Rosa Gauna

Sr. Environmental Specialist/Supervisor

Southern Union Gas Services / Energy Transfer Company

San Antonio, , TX

01.2010 - 09.2024

Oversee daily operations and scheduling contractors on remediation projects, including ensuring the safety of all contractors while working onsite
Oversee environmental site assessments, project planning, personnel scheduling, resource leveling, job cost tracking (budgets)
Coordinate with the Texas Railroad Commission, New Mexico OCD, Bureau of Land Management, & Landowners for remediation activities including preparing and filing final reports for state authorities
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan writing, conducting site visits, and assist with EPA inspections
Discharge Plan implementation and compliance assistance
Groundwater sites
Oversee and manage remediation of Natural Gas Condensate release, Crude Oil releases, Asbestos releases, NORM Releases, Mercury Releases
Providing support to Oil and Gas pipeline and plant operations on a day-to-day basis
Provide training on spills, SPCC, Discharge plans/permits yearly for all company personnel
Collect and maintain all environmental files
Consult with other departments on environmental issues and constraints
Stay abreast of emerging environmental regulations that could impact company operations
Conduct environmental audits
Create and implement Environmental training programs
Lead and coordinated environmental planning, permitting, and compliance activities for company operations
Responsible for maintaining a good relationship with all regulatory agencies and property landowners
Facility Emergency Response Team Leader: Official point of contact for emergency response including coordination and response to environmental releases and wildlife emergencies
Prepare non-hazardous waste / hazardous waste manifest profiles for transport and disposal of waste
Knowledgeable with NPDES, SWPPP, and RRC wastewater permits
Knowledgeable with Public Water System
Emergency Response Team – Participate in exercise/ drills for various facilities throughout various states
Data-base entry into IAP Software Program
Updating site map drawings for SPCC Plan
Writing SPCC Plans
Ensured timely and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies, contributing to a strong track record of compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Streamlined permit processes, ensuring timely approvals for critical projects while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Collaborated closely with regulatory agencies, establishing strong relationships that facilitated effective communication and resolution of complex issues.
Increased community awareness on environmental issues through organizing public outreach events and workshops.
Developed robust emergency response plans to address potential incidents related to hazardous materials handling or spills.
Improved environmental compliance by conducting site assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Proactively identified potential areas of concern, performing thorough investigations and recommending appropriate solutions for remediation.
Maintained detailed records of all permitting activities, ensuring accurate documentation was readily available for internal reviews or regulatory inspections.
Contributed to cost savings initiatives through identification of opportunities for waste reduction, energy conservation, and process improvements in the workplace environment.
Promoted a culture of environmental stewardship by creating training materials and delivering informative presentations to staff members.
Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
Identified training for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants.
Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment.
Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

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Work History

Sr. Environmental Specialist/Supervisor

Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Specialist

Education

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety

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Certification

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Sr. Environmental Specialist/Supervisor

Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Specialist

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety

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