Experienced environmental compliance professional with an exemplary background at NASA Ames Research Center. Expertise in storm water pollution prevention and spill prevention compliance, utilizing integrated inspection programs. Demonstrated success in team mentoring and overseeing sampling initiatives. Effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities that enhance regulatory compliance and operational performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SPCC/SWPP Subject Matter Expert
Earth Resources Technology (NASA)
Mountain View
10.2014 - Current
Coordinate Planning Team and Subject Matter Experts, providing guidance on government contracting matters.
Develop and implement multi-platform Integrated Inspections Program, enhancing communication and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
Lead internal and external regulatory inspections for NASA Ames Research Center Environmental Management Division.
Achieved positive feedback from Santa Clara County APSA inspector during external inspections.
Negotiated reduction in violations, resulting in zero fines during county APSA inspections of over 300 tanks.
Mentor customers on SWPPP, SPCC, and APSA regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and understanding.
Maintain an accurate inventory of the SPCC Plan and improve SPCC Rule implementation, elevating the risk ranking from Red to Green.
Review permit applications for compliance with SPCC and SWPP regulations, while managing ongoing maintenance of the SPCC and SWPP Plans.
Perform inspections, sampling, and evaluations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversaw universal waste program to ensure compliance and safety standards.
Received hazardous waste and prepared it for shipment, maintaining accurate documentation and databases.
Operations and Maintenance Technician
SAIC/Leidos (Chevron, BP)
Campbell
01.2006 - 10.2014
Trained newly hired Operations and Maintenance Technicians in documenting operational data and conducting regulatory inspections.
Provided environmental health and safety oversight during installation, maintenance, and demolition activities.
Coordinated with city and county inspectors to facilitate installation of remediation systems and monitoring wells.
Operated groundwater extraction and treatment systems at commercial gas stations across Bay Area and California Central Coast.
Authored quarterly POTW reports, HASPs, Critical Site Information Lists, and JLAs.
Conducted sampling activities for groundwater, soil vapor, storm water, and site closure verification.
Plant Operator
The RETEC Group, Inc (Shell, BP)
Rancho Cordova
01.2001 - 01.2006
Operated and maintained groundwater extraction and treatment system operating parameters within strict permitted measurable allowances on oil refineries and bulk fuel terminals in California and Utah.
Performed routine Federal, State, and local mandated inspections on remediation system components including pressure vessels, ASTs, compressors, generators, and secondary containment.
Authored quarterly POTW reports for three bulk fuel terminals in California, and Corrective Measures Assessments and Post-Closure Corrective Action Plans for petroleum refineries in Wyoming and Montana.
Coordinated and performed monthly, quarterly, and annual groundwater sampling activities and quarterly visual inspections at two refineries and four hazardous waste management facilities located adjacent to protected wetlands in Salt Lake City, and Stansbury Island, Utah.
Environmental and Information Technology Technician
AGEISS Environmental, Inc. (United States Army)
Salt Lake City
01.1999 - 01.2001
Facilitated compliance of U.S. Army Dugway Proving Grounds SPCC program through comprehensive aboveground storage tank inventory.
Executed quarterly inspections and groundwater sampling for landfill and wastewater treatment facility.
Developed regulatory inspection program to improve oversight of aboveground storage tanks.
Ensured adherence to environmental regulations as Jr. Project Manager at Dugway Proving Grounds.
Education
B.S. - Environmental and Natural Resources Sociology