EDUCATION

B.A. - Geology/Distributive Science, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1983

  PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Licensed Geologist/Hydrogeologist - Washington
Registered Geologist - Oregon

  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers
National Groundwater Association
Northwest Geological Society
Washington Hydrological Society

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mr. Helland, RG, joined SCS in 1986. He has over 20 years (since 1986) of management and project experience related to environmental monitoring, hazardous waste characterization, remediation and management, permitting, and human health and ecological risk assessment.

Mr. Helland has managed multiple investigations and assessments, performed UST removals and cleanups, and has managed numerous property transfer projects. He has overseen and managed the installation of groundwater monitoring wells through refuse, and the installation of landfill gas extraction systems. He has designed the groundwater monitoring system for inactive landfills, a regional soil treatment facility, gravel and hard rock mining operations, and petroleum contaminated sites.

Additionally, Mr. Helland has managed a number of RI/FS projects, including a highly publicized Commencement Bay project at Ruston Way in Tacoma, Washington. The site was the subject of a soil, soil vapor, sediment and groundwater investigation to determine the impacts from 80 years of industrial use of the property. Groundwater quality information was used to evaluate the potential ecological risks from the groundwater discharge to the adjacent marine waters.

BC Port Agency (Confidential), Groundwater Monitoring, Pier 94, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Project Manager responsible for performance of quarterly groundwater monitoring at Pier 94 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Quarterly monitoring was performed over a three year period in accordance with the established plan. Groundwater samples were collected from existing wells and analyzed for CMCS aquatic life metals, BTEX, hazardous air pollutants (PAHs), and conductivity.

Boeing, Landfill Gas (LFG) System Modifications and Site Redevelopment, Boeing Eastgate Landfill, Bellevue, WA. responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA), and final document review for the delivery of design services for modifying environmental controls at the closed Boeing Eastgate Landfill in Bellevue, WA. Tasks were associated with the encroachment of the Schnitzer West Advanta Office Park Development project. Design services included modifying portions of landfill gas control system, storm water drainage system, groundwater monitoring network, and landfill gas monitoring network. The gas system had to take into account the high water levels in the waste mass while providing gas extraction recovery of offsite migration and monitoring capabilities. In 2002 SCS was contracted by JGM Landscape Architects to provide an analysis of the site in support of the initial feasibility study. SCS was also responsible for constructing the original landfill gas system under contract to Boeing in 1986. The landfill facility was formerly owned by Boeing and is now owned by Schnitzer West and the City of Bellevue. Boeing owns the gas extraction system.

CamWest Development Inc, Groundwater Assessment of Offsite Wells, PACE Property, Kirkland, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA), and final document review for the performance of a groundwater assessment on a residential property located down gradient of the PACE (former Ultra Corp) site in Kirkland, WA. The assessment served to determine the potential for VOC groundwater contamination to have migrated onto the subject property. Three shallow groundwater wells were installed, developed, and sampled to characterize the water quality conditions and better define the local groundwater flow direction. The client intended to acquire and redevelop the site. Findings and recommendations were presented in a letter report.

CamWest Development Inc, Remediation and Groundwater Monitoring, Nettleton Property, Kirkland, WA. responsible for performance of a soil and groundwater remediation project at the former Green Funeral Home property located in Kirkland, WA. Pre-remedial tasks included permit acquisition, SEPA checklist, and entry into the Ecology's VCP. Remedial tasks included the removal of an estimated 1,000 tons of PCS, excavation water management, and application of about 1,200 pounds of oxygenate to the excavation to enhance natural groundwater treatment. A site characterization/remedial action report was prepared. After the soil removal, residual groundwater contamination was treated using in situ application of chemical oxidants using RegenOx/ORC mixtures. A four quarter groundwater monitoring program was then developed to evaluate/demonstrate site closure.

CamWest Development Inc, Soil Contamination Remediation, Shamrock Property, Renton, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for performance of technical assistance regarding arsenic contaminated soil on the Shamrock Property in Renton, WA. During  site development activities, the earthwork contractor inadvertently imported and placed approximately 5,000 cubic yards of arsenic contaminated soil. King County issued a stop work order due to a violation of the site development permit. Project activities involved reviewing site data and remediation plans prepared by others to ensure that our client's interests were protected.

CEMEX, USA (WA), Groundwater Evaluation for Arsenic, Granite Falls Aggregate Mining Operation (GFAMO) Site, Granite Falls, WA. responsible for performance of a groundwater evaluation at the Granite Falls Aggregate Mining Operation in Granite Falls, WA. The project serve to evaluate preliminary analytical data from bedrock, sand and gravel reserves, and groundwater to determine the potential for the release of naturally occurring arsenic into groundwater as a result of the proposed mining operations. Tasks included the design of a testing program for implementation during mining operations to provide a database on arsenic content in mined material. Finally, the evaluation of the potential for arsenic release and the testing program was added to an environmental impact statement prepared for the mining operation.

CEMEX, USA (WA), Groundwater Monitoring Program, Arlington Sand and Gravel Mining Facility, Arlington, WA. Project Manager responsible for development of a groundwater monitoring program at the active Arlington Sand and Gravel mining facility in Arlington, WA. Tasks involved providing technical assistance for groundwater monitoring activities, reviewing and evaluating monitoring data, communicating with regulatory agency, and providing installation oversight of new groundwater monitoring wells.

