12.1995 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charlene Baker