Kellie Hedrick, P.E.
Principal Environmental Engineer/CEO at Environmental Process Solutions, PLLC- Claim this Profile
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Greg Roberts
Kellie Hedrick and I have worked together on numerous industrial wastewater flow and sampling applications. I have seen Kellie fix wastewater compliance issues when no one else could. I absolutely recommend her services.
Lindsay Allen
I work with Kellie at the AIChE local chapter . She is a great people person and very knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend her for any project in her field. Lindsay Allen
Jennifer Garvon, PE
Kellie and I worked closely together on a tough groundwater remediation project. Her problem-solving skills were a great asset in working through the project.
Greg Roberts
Kellie Hedrick and I have worked together on numerous industrial wastewater flow and sampling applications. I have seen Kellie fix wastewater compliance issues when no one else could. I absolutely recommend her services.
Lindsay Allen
I work with Kellie at the AIChE local chapter . She is a great people person and very knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend her for any project in her field. Lindsay Allen
Jennifer Garvon, PE
Kellie and I worked closely together on a tough groundwater remediation project. Her problem-solving skills were a great asset in working through the project.
Greg Roberts
Kellie Hedrick and I have worked together on numerous industrial wastewater flow and sampling applications. I have seen Kellie fix wastewater compliance issues when no one else could. I absolutely recommend her services.
Lindsay Allen
I work with Kellie at the AIChE local chapter . She is a great people person and very knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend her for any project in her field. Lindsay Allen
Jennifer Garvon, PE
Kellie and I worked closely together on a tough groundwater remediation project. Her problem-solving skills were a great asset in working through the project.
Greg Roberts
Kellie Hedrick and I have worked together on numerous industrial wastewater flow and sampling applications. I have seen Kellie fix wastewater compliance issues when no one else could. I absolutely recommend her services.
Lindsay Allen
I work with Kellie at the AIChE local chapter . She is a great people person and very knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend her for any project in her field. Lindsay Allen
Jennifer Garvon, PE
Kellie and I worked closely together on a tough groundwater remediation project. Her problem-solving skills were a great asset in working through the project.
Credentials
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Registered Professional Engineer
South CarolinaMay, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
SC Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator Level D
South CarolinaApr, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Biological Wastewater Operator Grade 2
North CarolinaDec, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Drinking water C-Well operator
North CarolinaFeb, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Physical/Chemical Grade 2 wastewater operator
North CarolinaMay, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Professional Engineer
North CarolinaDec, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper
Environmental Resource Center
Experience
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Environmental Process Solutions, PLLC
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Environmental Engineer/CEO
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Jan 2010 - Present
Providing environmental troubleshooting, reporting, permitting, operations, and process optimization services to client companies. Specialties include water treatment, waste water treatment, air pollution control, and groundwater remediation systems. • Operator in Responsible Charge for multiple industrial waste-water pre-treatment facilities in North Carolina.• Provided storm water assistance to a new ethanol trans-loading facility near Gastonia, NC.• Prepared Tier 2 and TRI reports for multiple facilities.• Prepared waste-water pre-treatment discharge application for client company.• Prepared Storm water NOI along with SWPPP for client company.• Developed environmental systems preventive maintenance program for client company.• Performed environmental systems audit for client company, resulting in small business self-disclosure with the EPA. Saw the self-disclosure item through to final resolution with the EPA on behalf of the client.• Temporary Environmental Manager for client company. Prepared and filed quarterly hazardous waste report and monthly waste water reports.• Negotiated wastewater pretreatment permits for multiple categorical industries.• Managed complex dissolved metals removal issues for multiple client companies.• Provided contract environmental department services to client company in North Carolina.• Managed drinking water systems for multiple small facilities.• Contract Environmental Department for a manufacturing industry.
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The Sheperd's Lodge
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Member Board Of Directors
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Sep 2018 - Present
Guiding the organization to assist adults with special needs gain skills for more independent living. Guiding the organization to assist adults with special needs gain skills for more independent living.
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Boardroom Advisory Group, LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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Executive Advisor
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
Providing environmental advisory services to corporations as needed. Providing environmental advisory services to corporations as needed.
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AWARE Environmental
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Services
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Senior Project Engineer
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Aug 2006 - Mar 2009
Senior Project Engineer providing consulting environmental services to client companies.• Developed water/wastewater usage surveys and wastewater permit applications for multiple clients.• Completed annual Tier II and Form R reporting for 12 client companies.• Assisted with conceptual design of several anaerobic wastewater treatment systems.• Designed and completed jar testing study for metals removal from wastewater for an assembly manufacturing plant.• Reviewed potential site locations for a new production facility incorporating sustainable design objectives.• Completed conceptual design calculations and report for a pH neutralization upgrade to a client’s existing system.• Prepared cost estimates for multiple pH neutralization system upgrade projects.• Developed equipment specifications and bid packages for multiple wastewater treatment projects for both upgrades and new facility construction.• Prepared and updated SPCC and SWPPP plans for multiple client companies.• Created process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.• Developed and conducted lab experiment studies for color removal from client’s wastewater stream including use of hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, ozone, and chlorine dioxide.• Assisted client with preparation for ISO 14001 evaluation and certification.