CEMEX, USA (WA), Groundwater Monitoring, Maltby Facility, Maltby, WA. responsible for execution of a groundwater monitoring program at a reclamation landfill in Maltby, WA. The project, required by the Snohomish Health District, involved the preparation of a groundwater monitoring plan for review and approval by the Health District and subsequent monitoring well installation and sampling.

CEMEX, USA (WA), Landfill Soil Monitoring, Everett Reclamation Landfill, Everett, WA. responsible for preparation of Snohomish County Health District permit applications for the Everett Reclamation Landfill in Everett, WA. The project involved developing general and supplemental permits for problem waste treatment facilities and groundwater monitoring, and submitting applications inclusive of detailed operations, health and safety, soil sampling plans, and SEPA checklist.

CEMEX, USA (WA), Limited Groundwater Sampling, Former Coyote Springs Sand and Gravel Facility, Boardman, OR. Project Director responsible for performance limited groundwater sampling at the former Coyote Springs Sand and Gravel facility in Boardman, OR. The project served to evaluate whether groundwater had been affected by wastes observed during earlier previously executed Phase I ESA. Wastes consisted mainly of scrap metal and waste oil.

CEMEX, USA (WA), Post Permit Document and Operations Plan, Everett Reclamation Landfill, Everett, WA. Project Manager responsible for development of post permit documents for the Everett Reclamation Landfill in Everett, WA. The project supported the solid waste facility per the MIT application process with Snohomish Health District following the receipt of a permit to operate. The documents served  as a guide for daily operations at the landfill.

CEMEX, USA (WA), SEPA Permit Preparation Process, Everett Reclamation Landfill, Everett, WA. Project Manager responsible for preparation of necessary SEPA documents to support the permitting process for a new inert debris landfill in Everett, WA. The SEPA permit was a requirement of the Snohomish County Health Department.

CenterCal Properties LLC, Redevelopment Feasibility Evaluation, Rossman Landfill, Oregon City, OR. Project Manager responsible for performance of a limited data review for the closed Rossman Landfill in Oregon City, OR. The project served to evaluate environmental issues associated with the proposed redevelopment of the former MSW landfill. The project involved review of recent monitoring reports and permit conditions. Based on the available monitoring information, and the conceptual development plans, initial cost information related to landfill gas collection and building protection and future monitoring requirements was developed.

CenterCal Properties LLC, Soil and Groundwater Sampling, Nyberg Property Chevron Gas Station, Tualatin, OR. Project Director responsible for direct push collection of soil and groundwater samples at the site of a former Chevron station in Tualatin, OR. The project served to identify any remaining areas of contamination that might affect the planned property redevelopment.

Charles Tabit, PCE Groundwater Testing, Tabit Square, Mercer Island, WA. Project Director responsible for performance of groundwater testing at the Tabit Square property on Mercer Island, WA. The project served to support the property owner with regard to subsurface perchloroethylene (PCE) contamination caused by a tenant. Tasks included the review of tenant cleanup proposals and work products, attendance at meetings with regulators, construction oversight, and other activities to assist the property owner in assuring the property value was maintained and refinancing was possible.

Clallam County Public Works Dept (WA), Post-Closure Groundwater Monitoring 2000-2006, Lake Creek Landfill, Forks, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the execution of semi-annual post-closure groundwater monitoring at the Lake Creek Landfill in Forks, WA. The project included sampling at four groundwater monitoring wells and two surface water streamside locations, aquifer testing, and groundwater flow determination. Letter reports and an annual report were prepared.

Clark County Public Works Dept (WA), Environmental Monitoring, English Pit Landfill, Vancouver, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the performance of long-term semi-annual groundwater and landfill gas monitoring at the closed English Pit Landfill in Vancouver, WA. The monitoring effort included sample collection, laboratory analysis, data validation, database management, and semi-annual report preparation. The reports included a site description and background section, a summary of the groundwater and landfill gas monitoring activities, a water level contour map, a presentation of the analytical results, time series graphs, a discussion of the water quality exceedances, and field documentation.

CXY Chemicals Group, Groundwater Assessment, Chlor-Alkali Plant, Squamish, BC, Canada. Project Manager responsible for execution of a groundwater assessment at the Chlor-Alkali Plant in Squamish, BC, Canada. Tasks included evaluating the nature and extent of contamination and providing an assessment the of site hydrogeology. A three dimensional modflow model for the site was prepared.

DLH Environmental Consulting, Groundwater Monitoring, 116th St Texaco Site, Marysville, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the

technical direction, budget management, scheduling, staffing, subcontractor management, and document preparation for the performance og groundwater monitoring at a Texaco fueling station site in Marysville, WA. Tasks involved performing four rounds of groundwater monitoring to track the progress of remediation. Documentation was prepared and presented to Ecology's VCP for issuance of a no further action (NFA)statement. Groundwater samples were analyzed using Ecology Methods NWTPHD and NWTPHG for BTEX.

Estate of Edna Stoughton, Petroleum Contaminated Soil Data Review, University District Property, Seattle, WA. Project Director responsible for review of information in a report prepared by the developer's consultant for a University District property in Seattle, WA. The data evaluation served to address any existing or potential environmental impacts at the subject property.

