Hazardous Waste Manager Evals
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Served as HAZMAT Personnel for HE01 Division, responsible for the issuance, tracking, return, and disposal of hazardous materials in support of shipboard operations. Ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations while providing HAZMAT support to multiple work centers throughout the command. Conducted preservation and maintenance of shipboard spaces, including surface preparation, priming, and painting to support material readiness and zone inspection requirements. Processed and prepared over 50 oxygen cylinders for recycling and disposal.
3.b. INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Maintained accountability and proper handling procedures for hazardous materials, directly contributing to safe and efficient shipboard operations. Preserved over 1,200 square feet of shipboard spaces through surface preparation, priming, and painting efforts, improving material condition and inspection readiness. Processed and prepared more than 50 oxygen cylinders for recycling, enhancing storage efficiency and supporting environmental compliance efforts. Demonstrated initiative and dependability while supporting departmental mission requirements.
4.a. PERSONNEL DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
Provided on-the-job training to ABFAN and BM2 on daily HAZMAT operations, hazardous material handling procedures, inventory accountability, and compliance requirements.
4.h. LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Assumed duties and responsibilities of the Leading Petty Officer during the LPOâ s temporary absence, ensuring uninterrupted execution of HAZMAT operations and maintaining accountability of program requirements. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring personnel, enforcing safety standards, and supporting divisional readiness.
5.c. PERSONAL AWARDS AND LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Recognized by leadership for outstanding initiative, teamwork, and contributions to the successful execution of departmental objectives.
6.b. CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Participated in command-sponsored and recreational basketball activities, promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and unit morale.
SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE
A highly motivated and dependable Fireman who quickly became a valuable asset to the Supply Department. Demonstrated exceptional initiative while managing HAZMAT operations, training personnel, and supporting preservation efforts. Consistently displayed professionalism, technical competence, and a strong commitment to mission accomplishment. Ready for increased responsibility and continued professional development.
** EXCEPTIONAL DECK AND SUPPLY WARRIOR - LEADING FROM THE FRONT **
DECK DEPARTMENT STANDOUT. Stood over 150 hours of critical underway and in-port watches including helm, lookout, and ECP duties, ensuring safe navigation and security. Executed flawless sea and anchor details in multiple positions from foc'sle line handler to capstan operator, demonstrating versatility and reliability during complex evolutions.
HAZMAT INVENTORY MANAGER. facilitated issuance of over 10,000 hazmat items valued at $100,000 across ship work centers. Maintained 100% accountability ensuring complete return of all issued materials with zero lost maintenance checks. Successfully executed hazardous waste operations dedicating 50 hours to compliant handling, achieving zero discrepancies during offload operations while maintaining rigorous environmental safety standards. Dedicated over 100 hours providing critical operational support as Hazmat Manager, safeguarding personnel and equipment through meticulous material management. Enhanced ship's waste management practices ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and supporting operational readiness standards across multiple divisions.
As Hazardous Material Management Program advisor, he advised 16 F/A-18 fleet going squadrons and 1 Fleet Replacement Squadron, through 36 Program inspections resulting in zero environmental discrepancies or program "Off Track" grades. His direct supervision and guidance were key in training 120 personel in Low Observable aplication for upcoming deployments. Drastically reduced the number of surface coating issues, by at least 40 percent, up and down the flightline.
Demonstrated exceptional expertise as a HAZMAT provider, completing over 100 hours of operational support. Consistently ensured compliance with safety protocols, contributing to mission success and safeguarding personnel and equipment. Actively supported critical operations by maintaining readiness in hazardous material handling, improving overall safety standards within the unit.
Dedicated 50 hours to HAZWASTE management, ensuring safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials. Enhanced environmental safety standards, contributing to the unit's commitment to responsible waste management and regulatory compliance.
As HAZMAT Supervisor, requisitioned, managed, and controlled 205 hazardous material stock items valued at nearly $45K, enabling zero missed maintenance for 47 work centers. Additionally, coordinated and offloaded nearly 3,000 pounds of used hazardous material in 59 offloads, ensuring safe operations during an extended 10 month deployment.
