Lamont Alston
Pineville,LA
Summary
Skilled Environmental Specialist with robust experience in conducting environmental impact assessments, developing sustainable business practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strengths include advanced knowledge of environmental regulations, strong data analysis skills, and capacity to implement effective solutions for environmental issues. Proven track record of improving sustainability initiatives and increasing operational efficiency through effective environmental management strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Hunt Forest Products
Pollock, LA
09.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Reviewed applications for permits related to air quality standards, water resources management, hazardous materials storage, transportation, disposal operations.
- Analyzed laboratory samples of air pollutants to determine their effects on health or the environment.
- Investigated complaints concerning potential violations of environmental regulations or nuisance conditions involving noise pollution.
- Monitored industrial facilities for compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding air emissions, wastewater discharges, hazardous wastes disposal practices.
- Collaborated with engineers and scientists on research projects designed to identify new technologies for controlling air pollutants or improving water quality.
- Recommended corrective actions when noncompliance with environmental laws is detected.
- Identified sources of contamination at various sites through visual inspection techniques.
- Participated in environmental studies to determine and analyze effects of pollution on environment.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
- Monitored effects of human activity impacting soil, water and air quality.
Forklift Operator
Hunt Forest products
Pollock, LA
09.2015 - Current
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Waste management
- Conservation planning
- Environmental assessment
- Renewable energy systems
- Environmental compliance
- Soil sampling
- Research methods
- Organizational skills
- Environmental law
- Environmental education
- Pollution prevention
- Environmental auditing
- Stormwater management
- Goal setting
Certification
Specialist in Environmental Regulations July 13th, 2022
Environmental regulatory Professional August 27th, 2024
Waste water Treatment and Collections October 26,2022/2023
First Aid,CPR,AED Certified
Accomplishments
- Understanding Alternative task, and lockout Procedures
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Hunt Forest Products
09.2015 - Current
Forklift Operator
Hunt Forest products
09.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
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