Evergreen Industrial Park, Industrial Property Remediation, Evergreen Industrial Park, Federal Way, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for provision of third-party review of data obtained from the Evergreen Industrial Park in Federal Way, WA. Tasks involved the evaluation of data collected by others to support the cleanup of a tract of industrial property that contained a truck stop, various vehicle repair facilities, and other small manufacturers. Remediation expertise was also provided in an effort to evaluate data collection and review the remedial planning performed by others. SCS’s work supported the attorney's efforts to recover costs against the former truck stop operator.

First Industrial Realty Trust Inc, Arsenic Contaminated Soil Sampling and Soil Management Planning, DuPont, WA. Project Director responsible for performance of soil sampling and soil management planning for a site in DuPont, WA. Arsenic concentrations in the soil exceeded state cleanup levels. The sampling included 25 near surface locations with two soil samples collected at each location. Test results and GPS coordinate data was used to run geostatistics and prepare contaminant contour maps to guide soil segregation and removal. Results were presented in a letter report. The project included optional tasks for preparation of a soil management plan and regulatory support during construction.

Friday Harbor, Town of, Landfill Groundwater Monitoring 2005, Friday Harbor Landfill, Friday Harbor, WA. responsible for performance of on-going groundwater and landfill gas monitoring and reporting (2005) at the Friday Harbor Landfill in Friday Harbor, WA. Activities included groundwater sample collection, analysis of quarterly data, and preparation of the 2005 annual groundwater and landfill gas monitoring report.

George McCall, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Decommissioning, New Fueling System Installation, and Groundwater Investigation and Dewatering Evaluation, Cedar Rapids Site, Renton, WA. Project Director responsible for performance of aquifer testing at the Cedar Rapids site in Renton, WA. The project served to evaluate dewatering options to facilitate the installation of USTs at a new fueling station. Information gathered was used to determine the number of dewatering wells and rate of groundwater extraction needed to allow the UST installation. The evaluation also considered the capture of contaminated groundwater resulting from a nearby former UST release, and reporting on the nature and extent of contaminated groundwater and the need for remediation.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Preliminary Groundwater Assessment, Albany Resins Plant, Albany, OR. Project Director responsible for final document review for the development of a storm water pollution prevention (SWPP) plan and permit support at the Albany Resins Plant in Albany, OR. Tasks included a site inspection, research of the regional and local hydrogeology, and the preparation of a preliminary groundwater assessment (PGA) to support the storm water discharge permit.

Griffin & Jensen, Groundwater and Soil Contamination Remedial Action, Sooper Cleaners, Normandy Park Shopping Center, Normandy Park, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the execution of remedial activities to address soil and groundwater contamination at a former dry cleaner site at the Normandy Park Shopping Center in Normandy Park, WA. Responsibilities included decommissioning an old dry well and several septic tanks and replacement of sanitary sewer and storm water utilities in the area with residual perchloroethylene (PCE) soil contamination. Confirmation soil samples were used to remove residual hot spots, with remaining soil contamination managed by institutional controls.

Griffin & Jensen, Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation, Marivista Park Site, Adjacent to Normandy Park Shopping Center, Normandy Park, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the installation of two off-site groundwater monitoring wells on the Marivista Park Site, adjacent to the Normandy Park Shopping Center in Normandy Park, WA. The task served to assess down gradient contamination and included siting, drilling, installing and developing two 200 feet plus deep groundwater monitoring wells in Marivista Park (approximately 1,000 ft down gradient from the Normandy Park Shopping Center). Additional work involved the performance of soil and hydropunch groundwater sampling to determine final well configuration and the preparation of boring/well logs with a supplemental groundwater report.

Griffin & Jensen, Semiannual Groundwater Monitoring, Manhattan Village Shopping Center, Normandy Park, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the performance of quarterly to semiannual groundwater monitoring at the Manhattan Village Shopping Center in Normandy Park, WA. Project activities included groundwater sampling and analysis to assess the effectiveness of the soil vapor extraction cleanup in reducing leaching of PCE to groundwater. Responsibilities also included quarterly and annual reporting.

Helsell Fetterman, Groundwater Contaminant Fate and Transport Assessment Review, SeaTac Airport, SeaTac, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the review of groundwater contaminant fate and transport modeling on behalf of a community group opposed to the SeaTac Airport third runway project in SeaTac, WA. The modeling study had been conducted by the Port of Seattle on behalf of the Airport Communities Coalition. Litigation support and expert testimony was provided in support of the Client.

Island County Solid Waste Dept (WA), Groundwater and Landfill Gas (LFG) Environmental Monitoring Report 2005 Coupeville Solid Waste Facility (CSWF), Coupeville, WA. responsible for development of 2005 and 2006 data review reports for groundwater and landfill gas environmental monitoring at the Coupeville Solid Waste Facility in Coupeville, WA. Tasks involved preparing the 2005 quarter three report and annual report, and the 2006 quarter one and two reports.

