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Norman Theodore Stollberg

1201 Aylesbury Lane, York, Pa 17404

Contact:  443-864-2698        Work:  410-531-8247        e-mail:  norm.stollberg@grace.com

dangerous goods transportation compliance

Global Dangerous Goods Transportation Compliance Specialist with more than 26 years experience working logistics and global dangerous goods transportation. Ensures dangerous goods are transported in compliance with domestic and international regulations through 32 countries including the United States and Canada.

Logistics / Dangerous Goods Transportation Compliance / Transportation Management / Fleet Safety/ Fiscal Accountability / Product Stewardship & GHS / Operations Requirements / Hazardous Materials Storage & Hazardous Waste Management

Professional Experience

Senior Global Dangerous Goods Transportation Specialist, WR Grace & Conn, Columbia, MD 2008 -Present

Develops, trains, and overseas global dangerous goods training programs, provides technical assistance to clients, and monitors dangerous goods regulatory activity on a global basis. Audits 3^rd party logistics providers, carriers, package testing facilities and emergency responders to ensure compliance with national and international regulations relating to the manufacture, storage, transport and security of dangerous goods. Provides timely, comprehensive advisory and technical support as it relates to the classification, transportation, handling, storage, and delivery of dangerous goods.  Maintains and updates dangerous goods master data globally.  Provides technical resources to member organizations and maintains relationships with regulatory authorities.

·               Classifies dangerous goods in hazard classes 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, & 9 for transportation in commerce globally.

·               Inputs dangerous goods transportation data for all modes of transportation using the Dangerous Goods Module in SAP

·               Writes Standing Operating Procedures for dangerous goods transportation including loading and unloading operations globally.

·               Performs Dangerous Goods Audits globally in accordance with domestic international regulations.

·               Audits 3^rd party carriers in the United States in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390, 396 and 397).

·               Audits 3^rd party dangerous goods testing facilities in accordance with 49 CFR Part 180

·               Maintains customs tariff codes and export licensing; performs sanctioned party screening and legal control functions in SAP (GTS).

·               Prepares and updates the dangerous goods inventory by facility internationally.

·               Ensures labeling compliance with GHS requirements globally.

·               Assists in REACH registration and ensures organizations compliance with EU regulations. 

·               Reviews packaging requirements for dangerous goods (non-bulk, cylinders / pressure receptacles, IBCs, and portable tanks (including ISO T50)

·               Authors Section 14 (Transportation Section) for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) globally.

·               Requests Special Permits and Competent Authority Approvals (CA) through the DOT and other international bodies.

Significant Accomplishments:

·               Saved the company over 4 million dollars in operating costs by working with the DOT and TDG Canada in extending special permits and Equivalent Letter of Safety for the continued use of DOT 51 Portable Tanks.

·               On short notice prepared, planned, and trained 6 facilities on materials dangerous to the aquatic environment for transport by international vessel and international air which saved the company over $80,000 in training costs.

·               Incorporated a dangerous goods auditing system that ensures compliance with national and international regulations.

·               Implemented the Ty-gard securement system globally, which harmonized company blocking and bracing standards.

·               Conducted a global dangerous goods inventory, which stream-lined the organizations SDS data base which reduced risk, cost and liability.

·               Classified over 900 Dangerous Goods line items in the Dangerous Goods Module (SAP) to include:  United Nations Model Regulations, 49 CFR, TDG Canada, Mexican Standards, ANTT (Brazil), ADG 7^th Revised Addition, ADR, RID, GBT China, Japan Fire Service Law, South Korean Dangerous Goods Standard & Singapore Standard 586.

Director Training / Senior Editor Writer, US Army, Fort Lee, VA / Fort Carson, CO 2004 -2007

Directed and implemented the training program for mid level managers in the petroleum supply field for the United States Army; Supervised and mentored 30 junior mid level managers in the development of course and instructional materials including research and development for inclusion in all types of instructional material. Served as a training consult to the Quartermaster General of Schools.  

·               Developed the strategic training plan for Military Occupational Specialty 92F30, Petroleum Supply Specialist, Basic Leaders Management Course at Fort Lee, VA.

·               Analyzed, designed, developed, and validated training products and resourcing documents for dangerous goods training Army wide.

·               Evaluated the most effective and cost efficient ways to deliver relevant training to soldiers throughout the petroleum supply specialist field.

