GEORGE U.

NJOKU, CPG, CES

6808 Clear Creek Drive, Arlington, Texas 76001 a (682) 551-3368 a (gnb45674@west
post.net)
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY MANAGER
Process Improver a Detailed Project Planner a Team Leader
More than 15 years of experience providing project management leadership in the
environmental and health/safety field. Expert in hazardous and non-hazardous was
te profile and management, compliance assurance, and corrective action planning,
ensuring that material sites are properly inspected, treated, and protected for
safe and healthy future use. Outstanding communications, team leadership, and p
roblem solving talents combined with success in:
Project Management & Monitoring Budget Management & Control Environmental Remedi
ation
Federal/State Regulations Compliance Contract Negotiations & Administration Site
Assessments & Audits
Health & Safety Assurance Personnel Training & Development Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR 2003 a" Present
City of Dallas a" Dallas, TX
Equipment and Building Services (EBS) department providing environmental managem
ent, building, and equipment services to city
Direct team of 15 professional and technical staff of Compliance Team in managin
g all phases of environmental compliance issues including inspections, feasibili
ty studies, remedial design, and remediation. Conduct EMS and QMS audits for the
City of Dallas environmental management systems.
a Implemented environmental standards strategy including storm water pollution p
revention (SWP3), spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC), undergrou
nd storage tank (UST), and Asbestos/Lead/Mold compliance.
a Overcame upper management resistance to regulatory compliance processes by con
ducting periodic department briefings, presenting costs of non-compliance, and o
utlining benefits of the investment for city.
a Analyzed job safety and developed work instructions for each major task to enc
ourage safety observance.
a Trained more than 1500 people on environmental, safety, and health related top
ics (e.g., Hazmat, Confined Space, Spill Prevention, Job Safety, EMS/QMS/OHS, BM
P) across multiple departments to support regulation awareness.
a Studied OSHA/EPA and TCEQ regulations to incorporate into department processes
and training to create a culture of compliance.
PROJECT MANAGER 1993 a" 2001
EBASCO Environmental Services, Inc a" Dallas, TX
Firm specializing in environmental remedial investigations and design, risk asse
ssments, hazardous waste profile, and cleanups
Provided various project management, geological, safety management, and field op
erations services across multiply project sites. Project activities and accompli
shments include:
a Developed work plan for remedial investigation (RI) at Leaking Underground Sto
rage Tanks (LUSTs) site, conducting site reconnaissance, performing soil/ground
water sampling, and ultimately implementing a free product recovery program.
a Managed resources to construct infiltration gallery and recovery/observation w
ells, performing soil boring logging and slug tests to summarize remedial invest
igation conclusions in technical report.
a Supervised quarterly groundwater sampling program for 360+ monitoring wells, c
oordinating all refinery safety and field activities for 17-person team of Amoco
personnel, TCEQ, and laboratory contractors.

(PROJECT MANAGER at EBASCO Environmental Services, Inc, continued)

a Directed field investigations and tests (e.g., geophysical surveys, subsurface
investigations, installation of monitoring wells) at former Air Force Base site
containing abandoned landfills and underground storage tanks.
a Implemented field quality assurance/quality control measures in adherence to a
ll OSHA and EPA regulations and protocols while investigating TNT and RDX dispos
al sites at Army ammunition plant.
a Crafted and implemented detailed project plan including remedial investigation
work plan, chemical acquisition plan, site safety plan, and community relations
plan for hazardous waste and sewage areas at plan.
EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST 1982 a" 1987
ARCO Exploration Company a" Dallas, TX
Firm specializing in oil and gas exploration
Conducted oil and gas prospecting, exploration, development, and production acti
vities. Provided expertise in well log interpretation, formation evaluation, bas
in analysis, and well sitting duties.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN GEOLOGY
Texas A&M University a" Commerce, TX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN GEOLOGY
St. Maryas University a" San Antonio, TX
Professional Training & Certifications:
Certified Professional Geologist, CPG 9020, Certified Environmental Specialist,
CES 10419
Registered Environmental Professional, REP 5067, EMS ISO 14001 & 9001 Trained
Visible Emission Evaluator, Stage I & II Vapor Recovery System Inspector
HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Trained
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
American Institute of Professional Geologist, Environmental Assessment Assoc., S
olid Waste Assoc. of North America
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