Keith Schutte
Olathe,KS
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Scientist
Burns and McDonnell
06.2001 - 08.2024
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from environmental studies, effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Performed emergency response duties during crude/gasoline/diesel/butane pipeline releases.
- Field screened soil and collected soil samples for confirmation sampling following Site release cleanup investigations.
- Gathered environmental data detailing groundwater and soil contaminations.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Completed permit applications and maintained environmental permits.
- Mentored junior environmental scientists, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional growth within team.
- Conducted soil sampling and analysis to assess contamination levels, leading to remediation of polluted sites.
- Supported successful well installations, performing thorough soil classification and stratigraphic analysis.
- Compiled data, prepared reports, and created maps with Microsoft Excel and Autocad.
Laboratory Technician
Ashgrove Cement Research Laboratories
11.1996 - 06.2001
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, X-Ray Fluorescence, Atomic Absorption, and metals digestion.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Env Science (Organismal/Population Ecology)
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05-1996
Skills
- Environmental assessment
- Client consulting
- Groundwater testing
- Water testing equipment utilization
- Contaminated site cleanup
- Environmental remediation
- Preparing written reports
- Field observations recording
- Soil sample collection
- Groundwater sample collection
- Identifying environmental concerns
- Data collection and analysis
- Report Writing
- Field Sampling
Certification
Kansas Asbestos Inspector
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
Burns and McDonnell
06.2001 - 08.2024
Laboratory Technician
Ashgrove Cement Research Laboratories
11.1996 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Env Science (Organismal/Population Ecology)
Creighton University
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