RICHARD CHAPPELL
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer (PE)
Commonwealth of VirginiaMay, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of ArkansasDec, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of TexasJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Board Certified Environmental Engineer - Water Supply/Wastewater Engineering (BCEE-WS/WE)
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and ScientistsNov, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of AlabamaOct, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
MISSISSIPPI, STATE OFOct, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
State of TennesseeSep, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
Commonwealth of KentuckySep, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
The State of New YorkJul, 2001- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
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United States
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Design Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Principal
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Oct 2007 - Present
Responsibilities include: • Project management and engineering of diverse project teams including those of multiple disciplines. • Planning, evaluation, design, and construction management of potable water and wastewater treatment plants and processes as well as related infrastructure work including raw water intakes, pump stations, storage structures, and sewer collection systems. • Maintaining client relationships on assigned projects. • Preparation of water… Show more Responsibilities include: • Project management and engineering of diverse project teams including those of multiple disciplines. • Planning, evaluation, design, and construction management of potable water and wastewater treatment plants and processes as well as related infrastructure work including raw water intakes, pump stations, storage structures, and sewer collection systems. • Maintaining client relationships on assigned projects. • Preparation of water, wastewater, and infrastructure proposals in response to client requests. • Project manager and lead design engineer for projects including: • Evaluation, design, and construction of new softening and membrane treatment processes for the Town of Smyrna, TN 18 mgd water treatment plant. • Evaluation, design, and construction of new treatment processes for the Harpeth Valley Utilities District 62 mgd water treatment plant. • Evaluation and design of process upgrades for the City of Clarksville 25 mgd wastewater treatment facility. • Evaluation and design of a new 6 mgd wastewater treatment plant for the City of Pigeon Forge, TN. • Evaluation, design, and construction of new onsite generated sodium hypochlorite systems for the 90 mgd Omohundro and 90 mgd K.R. Harrington water treatment plants for Nashville-Davidson County, TN. • Design and construction of new chemical feed facilities for the City of Columbia, TN 20 mgd water filtration plant. Show less Responsibilities include: • Project management and engineering of diverse project teams including those of multiple disciplines. • Planning, evaluation, design, and construction management of potable water and wastewater treatment plants and processes as well as related infrastructure work including raw water intakes, pump stations, storage structures, and sewer collection systems. • Maintaining client relationships on assigned projects. • Preparation of water… Show more Responsibilities include: • Project management and engineering of diverse project teams including those of multiple disciplines. • Planning, evaluation, design, and construction management of potable water and wastewater treatment plants and processes as well as related infrastructure work including raw water intakes, pump stations, storage structures, and sewer collection systems. • Maintaining client relationships on assigned projects. • Preparation of water, wastewater, and infrastructure proposals in response to client requests. • Project manager and lead design engineer for projects including: • Evaluation, design, and construction of new softening and membrane treatment processes for the Town of Smyrna, TN 18 mgd water treatment plant. • Evaluation, design, and construction of new treatment processes for the Harpeth Valley Utilities District 62 mgd water treatment plant. • Evaluation and design of process upgrades for the City of Clarksville 25 mgd wastewater treatment facility. • Evaluation and design of a new 6 mgd wastewater treatment plant for the City of Pigeon Forge, TN. • Evaluation, design, and construction of new onsite generated sodium hypochlorite systems for the 90 mgd Omohundro and 90 mgd K.R. Harrington water treatment plants for Nashville-Davidson County, TN. • Design and construction of new chemical feed facilities for the City of Columbia, TN 20 mgd water filtration plant. Show less
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Senior Project Engineer
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Jun 2005 - Oct 2007
Lead design engineer and/or project manager for projects including: • Evaluation and design of upgrades for the largest Blacksburg, VA wastewater pump station. • Study of Botetourt County, VA water supply and distribution system to mitigate taste and odor concerns. • Design of chemical feed facilities for the Havre de Grace, MD wastewater treatment plant. • Water treatment process evaluations and optimizations for Purcellville, VA
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Senior Project Engineer
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Aug 1998 - Jun 2005
Lead design engineer and/or project manager for projects including: • Design and construction of new Hudson, NY water filtration plant. • Construction of upgrades to the Hudson, NY wastewater chlorination facilities and pump station. • Evaluation, design, and construction of four upgraded wastewater pumping stations for Onondaga County, NY. • Evaluation and design of new wastewater treatment facilities for a BOCES school facility located in the New York City… Show more Lead design engineer and/or project manager for projects including: • Design and construction of new Hudson, NY water filtration plant. • Construction of upgrades to the Hudson, NY wastewater chlorination facilities and pump station. • Evaluation, design, and construction of four upgraded wastewater pumping stations for Onondaga County, NY. • Evaluation and design of new wastewater treatment facilities for a BOCES school facility located in the New York City watershed. • Evaluation of new raw potable water intakes for Syracuse, NY. • Corrosion control studies for water distribution systems in Oneida County, NY and Danbury, CT.
