Detail-oriented, motivated, versatile, and trustworthy Environmental Engineer and Sustainability Scientist, with 10+ years of combined experience in environmental, health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental remediation, and land surveying. Strengths include EHS management and support, hazard communication services, Safety Data Sheet authoring and analysis, safety trainings, ergonomics, risk and hazard assessments, industrial hygiene assessments, OSHA inspections, environmental permitting, land surveying, waste disposal, recycling and composting, ecological restoration, and LEED certification. A professional recognized for exemplary time management, organization, prioritization, and work ethic. Focused on applying knowledge and skills to address workplace safety, environmental compliance, global ecological challenges, and the implementation of sustainable practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. EHS Specialist
SRI
Princeton, NJ
08.2022 - Current
Develop and perform various OSHA-required Health and Safety trainings in English and Spanish, such as Hazard Communication, Chemical Management, Lab Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Blood Borne Pathogens, among others
Hazard Material Management
Provided technical support for the development of hazard communication programs.
Developed safety protocols for laboratory facilities involving hazardous chemicals.
Created standard operating procedures for various processes related to employee health and safety issues.
Laboratory Inspections
Develop good work practices programs and promote a healthy ergonomic environment
Perform Ergonomic Assessments, develop and deliver safety trainings, and develop writing programs for ergonomics in different work settings
Develop an up-to-date ergonomics website
Develop and implement Emergency Action Plans and Chemical Hygiene Plans
Perform PPE and Hazard and risk assessments
Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team
Build and submit Community and Workplace Right to Know
Local Exhaust Ventilation Monitoring regulated by the OS&H Regulations 2000
Indoor Air Quality Testing
Creation of reports for all EHS and IH assessments
OSHA 300 log review, trend analysis and accident investigation
Conduct facility OSHA, DOT and EPA inspections/audits to verify compliance of procedures in accordance with federal regulations
Promote environmental awareness and safety practices at the workplace
Researched relevant laws and regulations regarding workplace safety and health issues.
Conducted on-site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Sr. EHS Consultant
Emilcott A Triumvirate Environmental Company
04.2019 - 07.2022
Develop and perform various OSHA-required Health and Safety Trainings such as Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, RCRA, Fire Safety, and more
Hazard Communication Services as a Safety Data Sheet author based on the Globally Harmonized System for the chemical classification and Dangerous Goods regulations
Determine the EHS product safety information that is required on the labels and SDSs according to GHS and specific county regulations
Mentor and monitor junior level employees on SDS authoring, environmental compliance and IH assessments
Reviewed documents such as SDS sheets for accuracy and completeness of information.
Served as EHS manager for manufacturing companies improving the health and safety at the workplace (OSHA 1910)
Conduct facility OSHA, DOT and EPA inspections/audits to verify compliance of procedures in accordance with federal regulations
Develop and implement Emergency Action Plans and Chemical Hygiene Plans
Perform Ergonomic Assessments, and develop training and written programs
Tier II, biennial and biannual environmental compliance reporting
Perform PPE and Hazard and risk assessments
Wastewater, storm water and air permitting
Built and submit Community and Workplace Right to Know
Occupational Heat Stress Assessments and protective strategies
Conduct Area and Personal Noise exposure survey and strategies to follow OSHA regulations
Local Exhaust Ventilation Monitoring regulated by the OS&H Regulations 2000
EoC Safety Rounds and Laboratory inspections
Indoor Air Quality Testing
Water sampling under NY and NJ standards
Mold, Asbestos, Lead dust and respirable crystalline silica exposure assessments
Creation of reports for all EHS and IH assessments
Witting of proposals including scope of work and quotes to potential and existent clients
Respiratory fit testing and training at hospitals, pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances production, fire houses, airports, and many other manufacturers
OSHA 300 log review, trend analysis and accident investigation
Promote environmental awareness and safety practices at the workplace
Assistant
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Union, USA
10.2018 - 03.2019
Assist the office of EH&S during any recycling and disposal of products
Assist in the evaluation and investigation of incidents and activities
Collecting food scraps for composting
Perform all activities during the composting process
Promote environmental awareness and safety practices at the workplace
Provide accurate information during excursions to the composter
Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
Land Surveyor/Appraisal and Environmental Consultant
IGAC
Pereira, Colombia
08.2011 - 06.2014
Company Overview: Pereira, Colombia
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports and legal descriptions of surveys, in order to describe, certify and assume liability
Conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on deeds and titles
Read and utilize topographical data to complete analysis of land
Perform field calculations to complete assessments
Prepare and supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records and documents related to surveys
(Mapping, boundaries, topography, deeds, etc.)
Evaluate different types of environmental regulatory cases for due diligence
Provide comprehensive environmental advice concerning updates to commercial and residential projects
Pereira, Colombia
Education
B.S - Sustainability Science
kean university
Union, NJ
05.2020
A.S - Environmental Studies
hudson community college
Union City, NJ
05.2018
B.S - Environmental Engineering
libre university
Pereira, Colombia
08.2010
Skills
SDS Authoring
GHS Classification of Chemicals Assessment
EHS Trainings development
Hazard Communication Program Management
SAP (ERP system)
Safety Program development
OSHA Requirements
SOP development
Workplace inspections
Chemical safety
Occupational health
Safety Training
Ergonomic Program Management
Tier II reports
Biennial reports
Biannual reports
Industrial Hygiene Surveys
LEED Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment
Air Sampling
Water Sampling
Exposure Monitoring
Analysis
Assessment
Microsoft Office
Project planning
Continuous improvement
Translation Services
References
Dian Cucchisi, EH&S Technical Director, QTS Group LLC, 917-446-7073
Lisa Derosa, Sr. Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Merck USA, 917-446-7073, derosal@merck.com
Courses/Licenses
OSHA 30 Construction, 04/22
LEED Green Associate, USGBC, NJ, 2020
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Kean University, Union, NJ, 2018
Specialization in the Application of Methodologies for Cadastral processes, City Hall Pereira, Colombia, 2011
Projects
EHS Representative/Manager for Manufacturing Companies, OSHA and EPA regulation compliance, New Jersey 2022
Flatiron Building LEED Platinum Certification, Material assignment and indoor air quality
The Sorgente Group of America and Kean University, LEED certification, existing building, Waste Management and Energy, Energy Star Program
Kean University – Independent Research in Env. Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Report of the city of Pereira – auditing and territorial planning iso 9001
Environmental Remediation Proposal: Helicoidal Bridge Construction, Waste Management, Soil and Water
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Associate Ergonomist. Oxford Research Institute