Chris Barnes

Background

About Chris Barnes

I have over 25 years experience in the hazardous waste industry, starting from a chemical/technical background, working up through site management to divisional level strategic setting and delivery.I have built my career around working with professional integrity and inclusive management to get the best from our employees.Specialties:Hazardous waste management, including operational treatment, recycling and transfer facilities. My experience has been wide, and has over the years taken in many additional and important areas, such as logistics, HR management, IT.I have managed sites operating and providing a varied range of processes and services, including:Haz & non-haz physico-chemical treatmentSLF production from waste solvent blendingHazardous waste transferHealthcare waste alternative treatmentHigh temperature incinerationTFSAmmonia recycling through air-stripping from liquid wastesBiological treatment: both aerobic and anaerobic digestionCyanide treatment (oxidation)Catalytic oxidation of problematic organic contaminantsConsolidationMy certifications and experiences include:COTC in treatment & transfer, with up to date continuing competence.Health & safety processes & law. NEBOSH GCISO: 9, 14, 45Strong commercial awareness with experience & training in hazardous waste sales.Managing of people & diverse teams.