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James T. McSwain Jr.
Malvern,USA
Summary
Results-driven environmental management professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing resource utilization. Adept at fostering team collaboration and achieving tangible outcomes. Recognized for adaptability, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills. Proficient in conducting environmental impact assessments, managing waste, and overseeing projects.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIVISION MANAGER
Jim's Tank Service, Inc.
04.2012 - 10.2024
- Managed all operations of the Little Rock Division, including overseeing operations and project managers, direct supervision of employees, safety training, project tasking, budgeting, invoicing, job proposals, marketing, and core team development
- Focused on DOT Hazardous Material Handling, 24/7 Emergency Response, Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Industrial/Railroad Services, Railroad Fuel Maintenance, Asbestos Abatement, Environmental and Regulatory Consulting, Recycling, Wastewater and Waste Oil Recycling
- Developed multiple bids and contracts for large corporations such as Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Rail, TVA, Sunoco Fuels, along with large government contracts with US Coast Guard, USACOE, and TVA, all that facilitated company growth and expanded the company's reach into multiple markets.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
B&P Enterprises
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: an Environmental Services, Construction, 24/7 Nationwide Emergency Response company
- Managed all environmental operations for the Arkansas Branch Office of B&P Enterprises
- Supervised 8 employees in their day-to-day operations including tasking projects, training, hiring, and employee evaluations
- Performed invoicing, job proposals, and marketing for the Arkansas office
- Doubled the productivity of the Little Rock Office in job sales and production
- Worked as Operations and Project Manager over large projects
- An Environmental Services, Construction, 24/7 Nationwide Emergency Response company
DISTRICT FIELD INSPECTOR
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
12.1989 - 09.2010
- Annually conducted over 80 state and federal safety and environmental on-site compliance inspections/audits of industrial plants, municipalities, and agricultural facilities in accordance with complex state and federal regulations
- Trained Safety and Environmental Managers to be more effective and efficient in methods of obtaining compliance and creating a safer workplace
- Prepared detailed written technical reports that set forth specific regulatory requirements, remediation needs, and deadline demands
- Investigated environmental and safety complaints by citizens and government officials to determine complaint validity and severity
- Provided technical assistance to Plant Managers, EHS Managers, Engineers, company employees, and the general public
- Worked with Permitting and Legal Departmental Staff for determination of permitting requirements and enforcement protocol necessary
- Provided a 24/7 statewide response to catastrophic events that pose immediate threats to human health, the environment, hazardous chemical releases, and other emergency situations such as spills, fires, tractor trailer/automobile accidents, fish kills, natural disasters, and homeland security
- Provided on-site technical assistance, safety assessments, impact minimization recommendations, cleanup guidance, and coordinated agency efforts
- Prepared detailed written reports of causes, findings, impacts, and remediation
- Collected water samples following approved protocol for compliance assessments, routine and special projects, and ambient water quality monitoring water samples for laboratory analysis
- Developed, wrote, and performed presentations at conferences, seminars, educational institutions, and public meetings regarding environmental and safety-related topics
- Provided technical and knowledge-based assistance including field sampling, complex data assessment, and experience-based observations to scientists, engineers, and administrators within and outside of the agency in the development and modification of regulations, permits, and policies
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, ArkansasSkills
- State and Federal Environmental Regulations
- Emergency Response
- Site Remediation
- OSHA
- USEPA
- NFPA
- FEMA Certified
- Environmental and Safety Training
- Budgeting
- Marketing
- Presentations
- Technical Writing
- Stormwater
- SWPPP
- Environmental Compliance
- NPDES
- Staff training and development
- Customer relationship development
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Strategic planning
Certification
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Certification
40 hr Hazmat Technician Training and Certification
32 hr Hazmat Awareness and Operational Training and Certification
40 hr Hazmat Incident Response Operations Certification
80 hr Hazmat Command Operations Certification
Confined Space and Confined Space Rescue Certification
Class II Municipal Wastewater Operators License
Class II Industrial Wastewater Operators License
United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Compliance Inspector Training
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Enforcement Database Training
NFPA 472 National Fire Service Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
USEPA NETI Certification - Enforcement Training for Laboratory and Field Personnel
USEPA Sampling for Hazardous Materials Certification
FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-700
FEMA’s A National Response Plan (NRP), IS-800
FEMA’s Introduction to Incident Command System IS-100
FEMA’s ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-200
Railcar Specialist Certification
Accomplishments
- Started the Little Rock office for JTS, beginning with 2 members and growing to 10 employees. Thru client growth and development, netted the company over 3 million dollars in the first two years.
- At ADEQ, while working in the Field Operations Branch of the Incident Command. for Hurricane Katrina, was appointed as Team Leader of Recon Group 1 supervising of water sampling, petroleum recovery/remediation, waste cleanup, hazardous waste identification/recovery, separation of household hazardous waste, inspected debris landfills and staging sites.
- At ADEQ, became the departments representative speaker at the AEF Conferences and AWWA Conferences.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridSoftware
Languages
English
Timeline
DIVISION MANAGER
Jim's Tank Service, Inc.
04.2012 - 10.2024
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
B&P Enterprises
10.2011 - 03.2012
DISTRICT FIELD INSPECTOR
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
12.1989 - 09.2010
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Certification
40 hr Hazmat Technician Training and Certification
32 hr Hazmat Awareness and Operational Training and Certification
40 hr Hazmat Incident Response Operations Certification
80 hr Hazmat Command Operations Certification
Confined Space and Confined Space Rescue Certification
Class II Municipal Wastewater Operators License
Class II Industrial Wastewater Operators License
United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Compliance Inspector Training
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Enforcement Database Training
NFPA 472 National Fire Service Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
USEPA NETI Certification - Enforcement Training for Laboratory and Field Personnel
USEPA Sampling for Hazardous Materials Certification
FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-700
FEMA’s A National Response Plan (NRP), IS-800
FEMA’s Introduction to Incident Command System IS-100
FEMA’s ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-200
Railcar Specialist Certification
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
Henderson State University
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