Drew Faherty Email & Phone Number

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Responsibilities include classifying soils encountered during the boring process, making specific remarks regarding fill, water levels, blow count N- value, Rimac values, and classification of bed rock. Collected samples using a split spoon, auger cuttings, and rock core sampler. Collected pavement cores and generated report. Entered data for boring logs into gINT. Performed staking and scheduled meeting with utility locaters regarding proposed exploration. Collect Environmental samples for pH, hazardous substances, and PFAS testing. Consultant on construction projects for excavation and backfill, and generated reports.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsibilities included general fieldwork of materials testing services. Project involvement included all work in field and lab testing of materials and observation of shallow and deep foundations, soil correction, concrete placement, asphalt pavement, reinforcing steel, structural steel, masonry, fireproofing.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Prepared proposals for potential projects, according to client specifications.Prepared geotechnical reports that provided professional opinions and practical geotechnical solutions.Classified and tested soil samples following AASHTO and ASTM standards.Performed field work including staking, utility locate meets, field tests, GPS, and assist drillers.

Responsible for material quality control, testing, and observation of the construction projects in the field and lab. Assisted Drilling crews in the operation of the drilling rigs during the exploration process, sampling and classifying soils and bedrock, and installation of monitoring wells.

Collect rock and water samples while boring new water wells for residential, commercial, and public uses.Sealed abandoned wells in accordance with MDH guidelines and regulations.

Interpreted and Manipulated raw data pertaining to the Greater Blue Earth River and Lake Superior watershed using ArcMaps/GIS, Lidar, and Excel. Independently gained proficiency of the ArcMaps software, and trained department staff to current mapping practices and protocol.

Provided a positive experience for young adults to explore, interact, and learn about the natural world.Instructed participants on proper kayak and canoe navigation while ensuring safety on white water and multi-day wilderness trips.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Activities and Societies: Geological Society of Minnesota, President of Geology, President of Kayak and Canoe Club, Society of Mineral.

Bachelors, Geology

Activities and Societies: Geology club, Kayak and Canoe club, Pep band, Mud Guild, Recreational Sports Outdoor Program