Ethan Estalilla
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Dynamic professional looking to advance my career through strategic operational support and regulatory compliance. Desiring to cultivate and lead a team of highly qualified personnel while fostering a robust safety culture that prioritizes excellence. Passionate about driving continuous improvement and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Central Plateau Cleanup Company
Richland, WA
05.2024 - Current
- Conduct hazardous material assessments to ensure compliance with federal Department of Transportation regulations.
- Provide logistical support for Transportation Services in the compliant shipment of hazardous wastes, radioactive and mixed materials.
- Conducted oversight and guidance of handling, segregation and loading of various hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Perform compatibility reviews for multiple projects in conjunction with the Waste Management team.
- Calculate radionuclide totals for packaging and conveyance purposes.
- Work alongside various craft personnel to finalize packaging, load and ship containers.
Fertilizer Compliance Specialist, 2
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Compliance Branch
Kennewick, WA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted all field operations for the center third of Washington state. Field work included inspection, technical assistance, sampling and investigation.
- Evaluated and assessed applicability of state and federal fertilizer and soil amendment regulations.
- Reviewed secondary tank containment regulations for compliance concerns.
- Acted as the lead for fertilizer tonnage reporting for all domestic and international companies distributing into Washington state.
- Was a subject matter expert in all areas regarding current and upcoming regulatory affairs. This included analyzing upcoming regulation to judge its future impact on operational policies.
- Developed and implemented compliance training for industry personnel.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues effectively.
Territory Representative, Fruit Specialist
Omex Agrifluids
Kennewick, WA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Meet with growers and distributors to discuss the applicability of Omex’s product lines in farming operations.
- Mastered technical information for product chemistry and efficacy.
- Attended industry meetings representing Omex as a subject matter expert.
- Maintained my own schedule and expenses and provided a monthly report.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize product offerings.
- Developed tailored marketing strategies based on customer feedback and competitive analysis.
Agricultural Chemical Specialist, Senior
WSDA Compliance Branch
Kennewick, WA
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Lead investigations of alleged pesticide misuse per Washington state and federal Environmental Protection Agency law.
- Acted as the lead investigator training and mentoring junior staff.
- Conducted multiple types of inspections in accordance with applicable Code of Federal Regulations, Revised Code of Washington and Washington Administrative Code rules.
- Served as a subject matter expert for licensees and dealerships of pesticides.
- Provided extensive technical assistance through varying mediums.
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of new policy and protocol to streamline processes and update procedures.
- Reviewed, wrote and critiqued pesticide publications for accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law and Justice, Information Technology and Administrative Management; Cybersecurity Specialization
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WASkills
- Safety Trained Supervisor certified
- Hazardous waste management and materials identification relating to the Department of Transportation regulations
- Specialization in interpretation and applicability of law
- Fusion Liaison Officer with the Washington State Fusion Center and Homeland Security Information Network
- 2014 Recipient of the Sargent Nelson Ng Inspirational Student Award
- Previously credentialed with the EPA for Producer Establishment and Secondary Containment inspection
Timeline
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Central Plateau Cleanup Company
05.2024 - Current
Fertilizer Compliance Specialist, 2
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Compliance Branch
06.2023 - 05.2024
Territory Representative, Fruit Specialist
Omex Agrifluids
09.2022 - 06.2023
Agricultural Chemical Specialist, Senior
WSDA Compliance Branch
12.2016 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Law and Justice, Information Technology and Administrative Management; Cybersecurity Specialization
Central Washington University