Maria Holt
Dumas,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Occupational and Environmental Health Manager with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations in achieving and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Recognized subject matter expert in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and proficient in coordinating Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Proven track record of implementing effective health and safety programs that enhance workplace safety while promoting environmental stewardship. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance and sustainability within diverse organizational settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
PXD Pantex Plant
07.2020 - Current
- Coordinate Pantex Environmental Management System activities and advise Senior Management Team and Plant population on International Organization for Standardization 14001 compliance
- Direct bi-annual EMS meetings with the Senior Management Team championed by the Plant manager to address and establish annual objectives and targets in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization 14001
- Coordinate Energy and Water Audits with building managers throughout the Plant in accordance with the Energy Independence Security Act of 2007
- Executed data submission into the DOE Energy and Water Dashboard annually in support of federally required site reporting
- Participate as a new employee orientation liaison and mentor within the Environmental Compliance Department during the onboarding process
- Coordinate with project managers and compliance subject matter experts to address Environmental Health and Safety compliance considerations to prepare NEPA document reviews
- Co-lead underground storage tank inspections and ensure essential fuel monitoring equipment are operating properly and meet monthly reporting requirements
- Lead Sustainable Acquisition Course scheduling, student attendance/credit, and course material revisions
- Participate and maintain qualifications for the Emergency Response Organization’s Consequence Assessment Team and exercise controller/evaluator
- Present Pantex history during New Employee Orientation, assist in windshield tours, and provide escort to visitors
- Perform peer reviews on various department documents and reports to ensure adherence to policies and regulations
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of monthly air emissions reports to ensure adherence to compliance requirements under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) New Source Review air permits and Permit By Rule authorizations
- Conduct nuisance animal monitoring and response calls for wildlife capture and relocation
Leadership and Professional Development Instructor
U.S. Air Force
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Taught leadership and company directives to over 120 students per year on strategic leadership concepts
- Served as mentor and preceptor for new instructors during six-month credentialing process and ensure 100% compliance with strict accreditation requirements
DoD Skill Bridge Intern
CNS Pantex Plant
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Engaged with Waste Operations Technicians, characterized and packaged hazardous waste
- Shadowed NEPA program lead in conducting reviews for projects with environmental impacts
Director of Bioenvironmental Engineering
U.S. Air Force
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed a team of eight occupational and environmental health technicians in charge of administering compliance with all DoD, OSHA, EPA, and health standards for 8,000 employees and 33 industrial workplaces
- Identified 25,000-gallon tank infraction; issued boil notice and coordinated with the New Mexico Environmental Department to restore operations within seven days
- Prevented a possible $126,000 OSHA fine and maintained zero Class A mishap as Safety Inspector
- Directed drinking water project, monitoring 44 sites, and maintaining state and federal potability compliance
- Published EPA quality report that affected over 8,000 employees; highlighted 22 low-threat chemicals and coordinated state’s approval
- Served as the inspection team subject matter expert and led a team of six employees through real-world emergency scenarios involving industrial chemical releases and suspicious packages
- Awarded 2018 Bioenvironmental Engineering Manager of the Year for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
Director of Bioenvironmental Engineering
U.S. Air Force
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Led a team of 10 occupational and environmental health technicians to ensure compliance with all DoD, OSHA, EPA, and occupational and environmental health standards for 5,500 employees and 55 industrial workplaces
- Spearheaded inspection of 1,200 cross-connections to identify and fix 203 items, averting potential tens of thousands in fines
- Authored five realistic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) practice scenarios to increase emergency response for personnel, while maintaining equipment valued at hundreds of thousands
- Evaluated water distribution system security, mitigated 12 vulnerabilities to secure 2.3 million gallon water system for 25,000 personnel/dependents
- Led response to water main break; initiated boil order/sampling protocols, and supplied compliant drinking water system for installation personnel/dependents
Occupational & Environmental Health Instructor/Course Director
U.S. Air Force
03.2006 - 03.2011
- Directed lessons and scenarios in the Medical Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical course, instructing engineers and technicians through 170 hours of emergency operations, including HAZWOPER scenarios
- Managed two distant learning courses, performed course director/registrar duties for over 180 students yearly
- Maintained $2.2 million in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear protective equipment, and identification detection equipment, ensuring real-world hands-on training across nine multidisciplinary advanced level courses
- Executed $60,000 annual budget for supplies and equipment
- Authored 25 hours of Bioenvironmental Engineering curriculum and restructured exams; raised student course average from 83% to 90% with no failures
- Awarded Instructor of the Year (2009 & 2010) over eight instructors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University
01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2007
Skills
- Drinking water treatment
- Occupational/environmental health subject matter expertise
- Risk management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- DoD, OSHA, EPA regulations expertise
- Environmental Management System coordination experience
- Extensive public speaking experience
- Program/budget management skills
- Instructor/course director experience
- NEPA Coordinator/subject matter expertise
- UST facility operation experience
- Advanced RCRA expertise
- Wildlife handling skills
- Team/project director experience
Certification
- Advanced Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) trained
- Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) 40 hour certified
- Radiation Worker 1 certified
- Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater in Texas
- Certified TFFA Class A and Class B UST Facility Operator
- Qualified Management Assessment Team Lead
- Qualified Instructor/Course Manager
- Professional Manager Certification
- Master Trainer Certification – for delivering over 1045 training hours to Bioenvironmental Engineering personnel
Activities
- Serve as networking lead on the advisory board for Serving Our Servicemembers (SOS) affinity group
- Member of Infinity-Servant Leadership affinity group
- Annual Introduce Girls to Engineering and Earth Day volunteer
- Manage Learning Management System by tracking and securing over 21,000 documents for instructors and students. Train staff of 14 and ensure credentialing/training requirements are attained
- Counsel students having difficulty passing required certifications and improve student performance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
PXD Pantex Plant
07.2020 - Current
DoD Skill Bridge Intern
CNS Pantex Plant
03.2020 - 06.2020
Director of Bioenvironmental Engineering
U.S. Air Force
09.2017 - 03.2020
Leadership and Professional Development Instructor
U.S. Air Force
07.2013 - 09.2020
Director of Bioenvironmental Engineering
U.S. Air Force
03.2011 - 07.2013
Occupational & Environmental Health Instructor/Course Director
U.S. Air Force
03.2006 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
American Military University