Austin Nelson
Denver
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of EPA, RCRA, DOT, and OSHA regulations and committed to promoting environmental health and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
03.2024 - Current
- Develop and maintain all aspects of DHHA’s environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives
- Establish, implement, monitor current and future sustainability projects and initiatives
- Collaborate internally to develop communications/marketing strategies to publicize DHHA’s sustainability efforts and promote broad awareness
- Work with partners to track of GHG scope 1,2,3 and establish baseline metrics
- Manage all aspects of the EHS budget
- Managed relationship with Practice Greenhealth and completed awards application every year, winning multiple awards for the organization
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Program Manager
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
12.2021 - Current
- Develop and maintain all aspects of DHHA’s environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives
- Establish, implement, monitor current and future sustainability projects and initiatives
- Collaborate internally to develop communications/marketing strategies to publicize DHHA’s sustainability efforts and promote broad awareness
- Work with partners to track of GHG scope 1,2,3 and establish baseline metrics
- Manage all aspects of the EHS budget
- Managed relationship with Practice Greenhealth and completed awards application every year, winning multiple awards for the organization
Waste Management Supervisor
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Working with the Colorado Energy Office, began work on Energy Performance contracting project, reducing energy and water usage across organization by 20%
- Completed RFP for Energy Performance contracting Project and selecting the most qualified contractor
- Joined Practice Greenhealth in 2018, working to track numerous sustainability metrics and work towards reduction of all waste streams
- Serve as primary liaison with outside waste vendors and regulatory agencies
- Supervise waste technicians, including training, processes, and compliance
- Responsible for identification of opportunities to improve practices across organization in a manner that builds in additional efficiencies along with a higher degree of sustainability
- Advise and interpret technical and legal ordinances regarding solid waste management codes and regulatory practices
Waste Management Coordinator
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Under minimal supervision, responsible to plan, monitor, and coordinate disposal of all waste streams in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Work to minimize the environmental and financial cost of waste to Denver Health
- Serve as liaison and main point of contact with outside waste management vendors and local, state and federal agencies
- Assist in devising and administering the waste management portion of annual budget
- Maintain records, statistics and preparing reports as requested
Project Manager
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Manage Denver Health’s hazardous waste program
- Minimize waste and cost by developing more efficient and cost-effective solutions for waste and supplies
- Coordinate activities to ensure compliance inspections, scheduling waste shipments, preparing necessary paperwork for waste and record keeping
- Train and support staff to ensure compliance and regulations and policies
Lead Cleanpack Chemist
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Manage large, complex jobs in various professional fields ensuring customer satisfaction, safety and compliance of hazardous waste programs
- Advance knowledge of federal, state and local regulations in regard to transporting and disposing of hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste
- Train new employees on all aspects of Cleanpack chemist’s responsibilities and duties adhering to Clean Harbors standard operation procedures
Cleanpack Chemist
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Acquired critical knowledge and application of federal and state regulations including RCRA, EPA and DOT
- Received 40 Hazwoper training and Cleanpack compliance training
- Obtained CDL Class B
Education
BA - Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Sustainability
Bowling Green State University
05.2011
Skills
- Contractor safety management
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace inspections
- Transportation safety
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Chemical safety
- Waste Management
Timeline
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
03.2024 - Current
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Program Manager
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
12.2021 - Current
Waste Management Supervisor
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
04.2018 - 12.2021
Waste Management Coordinator
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
12.2016 - 04.2018
Project Manager
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
10.2015 - 12.2016
Lead Cleanpack Chemist
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
10.2014 - 10.2015
Cleanpack Chemist
Clean Harbors Environmental Services
01.2012 - 10.2014
BA - Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Sustainability
Bowling Green State University
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