Yes, yes, today is my one month anniversary here at Trinity, and frankly, it's hard to believe. I have had plenty of good days (usually involving lots of meetings and food) and a few bad ones (usually involving that eyes-glazed-over look and praying for 5 pm. to come sooner). I've worked on several projects already, including Day 1, and I feel like I've learned a lot. This does not mean that I'm in any way competent, but I don't think anyone expects me to be. I've been quite busy bothering Tom, my direct supervisor, and Tony, my Office Manager with questions nearly every day, but that's how you learn here. There's a lot of reading involved, and you have to be able to slow down and take your time, instead of diving into a project face first. Of course, after you finished reading, you'll still be confused, if not more so, and you'll still land face first, but NEXT time you get a project, it will have helped a great deal.
I will now cut to the chase and attempt to do what no other recruiter can tell you; that is, sum up pretty much any job at Trinity with one line:
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Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, this is the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 - Protection of Environment. This is what Trinity and our livelihood depends on. This is what every Consultant revolves around, references, memorizes and follows. This is why we have jobs and make money. Of particular note, parts 52, 60, and 63 pretty much compose everything we do. Oh, and there are LOTS of acronyms you can throw around like it's no ones business. For those of us who could previously only enlist PTS Reports in an acronym battle, now we have NESHAPS, NSPS, PSD, SERs, MACT, HON, MON, OLD, GACT, RACT, BACT, BART, and so many more.
My office currently comprises 7 people, one of whom works from home part time, and one of whom is currently in China on leave. We're a small group, but we get things done and we have fun too. Fridays are casual (nice jeans and a collared shirt) and we always go out to eat for lunch somewhere. The best thing so far is the fact that everyone will help you as much as possible. The worst thing is, even when you think you understand something, when you go to do it, it's still pretty hard/confusing. It's a challenge though. I'm looking forward to traveling soon and I'm already feeling more confident in my work, and I think I have a pretty good general understanding of how things work. Oh, I also got my second paycheck yesterday, so that was a very sweet feeling indeed. Anywho, I hope all of you are doing well, and that you have a good day! My weekend will be filled with more shopping at Costco, disc golfing, and getting settled with my new church. ~ttfn
My name is Matt Byrne, and I am originally from Texas. I was born on the coast in Corpus Christi and I grew up in the beautiful Hill Country in Boerne. Boerne's 30 minutes from San Antonio, but still has a wonderful small town feel. I went to college in Nashville, TN at Vanderbilt University, and loved every minute of it. I graduated in May 2007 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in German. Nashville is a great place to live and I will certainly be visiting it often. Now of course, I live in Charlotte, NC and I'm a Consultant here at Trinity.
My passion has to be music, but I'm also quite fond of serving God. Other staunch endorsements of mine include, but are not limited to: Colgate Total toothpaste, the San Antonio Spurs, correct grammar, Dumb & Dumber, and never ever popping collars. Trinity is going well so far, and I'll be sure to post more about what I'm actually doing later. Anyways, I hope all of you are having a great day, and if you're not, I'm sure there's still time to go eat ice cream, or sit by the pool, or go on YouTube and laugh at a guy getting hit in the crotch by a baseball, or get a hug, or whatever you like. ~ttfn