John A Beels
Cuba,MO
Summary
Hazardous materials technician with extensive experience at R&L Carriers, specializing in spill response and safety compliance inspections. Achieved a 99% pass rate in hazardous materials training, demonstrating effective leadership in personnel development. Proficient in emergency response training and dedicated to promoting environmental safety and teamwork.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hazardous Materials Technician
R&L Carriers
Sauget, IL
04.2026 - Current
- Managed safe handling of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
- Executed site remediation, overpacked damaged containers, and generated spill reports to ensure compliance with safety standards and minimize environmental impact.
- Conducted inspections of storage areas for safety and compliance standards.
- Trained new staff on hazardous materials handling and safety protocols.
Civil Support Team Instructor
Department of Homeland Security
FT Leonard Wood, MO
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Trained personnel in critical skills for effective response to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) incidents.
- Delivered Hazardous Materials Operations and Technician level training, equipping students with essential competencies for emergency response.
- Prepared students for safe entry into hazardous environments, operated specialized military and civilian CBRN detectors, conducted septic sample collections, processed suspected hazardous materials, performed personal decontamination, and supported Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).
- Certified students who finished the Hazardous Materials courses through this school with DOD accreditation by IFSAC.
- Provided a detailed overview of the organization and function of a CST.
NCOIC/ Instructor
US Army CBRN School
FT Leonard Wood, MO
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Directed the course, resulting in a 98% pass rate across all branches of service, an increase of 15% since assuming responsibility.
- Trained over 300 Air Force students, 30 Army students, 40 Marines, 8 CIA police officers, and 120 Coast Guard members for strike team readiness.
- Managed 20 courses annually for CBRN Responder Hazmat Operations and Technician Certification, ensuring comprehensive training standards.
- Developed curriculum and updated Program of Instruction, lesson plans, and risk management protocols to enhance instructional quality.
Instructor
U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School
FT Leonard Wood, MO
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Led Hazardous Materials consequence management division as NCOIC and senior instructor at U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School.
- Mr. Beels trained over 1400 advanced individual training students while exceeding quarterly go rates by 4% as well as training 300 Chemical Officers with a 99% pass rate.
- Developed and delivered instruction on technical and tactical aspects of HAZMAT training, enhancing the curriculum for the Chemical Basic Officer Course and Advanced Individual Training courses.
- Credentialed instructional staff while organizing training schedules to ensure effective delivery of HAZMAT training.
Instructor
US Army
FT Leonard Wood, MO
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Mr. Beels was the Hazardous Materials consequence management division NCOIC and senior instructor for the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School.
- Trained over 1400 advanced individual training students, achieving quarterly go rates exceeding 4% and prepared 300 Chemical Officers with a 99% pass rate.
- Developed and delivered HAZMAT training curriculum for Chemical Basic Officer Course and Advanced Individual Training, enhancing student preparedness in technical and tactical skills.
- Oversaw training operations, facility maintenance, and credentialing for instructional staff, ensuring compliance and quality of education.
Senior Training Management NCO for the Radiological Department
Edwin R. Bradley Radiation Lab
FT Leonard Wood, MO
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Led the Senior Training Management NCO role for the Radiological Defense Division within the US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School.
- Oversaw operations and administration of four Tactical Radiation and three DOD professional courses on army radiation safety and radiological hazmat transportation, managing five subordinates and training 6500 students annually with a 99% pass rate.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision at the Radiological Defense Division.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
HAZWOPER -
360 Training
12-2025
Hazmat Technician -
IFSAC
06-2015
Hazardous Material Incident Commander -
IFSAC
06-2015
Instructor Course -
US Army
05-2015
Skills
- EHS reporting management
- Hazardous materials identification
- Hazardous materials analysis
- Hazardous waste storage
- Toxic substance handling
- Decontamination methods
- Spill containment
- Spill containment methods
- Spill response
- Site cleanup
- Contaminated site cleanup
- Gas detection
- Gas detection systems
- Personal protective equipment
- Respiratory protection
- Emergency response training
- Incident command system
- Emergency evacuation coordination
- Safety compliance inspections
- Site safety inspections
- Work zone safety
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Transportation regulations
- Regulatory knowledge
- OSHA compliance
- Risk management
- Environmental monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Material safety data sheets
- Hazard communication
- Team leadership control
- Personal protective equipment
- Biological hazard awareness
- First aid
- Heat stress prevention
- Confined space entry
- Explosive material handling
- Hand and power tool safety
- Hazardous materials
- Occupational health standards
- Waste management
- Safety coordination
- Work ethic
- Site inspections
- Safety coordination
- Hazardous materials analysis
- Contaminated site cleanup
- EH&S reporting
- Occupational health standards
- Spill response
Education And Training - Occupational Licenses And Certificates
- Hazmat Technician, IFSAC, 06/01/15
- Hazardous Material Incident Commander, IFSAC, 06/01/15
- Instructor Course, US Army, 05/01/15
- HAZWOPER, 360 Training, 12/01/25
Timeline
Hazardous Materials Technician
R&L Carriers
04.2026 - Current
Civil Support Team Instructor
Department of Homeland Security
06.2020 - 06.2022
NCOIC/ Instructor
US Army CBRN School
01.2018 - 06.2020
Instructor
U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School
10.2016 - 12.2017
Instructor
US Army
10.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Training Management NCO for the Radiological Department
Edwin R. Bradley Radiation Lab
02.2015 - 10.2016
HAZWOPER -
360 Training
Hazmat Technician -
IFSAC
Hazardous Material Incident Commander -
IFSAC
Instructor Course -
US Army