Island County Solid Waste Dept (WA), Landfill Gas (LFG) Flare Station Upgrade Design, Coupeville Landfill, Coupeville, WA. responsible for design of landfill gas flare station upgrades at the Coupeville Landfill in Coupeville, WA. Tasks included the design of the existing flare station upgrade (including assisting the County in executing and managing subcontracts with parts suppliers and subcontractors and startup and testing the flare station with the service contractor), landfill gas control system expansion (including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents), and surface water collection and conveyance systems for the construction debris and landclearing debris (CDL) landfill (including collection sump, pump, and piping).

Island County Solid Waste Dept (WA), Soil Gas Analysis and Disposal, Coupeville Solid Waste Facility (CSWF), Coupeville, WA. Project Director responsible for collection of soil gas samples at the Coupeville Solid Waste Facility in Coupeville, WA. Samples were taken from native soil wells at the landfill gas flare station followed by laboratory analyses. A document was prepared that offered recommendations for the disposal of gas.

Jerome County, Idaho, Wire Burning Area Site Investigation, Eden Landfill, Eden, ID. Project Manager responsible for performance of a site investigation including an evaluation to determine the nature and extent of lead contamination in soil due to historic wire burning operations at the Eden Landfill in Eden (Jerome County), ID.  Based on investigation results, contaminated soil were excavated, stockpiled onsite, and sampled to profile soil for subsequent treatment and disposal.  Bid documents for excavation, treatment and disposal of soil the soil were also prepared.

Joshua Green Corporation, Annual Soil Vapor Probe Monitoring, Bakker's Fine Dry Cleaning, Coal Creek Plaza Shopping Center, Newcastle, WA. Project Manager responsible for annual monitoring of four soil-vapor probes at the Bakker’s Find Dry Cleaning site, located in the Coal Creek Plaza shopping center in Newcastle, WA. Tasks involved using an organic vapor meter (OVM) at specially constructed sampling ports and the preparation of a letter report summarizing the findings.

Joshua Green Corporation, Annual Soil Vapor Probe Monitoring, Joinus Cleaners, Redondo Square Shopping Center, Federal Way, WA. Project Manager responsible for annual monitoring of four soil-vapor probes at the Joinus Cleaners site, located in the Redondo Square shopping center in Federal Way, WA. Tasks involved using an organic vapor meter (OVM) at specially constructed sampling ports and the preparation of a letter report summarizing the findings.

Joshua Green Corporation, Groundwater Investigation, Seattle Heights Shopping Center, Lynnwood, WA. Project Manager responsible for performance of a groundwater investigation at the Seattle Heights Shopping Center in Lynnwood, WA. The project served to evaluate the nature and extent groundwater contamination suspected to have originated from a former Unocal fueling station adjacent to the site.

Joshua Green Corporation, Groundwater Monitoring Report, Chevron Fueling Station, Seattle Heights Shopping Center, Lynnwood, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for development of a May 2003 groundwater monitoring report for a Chevron Fueling Station at the Seattle Heights Shopping Center in Lynnwood, WA.

Joshua Green Corporation, Groundwater Monitoring, Crystal Cleaners and Form Fueling Station, Island Village Shopping Center, Bainbridge Island, WA. Project Director responsible for performance of groundwater monitoring at the Island Village shopping center on Bainbridge Island, WA. The project served to investigate the vicinity of Building E, the location of a dry cleaner and former Chevron service station and installing several groundwater monitoring wells. Tasks included direct push sampling and preparing a report of findings that included the results from an earlier Phase I ESA.

Joshua Green Corporation, Soil Sampling, US Cleaners, Bridle Trails Shopping Center, Kirkland, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for execution of soil sampling at the Bridle Trails Shopping Center US Cleaners site in Kirkland, WA. The project served to further evaluate the nature and extent of perchloroethene (PCE) contamination. Site remediation was initiated with the installation of soil vapor extraction (SVE) wells. The SVE system was designed, constructed, and operated, and subsequently monitored. Remediation responsibilities involved facilitating negotiations with the Ecology and preparing a site closure report.

Julia Sischo, PCB Soil Survey and Investigation, Maple Valley, WA. Project Director responsible for performance of a soil investigation for residual poly chlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination at an undeveloped property in Maple Valley, WA. Tasks included the set up of a soil survey grid over a former dump site, collection of surface and subsurface soil samples for analysis, and preparation of a letter report documenting PCB-contaminated soil and recommending cleanup options.

Julianne Seeman, Soil Excavation and Clean-up, Residential Property, Seattle, WA. Project Director responsible for excavation of heating oil-contaminated soil at a residential property in Seattle, WA. Contamination was present from about 5 to 14 feet below grade at the site. Groundwater was present at approximately 9 to 11 feet below grade. Limited access was an issue (a house was supported on pin piles during the excavation). Responsibilities included assisting with negotiating access to adjoining properties. the client was reimbursed for the cleanup efforts by her insurance company.

Kennametal, Groundwater (GW) Monitoring, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. Project Manager responsible for performance of periodic sample collection and analyses of groundwater at a metals plant in Port Coquitlam, BC. The project follows an extensive soil and groundwater investigation performed previously. Elevated metals concentrations, due to infiltration from wastewater lagoon, had been detected in shallow groundwater.

Kennametal, Groundwater Investigation, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. Team Member responsible for investigation of apparent groundwater contamination resulting from plant process wastewater surface impoundments in Port Coquitlam, BC. The project involved the installation of groundwater monitoring wells, performance of groundwater sampling and analysis to define the nature and extent of the contaminant plume, and recommending the appropriate remedial action based on investigation results.

