TALLULAH WEST
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Accomplished in leading diverse teams across multiple environmental projects, I excel in regulatory compliance and project management, honed at companies like McCarthy Builders. Skilled in cross-functional teamwork and complex problem-solving, I've successfully navigated challenging site conditions to ensure project success and environmental integrity, demonstrating a proactive approach to achieving corporate and environmental goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SWPPP & VEGETATION MANAGER
McCarthy Builders
09.2023 - Current
- Planning and implementing site stabilization strategies to ensures compliance with stormwater regulations on Company's energy projects
- Engage directly with design, preconstruction, estimating, operations and warranty, supporting various construction project teams across the renewable energy business unit
- Duties include thorough review of project environmental documents, performing preconstruction soil and vegetation analysis, determine project specific environmental requirements during design/preconstruction, review design drawings and provide input and recommendations to ensure project success, develop and provide site specific environmental training, perform site visits and provide support throughout construction to ensure environmental compliance and a successful project turnover/permit close-out
- Diverse range of projects nationally with unique site conditions require customized solutions for success
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST II
Consumers Energy
, MI
02.2021 - 08.2023
- As a member of the Land & Water Management team, obtain State and local permits for HVD, LVD, substation, solar, gas transmission and gas distribution construction projects and develop company-wide environmental compliance program
- Compliance program development includes development of supporting plans and reporting systems, site visits to construction projects, communication with crews to implement company plans and procedures and department training
- Additionally, working with Planet Goals team to develop carbon-offset program
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Edge Engineering & Sciences
St. Clare, MI
04.2020 - 12.2020
- As a member of the Enbridge-Vector Blue Water Energy Center Meter Station and Lateral Project (FERC regulated) inspection team in St
- Clare-Michigan, review construction plans, work with the natural gas company Project Managers and Utility Chief, identifying areas of concern and develop solutions that are compliant with Local, State and Federal regulations
- Lead Environmental Inspection duties include preparing variances and FERC weekly reports, providing supervisory support of a 1.2-mile lateral (24") natural gas pipeline and meter station
- Conduct weekly and post rain-event SWPPP inspections (determine the need, proper installation, maintenance and repair of erosion control devices)
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
HDR, Inc.
southeastern Michigan, MI
07.2016 - 10.2019
- As a member of the Enbridge Nexus Pipeline (FERC regulated) inspection team in southeastern Michigan, review construction plans, work with the natural gas company Project Manager, consultants, Construction Coordinator and Utility Chief, identifying areas of concern and develop solutions that are compliant with Local, State and Federal regulations
- Lead Environmental Inspection duties include preparing variances, spread level report coordination, providing supervisory support of a 47-mile spread (36") natural gas pipeline
- Project specific concerns include approximately 11-miles of commercial, industrial and residential land uses including construction through the historical Willow Run facility; owned and operated by The Ford Motor Company, the manufacturer of 70% of the B-24 Liberator aircrafts during WWII
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
AECOM
, NY/PA
09.2015 - 05.2016
- As a member of the Williams Constitution Pipeline Project (New York/ Pennsylvania, 125-mile, 30" FERC regulated, natural gas pipeline) inspection team, review construction plans, work with the natural gas company Project Manager, consultants, Compliance Coordinator, Environmental and Utility Chief, identifying areas of concern and develop solutions that are compliant with Local, State and Federal regulations
- Lead Environmental Inspection duties include training, preparing documents and plans, coordinate pre-construction data gathering (photograph and document existing ROW conditions including waterbodies, wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, structures and landmarks)
- FERC Partial Notice to Proceed permit conditions provided the ability to hand-fell trees in Pennsylvania
- As Lead EI of Spread A, partially located in PA and NY, additional tasks include adhering to strict permits conditions and imposed company protocol, to ensure compliance during limited tree-felling activities
- Project specific concerns include karst terrain and highly erodible soils, agricultural lands, Bald Eagle habitat, Threatened & Endangered species including the Indiana and Long-eared bat species, wild and stocked trout streams and cultural resource sites
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Tetra Tech, Inc.
