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Education:
„Q Construction Management, Certificate Program, Drexel University, PA
„Q Hydrology and Land Reclamation, Certificate Program, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
„Q M.S. Geophysics (in-progress), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
„Q B.S. Geology (Engineering minor), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
„Q A.A.S. Chemical Engineering, Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ
„Q Numerous short courses in Geology and Construction; NYC Site Safety Course; OSHA and HAZWOPER Health and Safety Courses
Experience:
Dec, 2004 ¡V June, 2009 Plaza Construction Corp, New York, NY
Geological Engineer
„Q Coordinated all technical activities on assigned projects
„Q Determined bearing capacities of soil and rock, modeled rectangular and circular footings; assisted in the design, placement and driving of steel and wood piles, predicted side frictions and completed slope analysis studies
„Q Utilized various methods to stabilize soils - compaction, chemical, grout injection
„Q Completed seismic monitoring to identify stress on adjacent structures; utilized geophysical testing methods, calculated data and prepared reports and maps
„Q Inspected soil compaction, footings and rebar placement, inspected concrete pours and batch plant operations, completed geophysical field testing
„Q Secured air monitoring/discharge permits for several sites in NYC, NY
„Q Secured water usage/discharge permits from NYDEP/DEC; NJDEP and NPDES
„Q Monitored worksite air quality and enforced the dust control plan as needed
„Q Implemented and enforced site safety plan
April, 2001-Dec, 2004 Aerotek, New York, NY
Environmental Geologist, QAQC Engineer
Distributed relevant QA/QC documentation to all subcontractors
„Q Maintained quality control and inspection records
„Q Supervised and ensured that the quality of the site work conformed with the project specifications and company quality standards
„Q Conducted geo-technical testing programs; completed geophysical surveys
„Q Performed air monitoring at ConEdison power plants in NYC and state facilities
„Q Scheduled work activities, tracked project costs, coordinated sub-contractor activities, monitored work progress and verified work was completed according to the contract
„Q Completed pump tests and modeled contaminate plumes; designed, installed and operated several groundwater pump and treat systems, and utilized in situ bioremediation on soils and water contaminated by hydrocarbons
„Q Developed and utilized air sparging technology on sites to stimulate volatilization
„Q For a site in Jamaica, NY, installed and operated a grid of heated thermal rods in conjunction with soil vapor extraction and groundwater pump and treat to remediate volatile organic compounds
„Q Coordinated and verified site inspections for soil and gravel selection, placement and compaction; concrete placement and curing procedures; identified pile locations and monitored steel and timber pile driving activities;
„Q Trained junior level geologists in performing field investigations, including drill rig operations, split spoon sampling, rock coring techniques, standard penetrating rates, describing soils and rock and field testing procedures for the presence and quantification of hydrocarbons
Sep, 1997- April, 2001 Nestle Beverage Company, Freehold, NJ
Health and Safety Specialist
„Q Prepared and implemented the first OSHA Site Health and Safety Plan for the Nestle facility in Freehold. The plan contained over 21 specific safety topics
„Q Monitored the day to day operation of HSE plan and ensured all policies and procedures were followed; modified and corrected all deficiencies as needed
„Q Carried out on-site safety audits and inspections on a daily basis, produced inspection reports on a weekly basis
„Q Conducted training sessions for concerned staff to raise awareness on personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene
„Q Ensured all employees wore protective gear including full body harness, hard hats, goggles, masks, safety shoes and gloves as per activity
„Q Stopped any hazardous activity and carried out corrective and preventive actions
„Q Completed accident investigations and recommended preventive measures
„Q Received safety complaints and coordinated appropriate preventive actions
May, 1992-Sep, 1997 Site Assessment and Remediation, Laurel Springs, NJ
Environmental Geologist
„Q Completed all facets of Environmental Phase I & II Assessments, including a property records search; conducted the site walk-through; secured the drilling contractor; collected soil, groundwater and air or building materials to identify the presence of contaminates; developed a plan to remediate each site; created contaminate plume maps and prepared written reports that identified the sequential correction of each contaminate.