·               Trained subordinate instructors and other supervisory personnel in effective training techniques.

·               Evaluated technical and functional objectives, program goals, fund availability, and status information for projects.

·               Determined alternative courses of action and recommended changes in program goals based on cost and personnel.

·               Coordinated with contractor personnel and functional users to gather information concerning required system logistics. 

Significant Accomplishments:

·               Served as a Transportation Specialist Intern for the Department of Transportation as part of the Wounded Warrior Program. Assisted in the development of training modules for the mobile hazmat training teams.

·               Performed transportation system analysis to develop innovations in various areas. Performed transportation planning functions for the various types of transportation systems such as railway, public transportation, airway and highway considering social, economic and environmental effects of proposed projects.

·               Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding duty performance by the Quartermaster General of Schools.

Terminal and Fleet Operations Manager Petroleum Supply Fort Carson, CO     2002 – 2004

Managed the maintenance of a wheel vehicle fleet of fifty 5,000 gallon tankers, twenty five 5 ton trucks with 1 ½ ton trailers, and six fuel system supply points worth in excess of 25 million dollars; Ensured compliance with DOT Driver Safety and Maintenance Standards; Responsible for the morale, health and welfare of 206 subordinate personnel; Served as the Brigade’s Hazardous Materials Compliance Manager; Deployed the Brigade via air, rail, road, and vessel in accordance with 49 CFR, IATA, ADR and IMDG. 

·         Planned, Coordinated and supervised the movement of divisional assets including dangerous goods via all modes of transport from Fort Carson through Kuwait and to Iraq

·   Supervised and coordinated the construction and operation of a 1.2 million gallon petroleum terminal supporting 3^rd Infantry Davison’s spearhead into Baghdad, Iraq under arduous combat conditions.

·   Created Corps and Divisional Response plans for Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 195. 

·   Prepared consolidated and reviewed appraisals of Petroleum Logistic Operational Concepts.

·   Coordinated and implemented DOT safety and HAZMAT training programs, administrative matters, and communications activities.

·   Applied current management principles, organization theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluations to maintenance programs and operations.

·   Designed, implemented, and modified preventive maintenance programs by reviewing production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics; supervised the inspection of operating machines, equipment, and systems for conformance with operational standards.

·   Served as the Brigade’s HAZMAT Transportation & Security Compliance Specialist. 

·   Supervised the preparation of shipping papers and ensured hazardous material shipments were properly packaged, marked, labeled, and placarded prior to transportation. 

Significant Accomplishments:

·         Directed, planned, and coordinated unit move from Fort Carson to Kuwait, to Iraq, and back to Fort Carson.

·         Maintained a 96% operational readiness rating during arduous combat operations in Iraq.

·         Trained 23 junior non-commissioned-officers on hazardous materials certification procedures.

·         Supervised the bulk petroleum fuel quality assurance team.

·         Developed an intense Train-the-Trainer program by assigning subordinate personnel as instructors.

·         Supervised base small, medium and large waste satellite accumulation points in accordance with 40 CFR

·         Recognized by the 3^rd Infantry Division Assistant Division Commander of Support for having the best petroleum operation in the entire theater of operations.

·         Petroleum Terminal was awarded The Army Exceptional Organization Safety Award for zero injuries or fatalities during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

·         Awarded The Bronze Star by the V Corps Commander while serving in Iraq.

Education / Training

Bachelor of Science Occupational Safety & Health, Orange Beach, AL, 2017

Bachelor of Business Administration, Adam Smith University of America, Wailuku, HI, 2002  

Certified Hazardous Material’s Manager (CHHM); ADR Advisor; UN Packaging Certification; RCRA, Incident Commander Course;  GHS / CLP;    Dangerous Goods Certified DOT (49 CFR); TDG Canada; Mexican Standards; IATA; IMDG; UN 19th Revised Addition; ADR; RID; GB China; Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7^th Addition; AFMAN 24-204; Master Driver; Airload Planner; School of Military Packaging Technology; Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive; Green Belt

 Awards: Bronze Star; Meritorious Service Medal (2); Army Accommodation Medals (6); Army Achievement Medals (5); Recipient, Knowlton Award for Outstanding Support to the Military Intelligence Field; Premiere Award for Speed, WR Grace

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Excel; Power Point; SAP Dangerous Goods Module (PRD) and GTS Customs