Kevin Estrada
San Francisco Bay Area
Summary
Environmental Geologist with background in conducting field studies, collecting data samples and analyzing geological data. Skilled in managing fieldwork, coordinating with subcontractors, and preparing comprehensive technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Geologist III
GSI Environmental Inc.
Emeryville
10.2023 - Current
- -Perform or supervise fieldwork to support environmental characterization, investigation, and remediation projects, including the collection of groundwater, soil, soil vapor, air, stormwater, wastewater, and surface water samples. -Conduct field investigations, including environmental site assessments, in accordance with applicable ASTM standards and other industry standard guidelines. -Synthesize and evaluate environmental and other technical data using a combination of scientific principles, engineering practices, and statistical and data visualization tools. -Monitor or oversee subsurface investigations involving the use of drill rigs or other exploratory equipment and subcontractors. -Manage and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, including obtaining quotes, responding to requests for information, performing quality control, and reviewing and approving invoices. -Prepare Site Specific Health and Safety Plans, participate in safety briefings, and document data and activities as prescribed. -Support and prepare technical documents, including quality assurance plans, sampling and analysis plans, remedial action work plans, health and safety plans, field reports, regulatory reports, proposals, and cost estimates. -Communicate and collaborate with technical experts, project managers, colleagues, and subcontractors to provide real-time information of field conditions, resolve technical problems, and collect representative data, and to manage environmental risk.
Geology Consultant II
ERM
Walnut Creek
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Conduct field work, including soil, sediment, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air sampling, aquifer testing, drilling oversight and soil logging, soil boring and monitoring well installation, well development, remedial and wastewater treatment pilot tests, and remedial systems operation and maintenance.
- Assist in groundwater and wastewater system performance monitoring.
- Prepare environmental compliance work plans, permits, and reports for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, storm water, and wastewater.
- Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Geologist I
Cameron-Cole
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Emphasis in landfill groundwater monitoring programs. (Groundwater Sampling, Well Installation, County/State Permits, Quarterly Monitoring Reports, Project Management)
- Remediation Monitoring Programs (Site Investigations, Groundwater Sampling, Soil/Soil Vapor Sampling, and Air Monitoring Sampling)
- Managed contractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Excel Tables, Charts, Graphs, Data Analysis and Water Level Contours.
- Lead Field Geologist for 2 years.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Geology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA01-2018
Associate of Science - AS - Natural Sciences and Mathmatics
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA01-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- Groundwater Remediation
- Environmental Remediation
- Drilling Remediation
- Environmental Reports
- Project Management
- Groundwater/Soil/Air Monitoring Sampling
- Logistics Management
- Contractor Supervision
- Environmental Permitting
- Data analysis
- Data management
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 12/01/22, 12/01/24, 012QISC
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER, Compliance Solutions Occupational Trainers, Inc., 99071814
Honors And Awards
Safety at ERM, ERM, 04/01/23, Outstanding Safety Behavior (Proactive ECS Engagement)
Timeline
Environmental Geologist III
GSI Environmental Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Geology Consultant II
ERM
02.2022 - 10.2023
Geologist I
Cameron-Cole
10.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor's of Science - Geology
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - AS - Natural Sciences and Mathmatics
Napa Valley College