King County Solid Waste Division (WA), Design-Build Vehicle Maintenance and Support Facility, Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, Maple Valley, WA. responsible for design-build development of a vehicle maintenance and support facility at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley, WA. The project involved the planning, design, permitting and construction period services. The master plan addressed 14 needs identified by the county including developing a new fueling station, removal and replacement of eight underground storage tanks (USTs), establishing a two-bay welding shop, providing a covered tracked vehicle repair slab, constructing two canopies adjacent to the existing maintenance building, and a designing a new chassis and engine cleaning pad. The cleaning pad uses a zero discharge wash water system.

Law-Mann Services, Groundwater Investigation, City Maintenance Facility, Mountlake Terrace, WA. Project Manager responsible for performance of a groundwater investigation at a City maintenance facility in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Tasks involved the installation of three groundwater monitoring wells outside a vehicle maintenance garage operated by the City. Groundwater samples were collected from each and analyzed for chlorinated solvents. Soil samples collected during well installation were screened for evidence of contamination using an organic vapor meter (OVM).

Martin Smith Inc., Groundwater and Soil Sampling and Testing, Meeker Cleaners, Meeker Square Shopping Center, Kent, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for performance of a limited soil and groundwater investigation at the Meeker Square shopping center in Kent, WA. The investigation was performed in the vicinity of a tenant space formerly occupied by a dry cleaner in response to identified PCE contamination beneath and outside the dry cleaner location. Using a direct push geoprobe rig, six borings were installed. Soils were screened with an OVM for solvent contamination and soil and groundwater samples were analyzed using EPA method 8021b.

Martin Smith Inc., Limited Soil Investigation, Former Multichem Facility, Renton, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for performance of a limited soil investigation at the former Multichem facility in Renton, WA. The project served to evaluate the impacts of former laboratory operations. Tasks included taking shallow soil samples beneath slab at three locations selected based on an inspection of the facility and map showing locations of former operations. Results were  used to determine if the former tenant had additional cleanup responsibilities.

Northwest Developer (Confidential), Landfill End Use Evaluation, Boeing Eastgate Landfill, Bellevue, WA. Project Director responsible for performance of a landfill end use evaluation at the Boeing Eastgate Landfill in Bellevue, WA. Tasks involved using available engineering and environmental documents to evaluate the landfill's physical aspects and condition in order to determine if the site was contaminated. Additionally the project served to address the status and condition of relationships among stakeholder parties and local and state regulatory agencies. A letter report describing findings and addressing issues relevant to a possible future development as a public sports complex was prepared.

Patent Construction Systems, Soil Excavation and Remediation, Salm Construction Property, Kent, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for performance of soil excavation oversight at Salm Construction company storage yard in Kent, WA. Soil staining had previously been found beneath a concrete pad. Although the soil met MTCA method B soil cleanup criteria, the client wanted the soil removed. Direct soil removal was performed and confirmation samples were collected from the area where contamination was deepest. Approximately 25 cubic yards of soil were disposed. About 2 yards of stained soil,extending under existing building, was left in place. A letter report was prepared documenting the removal.

PCL Construction, Limited Soil Sampling, Harbor Island Terminal 17 Construction Site, Seattle, WA. Project Director responsible for collection of four soil/slag samples from a soil stockpile at the Harbor Island Terminal 17 construction site in Seattle, WA. The project involved taking samples along a utility trench for RCRA metals laboratory testing. A letter report discussing disposal options was prepared.

Principal Financial Group, Groundwater Investigation, Lincoln Executive Center, Bellevue, WA. Project Manager responsible for technical direction, budget management, scheduling, staffing, subcontractor management, and document preparation for the performance of a groundwater investigation at the Lincoln Executive Center commercial development, in Bellevue, WA. The groundwater investigation was performed in the property’s southeast corner where a former service station had been located. Four groundwater monitoring wells were installed, developed and sampled.

Principal Financial Group, Remediation, Former Gas Station, Meeker Square Shopping Center, Kent, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for excavation and disposal of approximately 300 cubic yards of gasoline contaminated soil from the location of a gasoline station at the Meeker Square Shopping Center in Kent, WA. Remediation included the application of an oxygen release compound (ORC) into open excavation and in multiple direct push injection points across line of groundwater flow in order to enhance natural degradation of petroleum contaminated groundwater. The project also included the installation of several groundwater monitoring wells and continued groundwater monitoring.

Principal Financial Group, Soil and Groundwater Investigation, Former Dry Cleaner, Riverview Plaza Shopping Center, Pasco, WA. Project Manager responsible for performance of a soil and groundwater investigation at a former dry cleaner site at the Riverview Plaza shopping center in Pasco, WA. The project served to determine the nature and extent of any environmental contaminants. Tasks involved using a direct push sampling rig (strataprobe unit) to collect soil and groundwater samples. Samples were collected in front of and behind the former dry cleaner and near a former auto service area. A summary report of findings was prepared.

