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Rick Van Buskirk

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Experienced Chemical Waste Tech Team Lead with a strong track record at El Paso County, proficient in managing hazardous waste operations and ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws. Expertise in inspections and communication. Demonstrated leadership in supervising teams and optimizing processes for efficiency.

Overview

Work History

Chemical Waste Tech Team Lead

El Paso County
  • Managing the operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW) included the receiving, processing and disposal of hazardous waste
  • Organized on and off-site events
  • Supervised the personnel of the HHW, their work schedules, training and safety
  • Ordered and maintained equipment and PPE needed for the safety of all personnel
  • Reviewed and maintained the Operations Manual and the tracking of waste collected at the HHW
  • Inspected all material and processes to keep the facility in compliance with all Federal and State Laws and regulations

Material Handler

ONYX Environmental
  • RCRA Safety Inspector, Supervised Liquid Bulk Department, managed the receiving, sampling, processing analysis, tracking, manifesting and transferring of hazardous waste under Federal and state laws and regulations
  • Chemical Field Technician

Marine Science Tech

US Coast Guard
  • Conducted Marine Facilities Inspections, Clean Water Act programs for the marine industry, Port State Control Boardings, foreign vessels for safety and compliance, pollution prevention, cargo operations, supervised explosive load outs
  • Investigated marine pollution incidents, wrote and reviewed Pollution Civil and Criminal cases for review by a Hearing Officer
  • Supervised spill response and cleanup when the Coast Guard was the Federal On-Scene Coordinator
  • Unit communications

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Marine Science Technician

US Coast Guard Reserve Training Center
Yorktown, VA

Certificate of Technical Studies - Marine Safety Explosive Handling

US Coast Guard Reserve Training Center
Yorktown, VA

Certificate of Technical Studies - Marine Safety Petty Officer Course

US Coast Guard Training Center
Yorktown, VA

Certificate of Technical Studies - Oil Spill Control Course

Texas A&M Galveston
Galveston, TX

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO

Skills

  • Inspections
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization
  • Computer Skills: Word and Excel

Accomplishments

  • Increased customer base from 2050 ayear to over 20,500.

Timeline

Chemical Waste Tech Team Lead

El Paso County

Material Handler

ONYX Environmental

Marine Science Tech

US Coast Guard

Certificate of Technical Studies - Marine Science Technician

US Coast Guard Reserve Training Center

Certificate of Technical Studies - Marine Safety Explosive Handling

US Coast Guard Reserve Training Center

Certificate of Technical Studies - Marine Safety Petty Officer Course

US Coast Guard Training Center

Certificate of Technical Studies - Oil Spill Control Course

Texas A&M Galveston

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Colorado Northwestern Community College

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