Areas of Expertise & Experience
Robert Evangelisti has over 35 years of U.S. and international industrial, consulting and academic experience in the fields of Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) management; auditing; compliance; permitting; project management; engineering; preparing and delivering training programs; preparing and/or revising policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures; developing, implementing and auditing contractor safety programs; planning, organizing and running workshops, seminars and conferences; wastewater treatment; waste management; waste minimization; providing support to factory planning, design, commissioning, operations, and/or de-commissioning; providing support for mergers, acquisitions and/or divestitures; and providing loss prevention/fire protection support.
Bob has experience in supporting the following industries: boat building, chemicals, dairy, engine manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods, food, machining, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, refining, transportation, warehousing, etc.
He is a Professional Engineer, Certified Environmental Auditor, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and a Certified Safety Professional. He has presented over 35 papers at outside conferences and taught environmental courses at several colleges. He has traveled to and/or worked in over 20 states and 25 countries.
Bob has expertise in the following areas and can provide the following Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) consulting services:
1. ESH Auditing
a. Conducting Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH) audits, gap analyses, assessments, inspections, and reviews.
b. Developing and implementing action plans to take corrective action.
c. Performing trend analyses of audit findings.
2. ESH Compliance
a. Preparing, reviewing, revising and/or delivering ESH training programs.
b. Developing, implementing and maintaining ESH regulatory programs to ensure compliance.
c. Preparing, reviewing, assessing, and revising SPCC Plans, job safety and environmental analyses, pre-start up safety and environmental reviews, training needs assessments, PPE hazard assessments, etc.
d. Providing ESH compliance assistance, including permit applications, filing regulatory reports, maintaining regulatory compliance, negotiating with agencies, etc.
3. ESH Management
a. Preparing, reviewing, and/or revising ESH policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
b. Developing and implementing ESH management systems, e.g., ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000, etc.
c. Identifying, anticipating, assessing, managing, reducing and eliminating hazards and risks.
d. Developing and implementing ESH Strategic and Tactical Plans.
e. Developing and implementing Corrective and Preventive Action Plans.
f. Providing ESH technical and management support for mergers, acquisitions, and/or divestitures.
g. Conducting incident investigations to understand what happened, why it happened and to determine the root cause. Recommending and implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurrence.
4. Contractor ESH Management
a. Developing, implementing and auditing contractor safety programs to reduce risk.
b. Developing and implementing a contract manufacturer, supplier and/or vendor ESH audit program to reduce risk.
5. ESH Engineering
a. Developing and implementing wastewater/storm water programs or projects.
b. Developing and implementing water management and/or conservation programs or projects.
c. Developing and implementing waste management/minimization programs or projects.
d. Providing ESH technical and management support for factory and/or equipment planning, design, construction, commissioning, testing, inspection, and/or de-commissioning.
e. Providing project management, engineering, and/or support for construction, remediation, demolition, and/or re-development projects.
f. Developing and implementing energy and environmental management and conservation programs or projects.
Professional Experience
Bob has provided ESH support, engineering and project management for numerous projects and has expertise in regulatory compliance, auditing, training, mergers and acquisitions, factory commissioning, de-commissioning, wastewater treatment, etc. A summary of Bob's experience follows:
a.i.1. ESH Auditing
a.i.1.a. Managed an Environmental, Safety and Health audit program: planned, conducted audits, followed up on action plans, tracked metrics, assessed program and site strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats.
a.i.1.b. Developed and implemented a comprehensive environmental audit program. Managed environmental audit program: planned audits, conducted audits, followed up on action plans, and analyzed trends.
a.i.1.c. Developed and implemented ESH-Quality Audit program, including procedure, checklist, training manual and video. Program used by Quality personnel auditing contract manufacturers and suppliers to include ESH provisions. Program pilot tested prior to implementation.
a.i.1.d. Conducted audits for oil and gas exploration and production, petrochemicals, engine manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods, aerosols, food, railroads, pharmaceuticals, etc.
a.i.2. ESH Compliance
a.i.2.a. Managed environmental compliance for non-manufacturing facilities, R&D, managed the handling and disposal of R&D wastes, provided environmental support to site, conducted training, prepared procedures, etc.
