Caleb Ratz

Senior Scientist at Specialty Consulting, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER
    Osha
  • Monday.com Work OS Software
    Lessonly by Seismic

Experience

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Scientist
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Netherlands
    • Professional Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Geologist
      • Jun 2017 - Apr 2022

      Lead digital transformation for client siteTransitioned from paper based readings to fillable forms on an iPad.Aided in designing of fillable forms for groundwater sampling, work permits, and O&MOptimized workflow to automatically generate reportsPerform maintenance on O&M systemsMaintain system run time recognizing issues and addressing them earlyTroubleshoot issues with pumps, motors, wiring, etc.Organize one-off events for site improvementsTrain junior staff Supervise multiple events at legacy sitesExecute 3 successful barge drilling & surface sediment events during the COVID-19 pandemicHad direct contact with NY’s DEC, Coast Guard, and the clientDelivered project under time & under budgetOversee night-time operations of emergency responses Led the implementation of new technology for pump testsExecute field tasks such as groundwater, soil, & NSZD samplingWrite quarterly reports for the EPA & clientsExtensive experience with behavior based safety programsSite supervisor and managing subcontractors

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Staff Geologist
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

      Collect data as prescribed by the scope of work and present it in a logical, coherent manner, including the preparation of written reports, tables, figures and illustrations.Complete assigned tasks on schedule and within the budget to the satisfaction of the project management team.Maintain auditable and orderly files, notebooks and correspondence on all project aspects.Conduct all work in compliance with technical project specifications and standard operating procedures defined in the project work scope.Monitor the effort, timeliness and the quality of work of subcontractors and document and report all variations to the Project Geoscientist and Unit Manager or Section Manager.Report project related delays irregularities to the Project Geoscientist and Unit Manager or Section Manager.Under the direction of a more senior geoscientist, coordinate laboratory analysis appropriate to the proper identification and evaluation of samples.Conduct literature searches to compile pertinent information, critically evaluate and correlate the compiled literature.Maintain a current knowledge of the recent works in the field for application on existing and proposed projects.Be aware of client needs and concerns.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2013 - May 2015

      Assist in the development of Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plans for fifteen counties in Illinois in accordance to FEMA and IEMA standardsUse ArcGIS and Hazus-MH to simulate, analyze, and map areas of interest in regards to flood and earthquake catastrophes for use in Hazard Mitigation PlanningComplete analytical projects in and out of ArcGIS using both attribute data and spatial location dataMaintain lab equipment including computers, GPS equipment and a large format plotter Assist in the development of Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plans for fifteen counties in Illinois in accordance to FEMA and IEMA standardsUse ArcGIS and Hazus-MH to simulate, analyze, and map areas of interest in regards to flood and earthquake catastrophes for use in Hazard Mitigation PlanningComplete analytical projects in and out of ArcGIS using both attribute data and spatial location dataMaintain lab equipment including computers, GPS equipment and a large format plotter

    • Maintenance Technician
      • Jun 2010 - Jul 2013

    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Intern
      • 2013 - 2013

      Analyzed AutoCAD drawings of can-making machines to determine required parts for daily shipmentsPack disassembled components for shipment per instruction and stage packed components for shipmentProvided clerical and administrative support including, but not limited to answer phones, copy, fax, scan, and file Analyzed AutoCAD drawings of can-making machines to determine required parts for daily shipmentsPack disassembled components for shipment per instruction and stage packed components for shipmentProvided clerical and administrative support including, but not limited to answer phones, copy, fax, scan, and file

    • Part time
      • May 2008 - Feb 2009

Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General
    2013 - 2015
  • Southwestern Illinois College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Geology/Earth Science, General
    2010 - 2012

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