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Aaron Smith

@aaronsmith3

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Environmental scientist and safety leader delivering compliant, mission-ready results.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead environmental compliance and safety programs, apply research and data-driven analysis, and manage complex projects that protect people and ecosystems—while delivering results on time and under budget.

I’m an environmental scientist with over 20 years of experience spanning environmental science, construction management, and occupational health and safety. I lead complex, high-stakes efforts that require strict compliance while keeping projects on time and under budget.

In my current role, I conduct in-depth research to abate and control environmental pollutants, design data collection strategies, and use advanced mathematical and statistical models to analyze pollution sources. Previously, I oversaw comprehensive environmental programs—covering air emissions, waste disposal, and marine mammal protection—while driving measurable operational improvements.

I’ve also led large-scale construction and safety responsibilities, managing more than $35M and $20M project portfolios across remote and high-risk environments. I build safety and environmental systems that teams adopt with consistency, including OSHA and EM-385-aligned compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation, and SOP-driven training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Environmental Scientist

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AUTEC, Amentum

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Develop and refine methods to abate and control environmental pollutants, using advanced statistical and mathematical models to design research data-collection strategies. Analyze pollution sources to determine environmental impact and develop mitigation and control strategies.

Environmental Compliance Pollution Prevention (P2)Data Collection Statistical Modeling NEPA RCRA Stormwater Management

Environmental Engineer

AUTEC, Amentum & PAE

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Oversaw environmental programs covering air emissions, waste disposal, and marine mammal protection. Reduced single-use plastic bottle usage by 50,000 annually by installing water bottle filling stations and supported endangered species protection by relocating a fish cleaning station to reduce predator presence in the harbor.

Hazardous Waste Management

Construction Manager

AUTEC, Nelson Engineering

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Managed 40+ construction projects on a remote Navy base with a total value exceeding $35 million. Directed site execution and ensured program delivery across multiple concurrent efforts.

Construction Management Site Supervision Scheduling Budgeting EHS Compliance Risk Assessment

Project Manager & EHS

Pontchartrain Partners, LLC

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Directed 28+ projects at Kennedy Space Center totaling $20M+ and managed environmental compliance for 20 construction projects valued at $120M+ with zero EPA violations or warnings. Developed and implemented safety policies adopted across all Florida offices.

Environmental Compliance OSHA & EM 385 Compliance Risk Assessment Safety Training

U.S. Army Project Lead

United States Army

Jan 1992 - Jan 2016 (24 years)

Managed 200+ vertical construction projects globally, delivering 75% on time and under budget while maintaining accountability for $2.5M+ in equipment and resources. Authored infrastructure SOP published as doctrine, delivered 200+ hours of environmental program training, and as Safety Manager led a 300-person company to zero safety violations or incidents over seven years.

Project Management SOP Development Environmental Training Resource Accountability OSHA EM 385 Compliance