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Jonathan Kazhila

11211 West 71st Street,KS

Summary

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position that allows for the full utilization and development of my skills, education and passion for the environment and global sustainable development practices. I'm a dedicated environmental specialist with experience in environmental data/sampling, onsite training, technical reporting, GIS map making, Phase I assessments, SWPPP's & SPCC's and hazardous materials reporting. I'm looking to take the next exciting step in my career.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Specialist II

US Compliance Corporation
09.2023 - Current
  • Served as the primary contact for ensuring full environmental compliance in different programs for various industrial facilities (approximately 20 sites) located throughout Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, and Nebraska.
  • Identified and implemented RCRA Waste, Stormwater, SPCC training for environmental compliance and training to operations and onsite team members promoting a culture of compliance within organizations.
  • Ensured proper hazardous waste storage and disposal procedures were followed according to federal and state guidelines during site audits/inspections.
  • Submitted and reviewed technical reports (Tier II/TRI/TSCA Reports) in multiple states on behalf of industrial facilities.

Assistant Environmental Scientist

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed GIS soil/water/topographic maps.
  • Co-lead the national reporting of hazardous materials in various industrial facilities around the country.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports & presentations to clients based on findings and current environmental regulations.
  • Assisted local and national clients with construction permitting, site inspections, groundwater sampling and soil sampling and provided remediation recommendations.

Environmental Compliance Specialist

AARC Environmental Consulting
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Lead NPDES (stormwater) Compliance liaison for Industrial/Commercial facilities in Texas and New Mexico.
  • Prepared/proofread/compiled over 50 different written SPCC, stormwater & air quality, reports and documents.
  • Performed stormwater inspections and onsite environmental training.
  • Reviewed EOP's (Emergency Operating Procedures) for energy/gas producing facilities submitted to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
  • Worked collaboratively with civil/air/stormwater quality teams on application of laws, regulations and corporate policies and controls to mitigate environmental risks.

Environmental Analytical Lab Analyst II

Midwest Laboratories
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Performed analytical environmental testing (Wastewater, Potable Water, Solid and Liquid waste) duties in accordance with applicable EPA standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Prepared samples and assisted laboratory personnel in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
  • Assisted in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.

Environmental Specialist Intern

Leap Environmental
05.2018 - 07.2018
  • Assisted and accompanied senior planners by conducting and completing three phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2019

Skills

  • Onsite Training
  • OSHA 30
  • Project Management
  • GIS
  • SWPPP & SPCC Plans
  • Data Reporting (Tier II, TRI, TSCA)
  • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1 ESA)
  • Water sampling
  • Analysis of wastewater and sludge (waste) quality
  • Calibrating instruments
  • Data Entry
  • MS Office
  • Planning and coordination
  • Public health
  • Sludge management
  • Statistical analysis

References

Available upon request. 

Timeline

Environmental Specialist II

US Compliance Corporation
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Environmental Scientist

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company
11.2022 - 09.2023

Environmental Compliance Specialist

AARC Environmental Consulting
05.2022 - 10.2022

Environmental Analytical Lab Analyst II

Midwest Laboratories
08.2019 - 05.2022

Environmental Specialist Intern

Leap Environmental
05.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Jonathan Kazhila