Nicole Erickson

With 18 years in the environmental industry, I’ve built my career around my passion for protecting the environment and leading teams to success. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations where quick decision-making and strategic planning make all the difference. My expertise in spill response, oil recovery, and hazardous materials handling allows me to tackle complex challenges with confidence. I take pride in mastering skills like HAZWOPER training, regulatory compliance, and workforce development, ensuring that both my team and the company operate at the highest standards. Problem-solving is at the core of what I do whether it’s optimizing response strategies, improving operational efficiency, or mentoring employees to reach their full potential. Seeing my work make a real impact, both in the field and within my team, is what drives me every day.

Over the past 18 years, I’ve built a career in the environmental industry, specializing in spill response, oil recovery, and operations management. I started in the field, gaining hands-on experience in hazardous materials handling and emergency response before working my way up to leadership roles. My ability to manage complex projects, train teams, and optimize processes led me to my current position as Director of Production at Accurate Marine Environmental. In this role, I’ve developed training programs, streamlined operations, and mentored employees, helping them grow within the company. I’ve worked on large-scale environmental projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, improving response efficiency, and implementing best practices that enhance both safety and productivity. My experience has shaped me into a strategic leader who thrives in high-pressure environments, and I take pride in the work I do to protect the environment and develop the next generation of industry professionals.

My recent education has been all about strengthening my leadership skills and expanding my expertise in environmental operations. I’ve completed training in HAZWOPER, regulatory compliance, and workforce development, which has helped me become a more effective leader in high-risk situations. Learning how to manage large-scale projects, improve spill response strategies, and mentor my team has been a big focus for me. I’m always looking for ways to grow and improve, and these experiences have given me the tools to be a stronger, more strategic leader in the industry.