Benjamin Peters
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Environmental professional who is passionate about the outdoors, with a background in multiple fields of environmental work, including 2 years of environmental consulting and 2 years of fluvial systems research. Also has extensive experience working with clients both public and private, as well as experience in varied climates and environments
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Scientist
August Mack Environmental
06.2023 - Current
- Collected Air, Soil, and Groundwater Samples from various sites in the Midwest region as well as Utah
- Conducted Environmental oversight/inspections
- Participated in Remedial Injection Events
- Experience Overseeing and participating in install, development, and sampling of permanent and temporary groundwater monitoring wells
- Conducted Storm-water sampling at various sites
- Helped manage, store and dispose of over 100,000 gallons of hazardous water
Facility Support
Indiana University Recreational Sports
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained equipment in workout areas as well as assisted in emergency response.
ATV Director
Ransburg Scout Reservation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored and maintained Program Area and ATV Trail
- Collected and submitted required paperwork from scouts on a weekly basis
- Maintained ATVs and safety equipment
- Assisted in instruction of scouts on safe ATV operation/Lead Trail Rides
- Assisted with other Program Areas and camp activities as time allowed.
Research Assistant
Indiana University
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Used ArcGIS to conduct research on 2000+ river deltas globally, using water occurrence data and comparing them based on latitude and climate zone
- Presented River Delta Research at AGU (American Geophysical Union) Annual Fall meeting 2021
- Assisted in gathering bathymetry data from the field on the White River
- Assisted in digitizing existing bathymetry data on the Mississippi River
- Took and processed soil samples from Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Education
B.S.E.S - Environmental Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2023
Skills
- Experience using software such as ArcGIS Pro/QField/Avenza Maps/QNOPY
- Proficient at Microsoft Office programs
- Invasive species control
- Wetland delineation
- Groundwater testing
- Technical documentation
- Stormwater management
- Soil sampling
- Environmental compliance
- Hazardous waste remediation
- Standard operating procedures
- Quality control
- Air quality monitoring
Timeline
Field Scientist
August Mack Environmental
06.2023 - Current
Facility Support
Indiana University Recreational Sports
09.2022 - 04.2023
ATV Director
Ransburg Scout Reservation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
Indiana University
06.2020 - 02.2022
B.S.E.S - Environmental Science
Indiana University
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