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General Chemical Corp.
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Service Engineer
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Aug 1996 - Jul 1998
Duties included the following: • Providing in-house and on-site technical expertise and assistance to customers and distributors on the proper choice and most effective use of coagulant and flocculant chemicals for water, wastewater, livestock, and lake treatment processes. • Furnish technical knowledge to manufacturing in the development of new products and enhancements of existing products. • Prepare and present technical seminars both to customers and distributors as… Show more Duties included the following: • Providing in-house and on-site technical expertise and assistance to customers and distributors on the proper choice and most effective use of coagulant and flocculant chemicals for water, wastewater, livestock, and lake treatment processes. • Furnish technical knowledge to manufacturing in the development of new products and enhancements of existing products. • Prepare and present technical seminars both to customers and distributors as well as members of the New York State and national chapters of the American Water Works Association. Show less Duties included the following: • Providing in-house and on-site technical expertise and assistance to customers and distributors on the proper choice and most effective use of coagulant and flocculant chemicals for water, wastewater, livestock, and lake treatment processes. • Furnish technical knowledge to manufacturing in the development of new products and enhancements of existing products. • Prepare and present technical seminars both to customers and distributors as… Show more Duties included the following: • Providing in-house and on-site technical expertise and assistance to customers and distributors on the proper choice and most effective use of coagulant and flocculant chemicals for water, wastewater, livestock, and lake treatment processes. • Furnish technical knowledge to manufacturing in the development of new products and enhancements of existing products. • Prepare and present technical seminars both to customers and distributors as well as members of the New York State and national chapters of the American Water Works Association. Show less
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Syracuse University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Apr 1995 - Aug 1996
• Developed and implemented research project designed to study the removal of natural organic material from drinking water using aluminum and iron salt coagulants. • Analyzed and collected data as well as prepared interim and final reports to General Chemical. • Presented results to American Water Works Association in New Orleans and Dallas, Texas. • Developed and implemented research project designed to study the removal of natural organic material from drinking water using aluminum and iron salt coagulants. • Analyzed and collected data as well as prepared interim and final reports to General Chemical. • Presented results to American Water Works Association in New Orleans and Dallas, Texas.
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Galson Corporation
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East Syracuse, New York
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Laboratory Technician
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Apr 1994 - Apr 1995
Responsible for the following: • All inorganic glassware. • Industrial hygiene gravimetric analysis including initial preparation work, analysis, and draft reports for client. Responsible for the following: • All inorganic glassware. • Industrial hygiene gravimetric analysis including initial preparation work, analysis, and draft reports for client.
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DIAMOND PAGE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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Syracuse, New York Area
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Application Designer and Programmer
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Jun 1993 - Apr 1994
• Design, development, and implementation of an advanced portfolio management and lease accounting software application. • Design, development, and implementation of an advanced portfolio management and lease accounting software application.
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Education
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1994 - 1997
Syracuse University
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Engineering -
1989 - 1993
Lafayette College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering
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