Jacob Bella
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Results-driven Environmental Scientist specializing in soil analysis, water quality assessment, and environmental compliance. Over 13 years of proven success in contamination identification and delineation, remediation planning and implementation and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Environmental Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12.2022 - 09.2026
- Coordinated with clients and subcontractors to conduct environmental site assessments to delineate contamination risks in petrochemical facilities
- Performed LA RECAP investigations and reporting
- Prepared and implemented remediation plans to address identified environmental concerns
- Supported multidisciplinary teams on environmental projects and initiatives
Staff Environmental Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with the LDEQ and MDEQ to ensure compliance with environmental standards
- Monitored compliance with applicable permits, licenses, rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining to Louisiana and Mississippi
- Trained junior staff on sampling techniques and safety protocols in the field
Environmental Specialist
Professional Service Industries Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Conducted environmental soil and groundwater assessments for compliance with LA RECAP standards
- Performed Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
- Collected geotechnical soil samples using split spoon and Shelby tube samplers in the field
Environmental Scientist
Professional Technical Support Services
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Installed and sampled monitoring wells
- Performed injection remediation activities
- Supervised field drilling activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management Systems
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2012
Skills
- Soil analysis
- Water quality assessment
- Environmental compliance
- Remediation planning and implementation
- Data interpretation and reporting
- Environmental drilling and sampling methods
Timeline
Project Environmental Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc.
12.2022 - 09.2026
Staff Environmental Scientist
Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2022
Environmental Specialist
Professional Service Industries Inc.
10.2017 - 11.2018
Environmental Scientist
Professional Technical Support Services
01.2013 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management Systems
Louisiana State University