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The Mommies Network
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor to new local chapters
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
Volunteer position advising new groups on techniques for getting members involved and keeping activities running smoothly. Volunteer position advising new groups on techniques for getting members involved and keeping activities running smoothly.
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UNC Charlotte
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United States
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Higher Education
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Environmental Assistance Office Engineering Assistant
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Jun 2003 - Sep 2006
Coordinated work of Environmental Engineering students with small business clients needing assistance to maintain compliance with environmental permits.• Maintained office website. Developed and distributed monthly electronic newsletters regarding environmental issues to the Air Quality clients and other interested parties for the Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency.• Conducted a data analysis project for Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities on a sewer system load study for one sewer basin to determine if contaminants were being discharged at levels outside the normal permitted systems. This project involved analyzing data including 21 parameters from each of 16 sampling stations and developing a mass balance of the system. Mapped the sewer system and the data analysis points using ArcGIS to show trends. This project served as a master’s project.• Provided project management and mentoring undergraduate students on various projects.• Instructed two sections of the undergraduate environmental laboratory including grading of laboratory reports.• Created a field sampling laboratory assignment for the students to develop an experiment to test the appropriateness of installing a wastewater plant discharging into the local creek.
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Corning Incorporated
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United States
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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1999 - 2003
Senior Manufacturing Engineer supporting optical fiber manufacturing processes. • Provided day to day troubleshooting of problems with production equipment including furnaces, chillers, pulley systems and coating systems. • Utilized SPC tools to identify process trends and upsets, providing recommendations for problem resolution. • Monitored key process parameters and initiated appropriate preventive or corrective actions to eliminate failures. Compiled and analyzed daily production data to identify problem areas requiring engineering support. • Contributed to the team’s annualized savings of over $400K from process improvements.Process Team Leader for Pollution Abatement processes. Supervised activities of the wastewater plant operator in responsible charge (ORC). Supervised operation of the wastewater laboratory. • Led troubleshooting activities for air and water pollution control equipment and processes to maintain compliance with air and water permits. Plant maintained 100% permit compliance.• Developed and implemented visible emissions monitoring program for maintaining compliance with the Title V air permit.• Effective management of the effluent parameters allowed for a triple size expansion of the facility without exceeding the permitted discharge limits.• Prepared operating procedures for ISO 9001 certificationSenior Manufacturing Engineer supporting pollution abatement processes. • Served as the expansion coordinator for the pollution abatement operating area. Developed conceptual design of the wastewater system. Completed process design review for air pollution abatement systems. Completed new equipment inspections, and managed start-up activities. Trained and supervised 4 technicians assigned to expansion project activities. Received stock option awards for expansion project coordination. • Participated in development and review of air and water discharge permit applications.
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Senior Engineer
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1996 - 1999
Utilities Engineer providing maintenance and project engineering support for HVAC, boiler operation and chilled water systems operation. • Managed capital projects with budgets up to $300K. • Coordinated an HVAC ductwork insulation project installation while preventing product contamination. • Reduced the Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in the plant effluent resulting in annual savings of over $3K in permit surcharges. • Coordinated design and installation of a chemical storage building, installation of a hazardous waste storage building, and lead abatement tank relining. • Implemented bulk chemical storage tank replacement. • Coordinated annual inspections of pressure vessels, storage tanks, relief valves, and backflow preventers, along with annual cleaning and inspection of two gas/oil-fired boilers. • Performed quarterly airflow measurements for laboratory ventilation hoods. • Intermittent supervisory responsibility for the Facility Engineering Group consisting of six multi-disciplined engineers.
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Utilities Process Engineer (Kellie Huff)
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1991 - 1996
Process improvement engineer supporting the Utilities Department. Supported wastewater treatment, deionized (DI) water production, steam production, cooling water treatment, waste incineration and distribution of other plant utilities. • Implemented a project to remove copper and zinc from waste-water and cooling tower blow-down to meet the new permit limits. Implemented use of dilute waste acid from another Eastman facility to adjust pH in the waste-water treatment facility resulting in savings of over $500K. • Participated in waste-water permit renewal application reviews.• DI water production projects included maximizing run lengths on ion exchange units, evaluating and replacing ion exchange resin with the most economical alternative, and optimizing acid usage for the best regeneration of the cation exchange units. Optimizing the regeneration process resulted in annualized savings of over $15K.• Assisted in development of processes and procedures for ISO 9001 certification.
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Engineering contract student (Kellie Huff)
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Jun 1987 - Dec 1990
Conducted experiments with lab scale wastewater reactors to determine feasibility of removal of PCBs from contaminated wastewater. Conducted experiments with lab scale wastewater reactors to determine feasibility of removal of PCBs from contaminated wastewater.
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Education
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2003 - 2005
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
MS, Environmental Engineering -
1987 - 1991
Mississippi State University
BS, Chemical Engineering
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