Timothy Kelly
Writer, Geoscientist
State College,Pennsylvania
Summary
I offer you diversified experience in environmental fieldwork and project management, including groundwater sampling, soil logging using the USCS, geotechnical borehole logging, Phase I ESA site walks, generating and updating tables, charts and graphs, writing reports, generating geotechnical and monitoring well boring logs, proposal writing, client and regulatory community interaction.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Microtransit and Paratransit Driver
MTM Transit, LLC
3 2023 - Current
- Operate three- to 12-passenger vans to safely transport passengers, including disabled persons, to and from their destinations, mobility device and passenger securement, passenger lift operation.
Freelance Writer
10.2021 - Current
- Write articles about local businesses and Penn State research projects for HappyValleyIndustry.com; B2B copywriting and articles of personal interest.
EHS Administrator
Flex-A-Seal, Inc./ Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Update Lockout-Tagout, Hearing Conservation, and Hazard Communication programs for new facility; conduct noise survey and dosimetry; develop and update personal protective equipment programs; research and update hazardous waste management requirements and manage hazardous waste collection and shipping; schedule third-party safety compliance inspections and perform regular in-house safety compliance inspections; conduct safety training
- Manage scrap metal collection and shipping
- Monitor and maintain machine coolant for optimal concentration and volume.
Safety and Maintenance Administrator
Flex-A-Seal, Inc.
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Continue health and safety tasks of previous position; use maintenance management software to plan and schedule maintenance tasks for a three-person crew; work with maintenance crew to set up a preventative maintenance schedule for machines and facilities.
Quality Control Inspector / Health and Safety Trainer
Flex-A-Seal, Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2016
- Update Lockout-Tagout, Hearing Conservation, and Hazard Communication programs, develop and implement training for each; conduct noise surveys and dosimetry, assist with implementation of hearing conservation engineering controls; plan and implement personal protective equipment policies; job hazard analyses including airborne dust and lead sampling; research and update hazardous waste management requirements and processes; conduct safety training
- Shift primary focus to QC Inspection July 2013 with continuing health and safety training responsibilities
- Read engineering drawings and inspect seal parts to verify compliance of manufactured and vendor parts with specifications; recommend action regarding nonconforming part dimensions.
Independent Consultant
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Assess machinery and update lockout tagout program for Flex-A-Seal, Inc.
Geologist
KAS, Inc.
10.2004 - 02.2011
- B2B Safety and OSHA compliance training, KAS internal training
- Respirator fit testing and training; Indoor air sampling; Health and Safety Coordinator, manage environmental and geologic site assessment projects; brownfields assessments; Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
- Hazardous waste site investigation and reporting
- Water supply development and permitting
- Remediation feasibility investigations
- Pilot testing for soil vapor extraction and air sparging
- UST closure site assessments
- Geologic mapping and fracture trace assessment
- Geotechnical borings and soil analyses.
Geologist
Griffin International, Inc.
09.1996 - 10.2004
- Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
- Hazardous waste site investigation and reporting
- Water supply development and permitting
- Remedial feasibility investigations
- Pilot testing for soil vapor extraction and air sparging
- UST closure site assessments
- Geologic mapping and fracture trace assessment
- Geotechnical borings and soil analyses
- Respirator fit testing; Indoor air sampling
- Soil logging and percolation test characterization in support of septic system design.
Geologist
Louis Berger and Associates, Inc.
02.1994 - 09.1996
- Site investigation management for CERCLA Remedial Investigation at US Department of Defense site
- Internal corporate training on site investigation topics and safety; Site characterization and remediation pilot testing, environmental assessments at petroleum and solvent contaminated sites
- Work plan/ cost estimate development
- Client, EPA and state environmental agency liaison.
Geologist
Nittany Geoscience, Inc.
12.1988 - 11.1993
- Field supervisor for RCRA Facility Investigations at chemical manufacturing plant
- Supervision of job-site health and safety
- Client and subcontractor liaison
- Drilling supervision, groundwater, surface water, soil, river sediment, soil gas sampling and technical reporting.
Geological Technician
Newmont Exploration
10.1987 - 12.1988
- Drilling supervision, geochemical sampling, geophysical surveying.
Education
BS Geosciences -
Penn State University
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Bishop Hafey Jr./Sr. High School
Skills
Vehicle inspection knowledge
Safe Driving Practices
Mobility support
Preparing reports
Geological Fieldwork
Field Sampling Techniques
Characterizing sediment
Drilling Operations
Well Logging
Timeline
Freelance Writer
10.2021 - Current
EHS Administrator
Flex-A-Seal, Inc./ Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC
10.2018 - 10.2021
Safety and Maintenance Administrator
Flex-A-Seal, Inc.
12.2016 - 10.2018
Quality Control Inspector / Health and Safety Trainer
Flex-A-Seal, Inc.
09.2011 - 12.2016
Independent Consultant
06.2011 - 08.2011
Geologist
KAS, Inc.
10.2004 - 02.2011
Geologist
Griffin International, Inc.
09.1996 - 10.2004
Geologist
Louis Berger and Associates, Inc.
02.1994 - 09.1996
Geologist
Nittany Geoscience, Inc.
12.1988 - 11.1993
Geological Technician
Newmont Exploration
10.1987 - 12.1988
Microtransit and Paratransit Driver
MTM Transit, LLC
3 2023 - Current
BS Geosciences -
Penn State University
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Bishop Hafey Jr./Sr. High School