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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist and USACE South Florida Area of Responsibility Chief of Geotech Office. Supporting USACE projects for the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) Area office (AO), West Palm Beach AO, Miami AO, and Everglades Agricultural Area AO. Serves as the technical expert in engineering geology, applying specialized knowledge and experience in developing approaches and solutions to complex problems. Leads geotechnical engineers/geologists in preparation of foundation reports documenting subsurface conditions of ongoing rehabilitation/construction work and Project Geotechnical and Materials Completion Reports (GMCRs). Performs on-site Quality Assurance support inspecting geotechnical activities (i.e. dewatering, zoned embankment placement, foundation mapping, etc.), evaluating material sources and quarry inspections. Providing input to the project team, participating in weekly construction progress meeting, reviewing geotechnical/materials related submittals, RFI, or other contractual correspondence and providing feedback and/or advice to the project and geotechnical staff.

Wellington, Florida

Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist and Engineering Materials Testing Laboratory Manager for the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) Resident Office. Supporting USACE projects at the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD), a 143-mile earthen dam that surrounds Lake Okeechobee. Serves as the technical expert in engineering geology, applying specialized knowledge and experience in developing approaches and solutions to complex problems. As Lab Manager, ensures that the Herbert Hoover Dike Materials Testing Laboratory is staffed, validated, and functioning to provide critical support to construction projects.Leads preparation of foundation report documenting subsurface conditions of the dam and ongoing rehabilitation/construction work and Geotechnical and Materials Completion Reports (GMCRs). Performs on-site Quality Assurance support inspecting geotechnical activities (i.e. dewatering, zoned embankment placement, foundation mapping, etc.). Providing input to the project team, participating in weekly construction progress meeting, reviewing geotechnical/materials related submittals, RFI, or other contractual correspondence and providing feedback and/or advice to the project and geotechnical staff.

Wellington, Florida

Supporting USACE projects at the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD), a 143-mile earthen dam that surrounds Lake Okeechobee.Field Observation and Support; performing multiple site visits where current construction is taking place and inspecting geotechnical activities (i.e. dewatering, zoned embankment placement, foundation mapping, etc.). Providing input to the on-site construction representative, project engineer, and QA chief. Participating in weekly construction progress meeting, reviewing geotechnical/materials related submittals, RFI, or other contractual correspondence and providing feedback and/or advice to the project staff.Geotechnical and Materials Completion Report Preparation; Preparing the Geotechnical and Materials Completion Report (GMCR) for water control structure for assigned projects. The GMCR is prepared in accordance with the guidance available in Engineering Regulation ER-1901 and, in general, includes written description of the various phases of construction (i.e. mass excavation, earth and steel cofferdams, dewatering system, foundation mapping, seepage cutoff wall, culvert concrete shell, metal fabrication of culvert liner and gates, drainage filter systems, zoned embankment restoration, riprap shore protection, aggregate and asphalt pavement roadways), detailed summary of all materials used in the project including graphical and tabular presentation of quality control and quality assurance test data, incorporation of project photographs, development of geological foundation maps and other graphical plans and sections.

Niceville, Florida

Senior Project Manager and Environmental Business Development support for EMR, Inc. in Niceville, FL. Supported projects providing of a full range of environmental services focused on developing and implementing sustainable solutions, providing environmental engineering and geological services, regulatory compliance support, industrial hygiene, remediation and construction projects (for both private and government sectors). Supported projects providing innovation and rapid response to customer needs, refining approaches site assessment and remediation based on the fundamental belief that every project requires the development of a comprehensive strategy towards closure. Supported the development of closure strategies as a critical factor in reducing total project costs and ensuring that environmental reserves are accurate.

Destin, Florida

Professional Geologist (FL and TX) and Operations Manager for AECOM in Destin, Florida. Performed office/budget management and management of technical staff of Geologists, Engineers, Environmental Scientists, and projects support administrators. Provided direction and technical support for environment assessments, developing and refining conceptual site models, remedial actions, optimization of remedial systems’ performance and optimizing exit strategies. Performed investigations and remedial actions for UST sites, wetlands, munitions storage, disposal, and test ranges, fire training areas, landfills, and disposal areas with impacts from petroleum releases, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, PCBs, herbicides, munitions compounds, low-level radioactive materials, and inorganic compounds in soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and fish tissue. Responsible for overseeing and completing environmental and geotechnical sampling, geophysical surveys, source removal actions, hazardous material/waste surveys, piezometer/well installations, operated bioventing, aquifer air sparge systems, evaluated remedial system performance, effectiveness, and optimizations, and performed wetland assessments, enhancements, restoration and permitting support. Responsible for subcontractor procurement/oversight. Worked closely with project engineers, clients and Florida DEP regulators to streamline planning and reporting and to accelerate or optimize remedial actions and to obtain site closures under FAC 62-780. Developed/presented technical data evaluations from investigations and long term O&M activities, recommended/implemented optimization activities and innovative approaches, and partnered with environmental managers and project Teams including the Eglin AFB Tier I Partnering Team, federal and state regulatory representatives, and project stakeholders.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Project manager and project geologist providing direction and support for Air Force Restoration Program optimization efforts: reviewing and updating conceptual site models and exit startegies, evaulating remedial systems' performance, and developing remedial treatment alternatives. Also provided direction and support for the Texas Commision on Environmental Quality Affected Propoerty Assessments, Response Action Plans, and Response Action Completion Reports. Duties also include development of Tier II assessment levels, evaluation of TRPH speciation results, developing and refining conceptual site models, remedial actions, remedial action effectiveness and assessments and optimization of remedial systems’ performance and optimized exit strategies. Worked with clients, client representatives, and state regulators to streamline planning and reporting and accelerate or optimize remedial actions and to obtain site closures. Supported the US Air Force Civil Engineering Center’s Environmental Restoration Program Optimization with participation in Phase 1 and Phase 2 remedial process optimization studies at over 20 Air Force and Joint Base installations. Developed and presented thorough technical data evaluations from investigations and long term O&M activities and recommended optimization activities and innovative approaches

Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Project Geologist directing and assisting field efforts, work plan development and reporting efforts for Eglin And Tyndall AFBs under TERC 3 and AFCEE contracting. Work includes POL sites, landfills, disposal areas, fire training areas, water towers, and cattle dipping vats. Activities include installation of soil borings, piezometers, monitoring wells, soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater sampling, interpretation of statistical, analytical, geological, and hydrogeological data, and development of reports, work plans and Health and Safety plans, including text figures and cross-sectional drawings. Worked with project managers and subcontractors for implementation of project activities in a safe and efficient manner. Worked closely with clients, EPA and FDEP regulatory representatives for updating soil background data sets and developing robust statistical evaluations and protocols for inorganics in soil and groundwater. Majority of work performed at FDEP cleanup sites and Florida Air Force installations.

Oak Ridge, Tn

Staff Geologist supporting field efforts and report writing for former HAZWRAP sites at Air National Guard bases in the midwestern US and AFCEE sites at Air Forces bases in primarily in California and Arizona. Work included soil and groundwater sampling, well and piezometer installation, surface water an sediment sampling, and remedial system install, operate, and decommision.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Coordinated and performed geophysical field investigations. Activities include installation geophones and seismic cable, trouble shooting, operation of seismic source, interpretation of geological and seismic reflection and refraction data and supported the development of cross-sectional drawings. Worked closely with project lead, graduate students and senior geophysics technician for implementation of project activities in a safe and efficient manner. Majority of work performed at Oak Ridge National Laboratories for sink hole modeling and along New Madrid Fault line for fault location and orientation identification.

B.S., Geology

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