Principal Hydrogeologist

• Nov 2020 - Present

Hydrogeologist

• Jun 2015 - Oct 2020

Key responsibilities included: * Development of groundwater conceptual models; * The preparation of hydrogeological risk assessment reports with support of industry approved numerical modelling codes for contaminant transport; * Hydrogeological input to mining feasibility studies and ESIAs; * Undertaking groundwater modelling works to support predictions regarding construction dewatering requirements and mine water management (including both: operational and post closure). As a part of my role occasional field work was also required, typically on mining sites to include: supervision of borehole drilling and Casagrande piezometer/monitoring well installation, aquifer testing (including the use of packers), geotechnical logging and testing, core logging. I'm experienced conducting rock stress measurements using over-coring method. Show less

Environmental Hydrogeologist

• Jun 2013 - May 2015

Responsibilities: • Writing and coordinating the preparation of technical plans to support complex environmental and hydrogeological investigations; • Planning and conducting various sampling programs (NAPL, groundwater, soil vapour, soil, ambient air); • Supervision of field programs including drilling, test pitting and multiphase extraction events; • Operation and maintenance of remediation systems; and • Report writing. Responsibilities: • Writing and coordinating the preparation of technical plans to support complex environmental and hydrogeological investigations; • Planning and conducting various sampling programs (NAPL, groundwater, soil vapour, soil, ambient air); • Supervision of field programs including drilling, test pitting and multiphase extraction events; • Operation and maintenance of remediation systems; and • Report writing.

Driller

• Nov 2010 - Apr 2013

Responsibilities: • Determining suitable and safe drilling methods; • Providing an informed diagnosis and solution to drilling operations; • Drilling, installation and development of groundwater monitoring/production wells . Responsibilities: • Determining suitable and safe drilling methods; • Providing an informed diagnosis and solution to drilling operations; • Drilling, installation and development of groundwater monitoring/production wells .

Project Environmental Hydrogeologist

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2010

Major accomplishments: • Undertook Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments at various contaminated land sites (NATO airfields, military bases, landfills, retail fuel stations, fuel depots). • Co-ordinated technical and geological services for US Army Corps. of Engineers at a high profile planned Missile Defence Site in Poland. • Managed government sponsored program (in compliance with EU Water Act) involving Environmental Impact Assessment of contaminated land (including hazardous wastes) followed by site remediation. Show less