Lauren Latham
Karnack
Summary
Devoted Environmental Scientist experienced in providing professional consulting services in the energy industry through ensuring facilities comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Corrections Officer
Harrison County Sherriff’s Office
01.2025 - Current
- Assists with the Identification and prevention of hazardous and unauthorized materials in a correctional facility.
- Routine inspections of the condition of the facility ensuring (TCJS) Texas Commission on Jail Standards are met.
- Performs the daily duties of monitoring inmate health and welfare ensuring proper facility health and safety of persons.
- Maintaining detailed records, processing reports and securing personal information of persons incarcerated in a correctional facility.
- Maintaining order by enforcing jail regulations, facilitating conflict, and responding to disturbances and emergencies that could impact the health and safety of the facility.
Environmental Scientist
Sphere 3 Environmental
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with permit applications and data analysis to ensure permit applicability with state and federal regulations.
- Conducted NORM screenings at various gas plants and facilities to test for the presence of radioactive material.
- Implemented Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning for industrial facilities operating under (MSGP) Multi Sector General Permit.
- Conducted Tier II chemical reporting for various industrial facilities in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
- Performed onsite facility inspections for oil and gas facilities and various industrial facilities meeting requirements for (SPCC) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Planning.
- Reviewed analytical reports and discussed deficiencies of lab results with client.
- Prepared facility plans, Emergency Action Plans, and Job Safety Analysis to initiate a scope of work to meet project deadlines.
- Communicated daily with clients making critical decisions to enhance project efficiency.
Environmental Technician
Environmental Evolutions National, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored data and collected samples discharged into a city sanitary sewer from a Publicly Owned Treatment Works.
- Reviewed analytical lab results and sent reports to the TCEQ Water Quality Division.
- Held the responsibility of preparing and hosting monthly safety meetings.
- Tested halogen content in used oil for Exxon Mobile and various service companies in the Corpus Christi area.
- Installed Electronic Logging Devices into truck fleet and performed maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Held the role of a yard supervisor and managed daily operations of waste arriving onsite.
- Held the responsibility of overseeing safety procedures on a daily basis and using stop work authority to prevent accidents in the workplace.
Education
Online Training - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
UT Arlington
Arlington, Texas10-2024
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences - Energy and Industrial Technology
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Panola College
Carthage, Texas12-2015
Skills
- Facility inspections and compliance audits
- Tier II Chemical Reporting
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Planning
- Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measure Planning (SPCC)
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
- Visio Software/ Facility Schematic Design
- Project Management and Leadership
- OSHA 40 HR Hazardous Waste Operations and Training IAW29 CFR1910120
- PEC H2S Clear Training Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Basic Safe Land Orientation Training PEC 101291840
Timeline
Lead Corrections Officer
Harrison County Sherriff’s Office
01.2025 - Current
Environmental Scientist
Sphere 3 Environmental
07.2022 - 12.2024
Environmental Technician
Environmental Evolutions National, Inc.
06.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences - Energy and Industrial Technology
Stephen F Austin State University
Associate of Applied Science - Petroleum Technology
Panola College
Online Training - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
UT Arlington