Robert Carte
Flatrock Engineering and Environmental
San Antonio
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Licensed Professional Geologist (P.G.) with 6+ years experience in environmental consulting, specializing in supporting midstream oil and gas operations through environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, spill prevention/remediation, and agency coordination. Knowledgeable in EPA, PHMSA, TCEQ, and RRC regulations. Recognized for building strong relationships with operations personnel, managing multiple compliance projects simultaneously, and developing practical solutions that reduce environmental risk while supporting safe and reliable operations.
Work History
Environmental Geologist
6 Years 7 MonthsPipeline Construction & Environmental Compliance
- Determined applicability of federal and state environmental regulations and developed preconstruction permit applications.
- Prepared preconstruction jurisdictional waters desktop reviews, environmental desktop reports, and Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
- Assisted with preconstruction field determinations involving waterways, wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas.
- Conducted environmental inspections during pipeline construction to verify adherence to federal and state environmental regulations, permit conditions, and company standards.
Plan Development & Regulatory Compliance
- Developed and maintained Facility Response Plans (FRP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Oil Spill Response Plans (OSRP), and Emergency Response Plans (ERP).
- Supported PHMSA and state regulatory audits for pipeline operations by preparing audit material, reviewing regulatory requirements, coordinating records, and assisting with auditor requests throughout the audit.
Site Assessments
- Conducted environmental site assessments to evaluate existing conditions and identify potential environmental concerns.
- Oversaw soil and groundwater remediation projects including performing environmental sampling, agency coordination (NMOCD, PHMSA, RRC, TCEQ), and drafting spill closure reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Skills
Environmental Compliance Tracking
Permitting
Regulatory Agency Coordination
Geographic Information Systems (GIS / ArcGIS)
Waste Management
Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
Technical Report Writing
Spill Response and Remediation Strategies
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Certification
Professional Geologist (P.G.), State of Texas, License #15824.
Timeline
Environmental Geologist
Flatrock Engineering and Environmental
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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science from Geology
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