Michael Fourcand
Upland,CA
Summary
Reliable and determined Environmental Manager with 10 years' experience in administration of site programs, multi-state regulatory management, hazardous waste, permitting and DOT regulations for industrial manufacturing projects. Offering strong financial acumen through assisting with annual program budget preparation and execution. Clear and effective communicator skilled in Lean principles and management techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Senior Environmental Engineer and Environmental Management System Manager
Greif, Inc.
03.2016 - Current
- Manage and direct environmental compliance for 80+ industrial manufacturing facilities in North America covering a broad range of media (air, waste, stormwater, drinking water, wastewater, SPCC, radiation, and Tier 2)
- Responsible for the management and approval of new proposed chemicals used at each facility
- Responsible for the tracking and management of issued Corrective Actions (CARs)
- Work directly with Corporate Counsel, and outside legal counsel, to provide environmental support on litigation matters, consent decrees, and acquisitions
- Responsible for performing environmental compliance training for all Plant Managers, Regional VPs, Business Unit VPs, and C-Suite executives
- Responsible for reviewing all hazardous waste profiles and ensuring all TSDF facilities used are licensed and permitted
- Developed, manage, administer, and direct the Global Environmental Management Software System (EMS) ensuring all regulatory tasks are completed and permit applications are submitted on time
- Developed corporate environmental policies and notification procedures
- Mentor, direct and provide environmental regulatory expertise and support to Plant Managers and facility personnel
- Work with, hire, and manage more than 30 third party consultants throughout North America
Regional Environmental Engineer
Greif, Inc. (dba Caraustar Industries)
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed environmental compliance for 9 manufacturing facilities located in CA, AZ, CO, and WA
- Read, examined, and interpreted all local, state, and federal regulations and rules associated with each facility to ensure all requirements were being met
- Work directly with state, local, and federal regulators on matters of NOVs, NONCs, and corrective actions.
Environmental Manager
Greif, Inc. (dba The Newark Group, Inc.)
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed all environmental activities at a pulp and paper mill ranging from Title V/RECLAIM, performance testing, EPCRA, Stormwater, SMARTS, POTW, CERS, DTSC Hazardous Waste reporting, Hazardous Waste annual tax fee, hazardous waste and universal waste management, SPCC, radiation safety, and food safety
- Responsible for the timely submittals and management of all permit applications within various media (Air Title V, stormwater, radiation license, wastewater).
Environmental Engineer
Toyota (Contractor)
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Created Toyota’s first interactive environmental compliance training program featured in Toyota’s 2014 Annual Report
- Responsible for managing and maintaining environmental compliance at the manufacturing facility in Long Beach, CA
- Direct liaison between Toyota and all federal, state, and local environmental agencies and permitting authorities
Education
B.S. Molecular Environmental Biology -
University of California, Berkeley
Skills
- Environmental Policy Development
- Waste Management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Environmental Permitting
- Environmental auditing
- Stormwater Management
- Regulatory Interpretation
- Environmental Training
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Regulatory Compliance
Affiliations
- AF&PA Environmental and Policy Committee Member
Certification
· ISO14001:2015 Internal Auditor
· RCRA Hazardous Waste
· DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping
Timeline
Corporate Senior Environmental Engineer and Environmental Management System Manager
Greif, Inc.
03.2016 - Current
Regional Environmental Engineer
Greif, Inc. (dba Caraustar Industries)
03.2015 - 02.2016
Environmental Manager
Greif, Inc. (dba The Newark Group, Inc.)
11.2014 - 02.2015
Environmental Engineer
Toyota (Contractor)
01.2014 - 11.2014
B.S. Molecular Environmental Biology -
University of California, Berkeley
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