Ken Wandless

2644 Beaver Creek Ln.

Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 642-4293

Savannah River Site - 2009 - Present

Qualified ACP Generator Certification Official
Responsibilities:
Oversee shipment of Hazardous and Radiological Waste
* Identify, Characterize, Label, Document and Comply with DOE, DOT, EPA and RCRA
requirements for Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Shipments.
Participate in area walk downs
* Assist sight D&D with determining waste generated during Decommissioning activ
ities
Safety and Compliance Responsibilities
* Participate in Assisted Hazard Analysis and Work Plan reviews
* Qualified Assessment auditor
NutraSweet Co. - 1982 - 2008
Environmental Specialist 1995 - 2008
Responsibilities:
Oversee, maintain, document and report compliance with air, water and hazardous
waste permits.
* Oversee compliance with Title V air permits including:
o Daily documentation
o Compliance auditing
o Completing Quarterly/ Annual reports
o Regulatory agency interaction
o Operational reviews and scheduling to meet compliance changes and operational
needs
* Project lead for new Environmental regulation Compliance (M.O.N. Mact)
o Regulation review and determination of sites compliance requirements
o Directed site engineering on equipment needs to meet new regulation
o Oversaw equipment installation to meet compliance dead lines which included Co
ntractor interfacing.
o Initiated new compliance documentation
o Trained operation on compliance regulations and documentation requirements
o Monitored operations performance as it pertained to Regulatory compliance
* Documentation and compliance for Hazardous waste storage, Incineration and shi
pments
at a TSD facility.
o Maintained compliance for 90 day storage area of hazardous waste
o Oversee compliance of satellite accumulation areas
o Compliance of Hazardous waste boilers to meet RCRA and BIF
Regulations. Including QC auditing of operation compliance
o Compliance for Hazardous Waste shipments including Lab Packs, Listed and Chara
cteristic Wastes
* Responsible for daily operation of Waste Treatment Facility
o Ensure compliance with waste water permit
o Operational and Process improvements
o Man power requirements and Budget setting
o Compliance reporting ( Daily Permit and OCPSF requirements)
o Storm Water compliance
* Oversee operation of Land Application Program
o Meet the requirement from the Dept. of Agriculture for land application
o Interact with Extension Service
o Maintain positive relationship with program members and regulatory agencies
* Complete Sara 312 and TRI Annual reports.
* Conducted annual RCRA, BIF and Hazardous Communications training. Along with S
afety and Heath training
Recent Accomplishments
o Reduced Land Application cost by $100,000 year
o Reduced Water Fee's by $175,000 year
o Received $275,000 refund from City of Augusta for overcharges
Production Group Leader - 1993 - 1995
* Oversee daily production operations
o Manpower requirements
o Safety Initiatives
o Cost Reductions
o Quality Improvements
o Meet Production goals

Certificates & Licenses

Georgia Waste Treatment Operator - 2007
DOT Certified for Hazardous Waste Transportation - 2008
ISO Certified Auditor - 1998
Additional Roles and Responsibilities:
Member of Site Safety Team, Responsible for Behavior Based Safety Program
Member of Site VPP Committee
Member of Community Advisory board
Member of area CAP (Community Advisory panel)

References:
Annette Ferrari Irma Riddick
ACP Solid Waste Manager Former ES&H Director NutraSweet
Savannah River Sight Currently ECA at SRS
803-649-9743