a.i.2.b. Applied for and obtained air emission and water discharge permits. Ensured compliance with permit limits, terms and conditions. Filed necessary reports, wrote compliance procedures, conducted trend analyses.
a.i.2.c. Prepared and implemented Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), etc.
a.i.2.d. Developed and implemented waste minimization program for Research and Development activities.
a.i.2.e. Prepared, reviewed, and revised Process Safety Management procedures and training; and conducted PSM audits and gap analyses.
a.i.3. ESH Programs: Policies, Procedures, Training
a.i.3.a. Prepared, reviewed and revised ESH Polices: Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Quality, Environmental Auditing, etc.
a.i.3.b. Prepared, reviewed and revised ESH Standards (LPG/Aerosol Operations, Medical Services, Fire Protection, Contractor Safety, Environmental and Energy Management, etc.).
a.i.3.c. Prepared, reviewed and revised ESH Guidelines in the broad areas of Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Prevention, Management, Operations, Safety, etc.
a.i.3.d. Prepared, reviewed and revised ESH Procedures (Wastewater Sampling, Environmental Record-keeping and Reporting, Hazardous Waste Disposal, etc.).
a.i.4. ESH Training
a.i.4.a. Prepared/updated/published ESH Training Programs, e.g. Warehouse Safety, Incident Investigation, Construction Safety, Spill Prevention and Response, Working at Heights, Contractor Safety, Job Hazard Assessment, GHS/HazCom, Lab Safety, etc.
a.i.4.b. Organized and participated in the first national, regional, Global ESH Conferences, and the first New ESH Manager Training.
a.i.5. Facility ESH Support
a.i.5.a. Provided ESH oversight and engineering of manufacturing operations on operations, maintenance, inspections, testing, etc.
a.i.5.b. Managed capital ESH projects for factories. Managed four fire protection projects in Indonesia, which included fire pumps, water supplies, sprinklers, construction safety, commissioning, etc.
a.i.5.c. Provided ESH support for planning, design, construction and commissioning new factories in Vietnam, Korea, etc.
a.i.5.d. Provided ESH support for decommissioning factories in the US and overseas.
a.i.5.e. Provided ESH support to facilities, acquisitions – develop and implement capital projects, programs, determine staffing needs in China, Indonesia, etc.
a.i.5.f. Participated in Loss Prevention Surveys, ensured corrective and preventive actions taken to ensure proper operation of fire protection equipment.
a.i.6. ESH Management
a.i.6.a. Developed and implemented strategic ESH Plans for Company and factory operations.
a.i.6.b. Prepared comments on behalf of company for commenting on proposed regulation and legislation.
a.i.6.c. Prepared forecasts of environmental regulations and environmental expenditures.
a.i.6.d. Managed the environmental aspects of factory closures to ensure compliance, minimize costs and minimize company’s long-term liability.
a.i.6.e. Developed and implemented strategic environmental plans for Company to ensure compliance, sustainability and control costs.
a.i.6.f. Presented before Wisconsin DNR board.
a.i.6.g. Participated in trade association activities representing the company re scientific studies, commenting on proposed regulation and legislation.
a.i.6.h. Managed capital environmental projects for factories, manage site remediation projects, implemented waste minimization program.
a.i.6.i. Supervised environmental and project staff, managed operating and capital budget, contractors, etc.
a.i.6.j. Developed an ISO 14001 Consistent Environmental Management System.
a.i.7. Wastewater and Water Engineering
a.i.7.a. Project Manger for the planning, design and construction of sewage lift stations to protect buildings from flooding during storms. Oversaw all facets of the project, including management of budget, schedule, engineer, and contractors; interface with building occupants, obtained funding.
a.i.7.b. Project Engineer on water reuse study for the following industries: paper and pulp mill, meat packing plant, organic chemical plant, and iron and steel mill. The work included design, construction, operation and maintenance of pilot scale trailer mounted wastewater treatment units, data analysis and report preparation.
a.i.7.c. Conducted wastewater sampling and data analysis to characterize wastewater stream flows and loads for various industries.
a.i.7.d. Conducted wastewater treatability studies for various industries and prepared reports as a first step to characterize wastewater to determine if treatment would be cost-effective.
