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Jarrett M. Thomas

Montgomery

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Environmental Manager, Safety Coordinator

Lennar Georgia, LLC
Alpharetta
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintained comprehensive records regarding all aspects of the company's environment and safety efforts including permits, spill reports, monitoring results.
  • Provided technical guidance on environmental and safety matters to internal departments such as operations, construction and land development.
  • Developed training programs designed to educate employees on environmental and safety issues relevant to their job functions.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of the communities to identify potential environmental issues or hazards, and took corrective action as needed.
  • Developed and implemented environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Investigated incidents involving non-compliance with environmental regulations and developed plans for corrective actions.
  • Maintained SPCC plan compliance for bulk fuel storage on job sites.
  • Researched current legislation pertaining to environmental and safety topics.
  • Assisted in preparation of annual budgets for capital projects related to environmental compliance initiatives.
  • Coordinated external audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies such as EPA, OSHA, ensuring timely response to audit findings.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings.
  • Participated in industry forums focused on emerging trends in safety and environmental protection practices.
  • Prepared reports summarizing compliance status of the company's communities with applicable environmental and safety regulations.
  • Responded promptly to complaints received from customers or members of public concerning alleged violations of safety and environmental regulations.
  • Consulted with clients on developing compliant safety and environmental policies.
  • Worked with emergency response teams in clearing chemical spills and accidents.
  • Ensured that all workers are trained in proper safety procedures prior to working onsite.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
  • Monitored contractor activities onsite to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards for safety.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
  • Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
  • Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Performed workplace (both office and jobsite) inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
  • Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
  • Worked closely with Human Resources department regarding Workers' Compensation claims administration.
  • Developed emergency response plans for hazardous materials incidents.
  • Performed and analyzed data from safety audits and investigations to identify trends in unsafe conditions or behaviors.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Prepared monthly safety performance reports for management review.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Created awareness campaigns promoting safe behavior among employees through posters, newsletters, emails.
  • Led company trainings on safety initiatives and emergency management procedures.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment and materials.
  • Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
  • Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
  • Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
  • Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
  • Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
  • Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
  • Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
  • Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
  • Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire suppression equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
  • Wrote technical reports, data entry, and queries into various safety and health databases.
  • Created, maintained, and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
  • Participated and led company safety committee meetings.

Senior Environmental Scientist

Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Montgomery
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed as many as 11 employees.
  • Responsible for NPDES permitting, inspection, compliance, and enforcement of mining operations per State and Federal regulations.
  • Responsible for NPDES permitting, inspection, compliance, and enforcement of pesticide applications in, over, or near waters of the State.
  • Reviewed Best Management Practices plans to ensure the prevention of sediment being deposited offsite and/or in waters of the State.
  • Reviewed Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans to ensure that spills of petroleum products and other pollutants are minimized to the maximum extent practicable, and if spilled, are effectively contained and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
  • Evaluated site remediation plans for cleanups of environmental contamination.
  • Prepared legal documents for enforcement actions that carried civil penalties.
  • Worked directly with environmental consultants and operators in over 30 Alabama counties and four states.
  • Assisted with the development and adoption of Alabama’s web-based environmental permitting and compliance system.
  • Trained new employees.

Environmental Scientist

Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Montgomery
05.2013 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for NPDES permitting, inspection, compliance, and enforcement of mining operations per State and Federal regulations.
  • Responsible for NPDES permitting, inspection, compliance, and enforcement of pesticide applications in, over, or near waters of the State.
  • Reviewed Best Management Practices plans to ensure the prevention of sediment being deposited offsite and/or in waters of the State.
  • Reviewed Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans to ensure that spills of petroleum products and other pollutants are minimized to the maximum extent practicable, and if spilled, are effectively contained and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
  • Evaluated site remediation plans for cleanups of environmental contamination.
  • Worked directly with environmental consultants and operators in over 30 Alabama counties and four states.

Instructor

Huntington Learning Center
Montgomery
09.2009 - 08.2015
  • Provided homeschooling instruction for high school aged students.
  • Acted as adult literacy program lead.
  • Prepared students to take standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, and the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.
  • Provided after school subject tutoring for math, science, English, and history.
  • Matched students with the tutor best equipped to meet their educational needs and scheduled tutoring sessions.
  • Created learning curriculums for students.

Education

Master of Environmental Management -

Samford University
Birmingham, AL
05.2020

Bachelor of Biology -

Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL
05.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • ArcGIS
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Punctual and predictable attendance
  • Knowledge of Federal environmental regulations
  • Environmental compliance
  • OSHA Construction Safety Compliance
  • Incident investigation
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Risk assessment
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Spill response coordination
  • Employee safety and environmental training
  • Technical report writing
  • Safety protocol implementation
  • Budget preparation
  • Environmental risk assessment
  • Pollution control
  • Environmental permitting
  • Safety audits
  • Accident investigation
  • Workplace inspections
  • Site inspection
  • Excellent communication

Certifications And Training

Cyber Security Training, EPA Inspector Certification, ADEM Qualified Credentialed Inspector Certification, EPA Permit Writers’ Course, CPR/ AED/ First Aid training, OSHA 30-hour Certification, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1B Certified Personnel, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Level 1 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Certification, Construction 365 Annual Safety Refresher

Timeline

Division Environmental Manager, Safety Coordinator

Lennar Georgia, LLC
03.2021 - Current

Senior Environmental Scientist

Alabama Department of Environmental Management
11.2018 - 03.2021

Environmental Scientist

Alabama Department of Environmental Management
05.2013 - 10.2018

Instructor

Huntington Learning Center
09.2009 - 08.2015

Master of Environmental Management -

Samford University

Bachelor of Biology -

Alabama A&M University

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