HSQ Manager - PMO & Analytics

• Nov 2021 - Present

Associate

• May 2021 - Nov 2021

Project Manager

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

Orchestrated multiple projects valued at $100K+, accountable for proposal development, project budgets, field scheduling, quality of reporting, vendor and personnel managementEvaluated regulatory research to negotiate project scope with local and state agencies resulting in $100K savingsExperience directing and mentoring cross functional team to effectively mitigate environmental impacts at remote work sites in over 10 states (Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Colorado, Wyoming, Alabama, and Utah)Maintained positive relationships and effective communications with project stakeholders, including government officials, clientele and landownersSpearheaded onboarding training for staff by developing comprehensive training materials receiving input from various stakeholders including accounting, HSE, business development and marketingSupervised construction crews and third-party vendors through duration of project from project inception to post construction managing project schedules and budgetsAssisted with the preparation of monitoring plans in order to achieve NSPS (National Source Pollution Standard) 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOa compliance Assisted in the preparation of air permits including Permits By Rule (PBRs) and Standard Permits (SPs) submitting applicable documents to STEERSPrepared internal and Agency required reports associated with environmental performance (e.g., spills, emissions, discharges, etc.)Assessed impact of newly issued or revised regulations and recommend procedure modifications as appropriatePrepared environmental permit applications and negotiate permit conditions with regulatorsResponsible for: Project team management; Front-line client interaction/communications; Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) accountability; Oversight of third party contractors, vendors and field staff; coordination of regulatory communications/meetings, negotiating project scope with local and state environmental regulators Show less

Project Engineer

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

Prepared presentation and project related material for strategy meetings with regulatory officials presenting statistical data analysis resulting in an $100K savingsPerformed procurement and vendor bid negotiations for proposal valued at $1 million through screening of vendors and applying working knowledge of industry standardsManaged and delivered multiple comprehensive training seminars to bilingual staff, providing mitigation strategies for common workplace hazardsStreamlined contingency plan, reducing cost associated with site visitation overlap by 20% utilizing ArcGIS and Google Earth mapping toolCommunicated verbally and in writing with local, state, and federal authorities concerning all releases of chemicals to the environment on a 24-hour per day basisAdvised Project Managers and company Development Directors regarding the environmental compliance of projects from planning phases through implementationExecuted and peer reviewed monitoring reports, remedial action plans, and remedial action reports by performing interpretation of complex environmental regulations and providing site-specific solutions to achieve environmental compliance with federal, state, local environmental regulations, and permit requirementsAssisted with the preparation of monitoring plans in order to achieve NSPS (National Source Pollution Standard) 40 CFR 60 Subpart OOOOa compliance Assisted in the preparation of state environmental documents, including Permits By Rule (PBRs), Standard Permits (SPs), and other federal, state, and local environmental air permits as neededResponsible for: Technical report writing, organizing data collection and literature review, environmental sampling field work, interpretation of complex regulations Show less

Staff Scientist

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

Led due diligence team on evaluation of upstream energy asset valued at $300K by identifying environmental liabilities and proposing mitigation strategies for spill management and environmental conservation planConducted critical issues analysis by identifying regulatory compliance issues including wetlands, floodplains, cultural resources, soils and threatened/endangered speciesHeaded noise impact assessment and conducted layout optimization within project area, researching local ordinances and providing sound mitigation recommendationsExecuted and peer reviewed monitoring reports, remedial action plans, and remedial action reports by performing interpretation of complex environmental regulations and providing site-specific solutions to achieve environmental compliance with federal, state, local environmental regulations, and permit requirementsWorking field experience in the following:- Phase One Environmental Site Assessments- Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments - Annual Inspections for Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)- Air Permit Data Collection- EPA Low Flow Groundwater Sampling- Soil Sampling Show less

Emerging Leader, Cohort 2018

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Selected amongst an elite group of community and business leaders, the Emerging Leaders Institute serves as a catalyst for identifying, empowering, and furthering young Hispanic leaders within Greater Houston. Selected amongst an elite group of community and business leaders, the Emerging Leaders Institute serves as a catalyst for identifying, empowering, and furthering young Hispanic leaders within Greater Houston.

Wireline Field Engineer

• Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

Managed oilfield well site wireline operations to meet key performance indicators and operational objectives while achieving a zero reportable accident record by instituting strong safety culture at remote well sites Served as liaison to clientele and communicated daily with personnel to determine job specifications and meet project objectives Performed reservoir evaluation, production logging, and explosive services jobs utilizing technical training, and troubleshooting abilities Directed safety meetings with subcontractors to develop risk analysis and manage hazards at well site Show less

Mine Maintenance Field Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Prepared comprehensive training pamphlets in Power Point utilized for preventative safety and maintenance inspections Coordinated with vendor to propose a solution to reduce coal delivery waste and save billable man hours Worked on a cross-functional team to schedule and plan maintenance for a coal delivery system Prepared comprehensive training pamphlets in Power Point utilized for preventative safety and maintenance inspections Coordinated with vendor to propose a solution to reduce coal delivery waste and save billable man hours Worked on a cross-functional team to schedule and plan maintenance for a coal delivery system

Environmental Support Service Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Prepared technical reports and design specifications for state agencies and regulating authorities under minimum supervision Performed engineering analysis to produce hydrologic models for reclamation sites utilizing HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS Prepared roadway design and permanent impoundment reanalysis for access road used for heavy equipment in coal mine Prepared technical reports and design specifications for state agencies and regulating authorities under minimum supervision Performed engineering analysis to produce hydrologic models for reclamation sites utilizing HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS Prepared roadway design and permanent impoundment reanalysis for access road used for heavy equipment in coal mine

Mine Engineer Intern

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

Worked with multidisciplinary team to develop and construct the design of an erosion control structure on mine site Handled cost-of-material estimations and project documentation for reclamation site Served as primary contact to vendor, establishing positive relationships and developing new project opportunities Ensured subcontractors performed work safely, on time and within all quality requirements Assisted land survey team by performing field delineation utilizing total station survey equipment Show less