Experience

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  The university of texas at austin

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Research assistant

  • Worked with Dr. Richard Kyle on research projects involving ore minerals and volcanism by analyzing fluid inclusions in igneous rocks, logging core sections, preparing samples for analysis, organizing, and filing.

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  Talon/lpe

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2011

  Geoscientist

  • Supervised and coordinated drilling crews during soil boring advancement and groundwater monitor/recovery well installation, collected environmental samples during soil and groundwater investigations, and plugged and abandoned wells upon site closure primarily for facilities regulated by the TCEQ’s Petroleum Storage Tank Program or Texas Risk Reduction Program.• Interpreted local geology and evaluated soil and groundwater data to recommend site-specific procedures for corrective action.• Prepared technical reports, completed TCEQ reporting forms, and consulted with TCEQ project managers to propose further action.• Conducted field receptor and vapor surveys, due diligence for oil and gas properties, emergency spill response cleanup, and mobile dual-phase extraction. Show less

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  Wrscompass

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

  Geoscientist

  • Led field activities and provided oversight for projects including UST removal, contaminated soil excavation, asbestos remediation, and lead remediation primarily under TXDOT’s Remediation Services Contract.• Identified sampling and remediation strategies for TCEQ-regulated Superfund sites. Conducted field activities related to these assessments including groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, and remediation oversight.• Generated bids for prospective clients, evaluated potential subcontractors, prepared health and safety plans for upcoming projects, and tracked project details to ensure profitability and accurate invoicing. Show less

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  Pape-dawson engineers

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  Project geoscientist

  • Performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to identify potential or existing environmental liabilities.• Devised appropriate project-specific strategies and led field activities related to Phase II ESAs, geologic mapping and karst terrain feature surveys, petroleum storage tank releases, affected property assessments, and remediation oversight.• Conducted Geologic Assessments of the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone to identify karst features and completed feature discovery notifications in response to karst features encountered during construction as required by the TCEQ’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.• Prepared technical reports and forms for submittal to clients, the TCEQ, TXDOT, and the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Show less

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  Texas commission on environmental quality

  Jan 2018 - now

  Project manager

  • Manage remediation projects under the TCEQ’s Corrective Action, Voluntary Cleanup, Municipal Setting Designation, and Innocent Owner/Operator Programs. • Conduct document reviews, coordinate meetings with customers, and generate technical correspondence to ensure projects meet applicable regulations and guidance. • Provide customer service such as answering general line calls and responding to public information requests.