Nicholas Smith
Sheridan
Summary
Seasoned EH&S Supervisor with comprehensive experience in managing environmental projects and teams. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at implementing strategic environmental programs and initiatives. Showcased consistent success in enforcing compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, contributing to sustainable business operations. Skilled in conducting audits and training staff to ensure adherence to environmental policies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Supervisor
Armtec Defense Technologies
Camden
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised the maintenance of records related to chemical inventory, waste storage and disposal activities.
- Assisted in the preparation of permits applications required for new projects or expansions of existing facilities.
- Reviewed laboratory results from water and air quality tests conducted at various sites.
- Investigated complaints from outside agencies regarding alleged violations of environmental laws or regulations.
- Ensured that all hazardous waste is properly labeled, stored, transported and disposed of according to established guidelines.
- Performed periodic audits of production lines to detect any potential sources of contamination.
- Drafted environmental policies and procedures for company operations in line with relevant legislation.
- Maintained accurate records of all environmental incidents reported by employees.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential environmental risks or non-compliance issues.
- Delegated work to personnel and checked performance against company guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving spills or releases of hazardous materials.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Manage the Armtec thermal treatment area in accordance with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
EHS SUPERVISOR
L3Harris
Camden
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Secured Secret Security Clearance.
- Safely destroyed energetic waste such as rocket motors, warheads, and other explosives.
- Manage RCRA permitted storage areas, and less than 90 day storage areas.
- Collaborated with State and Federal regulatory agencies such as EPA, ADEQ, and DCMA.
- Provided training sessions on safety protocols, hazardous material handling, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Performed risk assessments to identify workplace hazards and implement preventive measures.
- Investigated accidents/incidents to determine root causes and recommended corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Liaised with regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations regarding environmental health and safety matters.
- Served as a subject matter expert during internal/external audits related to environmental health and safety compliance.
- Developed waste management plans to ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on best practices for minimizing pollution and promoting sustainability.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Led a team of 13 employees, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient operations.
- Oversaw the hiring process, conducting interviews and making hiring decisions based on qualifications and fit with company culture.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring to team members, supporting their professional development.
- Performed explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations in high-risk environments, ensuring the safe removal and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Safely disposed of 6,000 pounds of explosives through controlled detonations daily.
- Conducted detailed investigations into incidents involving explosives, collecting evidence and providing analysis for further action.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for EOD operations, ensuring consistency and adherence to safety protocols.
FREIGHT CONDUCTOR / SERVICE ENGINEER
Union Pacific Railroad
Pine Bluff
06.2012 - 11.2020
- Executed inspections to verify adherence to safety regulations.
- Responsible for moving freight by rail from one location to another.
- Oversee train operations and administration, ensuring freight delivery with necessary documentation to destinations.
- Service Engineer, responsible for moving locomotives in a safely and timely manner from the service track to location in the yard.
- Work with and instruct new hires on proper train handling, switching, and company and federal rules.
PLANT OPERATOR WASTE
URS Corp
Pine Bluff
02.2005 - 06.2012
- Overall supervision of plant operations at Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility.
- Can fully operate in dangerous and stressful situations requiring strict adherence to Safety Security protocols while effectively meeting high performance and organizational goals and expectations.
- Possess practical knowledge in the principles and theories of physical science specialty area encompassing sampling and detection of chemical warfare agents to include, VX, GB, HD/HT, quality assurance, environmental and safety regulatory rules which apply.
- Has contact with Subject Matter Experts including scientific personnel, engineers, quality assurance, and administrative personnel.
- Provide toxic material support for the operation for meeting significant milestones during mission; shares competent advice.
- Provide toxic material support for the operation of the receiving of enhanced onsite containers, and destruction of M55 rockets, land mines, and bulk chemical containers.
- Trained and knowledgeable in the performance of confined space entries in exclusion areas, unloading munitions and operation of fork lift material handling equipment (MHE).
- Exceeds all safety and OSHA requirements on all levels of operation.
- Contributing team member in designing and effective use/means of detection of chemical agents.
- Serves as technician with duties in connection with toxic agent monitoring, testing and operation of equipment to procedure, handle and detoxify chemical and biological agents and agent related components.
- Performs instrumentation control and data collection with computer software programs.
- Have considerable dexterity, color vision, agility and capable of physical exertion.
- Capable of performing multi and difficult task while in full OSHA and military level A, B, C PPE.
- Respond within training and capabilities to spills, releases and incidents involving hazardous materials and/or waste.
- Member of Personal Reliability Program.
- Perform daily and weekly RCRA environmental inspections.
- Maintain satellite hazardous, and universal waste.
- Load, off load, and transport spent brine through the use of vessel tankers with tractor.
- Make waste determinations to include Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, and Universal Waste.
- Oversee toxic area entries into exclusion area via CCTV and radio.
- Monitor and track all waste generated at the facility.
- Maintain professionalism and conduct with Department of Defense, government officials, and foreign treaty dignitaries.
- Certification to include RCRA, Hazmat Technician, Emergency Response Team, Munitions Handler, Plant Operator Waste, Residue Handling Area, Demilitarization Support Area, and Process Supervisor.
- Used assortment of hand tools, power tools, instrumentation and equipment to carry out daily tasks.
- Monitored processing temperatures, pressures, tank levels and flow rates via computerized control system.
- Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.
- Adhered to strict data confidentiality policies to prevent information leakage.
- Organized projects by delegating tasks to appropriate personnel and overseeing quality control duties.
- Mentored and coached junior staff members by giving positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Delegated duties and allocated resources based upon deadlines and project milestones.
WATER WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR
Sheridan Water Works
Sheridan
08.1998 - 02.2005
- Treat and maintain water and wastewater in the purification process.
- Perform necessary duties, such as maintenance on high pressure service pumps, wastewater pumps, fire hydrants, and pressured and non-pressured line breaks.
- Make taps on pipes ranging from 2" to 12".
- Operate back hoe and ditcher.
- Made service calls.
- Installation of high service water pumps, above and submersible sewer pumps, and water/wastewater lines.
- Rebuild water meters.
- Maintain water wells.
- Record and report water level data in towers and holding tanks.
Education
High School -
Sheridan High School
Sheridan, ARSkills
- Solution-oriented problem-solver
- Contaminant management
- Record keeping
- Emergency situation management
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Confined entry expertise
- Environmental remediation
- Hazardous waste remediation
- Environmental protection processes
- Staff management
- Maintaining safety
- Emergency procedures
- Management
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Regulatory agency collaboration
- Waste management planning
- Incident investigation
- Waste reduction strategies
- Hazardous waste management
- Environmental compliance
- Waste disposal
Timeline
Environmental Supervisor
Armtec Defense Technologies
08.2025 - Current
EHS SUPERVISOR
L3Harris
11.2020 - 06.2025
FREIGHT CONDUCTOR / SERVICE ENGINEER
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2012 - 11.2020
PLANT OPERATOR WASTE
URS Corp
02.2005 - 06.2012
WATER WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR
Sheridan Water Works
08.1998 - 02.2005
High School -
Sheridan High School
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