Kristopher Oswald
Clairton,PA
Summary
Well-organized Environmental Specialist enforcing and regulating containment and disposal of hazardous materials. Extensive knowledge of site assessments, permitting actions, filing compliance reports and developing operational plans to comply with EPA standards. Proven skill meeting deadlines under conditions of multiple demands and conflicting priorities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist
U.S. Steel Clairton Works
Clairton, PA
03.2006 - 07.2022
- Assessed environmental impacts of projects or activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Developed and implemented programs to reduce hazardous waste, prevent pollution, and improve the environment.
- Conducted field investigations to collect data on air and water quality, soil contamination, and other environmental conditions.
- Provided technical advice and support on environmental issues in areas such as waste management, energy conservation, emissions control, transportation planning, land use planning, and natural resource management.
- Investigated complaints concerning potential violations of environmental regulations or nuisance conditions involving noise pollution.
- Recommended corrective actions when noncompliance with environmental laws is detected.
- Identified sources of contamination at various sites through visual inspection techniques.
- Provided guidance on how best to remediate contaminated sites using methods like bioremediation or phytoremediation.
- Inspected construction sites prior to commencement of work activities to assess potential risks posed by any existing contaminants.
- Researched current federal, state, local regulations governing the protection of natural resources from pollution or exploitation.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn State Fayette
Uniontown, PA06.2003
Skills
- Developing Compliance Programs
- Project Management
- Electron Microscope Utilization
- Pollution Mitigation
- Preparing Written Reports
- Data Gathering
- Project Permitting
- Client Consulting
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Field Observations Recording
- Site Inspection
- Identifying Environmental Concerns
- Standards Implementation
- Environmental Remediation
- Quality Control
Affiliations
- Track & Field Coach
- Cross Country Coach
- High School Basketball Coach
- I am an active runner
- Former Boxer/ran my own boxing gym for a few years
Accomplishments
- Lead U.S. Steel to their best environmental year they ever had.
- I was voted "Coach of the Year" for our cross country team.
- Won 3 Golden Glove Championships
Certification
- I have every environmental certification we had through U.S. Steel
- Certified with Title V
- Many certifications that were required through Allegheny County
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
U.S. Steel Clairton Works
03.2006 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn State Fayette
- I have every environmental certification we had through U.S. Steel
- Certified with Title V
- Many certifications that were required through Allegheny County
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