„Q Completed geophysical surveys in Marcellus Shales in WV, PA
„Q Oversaw drilling programs in WV and PA
„Q Secured air and water usage/discharge permits from Soil Conservation Districts, NJDEP, NPDES, drafted final closure reports for all projects and submitted each to the appropriate regulatory agency
„Q Designed site-specific systems to remediate contamination from the soil and groundwater, including methods utilizing soil vapor extraction, air sparging, air stripping and activated carbon filters, peroxides, bioremediation and metal speciation and stabilization. Recovered solids via a filter press, with the collected solids disposed at a municipal burn facility.
„Q Designed, installed and operated a system to remove volatile organic compounds from the groundwater utilizing stripping towers, activated charcoal and diffusers mounted in a pond for aeration
„Q For two sites with elevated heavy metal concentrations, implemented a method to reduce mobilization via flotation, solidification and vitrification methods.
„Q Planned and implemented site specific health and safety plans; enforced all safety policies; and conducted daily tool box training sessions for all site workers
June, 1986- May, 1992 Fred C. Hart Inc, Pennsauken, NJ
Geologist
„Q Selected soils, clays and gravels from nearby borrow sites; oversaw the excavation and transportation of the soils, gravels and clays to the landfill.
„Q Prepared and implemented the soil erosion control plan and cap design plan
„Q Completed ground magnetic and seismic surveys
„Q Prepared groundwater models and geological reports and maps. Utilized GPS systems for mapping exercises
„Q Authored final closure reports for site investigations
„Q Studied soil and rock samples, identified and characterized the rocks and minerals and the relationships within the stratigraphic profiles
„Q Studied the nature and effects of natural events (erosion and sedimentation)
„Q Investigated groundwater contamination in streams and ponds
„Q Conducted the daily tool box talks; indoctrinated new workers with the health and safety plan
June, 1982- June, 1985 Valley Forge Laboratories, Devon, Pa
Geologist
„Q Conducted numerous geo-technical investigations
„Q Completed geophysical surveys, calculated data and prepared reports and maps
„Q Supervised a subsurface investigation for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Bypass of Interstate Route 78 in PA, 10.5 miles in length
„Q For a ConEdison power plant in Lockport, NY, supervised all soil and rock excavation; monitored and inspected soil and gravel compaction activities for the new power plant foundation; supervised the installation of groundwater monitoring and recovery wells
„Q Designed and supervised the construction of a rock anchoring system to hold in place twin 500,000-gallon tanks.
„Q As a construction inspector, inspected all phases of building construction for hospitals, parking garages, industrial facilities, power plants, water treatment plants and roadways.
June, 1980- June, 1982 Core Laboratories, Dallas, Texas
Well-site geologist/mud logger
„Q Field studied rock cores, cuttings and samples; examined geological specimens in laboratory using optical and electron microscopes, experience in Williston Basin, West Overthrust Belt and east Texas
„Q Studied fossilized life forms and dated rock strata
„Q Prepare geological reports and maps
„Q Prepare geological models to describe processes and predict future situations
„Q Monitored and recorded drill rig parameters on the daily drilling record.
„Q Determined at what point the exploratory well should be tested, cemented, set and capped
„Q Prepared daily drilling logs and forwarded reports to home office
Certifications
US Army Corp of Engineers Quality Control Certification, 2008
OSHA 30-hour Construction Worker Safety Course, 2009
LIRR Track Safety Course, 2008
MTA Track Safety and Right-of-way Training, 2008
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Course, 1986
OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Course, yearly since 1987
OSHA 24-hour Confined Space Entry, 1989
Emergency Response Technician, Volunteer Fireman
Troxler/Humboldt Nuclear Test Equipment Certified
ACI Course - 1984
NYC Building Site Safety Manager, 2009 (license pending)
Memberships
Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Engineers
National Association of Groundwater Professionals
References to be provided upon request
Hobbies: back-packing, hiking, camping, biking, snow skiing, playing rugby and soccer, gardening, reading non-fiction, auto racing
Citizen of USA
Personality: Charismatic, athletic, caring, "people person", confident, religious, good listener, a "good friend" to all, non-prejudicial, self-starter and goal driven
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