David Nielsen

David Nielsen is an experienced environmental professional with a career spanning over 33 years in hazardous waste management and environmental compliance. Currently serving as the Environmental Project & Initiatives Manager at Kern Energy CA since October 2022, David manages environmentally sensitive projects, including refinery remediation and tank cleaning, overseeing project management and regulatory permitting efforts. Previously, David held the position of Environmental Manager at Kern Oil and Refining Company, focusing on air permitting, leak detection, wastewater management, and compliance activities. David's earlier roles include Environmental Compliance Director at Clean Harbors, Operations Manager at Safety-Kleen, and EHS Manager at Laidlaw Environmental Services. David's educational background includes studies at California State University, Fresno and College of the Sequoias.