Garret Karl
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Interactive Environmental Scientist with experience supporting technically-oriented projects. Adept at conducting, collecting and overseeing environmental data collection, permitting, and analyzing testing for various environmentally-focused materials.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS/Environmental Scientist II
Alta Environmental, Safety & Sustainability (ESS)
08.2023 - Current
- Obtained and processed automobile shredder residue (ASR/SR) and other shredder waste materials at recycling sites across the U.S.
- Various environmental sampling including stormwater, potable water, wastewater, pathogens, noise, air, and sludge.
- Performed wastewater probe calibrations.
- Conducted Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan/Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPPP/SWPCP), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspections and planning.
- Conducted Phase I ESA assessments and report writing.
- Conducted hazardous waste management studies and Hazardous Material Inventory Services (HMIS) to various clients across the U.S.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Field Technician / Inspector
GeoTek Operations Limited
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspection, and environmental consulting
- Introduced into Phase I & II ESAs for future commercial and residential sites
- Perform field/laboratory testing with soils, aggregate, concrete, and other construction materials
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing construction materials field/lab testing and observations with quality and accuracy, delivering results in a timely manner
- Perform groundwater monitoring at current and future worksites
- Obtain and maintain relevant certifications at both commercial and state level
- Pickup/deliver field samples for laboratory testing and discuss scope of laboratory testing with Project Manager; communicate proactively with dispatch, managers, and clients to discuss progress of field work
- Maintain testing equipment and related housekeeping tasks in a thorough, efficient, and timely manner
- Coordinate laboratory testing and field assignments with supervisor
- Inform field representative of test results, represent themselves professionally to internal and external clients
Environmental Microbiologist & Analyst
Analytical Laboratories, Inc
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Testing and analyzing drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, and food samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods using aseptic techniques
- Ensuring all samples are properly stored in proper environmental conditions using various types of incubators
- Maintaining records of all quality activities as documented in SOPs and test methods
- Reviewing and writing SOPs and test methods
- Maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting scientific equipment
- Analyzing and inputting data
- Demonstrated individual and team laboratory tests
Corps Member
American Conservation Experience
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Habitat Restoration and Fuels Reduction
- Removed brush to support fire prevention and suppression goals
- Removed undesirable or diseased trees with hand and power saws
- Took special measures to protect vegetation from insects, diseases and infestations by using targeted chemicals
- Considered factors such as native species, ecological diversity and conservation desires when making invasive species management plans
- Understood, followed, and established oral and written directions
Supervisor of Parking Services
Arizona Snowbowl
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Gaining customer service skills, supervisor experience, and experience under stressful situations while working collaboratively with other departments to maintain a safe and fun environment
- Provided customer service and information, answered questions and gave directions
- Oversaw team scheduling and individual assignments to meet coverage demands
- Enforced strict safety rules and regulations to protect workers and minimize company liability
- Addressed problems head-on and worked with customers, personnel and supervisors to resolve concerns
- Managed parking and traffic control to facilitate vehicle flow in assigned area
- Handled personnel hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions
Intern
National Park Service, Tuzigoot, Montezuma Castle National Monuments
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Native and non-native invasive plants species management, including clearing land of invasive plants using weed whackers, hand pulling, and chemicals and later planting native plant species at that location
- Plant identification was a major part of responsibilities due to needing to be able to differ native and non-native invasive plants, and later decide what plants would work best at various locations
- Wildlife surveys took place every week, which included hummingbird, garter snake, dragonfly larvae, bats and fish
- Another responsibility related to wildlife surveys was implementing wildlife cameras at locations that were high in wildlife activity to monitor a variety of animals
- Using GIS software to locate wildlife cameras and different areas of interest pertaining to restoration and/or ongoing studies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resources
- Biological Sciences
- Microbiological Techniques
- Soil/Water Sampling & Science
- Laboratory Testing & Techniques
- Supervision & Leadership
- Data Analysis & Management
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Technical Writing
Accomplishments
- Promoted from EHS/Environmental Scientist I to EHS/Environmental Scientist II within first year of employment at Alta ESS.
Certification
- ACI - Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I; 2022-2027
- WAQTC Idaho – ID: 24499
- In-Place Density Testing Technician; 2022-2027
- Embankment & Base Testing Technician; 2022-2027
- Aggregate Testing Technician; 2022-2027
- 10-Hour OSHA
References
Marcus Valero (GeoTek) 208-739-0785
Brain McGovern (Analytical Laboratories) 208-388-1745
Benjamin Connolly (Arizona Snowbowl Parking Supervisor) 661-574-5477
Timeline
EHS/Environmental Scientist II
Alta Environmental, Safety & Sustainability (ESS)
08.2023 - Current
Field Technician / Inspector
GeoTek Operations Limited
04.2022 - 07.2023
Environmental Microbiologist & Analyst
Analytical Laboratories, Inc
09.2021 - 12.2021
Corps Member
American Conservation Experience
05.2021 - 07.2021
Intern
National Park Service, Tuzigoot, Montezuma Castle National Monuments
05.2020 - 08.2020
Supervisor of Parking Services
Arizona Snowbowl
11.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Northern Arizona University
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