Michael Cuarenta

About Michael Cuarenta

Responsible for direct oversight for safe operations and procedural compliance by Waste Management personnel and ensuring compliance with all Waste Management and transportation permits, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Technical point of contact for regulatory compliance within assigned area.

Experience

1. Director of Llrw Subcontracts

   EnergySolutions

   Sep 2024 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Responsible for the oversight and administration of LLRW Services Agreements (SA). This role ensures contract T & Cs are adhered to while maintaining strict compliance with program requirements. Responsibility includes working collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects, address and resolve adverse conditions, and support the organization’s commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:1. Contract Oversight and Administration-Manage LLRW SAs, ensuring all T & Cs are adhered to-Verify/validate compliance with program requirements, policies, and regulations-Monitor contract performance, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.2. Compliance and Risk Management-Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations-Identify and address any potential compliance risks or adverse conditions promptly-Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audits and inspections.3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement-Work closely with internal departments such as legal, procurement, operations, and finance to ensure alignment and clarity on contract expectations-Partner with external service providers, regulatory agencies, and contractors to facilitate smooth project execution-Serve as a liaison between the organization and external stakeholders to address inquiries and resolve issues.4. Project Management-Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of LLRW-related projects-Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, and report on status to leadership-Resolve project challenges and implement corrective actions as needed.5. Continuous Improvement-Identify opportunities for process improvement in contract administration and project execution-Develop and implement best practices for managing LLRW SAs-Provide training and guidance to team members on contract and compliance matters.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Villanova University

  Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  2014

• ClickSafety.com

  OSHA 30-Hour Construction MOOD622, Occupational Safety

• Villanova University

  Project Management Certificate, Project Management Certificate

  2016

• Subcontract Management Institute, ScMI

  Subcontract Management

  2018

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice

  2003 — 2007

• LMJ International

  NQA-1/ 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B Lead Auditor Certificate, NQA-1/ 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B Lead Auditor Certificate

Skills

• Failure Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Energy
• Business Analysis
• Organizational Leadership
• Procedure Development
• Organizational Learning
• Non-Profit Volunteer
• Microsoft Excel
• Physical Therapy
• Systems Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Performance Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Visio
• Training
• Nursing
• Team Building
• Management
• Sap
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Physical Security
• Corrective Actions
• Nerc
• Human Resources
• Nuclear
• Ms Project
• Turbines
• Criminal Law
• Security
• Supervisory Skills
• Software Documentation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Security Management
• Smart Grid
• Power Generation
• Leadership