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Ediel Bernal

Zapata,TX

Summary

Versatile, self-motivated Environmental Specialist with experience in labor and management construction duties. Accustomed to performing internal inspections of solar sites and communicating relevant information. Focused and reliable with result-based record.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Field Specialist

Strata Clean Energy
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed SWPPP crew tasks and verified repairs and installations per spec.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Participated in SWPPP and SPCC inspection with third party inspectors.
  • Conducted internal inspections and verified that site was compliant with VA DEQ minimum standards.
  • Created maps depicting stabilization/vegetation status of 3000 acres using Bluebeam Revu software.
  • Participated in and led weekly Environmental Team meetings.
  • Kept SWPPP book up to date according to land disturbance activities and necessary redline items/amendments.
  • Requested and obtained permit from Surry County to reclaim basins on site.
  • Served as bilingual translator in morning safety meetings.
  • Created various types of maps to depict deficiencies or issues on site to be addressed.
  • Submitted spill reports to upper management and client in timely manner.
  • Participated in site walk throughs with client, VA DEQ, county.

SWPPP Crew Lead

Aerotek
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Participated in third party inspections with environmental specialists to remain aware of issues to be addressed on site.
  • Prioritized tasks to be completed based on time allotted and urgency.
  • Sent visual verification of work to inspectors.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management team members on needs of crew and materials.
  • Trained new employees on completion of SWPPP maintenance / removal work.
  • Used skid steers to grade out reeling and to backfill and repair erosion.
  • Led stabilization crew.

Assitant Manager

Zapata Rehabilitaion Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Scheduled appointments based on patient's schedule and availability.
  • Input codes to bill insurance for different types of treatment.
  • Communicated with physician's offices to obtain recommendation for continued therapy.
  • Administered pain level assessment and medical history questionnaire to new patients.
  • Maintained busy schedule to address needs of as many patients as possible.
  • Communicated with attorney's offices to negotiate payments.

Construction Laborer/Entry-Level Operator

Mears Group
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Used backhoe to dig trench lines for new conduit being installed.
  • Used Hydrovac to find lines prior to digging.
  • Assisted with any physical labor needing to be done.

High School Pre-AP Biology Teacher

Zapata County Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Recommended students for AP Biology class based on performance.

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Zapata County Independent School District
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Construction
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Software
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Technical Reports
  • Erosion Control
  • Bilingualism
  • Management
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Responsible Land Disturber
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Environmental Field Specialist

Strata Clean Energy
08.2022 - Current

SWPPP Crew Lead

Aerotek
08.2021 - 08.2022

Assitant Manager

Zapata Rehabilitaion Center
02.2020 - 07.2021

Construction Laborer/Entry-Level Operator

Mears Group
02.2017 - 12.2017

High School Pre-AP Biology Teacher

Zapata County Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2017

Eighth Grade Science Teacher

Zapata County Independent School District
07.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Texas A&M International University
Ediel Bernal