Justin Harness has over 10 years of experience in environmental health and safety management. He holds multiple certifications including Certified Environmental Manager, Registered Environmental Manager, and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. His experience includes managing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance at industrial facilities. He also has experience in emergency response and remediation projects. Currently, he works as an independent environmental consultant based in Salina, Kansas.

1. Justin Harness, REM, CEM, CHMM, CSEM
131 North Santa Fe Avenue, #204
Salina, Kansas 67401
E-mail: justinharness@outlook.com
Cell: 785-643-5747
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, East Tennessee State University
EXPERIENCE
September 2015 – December 2016
Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager, Exide Technologies, Salina, KS
 Managed the facility’s environmental, health and safety programs to ensure conformance with company policies and
compliance with applicable federal, state,and local laws and regulations.
 Evaluated, coordinated, and implemented of programs, policies, practices and activities to control air emissions, monitor
industrial wastewater treatment and discharges,manage and minimize solid and hazardous waste, and to manage activities
required underthe Toxic Substances ControlAct (TSCA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
(EPCRA) and all other applicable environmental laws and regulations.
 Supervised programs and activities required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
 Supervised facility inspections,maintenance of required records, and timely submittal of regulatory reports.
 Coordinated environmental improvement projectsusing Lean Manufacturing tools to drive continuous improvement and
implement mistake proofing in our EHS processes.
 Maintained working relationships with state and federal authorities to maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
 Reported to Plant Managerand coordinated with Corporate EHS Director on facility programs, activities and responses to
regulatory agencies.
 Maintained EHS budget and capital monies balancing the cost with needs.
 Trained and oversaw of fourteen direct reports performing various environmental, health and safety duties.
 Participated in training and development programs including all areas of environmental, health and safety issues,especially
those dealing with proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
 Worked with employees, middle, and upper management to ensure regulatory compliance and employee health and safety.
 Worked to reduce key performance indicators, including but not limited to: total recordable incident rate, ergonomic injuries,
employee blood lead levels, facility lead in air levels and facility emission levels.
August 2012 – April 2015
Emergency Response / Environmental Manager, Pacific West LLC, Salt Lake City,UT
 Provided 24 hour hazardous materials emergency response for a variety of clients, including railroads and public utilities.
 Served as Project Manager/Incident Commander for a variety of remediation and emergency response projects.
 Prepared project proposals including scope of work, cost estimates and selection and oversight of subcontractors.
 Managed projects cradle to grave, including: initial response,sampling plan, subcontractorselection and oversight,closure
reports and billing.
 Prepared final project reports for clients and regulatory agencies. Cradle to grave management of multiple contracts,
including initial bid and customer satisfaction.
 Trained staff and retained medical and training records.
January 2012 – August 2012
Environmental Supervisor (Interim Environmental, Health & Safety Manager), Exide Technologies, Bristol, TN
 Evaluated, coordinated and implemented programs, policies, practices and activities to control air emissions, monitor
industrial wastewater treatment and discharges,manage and minimize solid and hazardous waste.
 Supervised eight environmental staff members involved in the operation of the was tewater treatment system, solid waste
handling system, and compliance monitoring and reporting systems.
 Supervised facility inspections,maintenance of required records and timely submittal of required reports, including monthly
NAAQS monitoring, monthly WastewaterDischarge reporting, annual EPCRA Tier II reporting, and annual Toxic Inventory
Release reporting.
 Coordinated with site safety functions and corporate EHS Department on facility and corporate programs, activities, and
responses to regulatory agencies.
 Ordered all chemical purchases,maintained hazardous substance inventory,and maintained emergency response supplies.
 Coordinated all spill response activities and served as Incident Commander in emergency situations.
 Audited of facility programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
 Trained and oversaw facility personnel performing environmental, health and safety duties.
 Furthered the ISO-14001/OSHAS 18001 systeminto everyday work ethics throughout EHS for the Bristol facility.

2. Justin Harness, REM, CEM, CHMM, CSEM
131 North Santa Fe Avenue, #204
Salina, Kansas 67401
E-mail: justinharness@outlook.com
Cell: 785-643-5747
February 2010 – January 2012
Environmental Specialist, City of Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
 Monitored, reviewed and assured compliance with environmental regulations that impact City operations; served as liaison to
all City Departments for resolving various environmental and regulatory obligations.
 Provided regulatory guidance and technical support for on-going compliance assurance.
 Developed an ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System.
 Managed and disposed ofhazardous wastes and other regulated materials, including: batteries,fluorescent bulbs.
 Performed field/facility investigations and inspections,and offered enforcement support.
 Inspected and worked to resolve a wide variety of citizen complaints and otherenvironmental issues.
 Assisted in providing 24-hour technical support and regulatory response as needed.
 Prepared project specifications, provided selection and oversight of contractors and consultants,facilitated and monitored
their efforts, and provided review and interpretation of their products and services.
 Utilized computer based applications support the development and implementation of environmental management programs,
plans, and projects, visual materials, and ensure the on-going maintenance of related recordkeeping and reporting.
February 2009 – February 2010
Environmental Field Chemist, MXI Environmental, Inc. Abingdon, VA
 Served as project manager for household hazardous waste collection events and lab packs.
 Ensured proper labeling, manifesting, loading, and economical evaluation of dis posaloptions.
 Collected both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes,from the general public and from private facilities.
 Supervision and training of multiple environmental technicians and chemistry assistants.
 Sorted, bulked and neutralized various classes of chemicals for disposal/recycling. Experience with lead, mercury, asbestos,
corrosives,toxics (pesticides) and oxidizers.
January 2008 – February 2009
Environmental Scientist/Engineer, LMH Environmental, Inc. Orangevale, CA
 Provided 24-hour technical support and maintained 24-hour readiness for nationwide emergency response.
 Evaluated effectiveness of in situ groundwater and soil remediation system.
 Performed Phase I/II/III Environmental Site Assessments including public record searches,installation of wells and
collection of soil, surface water and groundwatersamples.
 Employed various remediation technologies including: physical removal of contaminated soil, pumping and treatment of
contaminated groundwater through carbon filtration media, installation and removal of air sparging and soil vapor extraction
systems,bioremediation, and in situ chemical oxidation using various oxidants (i.e. potassiumpermanganate and hydrogen
peroxide/Fenton’s reagent).
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) (In Progress)
Certified Environmental Manager (CEM), State of Nevada, License #2346, 2015
Registered Environmental Manager (REM), License #232327, 2014
Certified Safety, Environmental and Emergency Manager (CSEM), License #919193, 2014
SERTC Tank Car Specialist (Advanced), 2013
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Train the Trainer, 2013
Asbestos SupervisorInitial/Refresher (40-hour, 8-hour), 2012
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), License #147100, 2012
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), 2006
Annual 8-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher, 2007-2016
8-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Supervisor, 2012-2016
FEMA MGT-313 Incident Management / Unified Command for All-Hazards Expanding and Complex Incidents, 2011
FEMA MGT-347 ICS Forms Review, 2011
Intro to ArcGIS Desktop (24-hour), 2011
MEMBERSHIPS
Alliance of Hazardous Material Professionals, 2012-Current
American Society of Safety Engineers, 2014-Current