Lisa A. Baxter
Summary
Experienced Environmental Professional with an extensive background in site investigations, consulting, environmental compliance and inspection
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Compliance Inspector-Hazardous Waste
Environmental Compliance Consultants
10.2018 - Current
- Conducts monthly inspections of hazardous material storage and waste accumulation points for Marine Corp Base Hawaii (MCBH) tenants to include: contractors, construction contractors and their work sites, military units, Marine Corps Exchanges, MCCS operations and facilities, visiting military units, and other waste generators.
- Receives, issues and tracks hazmat throughout base using Hazardous Materials Minimization System (HMMS) program.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to MCBH tenants and base 90-Day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site to ensure compliance with federal, state, base and local regulatory requirements.
Scientist III
Environmental Compliance Consultants
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported MCBH Environmental Department's Storm Water Program for a year-long contract.
- Conducted inspections of MCBH tenants including military units, construction sites, commercial and industrial facilities to ensure compliance with MCBH's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements. Inspections were conducted to evaluate potential sources of storm water pollution and how to mitigate their impacts through best management practices.
- Documented the conditions and locations of Low-Impact Development features on MCBH.
- Utilized an ISCO Automated Sampler and grab sample techniques to collect storm water samples following rain events in compliance with the MCBH Storm Water Management Plan.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
TDI International
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided support to the MCBH Wastewater Program for a year-long contract.
- Gathered and evaluated effluent and influent analytical data from the MCBH Wastewater Treatment Facility to include biological, temperature, pH, flow and chemical parameters to determine compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
- Prepared monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) to the State of Hawaii Clean Water Branch in accordance with the requirements of MCBH's NPDES permit
- Prepared draft permits, annual water quality reports and compiled historical data for inclusion in the MCBH NPDES permit renewal.
- Provided oversight to the Underground Storage Tank Program to include annual tank tightness and assistance with preparing and submitting tank closure documentation to the State of Hawaii Underground Storage Tank Branch.
Environmental Scientist
EnviroServices and Training Center
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted the State of Hawaii Transportation Department (Harbors/Airport Division) with regulatory requirements for storm water discharge regulations.
- Trained Honolulu International Airport staff on the collection of stormwater samples.
- Prepared site-specific storm water pollution prevention plans (SWP3) to implement engineering and administrative controls to control and direct stormwater flow
- Conducted groundwater monitoring investigations including the installation of groundwater monitoring wells, sample collection, analytical data interpretation and production of technical reports documenting findings.
Project Manager/Environmental Scientist
HIES/SESC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Project Manager and as supporting resource for ongoing environmental site investigations for private sector and Department of Defense (DoD) clients, including Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii, NAVFAC Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Marine Corp Base Hawaii, Chinhae Naval Facility in South Korea, and the U.S Army Garrison at Schofield Barracks.
- Conducted field activities to include sample collection of various media including soil samples, soil borings, groundwater samples, surface water samples and asbestos, Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, installation of soil vapor extraction systems for in-situ remediation, waste profiles, underground storage tank closures, site characterization and Long-Term Monitoring efforts.
- Documented subsurface and geologic conditions during the advancement of soil borings, installation/abandonment of monitoring wells, injection wells, underground storage tank removals and installations.
- Prepared a variety of technical documents detailing environmental site assessment findings, including project specific Health and Safety Plans and Job-Hazard Analysis.
Environmental Scientist/First Responder
Tetra Tech
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Acted as First Responder as part of EPA's Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
- Worked with the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the EPA, and a wide variety of state, local and various community organizations during clean-up efforts.
- Conducted land, water, and air reconnaissance to locate hazardous materials and orphaned containers.
- Provided detailed records on all work conducted in designated wetlands.
- Documented location of hazardous materials/conditions identified during recon with Trimble GPS units.
- Supported the design and structure of a staging area for recovered materials.
- Made waste determinations to support proper packaging and transportation of hazardous wastes in compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska12.2001
Skills
- Interpretation of analytical data
- Experienced in sample collection
- Compiling data into technical reports
- Site inspections
- Environmental compliance
Relevant Training
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER and annual Refreshers; OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, 80-Hour DoD Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation FEMA ICS-100, 200; First Aid/CPR/AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Hawaii Underground Storage Tank Class A, B and C Operator, 80-Hour DoD Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Transportation, RCRA Hazardous Waste Review, Transportation of Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste for DoD, Intro to Hazardous Waste Generation and Handling, Accident Prevention and Countermeasures for Accidents, and Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry.
Timeline
Scientist III
Environmental Compliance Consultants
08.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Compliance Inspector-Hazardous Waste
Environmental Compliance Consultants
10.2018 - Current
Environmental Compliance Specialist
TDI International
10.2017 - 10.2018
Environmental Scientist
EnviroServices and Training Center
09.2014 - 03.2015
Project Manager/Environmental Scientist
HIES/SESC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Environmental Scientist/First Responder
Tetra Tech
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Alaska
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