EHS Manager

Posted on: 2006-03-16

Gina I. Ayersman 7731 Cannellwood Drive South Beloit, IL 61080 815-494-1514 [email protected] Professional Summary Progressive responsibilities in the manufacturing and consulting environments. Supervisory & Management positions in: analytical applications; process/production control; and, all facets of environmental, health and safety. Professional Qualifications Regulatory Management/Compliance Project management of RCRA closure sites; soil and groundwater remediation projects; Leaking Underground Storage Tanks sites; development of Environmental Management Systems; strong background in ISO 14001; Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. RCRA compliance including solid and hazardous wastes regulations; governmental reporting; record keeping; written programs and training. CWA requirements including NPDES permitting; governmental reporting; local POTW permitting and reporting, and certified waste water treatment operator training. Written plans including Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure. CAA annual reporting and monitoring requirements. SARA reporting requirements including Toxic Release Inventory Form R and Tier 2 reports. DOT Hazardous Materials requirements including labeling, placards, packaging, and training. OSHA requirements including completion of 40 Hour Hazwoper and subsequent annual refresher training. Familiar with and provided training for a variety of safety and health standards including: Hazard Communication; Confined Space; Lock Out Tag Out; Personal Protective Equipment; Chemical Response; and Emergency Response Plans. Laboratory/Quality Applications Industrial chemistry experience in wet chemistry, distillations, and Atomic Absorption spectrophotometers. Electrolytic and non-electrolytic process analysis. Waste water testing. Metal alloy assays. Atmospheric testing. Destructive and non-destructive testing of product including coating weights and x-ray fluorescence. Metal Finishing/Electroplating Experience within captive and job shop operations. Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot a variety of processes including: Zinc; Copper; Nickel; Electroless Nickel; decorative Chromium; Tin; and Cadmium. Experience with conversion coatings, liquid and powder paint operations. General Plant Management Budgeting and forecasts; capital projects; production scheduling; staffing; and, training. Page 2 Gina Ayersman Professional Experience 9/2005 – present Independent Environmental Consultant 5/2002 – 6/2005 Environmental Health & Safety Manager Alcoa Wheel Products, Beloit, WI 6/2001 – 1/2002 CBN/Diamond Plating Manager Gleason Cutting Tools, Loves Park, IL 1/1999 – 6/2001 General Manager (initially hired as Environmental Manager, promoted to GM after 10 months) Belmont Plating Works, Franklin Park, IL 8/1994 – 1/1999 Environmental Scientist Fehr-Graham & Associates, Rockford, IL 3/1993 – 8/1994 Laboratory Supervisor Amerock Corp., Rockford, IL 1/1987 – 3/1993 Chief Chemist Quality Metal Finishing, Byron, IL 2/1986 – 1/1987 Chemist Fascote Inc., Rockford, IL Education Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Illinois State University Associate of Science, Pre-Professional Life Sciences, Rock Valley College Professional Associations & Activities Member, American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers (AESF) Society Past President, Rockford Branch AESF Member, AESF National RCRA/CERCLA Committee AESF Certified Electroplater/Finisher (CEF) Member, Winnebago County Local Emergency Planning Committee State of Illinois certified Class K Industrial Waste Water Operator ISO 14001 Certified Internal Auditor OSHA National Training Institute – multiple courses Variety of other professional courses and seminars