Daniel D. Carney

Dynamic leader with extensive environmental experience, excelling in project management and environmental compliance. Proven track record in identifying critical environmental concerns and implementing solutions that enhance manufacturing processes. Strong analytical problem-solving abilities drive successful outcomes in complex consulting projects.

• Over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering, health and safety, and management roles.
• Proven track record in leading and directing teams, managing projects within strict budget and time constraints.
• Skilled in motivating diverse groups and fostering professional development among staff and direct reports.
• Strong communicator with superior written and verbal skills, adept at working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in high-quality assurance standards, with a deep understanding of environmental and safety regulations, particularly in the mining industry.
• Educational background with a BS/MS in Chemical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Missouri

Environmental / Management

• Developed and executed employee training and mentoring plans, ensuring staff growth and accountability.
• Managed environmental projects for the mining industry, including CAA, RCRA, and CWA compliance, permit applications, and regulatory negotiations.
• Served as a primary contact for multiple agencies (MSHA, EPA) and local communities, driving community engagement and identifying potential issues.
• Led environmental initiatives for St. Marys Cement, including permitting, compliance, and reporting. Directed the design and commissioning of an emissions control system.
• Provided environmental oversight for plant restart activities and risk assessments supporting environmental permitting.
• Led compliance audits across diverse industries and coordinated emissions testing for regulatory compliance.
• Implemented an Environmental Management System at a cement plant.

Health and Safety Management

• Promoted a zero-injury culture across company sites, overseeing MSHA safety program development and training.
• Analyzed safety performance and led root cause analysis for incidents, driving continuous improvement.
• Managed safety recognition programs and investigated injuries to prevent reoccurrence.

• Using Human Health Risk Assessments in Regulatory Decision Making, Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference, 04/10/18
• Hazardous Waste Handling and Management Training, including RCRA and HWC MACT Components, Heidelberg Technology Center and Lehigh Hanson, Inc., 10/24/17
• Air Dispersion and Multi-Pathway Risk Assessment Modeling, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), 2017
• Regulatory Requirements Associated with Landfill Mining in the United States: Implications for the Cement Industry, 2010 Global Fuels Conference and Exhibit, 2010
• Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) and the Low NO x Precalciner Kiln: Limitations on NO x Control, 2000 A&WMA-HWC Specialty Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2000
• Potential Pitfalls in Air Permitting Activities, Cement Americas, 03/99