Julius Holmes
Texarkana
Summary
Seasoned environmental policy compliance professional with over 20 years of experience in NEPA, CWA, CAA, CERCLA, and RCRA. Led environmental evaluations and project management efforts across private and public sectors. Developed compliance programs to navigate regulatory frameworks, enhance operational integrity, and minimize risk.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Coordinator
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Texarkana
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Coordinated environmental compliance initiatives across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented sustainability programs to reduce waste and energy use.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on environmental policies and procedures.
- Monitored regulatory changes impacting environmental practices within the company.
- Prepared reports on environmental performance for management review meetings.
- Collaborated with teams to identify opportunities for resource conservation efforts.
- Reviewed project plans to ensure alignment with environmental standards and regulations.
- Performed facility evaluations, documented environmental issues and tracked correction plans.
- Engaged with external stakeholders to promote corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Took highly active role in audits, lending expertise, analysis, and insight to professionals.
- Designed training to ensure compliance and manage risks.
- Prepared and negotiated permit applications to align with operational goals and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies for waste reduction and resource conservation.
- Compiled reports on environmental performance metrics for senior management to inform strategic decision-making.
- Evaluated existing processes within the organization to identify opportunities for improvement in terms of energy efficiency or waste reduction.
- Planned reverse logistics program in partnership with internal teams, adding $annually to company's bottom line.
- Coordinated with contractors during remediation projects to ensure that sites are properly cleaned up according to applicable standards.
- Developed and implemented environmental policies and procedures.
- Performed periodic audits of operations at various locations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Liaised with regulatory agency to negotiate changes to permit language.
- Conducted regular sampling and emission test program analysis to determine and study volatile organic compound destruction efficiency.
- Oversaw environmental safety meetings and monitored employees for compliance.
- Drafted documents such as permit applications, site assessments, risk assessments.
- Monitored continuous improvement efforts to reduce risks and promote environmental compliance.
- Reviewed engineering designs for proposed construction projects to assess their potential impacts on the environment.
- Investigated complaints regarding violations of local or federal environmental laws or regulations.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for hazardous materials incidents.
- Managed setup and calibration of continuous emissions monitoring systems.
- Strategically negotiated trash management contract to drive waste-hauling data collection and metrics analysis objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategies for minimizing hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Provided guidance and support on all aspects of environmental compliance activities.
- Advised management about best practices when it comes to minimizing the company's impact on the environment.
- Assessed air quality as it applied to federal, state and local regulations.
- Analyzed data from environmental monitoring systems to determine if any corrective action is necessary.
- Monitored air quality levels in manufacturing facilities and developed strategies to reduce emissions.
- Inspected facilities to ensure compliance with governmental regulations related to environmental protection.
- Built calculation-based spreadsheet to monitor compliance and implemented compliance.
- Managed budgeting processes for trash and recycling programs to optimize resource allocation.
- Effectively managed all site monitoring systems.
- Identified potential sources of pollution, determined their impacts on the environment, and recommended corrective actions.
- Participated in public hearings regarding proposed changes in local or state environmental regulations.
- Followed regulations to maintain proper storage of chemicals.
- Facilitated environmental site assessments and recommended remediation plans.
- Analyzed and reported on environmental data covering emissions, atmospheric monitoring and soil and water samples.
- Controlled and mitigated pollutants with adverse environmental impacts.
Environmental Coordinator
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
Texarkana
01.2014 - 06.2021
- Plant-wide responsibilities with respect to recycling, air, land, and water associated environmental programs and regulatory requirements at the facility.
- All environmental reporting (SARA 311, 312, 313, Title V, POTW, HESHAP, NSPS, Storm Water……).
- Directed collection and reporting of monitoring data and inspections, ensuring verification of environmental compliance.
- Develop processes where environmental data and inspections are efficiently collected by others.
- Interpret environmental data to determine if compliance issues are developing and correct these issues through a 5-Why process.
- Assessed regulations and reviewed current and future operations to determine the necessity of supplementary regulatory permits.
- Evaluate pending environmental regulations or regulatory activities to determine impact to existing operations and/or planned facility expansions.
- Update chemical inventory, stormwater, spill control, emergency response, and fugitive dust plans.
- Asbestos review, compliance and resolution within the plant and manage contract abatement activities.
- Manage and inspect onsite recycling contractor groups.
- Evaluated facility operations to establish effective recycling and disposal paths for waste streams.
- Direct maintenance planners to ensure proper operation of control, disposal, leak repair and any related compliance items.
- Served as plant-wide management representative for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, promoting sustainability practices.
- Cost saving measures associated with the environmental program.
- Research new by-product vendors and site evaluations of potential vendors.
Environmental Program Manager
City of Alexandria
Alexandria
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Manage the noise abatement program, evaluate and issue permits and interpret and apply the city’s noise code to a changing urban landscape.