, TX
10.2014 - 03.2015
- As a member of the Sunoco Permian Express 2 Pipeline Project (central Texas) inspection team, review construction plans, work with the natural gas company Project Manager, consultants, Construction Coordinator and Utility Chief, identifying areas of concern and develop routing solutions that are compliant with State and Federal regulations
- Lead Environmental Inspection duties include training, preparing documents and plans, orchestrate and conduct weekly and post rain-event SWPPP inspections (determine the need, proper installation, maintenance and repair of erosion control devices) and providing supervisory support of a 70-mile spread (24") crude oil pipeline
- Project specific concerns include approximately eight-miles of critical nesting habitat for the Black-Capped Vireo and Golden-Cheeked Warbler, necessitating construction restrictions in response to permit conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Applied Consultants
, PA
04.2014 - 09.2014
- As a member of the Momentum Midstream-Appalachia Gathering System team, conduct environmental inspections of a 16-mile (16", 8") natural gas gathering pipeline project and several laterals in southwestern Pennsylvania
- Verify compliance with the conditions of state and federal environmental regulatory agencies and environmental requirements in landowner easement agreements
- Identify, document and oversee corrective actions when necessary
- Conduct weekly and post rain-event SWPPP inspections (determine the need, proper installation, maintenance and repair of erosion control devices)
- Prepare weekly and daily reports documenting compliance with the various permits and mitigation plans
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Natural Resource Group-LLC
, TX
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Act as a third-party environmental inspector on OneOk's Sterling 3, 90-mile, spread #4 (northeast Texas), 16" NGL pipeline
- Duties include observe construction and communicate with the utility inspection team and environmental foreman regarding permitting conditions, complete weekly SWPPP inspections and compile daily reports
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Applied Consulting
, OH/PA/WV
06.2012 - 04.2013
- As a member of the Momentum Midstream - Utica East Ohio team, review pre-construction plans, work with the natural gas company Project Manager, consultants, Construction Coordinator and Utility Chief, identifying areas of concern and develop routing solutions that are compliant with State and Federal regulations
- Lead Environmental Inspection duties include training, preparing documents and plans, providing supervisory support of a 2-mile (20",18",6") gathering line, a 1-mile (20", 18", 12", 6", 2") gathering line, a 138-acre Kensington Cryogenic facility and 640-acre Fractionation facility
- As a member of the Momentum Midstream-Appalachia Gathering System team, conduct environmental inspections of a 37-mile, 24" natural gas gathering pipeline project and interconnect facility in southwestern Pennsylvania/West Virginia
- Verify compliance with the conditions of state and federal environmental regulatory agencies and environmental requirements in landowner easement agreements
- Identify, document and oversee corrective actions when necessary
- Orchestrate and conduct weekly and post rain-event SWPPP inspections (determine the need, proper installation, maintenance and repair of erosion control devices)
- Prepare weekly and daily reports documenting compliance with the various permits and mitigation plans
PERMITTING SPECIALIST/COORDINATOR
Chesapeake Energy
, PA
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Obtain approximately ¼ of all Chesapeake Midstream permits (~275 miles) for gathering lines associated with the transportation of natural gas located within the Marcellus North Shale Play of Pennsylvania
- Duties include coordinating with Chesapeake's Routing team, Land team and Engineers to plan, schedule and obtain routes for distribution to coincide with well schedules
- Coordinate three teams of consultants to conduct preliminary fieldwork including biological survey, wetland/ waterbody delineations and archeology
- Track projects and approve budgets for milestones throughout survey, engineering and permitting process
- Consultant data gathered was used for pipeline design and to obtain permits through the State of Pennsylvania and Army Corps of Engineers
- Additional permitting duties included reviewing and tracking all archeological investigations, reporting, and Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission correspondences and clearances for all pipeline projects within the Chesapeake Midstream Marcellus North Shale Play
- During construction, duties include working with the Contractor, Environmental Inspection team and Chesapeake's internal Land, Engineering and Routing team to 'red-line' the E&S drawings for Department of Environmental Protection (and ACOE in circumstances impacting jurisdictional Waters) approval
- Foster positive relationships with regulatory agencies to better support permitting and construction scheduling deadlines
PROJECT MANAGER/ SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
UniversalPegasus International
, PA
