Josh Dolezal
Environment, Health and Safety Manager @Aztalan Bio Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Environment, Health and Safety Manager @Aztalan Bio Llc
WI, US
Sole environmental and safety authority for a greenfield renewable fuels facility, the largest in Wisconsin. Led Clean Air Act regulatory defense during an EPA investigation, achieving zero findings / zero violations. Title V Air Permit review by WiDNR also achieved zero findings / zero violations.Owned Title V (Part 70) air and WPDES discharge management strategy, including impaired waterways, high capacity wells, non-transient public drinking water system, and Environmental Site Assessment SME.Built governance + contractor risk systems achieving 500+ consecutive days without lost-time accident from startup. Designed and maintained critical compliance programs (SPCC, RMP, EAP, DOT Security Plan, MPAP, Regulatory Response, etc.).
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Sciences
ABOUT JOSH DOLEZAL
Environmental compliance executive with a proven track record protecting high-stakes manufacturing operations through strategic regulatory management and zero-violation performance. I build enterprise-level environmental programs that eliminate regulatory exposure, protect production capacity, and enable confident operation under stringent EPA and state regulatory frameworks.RECENT IMPACTAs sole environmental authority for Wisconsin\'s largest fuel ethanol facility (126M gallons annually), I:• Successfully defended against EPA Clean Air Act fugitive emissions investigation, avoiding potential shutdown• Achieved zero findings across multiple Wisconsin DNR audits covering Title V Air Permit, WPDES discharge permit, and CEMS operations• Protected $100M+ renewable energy facility startup through flawless compliance and strategic permit modifications enabling capacity expansionPROVEN RESULTS• Reduced violations from routine penalties to zero while managing $1.5M wastewater budget at Pioneer Metal Finishing• Delivered $300K annual savings through engineering controls while achieving best-ever POTW discharge performance• Passed surprise EPA RCRA hazardous waste audit with zero findings• Returned multi-facility operation to full Wisconsin DNR regulatory standing within six monthsCORE EXPERTISEEnvironmental Regulatory Strategy • Clean Air Act & Title V Permitting • WPDES/NPDES Discharge Permits • RCRA Hazardous Waste Management • Multi-Agency Relationship Management • Environmental Risk Governance • ISO 14001 EMS • Compliance Audit Management • Regulatory Investigation DefenseI serve as primary interface with EPA Region 5, Wisconsin DNR, and local authorities, translating complex regulations into practical systems that executive leadership can rely on to protect production capacity and corporate reputation.WHAT I\'M SEEKINGDirector and executive-level roles where strategic environmental leadership drives business value:• Director of Environmental Compliance• Director of Regulatory Affairs • Vice President of Environmental• Chief Environmental OfficerIndustries: Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Chemical Processing, Multi-Site Operations, Private Equity Portfolio CompaniesCREDENTIALSB.S. Environmental Science – UW-Green Bay • ISO 14001:2018 Lead Auditor • OSHA 10 & 30-HourLet\'s connect if you\'re looking for an environmental compliance leader who understands that the most effective programs are integrated into operations and recognized by leadership as core risk management rather than regulatory obligations.
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