- Conducted negotiations for The City of Alexandria on noise and air quality matters, facilitating stakeholder communication.
- Organized and analyzed air and water quality data to support enforcement of local, county, state, and federal policies.
- Conduct research to identify pollutants, hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Manage industrial hygiene sampling, and outdoor air quality investigations.
- Evaluated asbestos affidavits for compliance and addressed community inquiries regarding asbestos issues.
- Prepare information to respond to inquiries from agencies, environmental groups, the media, city manager’s office, city council and community leaders.
- Function as Community Liaison Leader leading presentations for hearings, other government officials and community leaders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting information to high-level executives, news media, community organizations and the public.
- Develop and produce project materials such as videos, case studies, Power Point and other visual presentations.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development, modification and review.
- Work with internal communications staff to maintain up to date information for the public.
- Lab manager to oversee operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, lab relocations and data reporting from CEMS equipment.
- Plant inspections related to safety issues, RADA testing review and inspection, stack test protocol and stack test review, oil analysis review, complaint response, nuisance issues and general oversight.
- Title V, NPDES, SWPP, Form R, Tier II and Wastewater reviews.
- Engaged in collaborative decision-making on steering committees to shape city policies.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist(contractor)
Ecolab
Chicago
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of commercial food establishments, re-inspections, and safety inspections while providing awareness education for Fortune 500 clients.
- Performed safety inspections to ensure compliance with insurance rating requirements.
- Traveled nationally to conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
- Assist in planning and specification reviews of commercial food establishments including government agencies, grocery stores, daycare centers, restaurants, convenience stores and concession stands.
- Site assessments used for budgets, insurance liability and HACCP plan reviews.
- Prepare, process and issue notices and citations within corporate guidelines.
- Communicated corporate standards and goals to team members through coaching and detailed explanations.
- Collaborated with onsite management and corporate personnel to address concerns and develop solutions through active listening, negotiation, and problem-solving.
Environmental Specialist
City of Dallas
Dallas
02.2000 - 08.2008
- Researched and identified environmental hazards in various projects, revising technical programs to enhance compliance and safety.
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [CERCLA]; air and surface water monitoring.
- Built collaborative relationships with environmental groups and government agencies to foster communication and support for initiatives.
- Advised senior staff on strategies to mitigate environmental damage and minimize financial loss.
- Performed air sampling, troubleshooting, and auditing of air monitoring sites around the area.
- Maintain quality control by auditing and checking calibrations of monitoring equipment.
- Addressed and solved technical problems concerning data accuracy and equipment performance.
- Supervised 7 other biologists to check data completeness and accuracy.
- Assist senior program manager preparing information to respond to inquiries from agencies, environmental groups, the media and community.
- Conducted all training for new employees and periodic safety training for the staff.
- Ensured clarity and accuracy of standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed interviews for the media.
- Developed, implemented coordinated and evaluated comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
- Accountable for the 24/7/365 operation of a multi-million dollar Homeland Security contract.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
SC Jonhson Wax
Racine
03.1999 - 03.2000
- Conducted inspections and re-inspections of commercial food establishments, providing awareness education to Fortune 500 clients.
- Planned and reviewed specifications for commercial food establishments, such as grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, and concession stands.
- Collected biological and water samples for laboratory analysis at various locations.
- Travel nationally to conduct scheduled and non-scheduled inspections and to attend meetings, conferences and training.
- Communicated corporate standards and goals to team members through coaching and detailed explanations.
- Collaborated with onsite management and corporate personnel to address concerns and develop solutions through listening, negotiation, and problem solving.
- Display uncommon communication skills including verbal and written skills and the ability to work closely and cooperatively with representatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-1997
Skills
- Environmental auditing
- Regulatory oversight
- Permit management
- Sustainability initiatives
- Air quality monitoring
- Waste management strategies
- Pollution prevention
- Data analysis
- Project management
- SAP and Metastorm software
- Microsoft Office applications
- Cost reduction
- Training facilitation
Training And Awards
- EPA Method 5 certified (expired)
- RCRA (expired)
- DOT Shipper (current)
- Awarded letter of excellence from Homeland Security
- Wall of Honor City Hall Dallas Texas
- Licensed Asbestos Supervisor (expired)
- Sanitarian license #385647 (expired)
- Vector control license #2333-H (expired)
- Multiple contract projects completed for the EPA, TCEQ, TXDOT
Timeline
Environmental Coordinator
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
06.2021 - 05.2024
Environmental Coordinator
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company
01.2014 - 06.2021
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist(contractor)
Ecolab
05.2009 - 05.2013
Environmental Program Manager
City of Alexandria
08.2008 - 01.2014
Environmental Specialist
City of Dallas
02.2000 - 08.2008
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
SC Jonhson Wax
03.1999 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Arkansas State University