Kevan McClarty
Liberty Lake,WA
Summary
Environmental professional with strong foundation in environmental systems management and technical support. Proven ability to enhance system performance and reliability through precise troubleshooting and problem-solving. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable solutions in dynamic environments. Experienced with maintaining and optimizing environmental systems for enhanced performance. Utilizes technical expertise and problem-solving skills to ensure system reliability and compliance. Knowledge of system analysis and preventive maintenance, ensuring efficient and effective operations. Environmental systems specialist with proven expertise in monitoring and maintaining complex environmental systems. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptive to changing needs, and consistently achieves results. Skilled in troubleshooting, system optimization, and regulatory compliance. Recognized for reliability, technical proficiency, and effective communication. Resourceful individual monitors hazardous waste management and assesses health risks. Develops realistic solutions to sustainability shortcomings by formulating risk mitigation strategies. Offers strong task prioritization and time management skills. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Systems Technician - Solid Waste
Kootenai County Solid Waste Department
08.2022 - Current
- I act as part of a hazardous materials response team as well as maintain, construct, operate and monitor leachate collection, surface water, ground water, landfill gas and hazardous waste management systems, and other environmental issues for the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department
- I understands results of all testing that includes, but is not limited to gas system, leachate system, transfer station(s) effluent, air quality and water quality
- Ability to read, calculate and understand all reports from regulations, engineers, etc
- I maintain leachate control systems, which may include construction and fine tuning of the mechanics of the leachate evaporator; collecting leachate samples and/or gas system samples
- I implement construction activities including but not limited to methane gas piping system, leachate pipe system, volatile gas destruction (flare), wastewater treatment, road building, and everyday trouble shooting of our SCADA system
Environmental Engineer Tech II
Spokane County
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Sampling and testing at several Groundwater wells located on Spokane County property and nearby residential wells
- Maintain sampling supplies, surface water control systems, and ditch cleaning, daily logs of significant maintenance, and all sampling activities
- Responsible for landfill gas testing at Spokane County landfills, computer data entry to record well analysis and gas monitoring information
- Operate various types of water testing equipment including PH, conductivity, temperature meter, continuous recording data logging instruments, and gas sampling devices
- Control and sustain well monitoring equipment including: pumps, compressors, generators, vehicles and trailers
- Complete landfill and well maintenance including concrete repair, yard maintenance, erosion control, general facility maintenance, leachate pond and gravity sewer line cleaning
- Correspond with contract labs, property owners, and the general public on a regular basis
Stormwater Engineering Tech 1
Spokane County
04.2015 - 10.2015
- To ensure that the stormwater systems are planned, developed, inventoried, and maintained; to prevent flooding, protect water quality, and preserve natural stormwater systems
- I'm currently using GPS, Ariel maps, and GIS maps to locate stormwater systems to be used in the new inventory system for the county and department of ecology
Internship - Saltese Flat/watershed restoration project
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Worked at the Saltese Flats site locating and sampling groundwater wells, surveying possible wetland boundaries, stream restoration, GPS marking for GIS mapping and an overall watershed analysis
Student/Field Technician
Spokane Community College
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Completed all prerequisite course work in order to enroll in Water Resource Technology program
- Produced various field reports, followed many different agency protocols, participated in the development of a Quality Assurance Project Plan, and conducted a water shed assessment, worked as a team member in data collection in and out of the field
- Field work includes site surveying, midsection discharge measurements, suspension discharge measurements, water quality measurements, (Cl, DO, pH, TDS, TSS, and Conductivity) discharge note calculations and field investigation planning
Education
AAS - Water Resource Technology, Wastewater Resource Technology
06.2014
- Graduated- June 2014
- Certification in GIS (Geographic Information Systems, Arc Map10.2)
Skills
- Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Arc Map102
- GPS and Advanced GIS
- Records, reporting, analyzing, and sorting data
- Writing technical reports
- Groundwater sampling
- Operating and maintaining instruments for measuring PH and conductivity
- Operating equipment like four-wheel drive vehicles, back hoes, and ATVs
- Hazardous waste management
- Chemical Handling
- Environmental Policy Development
- Environmental data analysis
- Sustainable resource management
- Environmental Monitoring
- Renewable energy systems
- Pollution Prevention
- Environmental education
- Environmental Compliance
- Public outreach
- Ecological restoration
- Stormwater Management
- Remote sensing technology
- Geographic information systems
- Water treatment systems
- Environmental risk assessment
- Environmental inspections
- Worksite safety
- Field data collection
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Operation
- Team Training
- Regulatory knowledge
- Data reporting
- Site assessment
- Contaminated site cleanup
- Data Interpretation
- Water Sampling
- Environmental deficiency reports
- Environmental reporting
- Maintenance and repair
- Meter calibration
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Inspection reports
- Inspections and maintenance
- Environmental sampling
- Field report prep
- EPA reporting
- System shutdowns
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Laboratory techniques
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Waste Minimization
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Professionalism
- Data Collection
- Quality Control
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Project Management
- Chemical Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Emergency Response
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Certified Sediment & Erosion Control Lead (CESCL), State of Washington
- 40 hr. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), State of Washington
- Spokane County SKIDCAR certification
- Washington State Traffic Control Certification
- EPA section 608 type 1/universal, 8488CED34FBCE21B0
- Forklift certification
- Idaho State Traffic Control Certification
- Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives
- Certification in GIS (Geographic Information Systems, Arc Map10.2)
Timeline
Environmental Systems Technician - Solid Waste - Kootenai County Solid Waste Department
08.2022 - Current
Environmental Engineer Tech II - Spokane County
01.2016 - 01.2022
Stormwater Engineering Tech 1 - Spokane County
04.2015 - 10.2015
Internship - Saltese Flat/watershed restoration project -
06.2012 - 09.2014
Student/Field Technician - Spokane Community College
06.2011 - 06.2014
Spokane Community College - AAS, Water Resource Technology, Wastewater Resource Technology
- Certified Sediment & Erosion Control Lead (CESCL), State of Washington
- 40 hr. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), State of Washington
- Spokane County SKIDCAR certification
- Washington State Traffic Control Certification
- EPA section 608 type 1/universal, 8488CED34FBCE21B0
- Forklift certification
- Idaho State Traffic Control Certification
- Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives
- Certification in GIS (Geographic Information Systems, Arc Map10.2)
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