FRANK J.

SKOCYPEC, PE / PG / CPG
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

602-615-8349 frank.skocypec@yahoo.com

EHS/ ENVIRONMENTAL / ENGINEERING / MANAGER

Multi-Site Program & Project Management / Environmental Engineering, Systems & Assessments / EHS / LEAN Risk & Geology Management / OSHA / TQM / HAZMAT Testing / Remediation / Compliance / Cost Control

Experienced with both Fortune 500 companies and smaller firms, I have been successful in multiple industry sectors including oil & gas, real estate development, insurance, mining and DoD. Expert at process and quality improvement, I have consistently met environmental regulatory compliance standards and delivered cost-effective remediation projects on schedule, on spec and within budget. My transferable skills include: Driving out-of-the-box thinking to resolve tough technical problems Accurately assessing risk to ensure program/project success Performing under pressure to meet tight deadlines Developing strong cross-functional relationships to optimize results Building and leading teams that deliver top performance year after year

In addition to an MS in Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, I hold a BS in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. I am also HAZMAT, HAZWOPER and Hazardous Waste Operations certified. A true business partner, I work effectively with management and customers as well as professional consultants and government agencies to deliver win-win results.

Distinctive Accomplishments
Devised Baseline Exit-Strategy Plan. Fortune 500 client had stringent binding agreement with Phoenix that required a complex BSVE treatment system to ensure environmental viability of the large manufacturing site Phoenix had targeted for future airport expansion. CH2M Hill was hired to install/optimize the treatment system. Led transition to a more effective/cost-efficient system, meeting agreement/compliance standards while saving $600K per year. Played key role in success of commercial development. Tempe Brownsfield redevelopment site required extensive environmental cleanup/geotechnical oversight for future construction. As part of AIG team, performed risk assessment, environmental audit and document reviews to ensure compliance/cost-effectiveness of AIG product. Enabled the largest Brownsfield cleanup in AZ history, and subsequent building of 1.5M sq. ft. commercial center. Partnered with city government to design compliant, non-intrusive pump/treatment system. Goodyear, AZ contracted with ARCADIS to deliver a large-flow capacity water treatment system capable of providing reusable water. Saved the city tens of thousands of dollars in annual irrigation costs with an eco-friendly facility. Met with all stakeholders, completing successful project and earning a USEPA Community Performance Award for ARCADIS. Led land acquisition/evaluation for major oil company project . Amoco, now part of BP, was seeking new sources of domestic oil and gas reserves and had purchased mineral rights in Wyoming Overthrust Belt. Conducted detailed site evaluation, identifying prospects/reserves that generated 50 million barrels of oil over 10 year field development.

Career History
Senior Remedial Engineer, VERSAR Inc., 2012 to 2013. Recruited by $119M global project management firm to maximize project profits with DoD clients. Shortage of new government contracts resulted in downsizing. Operations Manager, CH2M HILL, 2010 to 2012. Selected by environmental consulting giant to introduce operational and administrative efficiencies that would cut costs while improving project delivery timelines. Led team of 15, meeting or exceeding year-over-year objectives. Dramatic cut in services for Fortune 500 client led to a RIF. Engineering Department Manager, ARCADIS U.S. Inc., 2006 to 2010. Managed 15-person team for subsidiary of $3B Dutch engineering services company. Played key role in winning and completing new mining contracts. Senior Technical Consultant, TRC Companies, 2004 to 2006. Recruited by $200M+ environmental/engineering services company to oversee due diligence, risk evaluation and compliance processes critical to the launch and ultimate success of major development projects. Assistant Technical Manager, AIG Consultants, 1998 to 2004. Managed team of 5, performing risk assessments as well as environmental/safety audits and technical document reviews. Also provided recommendations for corrective actions and follow-up assessment to contain risk and ensure profitability. Earlier, employed with other top-level companies including Harding Lawson, URS, Celsius Energy and Amoco.