Patrick Torres

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About Patrick Torres

Managing and coordinating multi-media environmental compliance programs and permitting (air, water, waste, hazardous waste);*Implementing and managing environmental management systems to address regulatory requirements, communicating and fostering positive relationships with local, state and federal regulatory agencies;*Soil, water, air sample collection and measurement in environments varying from the tropical Western Pacific to the frigid Midwestern states utilizing standard and non-standard procedures and techniques;*Involvement with installation and maintenance of soil, water, air, and personal monitoring devices for collection of environmental and health & safety data;*Data interpretation in conjunction with site investigations, routine monitoring and remediation;*Identifying potential non-compliant environmental conditions as well as options to address the non-compliant conditions;*Identifying and developing practical best management practices (BMPs) that minimize risk and maximize resource effiencies;*Managing and participating in the timely meeting of internal and external project, reporting, and permitting deadlines;*Preparing and reviewing technical documents such as storm water, hazardous waste and air permit annual reports; Title V reports, SPCC plans, storm water plans, TRI, Fire Marshal reports, etc;*Regulatory compliance auditing, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 internal auditing;*Developing and delivering effective training to internal staff on subjects such as storm water and hazardous waste;*Supplementing and maintaining technical and regulatory knowledge with continuing education and participation/attendance at conferences, workshops, and other training venues;*Facility EH & S Committee participation and leadership;*Consultant, contractor, and vendor oversight. Specialties: Managing environmental regulatory compliance and identifying opportunities for resource conservation and environmental footprint reductions.