Ryan Miller
Winder,GA
Summary
Environmental engineer with a strong track record in managing complex remediation projects. Expertise in statistical analysis and data modeling to develop effective cleanup strategies, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Dedicated to achieving sustainable outcomes through innovative solutions and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Engineer
KEMRON Environmental Services
Atlanta, United States
01.2023 - 08.2026
- Oversaw field investigations, collecting soil, water, air samples.
- Supervised drilling operations, ensured sampling protocols, documented observations/sample locations.
- Worked with chemists/scientists to analyze samples, interpreted results, determined the nature/extent of contamination.
- Performed statistical analysis, mean, standard deviation, confidence intervals, calculating contaminant concentrations, performing fate and transport modeling.
- Utilized collected data to create detailed site models for environmental assessment.
- Developed and evaluated remediation options considering contaminant type, concentration, geological conditions, human health, and cost-effectiveness.
- Consider factors like type and concentration of contaminants, geological/hydrogeological conditions, human health/environment and cost-effectiveness.
- Modeled scenarios to predict cleanup method effectiveness, estimating treatment volume, rates, and conducting cost-benefit analyses using mathematical models.
- Recommend technologies and design the remedial system, specifications for equipment, materials, construction, treatment equipment, flow rates/pressures, determining dosages, and designing containment structure.
- Oversee implementation of remediation plan.
- Manage contractors, ensure proper safety protocols, monitor performance ensuring effective removal or containment of the contamination, collecting and analyzing samples.
- Evaluate data, prepare regular reports, and monitoring results and effectiveness of the remediation efforts.
- Communicated complex technical concepts to stakeholders, agencies, owners, community members, and technical experts to ensure project alignment and understanding.
- Phase I Site assessments/investigations, reviewed historical records, past land use, previous environmental studies etc.
Project Manager - Engineering
Triumvirate Environmental
Greater Boston
05.2013 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with EPA standards to maintain high data quality and defensibility.
- Purged wells until field parameters stabilized, monitoring three consecutive readings within specified range.
- I monitor field parameters like pH, temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity during purging, recording these measurements after each well volume removed.
- I then purge the well, typically removing three to five well volumes, calculating the required purge volume by multiplying the well volume by the desired number of well volumes to be purged.
- Collected groundwater samples from monitoring wells to assess water quality and compliance with standards.
- Finally, I collect representative groundwater samples using appropriate sampling equipment and techniques, ensuring I don’t introduce any contamination during the sampling process.
- Documented actions, measurements, and observations in field log and maintained chain-of-custody forms for each sample to uphold sample integrity throughout collection and analysis.
- I calculate the well volume by using the formula V = πr²h, where 'V' is the volume, 'r' is the radius of the well casing, and 'h' is the height of the water column.
- I then measure the static water level using an electronic water level meter, carefully decontaminating the probe between wells to prevent cross-contamination.
Environmental Engineer
Triumvirate Environmental
Greater Boston
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Conducted site assessments, surveyed sites, performed intrusive assessments, and managed underground storage tank removal along with building and hazardous material management during renovation and demolition projects.
- Utilized subsurface investigation techniques to collect and screen soil and groundwater samples, applied Massachusetts Contingency Plan, and created and managed scaled site plans using AutoCAD.
- I conducted chlorine dioxide decontamination and performance certification of biological safety cabinets (BSCs).
- I performed BSC risk assessments to identify potential hazards, determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and developed emergency procedures.
- I calculated the volume of each cabinet to appropriately mix the correct amount of sodium chlorite and sodium hypochlorite for complete sterilization.
- Calculated water volume for maintaining internal humidity levels between 70-80%.
- Placed biological indicators in strategic locations within cabinets to validate and verify effectiveness of decontamination process.
- Environmental monitoring was conducted outside of the cabinet using meters and monitors to ensure the gas was fully encapsulated with no leaks.
Environmental Specialist
Triumvirate Environmental
Greater Boston
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Inspected clients' hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas for compliance, verifying proper labeling of hazardous characteristics and adherence to date requirements.
- Ensured compliance with client's generator status and coordinated waste disposal pickups, including accurate manifesting and packing slips.
- Performed waste characterization and lab-packs, determined RCRA waste codes, and prepared packing slips and manifests to ensure regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of New Hampshire
NH05-2008
Skills
- Project management
- Field investigations
- Sampling protocols
- Remediation methods
- Statistical analysis
- Environmental regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certified
Timeline
Project Manager/Engineer
KEMRON Environmental Services
01.2023 - 08.2026
Project Manager - Engineering
Triumvirate Environmental
05.2013 - 01.2023
Environmental Engineer
Triumvirate Environmental
01.2010 - 05.2013
Environmental Specialist
Triumvirate Environmental
07.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
University of New Hampshire