Determined and well-rounded individual with more than nine years working as a Project Scientist within the oil and gas industry. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in air permitting and various oil and gas field operations. Results-driven Project Scientist with experience in environmental health and safety. Successful at developing and managing environmental programs, conducting environmental assessments and educating public on environmental issues. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Scientist
Sport Environmental, A Terracon Company
06.2014 - Current
Performed air permitting services in Texas and New Mexico that satisfies the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) regarding the oil and gas industry.
Operated multiple air permitting emission calculator tools to determine total emission estimates for site specific locations in the oil and gas industry.
Field work consisting of drawing oil and gas process flow diagrams, gathering H2S samples, gathering pressurized oil and gas samples, contaminated soil sampling, operating GeoProbe equipment, operating UAVs for aerial surveys.
Trained in multiple oil and gas safety areas.
Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
Class D Water Operator license holder.
Determined contaminants in drinking water, waste water and surface waters.
Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
Managed third party contractors regarding remediation of soil and water.
Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants.
Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
Performed Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) determinations for multiple locations and created SPCC Plans to be certified by a PE.
Performed Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA).
Tested and maintained Public Water Systems (PWS), for numerous locations to stay in compliance with the TCEQ and EPA.
Familiar with the regulations set by the EPA and TCEQ for the oil and gas industry.
Managed the field division for multiple years.
Certified NORM surveyor.
Performed Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) surveys for clients to prepare reports required by EPA to be in compliant with New Source Performance Standards Subpart OOOOa.