CANDIDA Costa

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven environmental professional with experience managing environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation initiatives. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary project teams, evaluating environmental risks, interpreting technical data, and developing cost-effective remediation strategies. Proven ability to coordinate field activities, manage project schedules and budgets, maintain regulatory compliance, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and technically sound remediation solutions that achieve project objectives and regulatory closure.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Geologist / Environmental Consultant

TRC COMPANIES, INC.

Houston, TX

10.2024 - Current

Conducted and led Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and Business Environmental Risks (BERs); conducted and coordinated SWPPP and SPCC inspections; and managed quarterly stormwater sampling and spill prevention activities to maintain regulatory compliance and minimize environmental risks at active industrial facilities by providing detail report of finds and recommendations, characterize soil and groundwater impacts, support remediation planning, and evaluate environmental liabilities in accordance with RCRA and CERCLA requirements.
Supported environmental risk management, due diligence remediation projects through lease and environmental Desktop Report (EDRs) review, regulatory research such as EPA, and site assessments; analyze findings to identify environmental risks, provide recommendations to lessee clients, developing strategies to mitigate potential environmental hazards and support regulatory compliance, and remediation decision-making for tenant properties.
Served as field lead and Task Manager for a CCR landfill expansion at an active coal-fired power plant, a Compressor Station closure, overseeing subcontractors, reviewing Construction Quality Assurance CQA plans and technical specifications, and coordinating engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders the schedule and staffing base on the project's needs.
Progressed from field-based environmental investigations to leading multidisciplinary project activities, expanding responsibilities in task management, client/stakeholder coordination, proposal writing, closure report, project oversight, scheduling and staffing, and environmental risk management.
Assisted with remediation project budgeting, cost tracking, and expenditure monitoring to support effective project execution and financial management.

Core Analyst I

CORE LABORATORIES

Houston, TX

05.2023 - 10.2024

Performed detailed analysis of pore structure, capillary pressure, and porosity to enhance reservoir characterization.
Optimized laboratory testing protocols to increase throughput and improve data accuracy.
Developed and maintained dashboards for real-time performance tracking and analysis to better meet project deadlines.
trained and mentored team members on laboratory testing procedures, data collection, and quality-control practices while providing guidance to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely results.

Wellsite Geologist

DATALOG

Midland, TX

09.2022 - 01.2023

Monitored drilling operations and evaluated cuttings and subsurface samples to identify changes in lithology and characterize subsurface conditions.
Provided geological support and data to drilling operations, including wellsite geology, mudlogging, sample description, and core analysis.
Communicated geological findings effectively to support decision-making processes in drilling operations.
Maintained safety protocols and ensured compliance with industry regulations on-site.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology & Geography

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

Skills

Implementation of Environmental Assessments & Compliance
Regulatory compliance (CERCLA, RCRA, EPA CCR)
Data Analysis & Technical Reporting
Team Leadership & Communication
Project management & Coordination
Sustainability planning

Contaminated site remediation & Compliance inspections
Stakeholder engagement & Communication
Risk assessment & Due diligence
Effective collaboration
Problem solving
Field leadership