Principal Financial Group, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Closure Site Soils Remediation, Former K&L Distributors Facility, Bellevue, WA. Project Manager responsible for execution of a soils remediation  at the former K&L Distributors facility in Bellevue, WA. Contaminated soils were identified when two 10,000-gallon USTs were removed from the site. Tasks include pumping approximately 100 to 200 gallons of water from the excavation, characterizing the soil stockpile (collecting and analyzing soil samples), loading and treating or disposing of the contaminated soils, and backfilling the excavation.

Principal Real Estate Investors, Groundwater Contamination Evaluation, Valley Centre Corporate Park, Auburn, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for evaluation of groundwater contamination issues related to arsenic at an industrial site in Auburn, Wash., that contained three former sewage lagoons within an area characterized by wetlands. A building was constructed atop capped contaminated soil and sediments where shallow groundwater had a 20 to 60 mg/l arsenic concentration (over the previous 5 years). There was uncertainty whether a previously negotiated regulatory closure would proceed considering the arsenic contamination. The evaluation included redevelopment of monitoring wells, sampling using low flow method, expanded field screening, and lab analysis. Subsequent work included the installation and development of two additional monitoring wells. Sampling of all wells (existing and new) was completed for three quarters to evaluate data variations and trends. A background data search was performed to evaluate whether site conditions reflected background conditions.

Principal Real Estate Investors, Remediation Oversight, Ballard Blocks Industrial Site, 1415 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA. Project Director responsible for technical review of remediation and planning documents prepared by the developer’s consultant at the Ballard Blocks industrial site in Seattle, WA. Tasks also included oversight of remediation activities as directed by the client. The property had been used for industrial purposes for over 100 years. A Phase I ESA completed by SCS in December 2005 identified several known and suspected areas of contamination on the property.

Principal Real Estate Investors, Soil and Groundwater Sampling, Fife Commerce Center, Fife, WA. Project Director responsible for collection of soil and groundwater samples from the location of a former residential heating oil UST adjacent to the Fife Commerce Center in Fife, WA. The UST had been removed 3 ½ years earlier. Soil samples were obtained to nine feet below grade at the former tank location. Groundwater samples were collected at the former tank location and a second location approximately ten feet south (down gradient). All samples were collected using direct push equipment. A report containing a laboratory analysis and a summary of the activities was prepared.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co, Limited Groundwater Investigation, Reliance Steel Chestnut Property, 841 S Chestnut St, Salt Lake City, UT. Project Manager responsible for performance of a limited groundwater investigation at the former Reliance Steel Chestnut property in Salt Lake City, UT. Based on the results of a previous Phase II environmental site investigation, the limited groundwater investigation served to evaluate whether elevated metals concentrations detected in direct-push groundwater samples was indicative of leaching from the metals-contaminated soil. Four, shallow, small-diameter groundwater monitoring wells were installed, developed and sampled at the property. The samples were analyzed for the presence of various metals. Both filtered and unfiltered samples were collected.

Rinker Materials, Petroleum Contaminated Soil / Groundwater Remediation, Maltby Facility, Maltby, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for   provision of assistance to the mine operator during remediation of petroleum and PBB contaminated soil and groundwater discovered during mining activities in Maltby, WA. Activities included sampling to define the nature and extent of the problem, regulatory interface, direction of site personnel during remediation activities, and waste disposal.

Rinker Materials, Petroleum Hydrocarbon (PHC) Contaminated Soil Stock Pile Sample, Hannabrook Development Site, Everett, WA. Project Manager responsible for execution of on-site soil stockpile sampling for petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) contaminated soil the Hannabrook Development site in Everett, WA.  Soil was treated biologically or thermally (asphalt incorporation) depending on concentration levels and schedule.

Rinker Materials, Remediation Services, Bear Creek Motors Property, Woodinville, WA. Project Manager responsible for identification and delineation of contaminated areas at the Bear Creek Motors salvage yard in Woodinville, WA. The project involved the coordination of contaminated soil removal and treatment. A report was prepared in compliance with Ecology's Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) requirements.

Rinker Materials, SARA Title III Compliance Assistance, Everett Reclamation Landfill, Everett, WA. Team Member responsible for review of SARA Title III compliance records pertaining to the Everett Reclamation Landfill in Everett, WA. Task involved reviewing facility records pertaining to hazardous materials storage, assess the need for SARA Title III, Tier I/Tier II and toxic chemical release reporting, and evaluate financial data to document possible exemptions from toxic chemical release reporting. Report forms for submittal to each appropriate regulatory agency were prepared.

SATO Corporation, Groundwater Investigation, Overlake Village Shopping Center, 2400 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for performance of a subsurface investigation at the Overlake Village shopping center in Redmond, WA. The project served to assess the nature and extent of groundwater contamination at a former dry cleaner site. Work included the installation of eight groundwater monitoring wells to confirm the presence of groundwater contamination and to determine the direction of groundwater flow. An additional direct push investigation was required to characterize the site.

Seattle City Light, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Extraction (Phase V) Soil Remediation, Strandley-Manning Superfund Site, Purdy, WA. Team Member responsible for preparation of a final bench scale treatability study report at the Strandley-Manning Superfund Site in Purdy, WA. The project included treatability study follow up activities, disposal options for drummed soils, evaluation of human health risk assessment, and site damage assessment survey.

