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Todd Hyer

Salado,Texas

Summary

Responsible Environmental Specialist possessing strong knowledge of regulatory requirements including air, water, and waste. Offering 25 years of hands-on experience monitoring impact of environmental pollution and identifying environmental issues to recommend solutions. Experienced in federal, state and local agency audits. Focused and determined professional with outstanding analytical abilities and expertise in site auditing and field measurements.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Specialist

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces
01.2017 - Current
  • Played a key role in achieving ISO 14001 certification through diligent adherence to established Environmental Management Systems.
  • Ensured proper hazardous waste storage and disposal procedures were followed according to federal guidelines.
  • Developed comprehensive waste management plans to minimize environmental impact and reduce disposal costs.
  • Currently responsible for the RCRA waste program, storm water program, Radiation safety program, RCRA training program, Tier 2 program, Pre-treatment discharge program, and the Safety Data Sheet program.
  • Had responsibility for the air program permits including Wilsonart North Plant, SPC, Adhesives, and R&D from 2017 - 2021.
  • Worked with Engineering to develop waste water reclamation equipment through oxidation.

Environmental Technician

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces
01.1999 - 01.2017
  • Promoted company sustainability initiatives through regular employee training and awareness programs.
  • Assisted with data management for regulatory and operational reporting.
  • Maintained accurate records of all environmental activities, facilitating streamlined reporting processes and regulatory compliance documentation.
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation through implementing effective waste minimization strategies.
  • Responsible for the RCRA waste program, storm water program, RCRA training program, and the Tier 2 program.

Phenolic Checker

Wilsonart International
10.1994 - 01.1999

Responsible for kraft paper treatment quality, filling laminate orders and helped implement the rewind system in use today.

Crop Development and Livestock Manager

5 Wells Ranch
01.1988 - 10.1994
  • Streamlined daily operations by developing efficient feeding, milking, and cleaning schedules for the farm staff.
  • Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
  • Maintained ranch records and documentation.
  • Responsible for the Brahman breeding program.
  • Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by maintaining accurate records of livestock treatments, movements, and performance data.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.

Education

Environmental Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Associate of Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies

Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX

Associate of Science - Business Economics

Temple College
Temple, TX

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Compliance inspections
  • Hazardous waste remediation
  • Environmental education
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Analysis of samples
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Recordkeeping
  • Computer Skills
  • Environmental Permitting

Accomplishments

  • Proficient with microsoft excel, word, and powerpoint.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Helped implement and refine waste water reclamation equipment.
  • Reduced hazardous waste by implementing source reduction waste minimization plans.
  • Recognized by TCEQ for doing an on-site VOC/HAP abatement class for the Austin based air permit engineers.

Certification

RCRA certification

DOT certification

Radiation Safety Officer certification

Method 9 Visible Emissions certification

HAZWOPER certification

BEEST air modeling certification

Timeline

Environmental Specialist

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces
01.2017 - Current

Environmental Technician

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces
01.1999 - 01.2017

Phenolic Checker

Wilsonart International
10.1994 - 01.1999

Crop Development and Livestock Manager

5 Wells Ranch
01.1988 - 10.1994

Environmental Management

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies

Texas State Technical College - Waco

Associate of Science - Business Economics

Temple College
Todd Hyer