Yvonne Roman
San Juan,PR
Summary
Resourceful Environmental Compliance Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in regulatory compliance, waste management strategies, and sustainability initiatives. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices across operations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Compliance Manager
GENERA PR
Hato Rey
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed environmental compliance for all plant activities impacting land or water
- Supervised Environmental specialists (SPCC and RCRA) in all Genera's plants
- Supervised contractors
- Conducted environmental audits and reports (internal and external) for EPA, DNER, USCG compliance
- Coordinated the collection or sampling of materials and analyzed the results (waste profiling) for lead, asbestos, PCBs, waste oils, soil or water contaminated with oil or other substances
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and service orders to manage non-hazardous and hazardous substances for handling and disposal.
- Led spill response planning and remediation efforts
- Supervised and oversaw spill cleanups and remediation efforts to ensure compliance
- Managed corporate environmental contracts and budget
- Prepared permits and renewals for regulatory compliance
- Evaluated SDS/MSDS of chemicals used in all Genera's facilities, including products used by contractors to ensure compliance with EPCRA Section 302, CERCLA, EPCRA Section 313, CAA Section 112(r)(7) and CWA Section 311(j)(5)
- Reviewed and updated SPCC and FRP plans
- Supported other environmental programs and team collaboration
- Conducted Job hazard analysis - in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Managed Genera PR's Recycling program and Quarterly Reporting to DNER
- Assisted in decommissioning projects to ensure compliance with managing demolition debris, hazardous, non-hazardous waste and recycling and EPA’s E-manifest tracking
- Liaised with regulatory agencies to maintain up-to-date compliance requirements.
- Facilitated workshops on best practices for reducing environmental footprints in projects.
Environmental Protection Officer/Program Officer
PREPA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Environmental Protection and Quality Assurance Division
- Analyzed and inspected environmental impacts in power plants and facilities
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations
- Coordinated hazardous waste sampling, profiling, and disposal
- Oversaw spill cleanup and disposal of contaminated materials
- Evaluated SDS/MSDS for regulatory compliance
- Supported environmental compliance across multiple facilities
- Managed contracts for regulatory compliance
- Additional related tasks
- Environmental Protection and Quality Assurance Division
Office Systems Assistant
PREPA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided public and contractor support
- Requested quotes, prepared reports, tables, memoranda, letters and personnel documents
- Coordinated training, exams, and certifications
- Maintained archives
- Reconciled wholesale accounts and verified payrolls
- Prepared monthly departmental reports
- Office of the Comptroller/General Accounting Department
Environmental Protection Officer
PREPA
San Juan
04.2018 - 07.2020
- On-site SPCC Program Coordinator at Monacillos Transmissions Center
- Conducted environmental inspections and reporting
- Managed RCRA and SPCC programs
- Oversaw transformer/equipment decommissioning and recycling
- Supported environmental compliance for the mechanical shops and substations
- Assisted with QA/QC Air Compliance reports
- Office of Environmental Affairs/Division of Engineering and Technical Services (Generation)
Administrative roles
PREPA
09.1995 - 03.2018
- Departments where I held various clerical and administrative positions: Energy Theft (Impact Program), Inspection and Metering, Monacillo Technical Department, Río Piedras Technical Department, Payroll Department, Relay Conservation Department (Generation), Head of Electrical Conservation and Electrical System and Protection Division Office (Generation), Acceptance Tests and Commissioning Department (Generation) and Office of Environmental Affairs (Generation).
- Supported public and contractor interactions
- Managed quotations, reports (budget, regulatory, etc.), letters,memoranda, construction estimates, purchase orders, service orders, contracts, and training coordination
- Maintained archives and inventory
- Entered timekeeping data, and maintained monthly reports
- Data entry
- Prepared and updated organizational charts
Salesperson, customer service, and cashier
Lindíssima Shops Inc.
08.1990 - 09.1995
- Main cashier
- Layaway control
- Salesperson
- Customer service
- Store security
- Plaza Las Americas, Old San Juan
Food preparer, Maintenance, Cook, Cashier, Customer service
Caribbean Restaurants (Burger King)
05.1989 - 05.1990
- Food preparer
- Maintenance
- Cook
- Cashier
- Customer service
Education
Bachelor's - environmental science - Management
Columbia Southern University
12.2005 - 05.2011
Skills
- Computers
- KRONOS
- Asset Suite
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- Power Point
- Oracle Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- ADP
- Planner
- Outlook
- Visio
- Environmental Laws and regulations
- CWA
- CAA
- RCRA
- SPCC
- NPDES
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
- Radiological Worker II (DOE)
- HAZWOPER 40 hrs
- AHERA Asbestos Supervisor (PREQB)
- Visible emissions evaluator (Method 9)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC-TSA)
- Other technical certifications related upon request
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Environmental Compliance Manager
GENERA PR
07.2023 - 07.2025
Environmental Protection Officer/Program Officer
PREPA
07.2021 - 07.2023
Office Systems Assistant
PREPA
08.2020 - 06.2021
Environmental Protection Officer
PREPA
04.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor's - environmental science - Management
Columbia Southern University
12.2005 - 05.2011
Administrative roles
PREPA
09.1995 - 03.2018
Salesperson, customer service, and cashier
Lindíssima Shops Inc.
08.1990 - 09.1995
Food preparer, Maintenance, Cook, Cashier, Customer service
Caribbean Restaurants (Burger King)
05.1989 - 05.1990