Seattle, City of (WA), Groundwater Investigation, Charles Street Site, Seattle, WA. Team Member responsible for installation of six groundwater monitoring wells to characterize the nature and extent of a petroleum hydrocarbon contamination plume. The project also involved the identification of contamination levels in subsurface soils and groundwater, and aquifer testing to determine the direction and rate of groundwater and contaminant movement.

Seattle, City of (WA), Landfarm Soil Bioremediation, Former Metro Bus Barn Site, Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. Team Member responsible for feasibility determination of treating petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soils using biolandfarming technology at the Former Metro Bus Barn site in Seattle, WA. The project included a laboratory treatability study to determine if full-scale field application of the technology was possible; design of the treatment area including liner, berms, collection sumps and runoff control; preparation of plans and bid package to construct treatment area and operate site; and the conduct of routine monitoring of treated soils to determine success of remediation operations for site closure.

Sterling Pulp Chemicals LDT, Groundwater Study, Saskatoon Chemical Plant, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Project Director responsible for development of groundwater study at a chemical plant in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The project served to characterize groundwater discharges to surface springs and the south Saskatoon River adjacent to the plant.  Tasks included groundwater modeling, seep sampling, aquifer testing , and the preparation of a report summarizing findings.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Groundwater Treatment Plant Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Umatilla Chemical Weapons Depot Superfund Site, Hermiston, OR. responsible for operations and maintenance of a groundwater pump, treat, and reinjection plant at the Umatilla Chemical Weapons Depot Superfund site in Hermiston, OR. The treatment plant system processes about 1,300 GPM and uses activated carbon and polishing reactors followed by reinjection to flush contaminants from an old sludge lagoon contaminated with RDX and TNT. The project included quarterly to semi-annual groundwater monitoring to determine the progress of clean-up and ensure capture of the contaminant plume around the lagoon, and quarterly to semi-annual monitoring of groundwater at a closed landfill on the site.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Pilot Scale Groundwater Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Superfund Site, Bainbridge Island, WA. responsible for operations and maintenance of a pilot-scale steam injection remediation system and groundwater treatment plant at the Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Superfund site on Bainbridge Island, WA. Contaminants of concern included creosote, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and pentachlorophenol. After non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) separation, groundwater was treated by biological treatment, multimedia and carbon filtration prior to discharge to Puget Sound. The project included monitoring the groundwater discharge for compliance (including quarterly bioassays), change out and disposal of spent activated carbon, preparation of weekly, monthly, and a final report of operations and maintenance activities.

Vivolo Family LLC, Limited Soils Assessment and Vapor Probe Installation, Top Cleaners, 1617 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA. Project Director responsible for installation of four soil vapor sampling wells inside the Top Cleaners tenant space at 1617 Queen Ann Hill in Seattle, WA. Soil samples were collected from each of four 5-foot deep borings along with soil vapor samples. The soil and soil vapor samples were analyzed for VOCs and dry cleaning solvents to assess site conditions. Findings were presented in letter report.

Washington State Army National Guard, Additional Groundwater Sampling, Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA. Team Member responsible for collection of samples from monitoring wells installed during a previous site investigation and sampling event. Groundwater samples were taken from down-gradient wells and analytical results from the two events were compared to identify any correlation.

Washington State Army National Guard, Soil and Groundwater Sampling, Seattle Armory, Seattle, WA. Team Member responsible for performance of soil and groundwater sampling at the Seattle Armory in Seattle, WA. The site, located on filled tidelands adjacent to a railroad yard, has historically been used for petroleum storage, vehicle maintenance, Navy laundry, and storing hazardous materials. Previous environmental investigations performed by SCS identified the presence of subsurface contamination including lead, chlorinated pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Subsequent sampling was performed to further characterize the nature and extent of subsurface groundwater contamination, requiring the installation and sampling of Strataprobe borings, installation and sampling of three new groundwater monitoring wells, sampling the six existing wells, and developing a report detailing site findings. The project also included a pre-demolition hazardous materials (asbestos) inspection for the former Navy brig complex.

Washington State Military Department, Groundwater Investigation, Seattle Armory, Seattle, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for performance of a groundwater investigation at the Seattle Armory in Seattle, WA. The site, located of filled tidelands adjacent to a railroad yard, has historically been used for petroleum storage, vehicle maintenance, Navy laundry, and storing hazardous materials. The investigation involved the installation, development, and sampling of seven monitoring wells to further characterize the nature and extent of subsurface groundwater contamination (lead, chlorinated pesticides, and petroleum hydrocarbons).

Washington State Military Department, Surface Water Swale Area Groundwater Investigation, Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA. Project Manager, Project Director responsible for performance of a groundwater investigation at Camp Murray in Tacoma, WA. Tasks included the installation, development and sampling of three groundwater wells at the surface water infiltration swale where past soil samples have contained elevated concentrations of petroleum hydrocarbons and metals. Well locations and casing elevations were surveyed to allow the calculation of groundwater flow direction. Wells were sampled and a report of finding was prepared.

