Description
I am a Senior Environmental Compliance Engineer with over five years of hands-on experience navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the petrochemical and heavy manufacturing sectors. My career has been defined by a proactive approach to ecological stewardship, ensuring that high-volume production facilities operate efficiently without compromising environmental integrity.
Career Trajectory & Key Milestones:
* 2018–2021: Environmental Specialist at a mid-sized chemical processing plant in Baton Rouge. Managed the end-to-end permitting process for air emissions and hazardous waste storage. Successfully secured 15 major Title V operating permits and PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) modifications, guiding projects through rigorous EPA and LDEQ (Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality) reviews.
* 2021–Present: Lead Compliance Engineer at an advanced materials manufacturing facility in Houston. Spearheaded a comprehensive waste minimization initiative that redesigned our satellite accumulation protocols. By implementing strict source-segregation for solvents and heavy metal sludges, we reduced third-party disposal costs by 30% and generated new revenue streams from recyclable byproducts.
Technical Arsenal & Regulatory Expertise:
* Deep mastery of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA, alongside ISO 14001 EMS implementation.
* Proficient in conducting facility-wide compliance audits, preparing for unannounced EPA inspections, and drafting formal response letters to Notices of Violation (NOVs).
* Skilled in atmospheric dispersion modeling (AERMOD) and wastewater effluent limit calculations.
* Software: AutoCAD, AERMOD, MS Office Suite, and various state-level electronic reporting portals.
I am seeking a challenging, full-time onsite role in the Greater Houston area where I can leverage my regulatory expertise to protect both the environment and the company's operational continuity. Target compensation is around $95,000 USD, commensurate with responsibilities.