Gavin D. Johnson
Reno
Summary
Dynamic EHSS Lead Hazardous Waste Technician with extensive hands-on experience in hazardous waste management and Emergency Spill Response. Proven ability to train and mentor technicians while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Committed to optimizing workflows and delivering high-quality results to meet client and organizational needs.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Haz Waste Lead Technician
Tesla Inc
Sparks
07.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks, and implemented strategies to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, Safety, DOT, and RCRA regulations.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted in developing training materials for technician onboarding programs.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in terms of system efficiency or cost savings.
- Established rapport with stakeholders to improve communication and support. with internal and external customers.
- Lithium Battery waste disposal, fire/arc emergency response, and shipping requirements.
- Chemical Spill Response and Mitigation. SCBA, PAPR, Respirator, PPE advanced knowledge.
EHSS Haz Waste Technician 3/4
Tesla Inc.
Sparks
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Acted as lead on weekends for 8 months at Clean Harbors and Tesla, overseeing hazardous waste management operations.
- Trained new employees on hazardous waste management procedures, hazardous waste collection, spill response and cleanup, decontamination of equipment, breakdown and processing of waste streams, ensure proper packaging of waste to maintain compliance, sort and segregate hazardous wastes into RCRA, NON-RCRA and Universal waste streams, prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal, labeling and placarding of waste, manifesting and pre-load preparation, waste packing and bulking, ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste, Implement, monitor and ensure compliance with Tesla SOP's and loading of truck/trailers and containers.
- Conducted weekly EPA inspections and managed universal waste inventories and supplies to ensure compliance.
CHES Shift Lead (Tesla Gigafactory)
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Sparks
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated daily activities to ensure operational efficiency, Spill Response, Conducted weekly inspections of hazardous waste accumulation sites to maintain compliance and safety standards, Resolved personnel issues through effective communication and mediation, Managed employee scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels, Facilitated training programs for new employees to enhance skill development, Led daily safety meetings to reinforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety
- Coordinated workflow to optimize efficiency in hazardous waste management.
- Trained new team members on equipment use and safety protocols.
Field Service Coordinator
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
Sparks
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Schedule and staff projects and personnel, Manage fleet and maintenance, Monitored equipment usage to enhance operational performance, Staff training and certification, Equipment inspections and repair, Ordering all supplies, equipment, and PPE, DOT Compliance (Manifest, BOL, Permits, Registrations), Project setup, Incident Reporting, Rental Management, Staffing Accommodations, Recorded and distributed minutes of monthly safety committee meetings to track action items and improve safety protocols. Manage all aspects of waste from pickup to disposal. Coordinated emergency response efforts to ensure safety and compliance during incidents
- Coordinated field service schedules for environmental projects across multiple locations.
- Managed communication between clients and service teams for project updates.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
Field Technician
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Equipment operation, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, DOT Flagging, Pressure Washing, Hydro-Blasting, Abrasive Blasting, LOTO, Fall Arrest Systems
- Operated equipment for hazardous waste disposal and site remediation tasks.
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance with environmental regulations.
- Assisted in the setup and maintenance of spill response equipment on site.
Project Supervisor
Industrial Consulting, Inc
Woodland
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw industrial cleaning projects at pulp and paper mills, including pressure cleaning, chemical cleaning, steam cleaning, soda blasting, and painting, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and compliance. Supervised crews of 5-10, coordinating all aspects of projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to safety protocols. OSHA compliance. Safety Training. Operation of Forklift, Boomlift, Scissorlift, and other industrial cleaning apparatus and equipment.
Crew Leader
US Census Bureau
Eugene
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Promoted from Enumerator to Crew Leader. Supervised crew of Field Representatives, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Performed certification and quality assurance of enumerator questionnaires. Property research and personal interviews of assignment areas. Delegated workload to crew members. Daily transmission of data to Regional Census Office.
- Supervised team members during data collection operations for national surveys.
- Supervised team members during data collection operations for national surveys.
- Trained staff on data entry procedures and survey methodologies.
- Coordinated logistics for field operations and survey distribution.
EDI / E-Business Analyst
Con-way Transportation Services
Portland
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Developed B2B electronic solutions for EDI customers, interoffice, and field personnel to enhance communication and efficiency. Analyze business requirements from customers and coordinate customer and EDI groups to propose electronic business solutions including Web, EDI, XML.
Systems Analyst
Con-way Transportation Services
Portland
01.1997 - 01.2002
Communications Analyst
Con-way Transportation Services
Portland
01.1996 - 01.1997
Technician I
Con-way Transportation Services
Portland
01.1996 - 06.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-1996
Skills
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue Certified
- Spill response coordination
- Waste compliance inspections
- RCRA regulations
- OSHA compliance
- SOP compliance
- DOT regulations
- Manifest/BOL generation for waste disposal
- PPE compliance
- Data Management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- OSHA30 hr
- MSHA
- HAZWOPER 40 hr
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Respirator Physical
- Fall Protection
- Registered DOT Flagger
- Railroad Training (UPRR and BNSF)
Timeline
Haz Waste Lead Technician
Tesla Inc
07.2020 - Current
EHSS Haz Waste Technician 3/4
Tesla Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2020
CHES Shift Lead (Tesla Gigafactory)
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
01.2017 - 09.2018
Field Service Coordinator
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
06.2015 - 12.2017
Field Technician
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
01.2011 - 06.2015
Crew Leader
US Census Bureau
02.2010 - 04.2010
Project Supervisor
Industrial Consulting, Inc
01.2008 - 01.2011
EDI / E-Business Analyst
Con-way Transportation Services
01.2002 - 01.2007
Systems Analyst
Con-way Transportation Services
01.1997 - 01.2002
Communications Analyst
Con-way Transportation Services
01.1996 - 01.1997
Technician I
Con-way Transportation Services
01.1996 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Oregon State University