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Timothy Garrett

Houston,Texas

Summary

Experienced with project planning, regulatory compliance, and client/government communication in the oil and gas sector. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Services Manager/Environmental PM

Er-Con Technologies, LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
  • Facilitated clear communication between technical services team members and other departments, fostering strong working relationships across the organization.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
  • Developed technical services strategies based upon clients' goals and implemented processes to achieve objectives.
  • Proactively addressed potential bottlenecks in the workflow enabling smoother project execution from start to finish.
  • Optimized resource allocation by effectively prioritizing projects based on business needs and available resources.
  • Led multidisciplinary teams of scientists/engineers to develop innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges that met client needs/expectations without compromising regulatory requirements or ecological health.
  • Ensured timely project completion by tracking milestones, identifying issues early on, and applying effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
  • Managed development, design and execution of projects
  • Supervised and directed daily work of Technical Services personnel.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Maintained detailed records of permits issued, fees collected, and inspection results for accurate reporting and analysis purposes.
  • Assisted applicants in understanding complex regulatory requirements, resulting in accurate submissions and fewer delays.
  • Monitored work procedures, work schedules and expedited workflow.

Senior Environmental Scientist

Er-Con Technologies, LLC
03.2023 - 05.2024


  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
  • Delivered high-quality technical support services that consistently exceeded customer expectations under tight deadlines.
  • Developed technical services strategies based upon clients' goals and implemented processes to achieve objectives.
  • Verified information on permits and contracts for projects to assess compliance with legal requirements.
  • Managed environmental projects and achieved regulatory compliance by developing strategic plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing mitigation measures.
  • Ensured timely project completion by tracking milestones, identifying issues early on, and applying effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Created detailed reports to summarize findings from site investigations for clients'' review/approval while maintaining transparency about potential challenges/risks associated with proposed actions.
  • Identified potential environmental risks through thorough site assessments and facilitated the implementation of appropriate remediation measures.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of permit applications for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
  • Aided in the preparation and development of proposals for Technical Services

Senior Environmental Scientist

Lloyd Engineering, Inc.
03.2019 - Current


  • Prepare federal, state, and local permit applications for clients within the oil/gas/energy sector.
  • Coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
  • Design and coordination of engineering drawings for inclusion in permit applications
  • Perform natural resource surveys for Section 10/Section 404 Waters of the U.S. and threatened and endangered species as field lead
  • Perform phase 1 site assessments, sediment/water sampling, mitigation monitoring, and biomonitoring
  • Perform UAV surveys with corresponding data analysis

Environmental Scientist

Bio-West Environmental Consultants
08.2018 - 03.2019


  • Performed biomonitoring for threatened and endangered species during active construction of pipelines as field lead
  • Performed natural resource surveys for Section 10/Section 404 Waters of the U.S. and threatened and endangered species as field lead
  • Performed phase 1 site assessments, sediment/water sampling, and mitigation monitoring
  • Wrote technical reports and assessments
  • Performed data entry
  • Performed research for future projects, and
  • Developed survey protocols.

Environmental Scientist

SWCA Environmental Consultants
05.2017 - 08.2018


  • Performed biomonitoring for threatened and endangered species during active construction of pipelines as field lead
  • Performed natural resource surveys for Section 10/Section 404 Waters of the U.S. and threatened and endangered species as field lead
  • Performed phase 1 site assessments, drilling mud sampling, and mitigation monitoring
  • Wrote technical reports and assessments, and
  • Performed data entry.

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas A&M University
05.2014 - 12.2016


  • Designed survey protocol for reticulate collared lizards
  • Performed research on reticulate collared lizards
  • Collected live herpetofauna and avian specimens across Texas
  • Preserved herpetofauna and avian specimens for inclusion in the TAMU natural history collection
  • Performed analyses and diagnostics on the phylogenies of lizard species endemic to the southwestern U.S., and
  • Performed reticulate collared lizard home range and habitat use surveys using radio telemetry.

Education

M.S. - Wildlife and Fisheries Science (Wildlife Ecology)

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
08.2017

B.S. - Wildlife and Fisheries Science (Wildlife Ecology)

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
05.2014

A.A.S. - Biotechnology

Temple College
Temple, Texas
08.2011

Skills

  • Ecological surveys
  • Environmental permitting
  • Environmental compliance
  • Soil sampling
  • Natural resource management
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Project management
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Endangered species surveys
  • Habitat assessment
  • Fieldwork coordination
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Task prioritization
  • Cost analysis
  • Staff management

Certification

  • U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot License, Issued: June 2018
  • Houston Toad Collection Permit, Issued: May 2017

Timeline

Technical Services Manager/Environmental PM

Er-Con Technologies, LLC
06.2024 - Current

Senior Environmental Scientist

Er-Con Technologies, LLC
03.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Environmental Scientist

Lloyd Engineering, Inc.
03.2019 - Current

Environmental Scientist

Bio-West Environmental Consultants
08.2018 - 03.2019

Environmental Scientist

SWCA Environmental Consultants
05.2017 - 08.2018

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas A&M University
05.2014 - 12.2016

B.S. - Wildlife and Fisheries Science (Wildlife Ecology)

Texas A&M University

A.A.S. - Biotechnology

Temple College

M.S. - Wildlife and Fisheries Science (Wildlife Ecology)

Texas A&M University

Publications

  • Wade A. Ryberg, Timothy B. Garrett, Connor S. Adams, Tyler A. Campbell, Danielle K. Walkup, Timothy E. Johnson & Toby J. Hobbitts. (2019). Life in the thornscrb: movement, home range, and territoriality of the reticulate collard lizard (Crotaphytus reticulates), Journal of Natural History, 53:27-28, 1707-1719. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2019.1668491.
  • Timothy B. Garrett, Wade A. Ryberg, Connor S. Adams, Tyler A. Campbell, and Toby J. Hobbitts. (2019). Diurnal and Nocturnal Habitat Use in Reticulate Collared Lizards (Crotaphytus reticulatus), The Southwestern Association of Naturalists, 63(4): 209-215. https://doi.org/10.1894/0038-4909-63-4-209.