Education

- M.S. (Environmental Engineering) Stevens Institute of Technology, 1997, Magna Cum Laude
- A.S. (Hazardous Materials Management) Front Range Community College, 1990, Magna Cum Laude
- B.S. (Geophysical Engineering), Colorado School of Mines, 1978

Registrations/Certifications

Registered Professional Engineer (Environmental), Arizona Registration Number 38133
Registered Professional Engineer (Environmental), Pennsylvania Registration Number 054064
Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas License Number 120649
Professional Geologist, Wyoming License Number 1176
Certified Professional Geologist (American Institute of Professional Geologists, License Number 9378)
OSHA 29 CFR1910.120, 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, 1990
OSHA 8-Hour Supervisory Training in Hazardous Waste Operations, 1995
OSHA 8-Hour Hazardous Waste Refresher Training, February 2013

Representative Experience

• Department manager and principal engineer for the pilot test and full-scale remedial system design of a soil vapor extraction (SVE) system to address trichloroethylene impacted soil from a leaking UST throughout approximately 80 feet of vadose zone Salt River cobbles and gravels beneath facility under USEPA OU-3 CERCLA program.

• Remedial Manager responsible for the design and implementation of a soil vapor extraction (SVE) pilot study to assess the effectiveness in removing halogenated volatile organic compounds (TCE, PCE, and DCB) from subsurface soils. Based on the pilot study, two full-scale soil vapor recovery treatment systems were designed and installed to cleanup 15,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil. The site was granted a No Further Action by PADEP after approximately 18 months of active remediation.

• Department manager and principal engineer for the full-scale design, construction, operation, monitoring and maintenance of two satellite groundwater pump and granular activated carbon treatment systems under USEPA CERCLA program to capture and reuse trichloroethylene and perchlorate impacted groundwater expanding from municipal land development and agricultural usage. Treated water from one system was discharged into RID Canal for irrigation use.

• Provided senior technical design support to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Yuma Proving Grounds on treatment of the base potable water supply with electrodialysis reversal (EDR) for elevated levels of arsenic and fluoride exceeding MCLs under a USEPA Consent Order.

• Department manager and lead engineer for additional site characterization, corrective measures design and cost estimate associated with shallow soils impacted with petroleum compounds, pesticides and herbicides. Excavation and offsite disposal was selected to ensure future unrestricted land use by client. Performed Monte Carlo @RISK simulations to quantify the probability distribution of upside and downside risks.

• Technical lead engineer responsible for designing a ~1500 foot long slurry wall to prevent direct discharge of arsenic and heavy metals impacted groundwater discharging via high permeability arroyos from smelter operations into the Rio Grande River. Based on limited well control to bedrock, designed and implemented a limited refraction seismic survey that successfully detailed the bedrock depth near the river enabling higher accuracy in the design criteria and estimated construction cost.

• RCRA Interim Remedial Measures Project Manager responsible for design and execution of remedial investigation (RI) programs and technical pilot studies associated with SWMUs and AOCs including LNAPL recovery, air sparging (AS), soil vacuum extraction (SVE), soil washing and soil stabilization for organic compounds including tetra ethyl lead (TEL) and inorganic contaminants. Interacted directly with NJDEP and USEPA to demonstrate the economic value of innovative technologies and risk-based approaches.

• RCRA Corrective Action Interim Stabilization Measures Manager responsible for evaluation and management of the Oily Water Sewer System (OWSS) clean out, camera inspection, disposal and repair services contract at a refinery in New Jersey. Prepared and submitted Interim Remedial Measures Workplan to the NJDEP and USEPA for the total recovery of NAPL and groundwater in the vicinity of a sensitive offsite receptor.

• Project Manager responsible for preparation and submittal of a Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) to the NJDEP for releases from former gasoline USTs upgradient to nearby sensitive receptors. Soil, groundwater and surface water quality standards were evaluated and successful recommendations were made and approved for ORC application and natural attenuation by long-term monitoring. The site was granted a No Further Action by NJDEP after approximately 18 months of monitoring.

• Prepared detailed cleanup strategy with Executive Management Team and presented to client for addressing acid mine drainage (AMD) associated with historical process operations and 550 acres of mine tailings. Strategy included natural vegetative covers, permeable reactive barriers and engineered wetlands to manage airborne dust, reduce infiltration and surface runoff, increase ecosystem structure and function and restore impacted lakes. Directly contacted and gained regulatory guidance on proposed strategies with the Ministry of Environment.

• Performed independent third-party review for mining client to update initial reclamation bond as the level of information changed as per guidance provided by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) under ADEQ APP. Overall reclamation bond cost estimate was quantified for various activities such as ripping, regrading, backfilling, seeding, soil amendments, demolition, post-closure monitoring costs, tank, water supply line and powerline removal, well closures, etc. for each pit, waste dump, leach pad, embankment and road disturbed.

• Lead investigator responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing field personnel, collecting soil, surface water, and groundwater samples. Technical advisor for GPR and electromagnetic geophysical surveys, soil borings, electronic cone penetrometer survey, installation of shallow and double-cased monitoring wells, data reduction, evaluation and final report preparation at a Former Coal Gas Manufacturing Facility in New Jersey.

• Provided senior technical engineering review of a final closure and post-closure cost estimate including installation of groundwater and leachate treatment systems, regrading landfills and placement of final cover and long-term operation, monitoring and maintenance of systems and cover for the Superfund landfill. Constituents of concern impacting the soil, ground water and nearby surface water body included VOCs and heavy metals.

• Provided engineering technical review of estimated closure and post-closure costs and evaluated potential third-party liability for an environmental risk transfer insurance policy. Design review included regulatory compliance and cost estimate for the placement of clay or synthetic cover material, installation of methane gas ventilation system and long-term operation, monitoring and maintenance of systems, groundwater, surface water and cover.

• Provided technical review of estimated closure and post-closure costs and evaluated potential third-party liability for an environmental risk transfer insurance policy. Cost estimate included the construction of a cap and containment system, leachate collection and treatment system, removal of onsite drums, and long-term operation, monitoring and maintenance of systems, groundwater, surface water and cover.

• Managed and directed the characterization, removal and disposal activities associated with two 10,000 gallon USTs under NYSDEC regulatory program. Responsible for oversight of tank testing, confirmation soil borings, exploratory test pits, waste profiles, soil and wastewater sampling. Excavation and offsite disposal was performed to meet the required cleanup criteria for closure.

AFFILIATIONS:

National Groundwater Association, 1989
American Institute of Professional Geologists, 1994
Interstate Technical Regulatory Council, 2010