Expert Details
Chemical and Regulatory Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Services
ID: 729529
California, USA
Expert has prepared Form R chemical toxic release reports, hazardous waste minimization plans, and biannual waste reports, while also reviewing and reformulating chemical products to incorporate safer and greener hazardous ingredients. He has authored over 100 stormwater reports, pollution prevention plans, and best management practices for a variety of industries including plating, plastics, electronics, textiles, oil refineries, and ink manufacturing. His work also includes the preparation of more than 2,000 hazardous material management plans, fire and safety emergency monitoring plans, and emergency response plans for chemical plants and gas stations across California.
In addition to his work in compliance, Expert developed CAL OSHA hazard communication programs and Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) for over 200 chemical plants, conducted OSHA safety training and environmental audits, and acted as a certified HAZMAT shipper of petroleum products, managing shipments of over 20,000 gallons both domestically and internationally. His extensive experience also includes conducting over 50 Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments of contaminated sites and securing over $1 million in cleanup funds for contaminated sites in California.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1975 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Inorganic Chemisty | Institution: University of Nancy |
Year: 1972 | Degree: MS | Subject: Inorganic Chemistry | Institution: Universty of Nancy |
Year: 1970 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: Tehran University |
Year: 1984 | Degree: MBA | Subject: MIS | Institution: West Coast University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 1998 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Founder; President; Environmental Consultant | Department: Chemical and Environmental |
Responsibilities:Expert has spent over 15 years as president and chemical/regulatory environmental health/safety consultant at this corporation which he founded. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1979 to 1999 | Employer: BP | Title: Chemical and Environmenatl Compliance | Department: Los Angeles Refinery |
Responsibilities:He tested and developed rapid analysis methods of crude oil and reformulated gasoline to EC regular and EC premium with 10 percent ethanol.Expert also prepared chemical and environmental compliance plans and conducted hazardous waste management of refinery waste. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1976 to 1986 | Employer: ARCO Corporate Science and Technology Centre | Title: Chemical and Material Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert conducted research into alternative sustainable green materials, e.g., thermoelectric cells; fuel cells; hydrogen; magnesium hydride; thin-film solar panels doped with Selenium; and Magnesium/manganese oxide-doped catalysts. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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American Chemical Society Air and Waste Management Association American Standard Testing Method Association National Health and Safety Organization |
Licenses / Certifications |
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State-registered Environmental Assessor, REA (State of California / EPA) Accredited Professional Environmental Auditor Certificate of Control and Management of Hazardous Waste (UCLA) Certified Environmental Auditor |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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He holds several U.S. patents and has authored numerous publications. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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He has provided expert witness services on a Benzene Exposure court case and on a Lead Exposure court case. |
Training / Seminars |
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40 hours 29 cfr OSHA training, Emergency Response to Chemical Spills, Hazardous waste management and minimization of waste, Haz mat shipping by air IATA, and ground shipping, Haza communication Program, Fundamental of MSDS, fire safety, back injury, materials handling, Hazard of flammable liquids. |
Vendor Selection |
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Emergency spill equipment, vapor recovery system, UST dispensers and underground storage tanks. |
Marketing Experience |
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Underground storage tank regulations, testing, and compliance with fire and air quality local and state agencies. |
Other Relevant Experience |
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Underground storage tank air quality testing and leak test of secondary contaiment test that have petroleum products |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Farsi | |
French |