a.i.7.e. Conducted industrial wastewater pre-treatment studies and prepared engineering reports.
a.i.7.f. Supervised the planning, design, and construction of engine testing wastewater pretreatment system including unit process selection and design, control and instrumentation, and system start-up.
a.i.7.g. Conducted water balance evaluation for headquarters campus in order to understand water consumption and take steps to minimize usage and losses. Provided engineering planning and design for industrial wastewater treatment for a food processing facility.
a.i.7.h. Project Engineer on Environmental Impact Statement on municipal water pollution abatement program to update two major sewage treatment plants, build additional interceptor sewers, and develop treatment plant solid handling and disposal options. Role included analysis of treatment facilities, cost analyses, and development of the engineering feasibility for various sludge disposal options. Served as a representative on a public citizen committee and provided expert testimony at public hearing.
a.i.8. Waste Management
a.i.8.a. Managed the disposal of hazardous wastes including normal site operations and for site cleanups, including the characterization of unknown wastes.
a.i.8.b. Supervised the closing of oilfield waste pits by contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Evaluated methods for the disposal of oil and gas drilling and production wastes.
a.i.8.c. Project Manager for site evaluation for municipal sludge and solids disposal as part of an Environmental Impact Statement municipal water pollution abatement program.
a.i.9. Tank Management
a.i.9.a. Managed tanks, upgraded and/or replaced above and underground storage tanks. Installed spill warning sensors.
a.i.9.b. Supervised the removal of underground storage tanks by contractors. Supervised remedial activities.
a.i.9.c. Developed and implemented tank management program and procedures.
a.i.9.d. Conducted tank inspections and took corrective and preventive actions.
a.i.10. Contractor Safety
a.i.10.a. Developed and implemented worldwide Contractor Safety Program.
a.i.10.b. Managed Contractor Safety Assessment Program: conducted contractor safety assessments, followed up on action plans.
a.i.11. Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
a.i.11.a. Provided ESH management and technical support for US and international acquisition.
a.i.11.b. Assessed site ESH needs and developed plans for programs, capital projects, and staffing.
a.i.12. Energy & Environmental Management
a.i.12.a. Developed, implemented, and managed combined energy and environmental management plan for a multi-building campus using an internal and external team which focused on environmental emissions and compliance, capital projects, and energy procurement.
a.i.12.b. Prepared energy management and conservation guidelines and training program.
a.i.13. Incident Investigations
a.i.13.a. Conducted and directed US and international incident investigations.
a.i.13.b. Developed and implemented guidelines, procedures and training programs for conducting incident investigations.
a.i.13.c. Participated in and provided training in Root Cause Analysis.
a.i.14. SPCC (Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure) Plans
a.i.14.a. Prepared, reviewed, and revised SPCC Plans.
a.i.14.b. Prepared and delivered SPCC Plan training.
a.i.15. PSM
a.i.15.a. Developed and implemented PSSR checklists.
a.i.15.b. Participated in PSM audits.
a.i.15.c. Prepared PSM-related procedures, e.g., contractor safety, management of change, hot work, training, LO/TO, incident investigation, etc.
a.i.15.d. Prepared PSM overview and operator training (using JHAs).
Education/Training Attended:
Master of Engineering, Cornell University, 1978
Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, 1976
ESH/Management Development/Engineering training courses, e.g., Leadership Development Program, Management Skills for Individual Contributors, Positive Power and Influence, Effective Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigation, Electrical Safety, HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response), Construction Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Prevention, Industrial Fire Control, Remediation, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, LPG/Aerosol Safety, Building Demolition, ISO 14001 EMS, Site Assessments, Audits, First Aid/CPR, etc.
