Tracey Larmon
Midlothian,IL
Summary
Experienced professional with more than 25 years of experience in multiple branches of environmental management. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on creating and maintaining a good working relationship with regulatory agencies. Hoping to use my experience for beneficial use and mentor the next generation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Manager/ class I IEPA Wastewater tech
Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District
Burr Ridge, Illinois
11.2001 - 08.2025
- Managed daily laboratory operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervised staff and coordinated training programs for laboratory personnel.
- Collaborated with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
- Maintained compliance with laboratory, company and legal regulations.
- Directed research activities in support of company goals and objectives.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored water quality parameters and performed routine sampling for analysis.
- Documented operational data and submitted reports to management for review.
- Analyzed complex technical data related to water chemistry and other factors impacting wastewater treatment plants.
- Operated pumps, valves, motors, blowers, mixers, and other process control equipment.
- Participated in training sessions related to new technologies or processes being implemented at the facility.
- Monitored and adjusted chemical feed rates according to laboratory results.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop plans for improving existing processes or implementing new ones.
- Maintained records regarding daily operations including flow measurements, effluent quality tests results and any maintenance performed.
- Recorded data from instrumentation readings and operations logs.
- Cleaned and maintained tanks, filter beds and other work areas.
- Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
Environmental Scientist Consultant
ThermoRetec
Chicago, Illinois
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Completed a large phase I environmental site assessment for Canadian National/ Illinois Central Railroad of a mile long section of track in Decatur Illinois.
- Was the onsite scientist for ongoing projects for air monitoring and well water sampling.
- Collected and analyzed soil, water, and air samples for contamination levels.
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory analyses.
- Analyzed data from environmental sampling activities in order to identify trends or anomalies.
- Assisted with fieldwork such as permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling, and soil sampling.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Environmental Specialist
Vivendi (now Veolia)
East Chicago, Indiana
12.1998 - 08.2000
- I managed the logistics, safety, regulations and personnel contact for projects relating to removal and transportation of hazardous chemical waste from clients property
- Became well versed in OSHA, EPA and Dot regulations through intensive training, leading to A 40 hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Was a temporary onsite hazardous waste technician at the BP Amaco Research Facility
Environmental Technician
Pollution Control Ind. (Tredebe)
East Chicago, IN
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Conducted environmental inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Collected and tested incoming hazardous waste to determine hazard characteristics
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Biology
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL 08.1995 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.1993 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - General Science
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL 08.1991 - 05.1993
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Water quality analysis
- Environmental compliance
- Technical data analysis
- Process control operations
- Project management
- Safety management
- Environmental monitoring
- Regulatory adherence
- QA procedure development
- Chemical handling
- Data management
- Research coordination
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Experimental design
- Hazardous waste management
- Customer relations
- Reporting and documenting
- Crisis management
Timeline
Laboratory Manager/ class I IEPA Wastewater tech
Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District
11.2001 - 08.2025
Environmental Scientist Consultant
ThermoRetec
08.2000 - 08.2001
Environmental Specialist
Vivendi (now Veolia)
12.1998 - 08.2000
Environmental Technician
Pollution Control Ind. (Tredebe)
08.1997 - 08.1998
Master of Science - Environmental Biology
Governors State University
08.1995 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.1993 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - General Science
Moraine Valley Community College
08.1991 - 05.1993
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