Steven P. Sutherland, R.G., P.G., C.E.M., ENV SP

Experience

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  United States Geological Survey - Water Resources Division

  Oct 1991 - May 1993

  Geologist / Hydrologic Technician

  Geologic mapping of over a 200 square mile area of central Texas, collection and interpretation of hydrologic data associated with groudwater recharge, and collection of stormwater samples and samples from various wells.

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  Layne Christensen

  Aug 1994 - Mar 1995

  Driller's Hand

  Worked on drilling crew as Driller's Hand, conducting the drilling and installation of various groundwater monitoring wells and soil borings, and conducting/assisting with groundwater and soil sampling activities. Worked primarily on air percussion and hollow-stem auger rigs in a large variety of environments.

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  Terranext Llc

  Mar 1995 - Jun 1998

  Project Geologist

  Conduct and field management of various environmental site assessments; management of Phase II and remedial investigations for petroleum hydrocarbons and hazardous materials at various small and large railroad yards and related facilities, conduct and management of asbestos surveys, other various environmental tasks, including client and regulatory interaction and report-writing, and management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.

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  Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants (GEC)

  Jun 1998 - Dec 2001

  Project Geologist

  Conduct and field management of various environmental site assessments; management of Phase II and remedial investigations for petroleum hydrocarbons and hazardous materials at large industrial facilities, conduct and management of asbestos surveys, stormwater management plans, other various environmental tasks, and managerial tasks such as proposals, budgeting, client/regulatory interaction, and report-writing; management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.

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  Burgess & Niple

  Mar 2002 - Dec 2006

  Project Geologist

  Conduct/management of various environmental site assessments and facility compliance audits; management of Phase II and remedial investigations for petroleum hydrocarbons, conduct and management of asbestos surveys, UST removal investigations, installation of drinking water wells, other various environmental tasks, and managerial tasks such as proposals, budgeting, client/regulatory interaction, and report-writing; management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.

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  MACTEC

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2009

  Principal Geologist / Project Manager

  Conduct and management of various environmental site assessments and facility compliance audits; management of Phase II and remedial investigations for petroleum hydrocarbons and hazardous materials, conduct and management of asbestos surveys, stormwater management plans, other various environmental tasks, and managerial tasks such as proposals, budgeting, client/regulatory interaction, and report-writing; management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.

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  Huston Environmental Services

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  Principal Geologist and Project Manager

  Conduct and management of various environmental site assessments and facility compliance audits; conduct of forensic science, asbestos surveys, stormwater management plans, other various environmental tasks, and managerial tasks such as proposals, budgeting, client/regulatory interaction, and report-writing.

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  Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2013

  Senior Hydrogeologist

  Worked as Senior Hydrogeologist. Conduct and management of multiple active remediation sites, conduct and management of Phase I,II investigations, baseline sampling surveys for fracking well locations... Need to update! (old text follows: Working part-time as needed. Basically I'm a pinch-hitter.Field management of large-scale soil and groundwater remediation system installation projects, including installation of over 40 monitoring wells, subcontractor oversight (drillers, system installers, electricians, etc.), and coordination, permitting as required, health and safety management, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and disposal, and other related tasks.) Show less

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  Hydro Geo Chem, Inc.

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

  Geologist

  Geologist worked on multiple state superfund sites (WQARF sites) in various levels of investigation and remediation, dealing with chlorinated solvents, petroleum hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and other contaminants. Activities included complex aspects of fieldwork, and completion of Preliminary Investigation (PI) and Remedial Investigation (RI) reports. Due diligence and Brownfields manager for property transactions. Also managed and conduct asbestos surveys.

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  Pinyon Environmental, Inc.

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

  Hazardous Materials Manager/Geologist

  I primarily served as Hazardous Materials Manager for the South Mountain Freeway transportation project (then subcontracted to AZTEC Engineering). During this period, activities included conduct, management and oversight of teams that performed Phase I & Phase II ESAs, and asbestos, lead & regulated building materials surveys, working with the JV in all hazmat aspects associated with construction of the freeway, and oversight & management of discovered hazmat in the field during construction. Wrote the project management plans for asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous materials management and emergency response, and the SPCC plan, and conducted SPCC inspections and oversaw maintenance and repair activities.Also technical lead on multiple State Superfund (WQARF) sites across Arizona associated with chlorinated solvent and metals plumes in groundwater and soil, often conducting field activities and other times acting as mentor to staff-level personnel. Other activities included management and conduct of due diligence-related activities and hazardous materials assessments associated with roadway improvement projects for ADOT. Show less

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  AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc.

  Dec 2018 - now

  Hazardous Materials Group Manager/Geologist

  Manager of AZTEC Hazardous Materials Group. Primary management responsibilities include project management, business development, & mentoring staff associated with hazmat-related activities. Currently Hazardous Materials Manager for the I-10 Broadway Curve project.Formerly functioned as Hazardous Materials Manager from 2016-2020 for the South Mountain Freeway construction project. Primary tasks were associated with pre-construction preparation, and hazmat inspection/oversight through freeway completion. This $1.7 Billion Dollar project involved construction of a 22-mile freeway that required the acquisition of multiple parcels of land. Half of the parcels were developed with residential properties, commercial properties, gas stations & truck stops, and light/heavy industrial properties. Work included over 120 Phase I ESAs, 8 Phase II ESAs, 40 Demolition Building Surveys (asbestos-LBP-regulated building materials), 40 drywell investigations & closures, two UST removal investigations, two LUST site investigations & remedial actions (both opened and closed in less than one year), three Phase III remedial investigations (RIs) & site closures, 38 emergency response actions/spills, and many other related activities that were managed and conducted by me or other staff under my direction. Also was responsible for generation and update of project management plans for asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous materials management & emergency response, and the SPCC plan. Duties included monthly SPCC inspections, and oversight of maintenance and repair of regulated equipment.Also responsible for management of hazardous materials-related activities associated with larger multi-phase transportation projects, municipalities, private clients, and creating synergies with other AZTEC groups where my expertise can be utilized. For the AZTEC Energy Group (solar/wind farm design & implementation), provide Phase I ESAs, SPCC plans, asbestos/LBP surveys, and Decommissioning Plans. Show less