Michael J. Baker
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dynamic EHS Manager with proven expertise in hazardous waste management and environmental compliance at Petromax Ltd. Skilled in project management and effective communication, I successfully coordinated safety operations, enhancing workplace safety protocols and training programs. Adept at problem-solving, I consistently ensured compliance with DOT/OSHA regulations, driving successful project outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Manager
Petromax Ltd.
Carnegie
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated safety operations at a large scale hazardous waste cleanup through the use of safety briefings, daily PPE selection, confined space entry permitting, hazard communication awareness, and fall prevention standards.
- Followed DOT/OSHA/RCRA guidelines for containerized waste to safely and efficiently package and dispose of all hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, i.e. drums, totes, vac boxes, and roll-off boxes.
- Supervised employee training on workplace safety, emergency response procedures, hazardous material handling, and other safety related topics.
- Collaborated with upper management to create waste profiles and proposals for customers
- Managed multiple crews on various projects to ensure that quality, budget, and time frame of the job scope were met.
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
EAP Industries
Atlasburg
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted on safety audits of multiple site visits, ensuring that personnel adhered to established safety protocols
- Conducted extensive long-exposure noise studies spanning several weeks within company property to pinpoint areas where the implementation of hearing protection would be necessary
- Revised and enhanced safety manual policies pertaining to various topics including hot work, emergency action plans, and protocols for responding to hazardous material spills
- Verified all company equipment was compliant with DOT and FMCSA regulations
- Collaborated with various departments to develop and distribute weekly safety topic reminders tailored to the specific needs of each department
- Performed weekly inventory checks of PPE on site to ensure that employees were equipped with the necessary gear for performing their tasks safely and efficiently
Internship/Laboratory Technician
Petromax LTD
Carnegie
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed customer truck placement in accordance with standard operating procedures from start to finish
- Applied laboratory skills and scientific processes for recyclable test loads
- Made storage determinations on oil and wastewater volumes
- Maintained optimal team communication and interaction
- Monitored safety processes and procedures to comply with safety regulations to decrease lost time incidents
- Collaborated with engineers and managers to make sure customers’ needs were satisfied on first resolution
Education
Bachelor's of Science And Environmental Health - Environmental Health and Safety
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2024
Skills
- Hazardous waste management
- Environmental compliance
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER
DOT Hazmat Employee & RCRA Hazardous Waste training
Timeline
EHS Manager
Petromax Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
EAP Industries
05.2023 - 08.2023
Internship/Laboratory Technician
Petromax LTD
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor's of Science And Environmental Health - Environmental Health and Safety
Ohio University