Billy M. Thompson
Summary
I have been an environmental professional for over thirty years, earning my experience at various manufacturing facilities, primarily in the Carolinas. I prefer a proactive, hands-on approach to environmental management and have successfully developed programs that received both employee buy in as well as regulatory approval. My experience is diverse and includes a considerable amount of safety management as well. Getting my hands dirty is something I look forward to but I can manage behind a desk as well. I am seeking a position where I can use my skills to provide value to my employer while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and going home with a sense of accomplishment as well.
Work History
• 2010 - 2011 Environmental, Health & Safety Manager Exide Technologies, Bristol, TN
o As a member of senior management team, I managed 14 direct reports including environmental technicians, safety supervisor, wastewater treatment personnel, ventilation technicians and building services personnel
o Assigned responsibility for all aspects of environmental and safety management including regulatory reporting, operations and program development
o Acted as liaison to new “Orbital technology” plant being constructed on site for EHS issues
o Maintained oversight of Lead Exposure program at an automotive battery plant
• 2008 - 2010 Environmental Manager Louisiana Pacific Corporation, Roaring River, NC
o Managed environmental operations staff of eight, landfill operation and land applications including an operating budget of over $3 million.
o Responsible for regulatory compliance and reporting
Title V, PCWP MACT, Coating MACT, Boiler MACT (wood & oil fired boilers)
CWA – 2 MGD chemical and biological wastewater treatment facility and lab. Drinking water and storm-water compliance
RCRA – CESQG, universal wastes, non-RCRA industrial wastes
SARA 312 & 313 reporting
OSHA requirements including MSDS approvals
DOT Hazardous Materials Management
o Coordinated Air, water and solid waste permitting including MACT and Title V
o Conducted Environmental Impact Analyses for capital improvement projects
o Maintained communication with upper management, regulatory agencies, consultants and plant employees on all environmental issues impacting our operation
o Interacted with “corporate” environmental affairs staff to maintain Environmental Management System requirements including training
• 2000 – 2007 Safety & Environmental Engineer Lockheed Martin Aircraft Center, Greenville, SC
o Supervised Environmental Operations staff including wastewater treatment personnel
o Managed responsibility for all regulatory compliance within environmental affairs
Chemical pre-treatment facility
Title V permit for aircraft painting, de-painting and maintenance operations
RCRA compliance – Large Quantity Generator
SARA reporting
DOT Hazardous Materials Management
o Coordinated Crash, Fire & Rescue team (first responders, fire fighting, haz-mat response)
o Conducted environmental assessment and input for new capital projects
o Provided OSHA training
o Audited safety programs including LOTO, confined space entry, Life Safety Code, Fall Protection
o Developed and began implementation of hexavalent chromium industrial hygiene programs
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• 1998 – 2000 Research Associate USC, Earth Sciences Resources Institute, Spartanburg, SC
o Provided environmental assistance to the Cowpens Brownfield working with USEPA, SCDHEC, Army Corps of Engineers and private consultants including
Liaison to program manager, consultants and regulatory agencies
Site investigation of approximately 100 acre contaminated brown-field site
o Acted in this capacity as an agent for the university environmental department to provide environmental assistance to small businesses in the SC Upstate area
• 1997 – 1998 Wastewater Systems Operator Culligan Operating Services, Asheville, NC
o Working under contract operated municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities
o Operated groundwater contamination remediation system
o Worked this job after being “right-sized” by my previous employer who sold the plant
• 1995 – 1997 Waste Management Supervisor Morton Chemical Company, Taylors, SC
o Supervised Environmental Operations staff including wastewater treatment personnel
o Developed the progr...
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