Parallax: Atlanta, GA
Managed a staff of 25 engineers, geologist, and ES&H/QA specialists
engaged in environmental restoration projects for Department of Defense
involving cleanup of superfund sites contaminated with high explosives,
heavy metals, and organics. Established and grew environmental business
sector in Department of Defense, assuming full decision-making authority
serving as lead technical expert.
Selected Accomplishments:
Cost Containment - Implemented an innovative sampling protocol
that saved 75% on project costs and brought project in 38% under budget
and 6 months ahead of schedule.
Subject Matter Expertise - Functioned as single point of contact
for ESH and QA advice on decommissioning of university reactor, requiring
extensive knowledge of both environmental and nuclear safety regulations.
Battelle Memorial Institute @ Pantex: Amarillo, TX
Recruited to establish and direct comprehensive environmental management
(EM) program, building division from ground up that supported dismantling
and maintenance of nation's nuclear weapons stockpile. Staffed and trained
125 engineers, scientists, ESH/QA specialists, and administrative personnel.
Developed mission statement and set performance goals, implemented site-wide
project management system and financial controls, and managed $23 million
annual budget. Served as Plant spokesperson for all environmental issues.
Selected Accomplishments:
Cost & Time Optimization - Reduced total project cost estimate
for ER program from $160 millin to $115 million and decreased scheduled
cleanup period from 12 years to 8 years through deployment of innovative
technology and regulatory strategies approved by State of Texas and EPA
Region VI.
Formal Recognition - Earned White House Hammer Award and 3 Department
of Energy awards for waste minimization and pollution prevention efforts.
Led division to receive first-ever General Manager's Safety Award and
subsequently achieve 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place rankings for 4 consecutive
years.
Program Implementation - Established waste minimization and
pollution prevention programs that reduced total waste 80% during period
of increased production. Initiated waste technology exchange program with
small businesses within a tri-state area through annual technology exchange
conferences.
Regulatory Compliance - Eliminated backlog of regulatory violations
and maintained record of zero violations or concerns in last 3 years as
Division Manager. Developed environmental compliance strategy for weapons
components subsequently used by DOE HQ for inclusion in national EPA ruling.
West Valley Nuclear Services: Buffalo, NY
Brought on board to architect and build organization of 30 professionals
for maintaining regulatory compliance involving solidification of high-level
radioactive waste R&D program. Held full accountability for both environmental
regulations and Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
Selected Accomplishments:
Organizational Advocacy - Served as company spokesperson for
Justice Department criminal investigation into company's environmental
programs ultimately dismissed. Functioned as plant spokesperson for all
environmental issues
Environmental Training & Compliance - Developed environmental training program for line supervisors subsequently adopted at all nationwide facilities. Maintained record of zero environmental compliance violations for plant throughout tenure as Department Manager.
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