Christopher Steinley Email & Phone Number

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

New York, New York, United States

Led NOVA’s geophysical field efforts across the Northeast region.Communicated findings of geophysical surveys while in the field to clients with various backgrounds.Prepared work plans and geophysical project proposals.Processed geophysical data and prepared written project reports summarizing findings of field work.Survey objectives include landfill delineation, depth to bedrock, identification of subsurface catacombs, under-ground storage tank (UST) location, utility location, void space detection, rebar and conduit detection, boring clearance and identification of buried foundations.Operated and maintained ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic utility locators, magnetometer (MAG), electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and frequency domain electromagnetic induction (FDEM).Selected the appropriate equipment to meet project scopes.Expanded NOVA’s field capabilities to include the use of GPS, FDEM, ERT and utility locators based on competitors offerings.Expanded NOVA’s deliverable offerings to include georeferenced data and results using software such as Radan, Ekko Project, and Surfer.Developed Python code to optimize and automate parts of the reporting process.Trained new hires and assisted in hiring both technician and geophysicist roles.

New York City Metropolitan Area

College Station, Texas

Assisted Dr. Mark Everett in collecting electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and induced polarization (IP) data for in-situ quality assessment of concrete bridge piles.Performed frequency domain electromagnetic induction (FDEM) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys for use in the estimation of hydrogeologic parameters.Assisted with a GPR survey of a historic cemetery for identification of potential unmarked graves.