Klark Spencer
Lumberton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Response Coordinator with extensive expertise in hazmat procedures and incident command. Proven track record in leading training initiatives and enhancing team performance. Skilled in emergency planning and security management, driving operational excellence through effective coordination and strategic oversight. Passionate about fostering a safe and responsive work environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Coordinator
Veolia
Beaumont, TX
12.1992 - 03.2025
- From 2017 to present, I had many roles, as follows.
- Emergency Response Coordinator, functioned as Fire, Hazmat, Rescue and Medical Chief responsible for all response operations, preplanning of PSM chemicals and other raw material, responses, all training, all procedures, PPE, and acquisition of all response gear and equipment.
- Training Coordinator for all EHS, DOT, PSM and any other training in the facility.
- Onboarding of all new personnel and transferring personnel involves coordinating and tracking all training for personnel MOCs.
- Security Focal Point for the Beaumont facility, handling all security matters and liaising with the security contractor.
- Assist operational units as needed on all shifts.
- From 2004 to 2017 functioned as ERT Coordinator, an Area Specialist filling operational needs being cross trained in all areas of the facility as well as directing projects such as new blend operations and tank, vessel and piping inspections, API 653, 510 and 570.
- From 1995 to 2004 Emulsions batch plant operator.
- From 1992 to 1995 as Laboratory Technician in BTEX lab and operational laboratories.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - 98 Hrs Towards A BS in Chemistry
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXSkills
- Emergency response
- Hazmat procedures
- Fire safety
- Rescue operations
- Medical coordination
- Training development
- Team leadership
- Incident investigation
- Security management
- Incident command
- Emergency planning
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge
Affiliations
- I'm a married man of 30 years to a lady that God sent to me. We have raised two youngmen that I could not be more proud of. My interests are weight lifting, fishing and hunting, welding and fabrication. Most assuredly anything my boys have taken part in such as sports and scouting.
Languages
English
Professional
American Sign
Elementary
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- I've been awarded many times over my 32 years with my last employer along with the facility creating two new positions which allowed me to use my skills.
Certification
- Lamar University Train The Trainer
- Lamar University Brigade Leadership
- Hazmat Technician (Multiple Facilites)
- Rescue Technician (Multiple Facilites)
- TEEX NFPA 1081 Exterior and Interior
Timeline
Emergency Response Coordinator
Veolia
12.1992 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - 98 Hrs Towards A BS in Chemistry
Lamar University
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