Licenses/Certifications:
P.E.: Professional Engineer: Wisconsin (E-22105)
CEA: Certified Environmental Auditor (612567002 - was 2132)
CHMM: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (5489)
CSP: Certified Safety Professional (23274)
Professional Affiliations:
Federation of Environmental Technologists (FET) - Past President, Past Board Member, Past Audit Committee Chair, current CHMM training chair
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Midwest Water Analysts Association (MWAA)
Central States Water Environmental Association (CSWEA)
Presentations/Publications:
1. R. Evangelisti, October 2014, “ESH Compliance Fundamentals,” Environment 2014 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
2. R. Evangelisti, August 2014, “Wastewater Treatment Plant Safety and Health,” Central Sates Water Environment Association/Wisconsin Section, Oshkosh, WI
3. R. Evangelisti, January 2014, “Wastewater Treatment Plant Safety and Health,” Midwest Water Analysts Association, Kenosha, WI
4. R. Evangelisti, October 2013, “Environmental Auditing: Applying a Compliance Management System,” FET Environment 2013 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
5. R. Evangelisti, October 2013, “SPCC Plans,” FET Managing Water Use Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
6. R. Evangelisti, September 2011, “Auditing – Focus on Water and Wastewater,” FET Water and Wastewater Issues Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
7. R. Evangelisti and J. Mueller, March 2008, “How to Maintain and Improve Your EHS Management System,” FET Environment 2008 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
8. R. Christianson and R. Evangelisti, April 2005, “Joint Energy and Environmental Strategic Planning for SC Johnson – An Outgrowth of Sustainability Commitments, National Environmental Partnership Summit,” Chicago, IL
9. R. Evangelisti, September 2004, “SPCC Plan Development – Industry Perspective/Case Study,” FET Water and SPCC Issues Update Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
10. R. Bradley, R. Evangelisti, R. Peschel, and P. Roedel, May 2003, “Research/Office Complex Flooding From Sanitary Sewer Back Up Avoided With Lift Stations,” Central States Water Environment Association Annual Conference, Rockford, IL
11. R. Block, R. Christianson, and R. Evangelisti, March 2003, “Developing an ISO 14001-Consistent EMS for a Headquarters,” FET Environment ‘03 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
12. R. Evangelisti and K. Linsmeier, August 2001, “Environmental Issues at a Multi-Facility Headquarters Campus: A Case Study,” ACHMM Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
13. R. Evangelisti and J. Mueller, March 2000, “Barriers to ISO 14000: A Case Study,” FET Environment 2000 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
14. R. Evangelisti and J. Patlak, March 1996, “Incorporating ISO 14000 into Your Existing Environmental Management Program,” FET Environment ’96 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
15. R. Evangelisti, March 1995, “Designing an Audit Program,” FET Environment ’95 Conference and Exposition, Lake Geneva, WI
16. R. Evangelisti, January 1995, “RCRA Contingency Plans and Training Requirements”, FET RCRA Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
17. R. Evangelisti, October 1994, “Developing a Compliance Program: An Industrial Perspective,” Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Environmental Compliance and Business in the 1990’s Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
18. R. Evangelisti, September 1994, “Overview of Environmental Management,” FET Setting up an Environmental Management Program Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
19. R. Evangelisti and M. Simpson, May 1994, “Management Techniques to Avoid Enforcement,” Milwaukee Bar Association Conference on Criminal and Civil Enforcement of Environmental Laws, Milwaukee, WI
20. R. Evangelisti, April 1994, “How to Avoid Criminal Prosecution,” Paint & Powder Expo, Rosemount, IL
21. R. Evangelisti and L. Huntoon, March 1994, “A Critique of ASTM Standards for Conducting Environmental Site Assessments of Real Estate Property,” FET Environment ’94 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
22. R. Evangelisti, October 1993, “Environmental Site Assessment Consultant Selection Procedures,” FET Environmental Site Assessments for Property Transfer Seminar, Madison, WI
23. R. Evangelisti, September 1993, “Conducting an Environmental Audit of a Manufacturing Operation,” Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful Environmental Compliance and Business in the 1990s Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
24. R. Evangelisti and R. Christianson, March 1993, “A Procedure for Auditing and Selecting TSDF’s,” FET Environment ’93 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
