Matthew T. Futkos
Austintown
Summary
Environmental Coordinator with a strong background in environmental management and compliance. Successfully led initiatives and managed SWPPP programs to ensure regulatory and agency compliance. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MVP Environmental Coordinator
MDM Energy Services / EQT
555 Anton Blvd, Ste 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented environmental compliance programs to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Managed VA DEQ SWPPP programs.
- Managed the daily environmental punch list.
- Conducted VA DEQ SWPPP inspections.
- Trained staff on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Managed the projects record keeping to remain in compliance with the VA DEQ.
MVP Environmental Coordinator
ELK Energy Services LLC / Equitrans Midstream
Elkview, West Virginia
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed and implemented environmental compliance programs to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Managed VA DEQ SWPPP programs.
- Managed the daily environmental punch list.
- Conducted VA DEQ SWPPP inspections.
- Trained staff on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Managed the projects record keeping to remain in compliance with the VA DEQ.
MVP Consent Decree Environmental Inspector
ELK Energy Services LLC / Equitrans Midstream
Elkview, West Virginia
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted environmental inspections to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential environmental impacts and recommend corrective actions.
- Developed detailed inspection reports outlining findings and compliance status.
- Collaborated with consultant teams to implement environmental management strategies.
- Monitored remediation activities to ensure adherence environmental standards.
- Consistently met deadlines for report submissions, maintaining a strong track record of timely documentation for all completed inspections.
General Utility Inspector / Environmental Inspector
ELK Energy Services LLC / Equitrans Midstream
Elkview, West Virginia
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted civil and environmental inspections on landslide remediation projects.
- Developed detailed reports documenting inspection findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Implemented landslide mitigation practices to prevent additional damages.
- Conducted thorough environmental inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to develop and implement effective environmental management plans.
- Analyzed data from field assessments to identify potential environmental risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Geologist II (Project Manager)
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
Lancaster, PA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed designs on Landslide remediation projects in the state of OH, PA, and WV.
- Conducted general utility inspections on pipeline, landslide projects, and well-pad construction.
- Performed landslide evaluations for oil and natural gas clients.
- Conducted drilling operations for subsurface investigation projects.
- Developed geotechnical reports for subsurface investigations.
- Mentored junior staff geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
- Established best practices for project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed company proposals for geotechnical and construction work.
Geologist I
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
Lancaster, PA
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Utilized programs such as; arc GIS, gINT, and google earth to execute project specific requests.
- Conducted general utility inspections on pipeline, landslide projects, and well-pad construction.
- Performed landslide evaluations for oil and natural gas clients.
- Conducted drilling operations for subsurface investigation projects.
- Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
- Established best practices for project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Assistant Geologist
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
Lancaster, PA
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Utilized programs such as; arc GIS, gINT, and google earth to execute project specific requests.
- Conducted general utility inspections on pipeline, landslide projects, and well-pad construction.
- Performed landslide evaluations for oil and natural gas clients.
- Conducted drilling operations for subsurface investigation projects.
- Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
- Established best practices for project documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Varsity High School Football Coach
Austintown Fitch High School
Austintown, OH
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Assistant Varsity Football Coach.
- Public School Employee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio12.2018
High School Diploma -
Austintown Fitch Highschool
Austintown, Ohio05-2013
Skills
- Construction Management & Oversite
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Project Record Keeping & VA SWPPP Program Management
- Reviewing / Maintaining Permits
- SWPPP Inspection Report Preparation
- Daily Inspection Report Preparation
- Geotechnical Report Preparation
- Developing and Preparing Bid Proposals
- Landslide Remediation Design
- Landslide Evaluation and Remediation
- Soil and Rock Identification and Analysis
- Surveying
- Earthwork Consulting
- Environmental Consulting
- Collecting, Testing, Analyzing Soil Data
- Interpreting Geophysical Well Logs
- Plan Reading
- Standard 3-point Proctor Testing
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficient
- Arc GIS, Google Earth, gINT proficient
Certification
- VA DEQ Dual Certified SWPPP Inspector - EXP 2028
- EQT F.O.C.U.S. Trained and Certified
- EQM Environmental / Stream Crossing Trained
- EQM General Pipeline Inspection Trained and Certified
- SafeLand Trained and Certified
- First Aid and CPR Trained and Certified. - Expired
- Nuclear Density Gauge Certified - Expired
- HDPE Fusing Certified - Expired
- ATV/UTV Certified - Expired
Completed Significant Coursework
- Sedimentology Stratigraphy
- Geophysical Well Log Analysis
- Structural Geology
- Igneous Metamorphic Petrology
- Mineralogy
- Research of the Bahamas
- Specific GIS for Geology
- Arc GIS
- Tectonics
- Geomorphology
- Specific Geology of OH and PA
- AIPG Member
Experience & Research
- Field Work: Served as a Geologist and a Primary Inspector on Oil and Natural Gas projects throughout the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia. Projects worked on include Geotechnical Well Pad Construction, Landslide Evaluation, Landslide Remediation, Landslide Remediation Design, Landslide Mitigation on Pipeline ROW’s, 24” HDPE Waterline Construction, Geotechnical Subsurface Investigations, Geotechnical Drilling, Environmental Inspection, Surveying, Site Evaluations, Soil Testing, General Construction Oversite, Compaction Testing, Roadway Repairs, and Pipeline Reclamation.
- February 2022: Elected to RETTEW Associates, Inc. corporate safety council representing the Geotechnical Group.
- Field Study of structural features in Centre County Pennsylvania, Southeastern Ohio, and Western Kentucky.
- Geomorphological and stream features study of Niagara, Elmira, and Watkins Glenn, New York.
- Extensive research of the Permian Basin, TX.
Timeline
MVP Environmental Coordinator
MDM Energy Services / EQT
02.2025 - Current
MVP Environmental Coordinator
ELK Energy Services LLC / Equitrans Midstream
01.2024 - 01.2025
MVP Consent Decree Environmental Inspector
ELK Energy Services LLC / Equitrans Midstream
08.2023 - 01.2024
General Utility Inspector / Environmental Inspector
ELK Energy Services LLC / Equitrans Midstream
05.2022 - 08.2023
Geologist II (Project Manager)
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
10.2021 - 03.2022
Geologist I
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
12.2018 - 10.2021
Assistant Geologist
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
05.2018 - 12.2018
Varsity High School Football Coach
Austintown Fitch High School
04.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Youngstown State University
High School Diploma -
Austintown Fitch Highschool