LOGISTICS EXPERT. Led 16 Sailors and eight Marines in the management of 1.2K line items valued at $5M across 4 HAZMAT storeroom in support of PMINT, ARGEUEX, COMPTUEX, RE-6, and 56 shipboard divisions. Qualified 301 Sailors on the proper handling, segregation, and storage of HAZMAT with zero mishaps. She led the charge during the 2021 READ-E6 inspection directly contributing to ESSEX achieving an overall score of 80%, exceeding LHD class standards.
As the Assistant to the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Coordinator for Kuwait Detachment 56.7.3, CM3 Kapp provided unparalleled support to the HAZMAT Program. He coordinated with the EXELIS HAZMAT Inspection Team to dispose of more than 500 gallons and 36 types of hazardous waste. This included the cleaning, organizing, and labeling of 6 HAZMAT storage lockers and a total revision of the MSDS binder. His attention to detail resulted in a proper inventory and issue log of 56 different types of hazardous material and the generation of a local Environmental Handbook that streamlined local HAZMAT operations. These achievements prompted a grade of EXCELLENT from the EXELIS inspection team.
LED 152 HAZMAT PETTY OFFICERS ACCROSS 69 WORK CENTERS AND EXPEDITED 268 REQUISITIONS VALUED AT $600K. MANAGED AND TRACKED 557 LINE ITEMS AND PROVIDED EFFECTIVE TRAINING DURING THE COMMAND'S MONTHLY HAZMAT MEETINGS AND EMERGENCY SPILL DRILLS AND PROCEDURES, GREATLY ENHANCING THE COMMAND'S KNOWLEDGE ON SAFETY AND HAZMAT PROCEDURES.
Hazardous Waste Leading Petty Officer. ABH2 Michaels is a top performer and leader who stands head and shoulders above his peers. While working in Recycling, his ability and work ethic in collecting, sorting, and selling recyclable materials increased the Department's annual revenue to $30,000, up 70% over last year and garnered recognition from BUMED external inspection team. He assembled, packed and delivered 3,500 pounds of recycled batteries in less than three months, surpassing all previous years' goals. Assigned as the primary Hazardous Material Waste supervisor, ABH2 Michaels safely inspected, stored and transported over 200 containers of hazardous waste with zero mishaps. This resulted in decreased hazardous waste disposal and saved the command more than $10,000 in associated costs.
AS THE BASE HAZMAT COORDINATOR, PETTY OFFICER MICHAELS CONSTRUCTED A HAZMAT PROGRAM WHICH QUALIFIED 25 PERSONNEL IN HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL AND COLLECTIONS, UPDATED MORE THAN 45 MSDS SHEETS, AND MANAGED THE DEPARTMENT HAZMAT USER LIST.
Under his leadership, Petty Officer Kline greatly enhanced the Detachment's mission in Hazardous Materials Operations. During his tenure, Petty Officer Kline used his vast expertise as a HAZMAT expert for the Nassau County Police Department to greatly improve the Department's proficiency. Always taking the initiative, Petty Officer Kline coordinated with various civilian agencies from Department of Homeland Security to the New York State Fire Academy to provide the Navy with relevant and real world training such as Incident Command Systems, Terrorism Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Response. This training would later benefit the Navy's ability to instruct multi-national students during Operation TRADEWINDS. In addition, Petty Officer Kline revised an interactive training curriculum to benefit the Carribean Nation students on HAZMAT operations. Petty Officer Kline's winning combination of interactive classroom instruction and hands-on practice in aspects of HAZMAT such as Confined Space Operations, Chemical Identification, and Rope Rescue increased readiness and ensured a 100% graduation rate for over 250 students from various Carribean countries and secured their ability to successfully combat future disasters.
He ensured the highest level of accountability during the receipt, stowage, and transfer of over 12,000 gallons of hazardous material/waste generated in support of maintaining an elite submarine force.
Focused on streamlining standard operating procedures, he coordinated with NSA Bahrain Hazardous Material Center to decrease wait time for oil, petroleum, and lubricants. His initiative helped dramatically improve the program and increase compliance with proper disposal procedures, contributing to the 100% passing rate NSA Bahrain earned during its annual inspection.