Waste Management - Waste Hauling, Landfill Closure Construction Quality Assurance (CQA), Tulalip Landfill Superfund Site, Tulalip Tribes Reservation, Marysville, WA. responsible for performance of closure construction quality assurance (CQA) and post-closure environmental monitoring of the 140-acre Tulalip Landfill Superfund Site in Marysville, WA. SCS was retained by WMI on behalf of EPA and the Tulalip Tribes to oversee the construction activities associated with the CERCLA closure of the Tulalip facility. As an independent third-party, SCS confirmed compliance with the Record of Decision (ROD) through on site inspections, field observation of fill placement and grading, fill quality, material testing management, surface water control measures, certification that activities were performed per the contract documents, and final construction oversight. During the closure activities, SCS provided field design support to address changes in conditions, and provided technical direction and oversight pertaining to site grading, waste excavation, and cover system construction. Following the closure, SCS prepared the closure certification remedial action report, the post-closure operations, maintenance, and monitoring plan, and implemented the post-closure monitoring program.

Waste Management Inc, Environmental Monitoring and Reporting, Capitol Disposal Landfill, Juneau, AK. Project Director responsible for final document review for the evaluation of monitoring data at the Capitol Disposal Landfill in Juneau, AK. Monitoring information was available for surface water, groundwater, landfill gas, and storm water collected at the facility. The project involved the preparation of monitoring reports and training facility personnel to collect environmental samples.

Waste Management Inc, Environmental Monitoring Data Evaluation, Capitol Disposal Landfill, Juneau, AK. Project Director responsible for final document review for the evaluation of monitoring data at the Capitol Disposal Landfill in Juneau, AK. Monitoring information was available for surface water, groundwater, landfill gas, and storm water collected at the facility. The project involved the preparation of monitoring reports And training facility personnel to collect environmental samples and storm water.

Waste Management of Washington, Environmental Monitoring, Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL), Port Orchard, WA. responsible for repair and upgrade of the groundwater monitoring network and landfill gas extraction and monitoring system at the closed Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL) in Port Orchard, WA. Tasks also included the operations and maintenance of the landfill gas extraction system and leachate evaporator. Other activities included repairing the existing landfill gas control system and cover system. On-going environmental monitoring and reporting activities are being performed for groundwater, landfill gas, leachate, and storm water, associated with post-closure care, on a daily and quarterly basis.

Waste Management of Washington, Groundwater Investigation, Eastmont Transfer Station, Seattle, WA. Project Manager responsible for performance of a soil and groundwater investigation at the Eastmont Transfer Station in Seattle, WA. The project served to evaluate the presence of suspected heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbon contamination identified during a previous Phase I ESA. The source of potential contamination was suspected to be fill material deposited on the site prior to development. Four groundwater monitoring wells were installed to facilitate the investigation.

Waste Management, Inc., Groundwater Monitoring, Former Rainier Disposal Site, Renton, WA. Project Manager responsible for collection of groundwater samples and continued long term groundwater monitoring at the former Rainier Disposal site in Renton, WA. Historic sampling activities revealed a decreasing trend in contaminant concentrations in the groundwater.

Waste Management, Inc., Remedial Investigations and Field Work Planning, Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL), Port Orchard, WA. responsible for performance of a remedial investigation and field work planning at the closed Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL) in Port Orchard, WA. The field investigation involved the completion of sonic drilling with continuous coring for geologic characterization, and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells and landfill gas monitoring probes. Other support included geologic mapping and a survey of nearby domestic wells.

Waste Management, Inc., Soil and Groundwater Assessment and Remediation Services, Salm Construction Property, Kent, WA. Project Director, Project Manager responsible for performance of a soil and groundwater assessment at the Salm Construction company storage yard in Kent, WA. The project served to delineate the nature and extent of contamination at the former construction storage yard. Based on the assessment results, a site remediation program was recommended involving the excavation of the petroleum contaminated area with institutional controls for the PAH contaminated area.

Waste Management, Inc., Soil Sampling and Analysis, Eastmont Transfer Station, 7201 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA. Project Manager responsible for performance of soil sampling and analysis at the Eastmont Transfer Station in Seattle, WA. Limited soil sampling served to characterize the area to be excavated and prepared for the installation of new conveyor belt system. Tasks included collecting and analyzing soil samples taken from three hand augered holes. Soil was  analyzed for toxicity characteristic of RCRA metals. Level C personal protective equipment was used during sampling because of high lead concentration discovered in previous samples taken from areas near the facility.

Waste Management, Inc., Surface Water Monitoring, Valley Top Soils, Algona, WA. Project Manager responsible for scheduling, staffing, subcontractor management, and document preparation for the performance of quarterly surface water monitoring at the Valley Top Soils site in Algona, WA. Tasks included sampling two retention ponds to comply with the monitoring requirements of the Seattle-King County Department of Health as part of conditional use permit. Monitoring activities were performed quarterly in 1993 and 1994 with a written analysis of data. Samples were analyzed for general water quality parameters, metals, and fecal coliform.

Werner Keopf, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Soil Sampling, Private Residence, Mercer Island, WA. Project Director responsible for collection of soil samples at a private residence on Mercer Island, WA. Samples were analyzed on a rush basis with results communicated to the client in a verbal report.

Yakama Nation, Groundwater Assessment, Yakama Nation Landfill, Toppenish, WA. Project Director responsible for technical guidance, project quality assurance (QA) and final document review for the performance of an exploratory drilling program at the Yakama Nation Landfill in Toppenish, WA. The project served to characterize geology and groundwater conditions and involved the installation, development and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells to obtain baseline water quality. A long-term groundwater monitoring program was designed and implemented for the site.