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Manage the environmental department and services throughout all of UPI's offices in the Onshore Division, and establish UPI's Canonsburg, PA office
- Coordinate the budget and scheduling for environmental and regulatory services for the energy industry, including site/civil engineering, erosion and sedimentation control plans, post construction stormwater management, wetland and stream delineations and permitting, pre- and post drill groundwater monitoring, water management services, threatened and endangered species surveying and permitting, as well as many other permitting requirements
- Additional responsibilities include collaborating with business development team to develop client relationships, obtain Master Service Agreements and draft proposals for services
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
Frontline Energy Services
, PA/WV
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Act as an Environmental Construction Specialist for EQT's- Sunrise Pipeline Project (Pennsylvania/WV), an-110 mile, 24" natural gas, FERC regulated, pipeline project
- Coordinate with Construction Manager, Route Planner, survey team, biological and archeological teams to minimize impacts to resources in the planning and selection of the right-of-way, additional temporary workspaces, temporary and permanent access roads, ancillary sites and compressor facilities
- Utilize knowledge of Army Corps of Engineers permitting, state permitting (WV and PA) and FERC Plans & Procedures to make decisions that are both in compliance with regulations and cost-effective to the gas company
FERC MONITOR
Tetra Tech, Inc.
, LA/MS
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Act as a FERC third party monitor for the Louisiana Pipeline Project, a 50-mile spread, 42" and 36" diameter natural gas pipeline
- Primary responsibilities include observing and documenting implementation of the FERC Plan and Procedures and certificate conditions, focusing on areas of particular environmental sensitivity (wetlands occupy approximately 95% of monitored area)
- Compile daily and weekly reports reflective of construction progress, observations and variances for the entire project
- Identify problem areas/issues of concern and foster open communication with the contractor company's environmental inspectors to implement corrective actions in the field
- Meet with landowners to observe and report issues that have been directly reported to FERC so that corrective measures can be taken
- Utilize limited authority to approve variance requests
- Special issues addressed include monitoring hurricane recovery activities associated with Hurricane Ike; including the retrieval of construction debris and equipment, scattered several miles away from the project area, primarily in sensitive coastal wetlands and waterbodies
Education
Bachelor of Science - NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point
05.2005
Skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Project planning
- Goal setting
- Staff management
- Performance evaluations
- Risk management
- Staff training and development
- Team leadership
- Partnership development
- Expense tracking
- Policy and procedure development
- Cross-functional team management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Operations management
- Employee onboarding
Certification
Advanced Wetland Delineation May 2023
MIDEQ Storm Water Management Operator (C-18985) January 2023
MIDEQ A1-a Waste Treatment Plant Operators March 2023
NYSDEC-Erosion & Sediment Control Training-4 HR (SWT# 04-110) September 2015
NYSDEC-Erosion & Sediment Control Training-4 HR (SWT# 53T-111913-40) November 2013
CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults October 2011 HAZWOPER-24 HR October 2011
FERC- Environmental Review and Compliance for Natural Gas Facilities September 2010
Advanced Wetland Delineation August 2007
Basic Wetland Delineation August 2007
Basic Wetland Delineation August 2006
Wetland Vegetation of the Great Lakes Region
Timeline
SWPPP & VEGETATION MANAGER
McCarthy Builders
09.2023 - Current
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST II
Consumers Energy
02.2021 - 08.2023
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Edge Engineering & Sciences
04.2020 - 12.2020
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
HDR, Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2019
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
AECOM
09.2015 - 05.2016
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Tetra Tech, Inc.
10.2014 - 03.2015
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Applied Consultants
04.2014 - 09.2014
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Natural Resource Group-LLC
07.2013 - 11.2013
LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR
Applied Consulting
06.2012 - 04.2013
PERMITTING SPECIALIST/COORDINATOR
Chesapeake Energy
03.2011 - 04.2012
PROJECT MANAGER/ SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
UniversalPegasus International
06.2010 - 03.2011
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
Frontline Energy Services
04.2010 - 06.2010
FERC MONITOR
Tetra Tech, Inc.
02.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point
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