25. R. Evangelisti, September 1992, “The Role of Management in Environmental Audits,” FET Audit Seminar, Madison, WI
26. R. Evangelisti and R. Christianson, June 1992, “Environmental Audit Fundamentals,” FET Environment ’92 Conference and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI
27. R. Evangelisti, February 1992 “Conducting an Environmental Audit of a Manufacturing Operation,” The Environmental Technology Expo, Chicago, IL
28. R. Evangelisti, November 1991, “Lessons Learned form Conducting Environmental Audits,” FET Audit Seminar, Milwaukee, WI
29. R. Evangelisti and A. Montemurro, May 1991, “Water Quality Considerations in Conducting an Environmental Audit of a Manufacturing Operation,” Central States Water Pollution Control Association Meeting, St. Charles, IL
30. S. Wells, B. Strandberg, and R. Evangelisti, November 1989, “Closure and Disposal Practices Under Louisiana State Order 29-B,” American Filtration National Meeting, Houston, TX
31. R. Meyers and R. Evangelisti, June 1988, “Emergency Response Planning,” Texas Water Pollution Control Association Meeting, Houston, TX
32. R. Evangelisti, June 1987, “Water Quality Issues Facing the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry,” Texas Water Pollution Control Association Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX
33. R. Chann, R. Evangelisti, and E. Saunders, May 1987, “Cost of Disposing of Drilling and Production Wastes as RCRA Hazardous,” National Conference on Drilling Muds, Norman, OK
34. R. Evangelisti, June 1986, “Regulation of Discharges from Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities,” Texas Water Pollution Control Association Meeting, San Antonio, TX
35. M. Jones and R. Evangelisti, May 1986, “Effectiveness of Drill Cuttings Washers,” National Conference on Drilling Muds, Norman, OK
36. R. Evangelisti, March 1986, “Effluent Guidelines for the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry,” American Society of Civil Engineers Conference, Beaumont, TX
Teaching/Training Conducted:
Outside Courses taught:
Environmental Auditing:
1. UW-Milwaukee Extension – semester length course 1995 - 1996
2. UW-Madison Extension – short course 1996
Environmental Regulations: University of Wisconsin Parkside, 2004
External lectures presented:
Incident Investigations, FET Root Cause Analysis Seminar, 2014 Brookfield, WI
Root Cause Analysis Tools and Methodologies, FET Root Cause Analysis Seminar, 2014 Brookfield, WI
In Case of Emergency: Planning, Preparedness, and Training, FET Hazardous Waste Seminar, 1995, 2013, 2014 Brookfield, WI
Ethics for Professional Engineers, FET Environmental Regulatory Update, 2014, Brookfield, WI
ESH Management Challenges Facing Organizations, Carthage College, 2014, Kenosha, WI
WWTP – Equipment & Instrumentation, FET Industrial Wastewater Operator Training Course, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
WWTP – Safety & Health, FET Industrial Wastewater Operator Training Course, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
WWTP – Operation & Maintenance, FET Industrial Wastewater Operator Training Course, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, FET EHMM course 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
Safety Overview, FET EHMM course 2013, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
Toxic Substances Control Act, FET EHMM Course 2005, Milwaukee, WI
Toxicology, FET EHMM Course 2005, Milwaukee, WI
ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems, FET EHMM Course 2003, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
ESH Audits, FET EHMM Course 1996, 2003, 2013, 2014, Milwaukee, WI
Process Safety Management, FET EHMM Course 2014, Milwaukee, WI
ASTM Standards for Conducting Environmental Site Assessments for Real Estate Property, FET EHMM Course 1996, 2003, Milwaukee, WI
Environmental Audits, FET EHMM Course 1995, Appleton, WI
Environmental Compliance Audits: An Overview, UW-Madison Extension Conducting Environmental Audits Course, 1995, Madison, WI
Above-ground Storage Tanks and Spill Contingency Plans, Environmental Institute Conducting Environmental Evaluations Course 1992
Scope of Work & Report Preparation, Moraine Valley Community College Environmental Site Assessments and Real Estate Transactions, 1992, 1993, Palos Hills, IL
Internal training and presentations, e.g., Auditing, Contractor Safety, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management, Storm water Management, Spill Prevention and Response, Waste Minimization, Loss Prevention, Energy Isolation (Lock- Out/Tag-Out), LPG/Aerosol Operations, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), GHS/HazCom, Job Hazard Analysis, Lab Safety, PSM, etc.
Other:
Traveled to and worked in over 20 states and 25 countries on six continents
Won SC Johnson Officer Awards, featured in Company Annual Report
Served on City Budget Committee, Homeowners Association, and other volunteer activities
