Richard G. Saut, P.G.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM (WERS) – US Army Corps of Engineers – RC – North Afghanistan Deputy Country Manager (OCT 2011 – Present) Sr. Environmental Specialist (July 2011 – Oct 2011)

Manage team of eight professionals on recycling and sustainability projects, provide senior review of reports, plans and work by others, evaluate proposals

Report contract CTQ's to Regional Commands and USFOR-Afghanistan

Develop and integrate recycling programs for US bases throughout Afghanistan

Perform solid and hazardous waste audits to assess waste volumes and composition

Demonstrate sustainable alternative solutions to burn pits and incinerators

Provide additional engineering support for the construction of waste water treatment plants, fresh water treatment and assessment/disposal of waste in acquired properties.

Team Integrated Engineering, Inc.- Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (July 2010 – July 2011) USD-North Environmental Manager– North Iraq –

Provide Divisional level environmental leadership for Northern portion of Iraq

Audit and report on environmental conditions of each base, Identify environmental issues/concerns and spearhead appropriate actions to insure on schedule closure of US bases

Negotiate appropriate clean up levels with receiving Government of Iraq agency or Iraqi Army unit.

Successfully closed 12 bases allowing customer to reduce operations without loss of operational control or any requirement to continue environmental clean ups

EnviroTech Services, Inc. - US ARCENT – Afghanistan (July 2009 – July 2010) Environmental Area Manager–

Audit each base, provide a report of environmental, health and safety conditions, and hazardous waste operations

Identify environmental issues and concerns, rectify problems as needed

Insure appropriate action to protect US troop health and insure compliance with US Army and international regulations

Compile reports in MS Access database for use by US Army & other government agencies

Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP Reading, PA (July 1993 - January 2009) Environmental/Energy Project Manager

Managed the following processes and projects:

Federal & State Superfund liabilities (CERCLA); review technical reports; provide comments on work plans and pending litigation; approve PRP payments

Remediation Projects for UST removal, remediation and other environmental projects, review/approve technical reports, review/approve contractor invoices, establish corporate budgets and prioritize upgrade projects with operating units.

Interface with various State regulatory agencies regarding remediation projects,

Obtain/ maintain permits/reports under SWPPP, SPCC, UIC, RCRA, NPDES, Tier 2 & Tier 3, EPCRA, CWA, CERCLA

Utilities Payables (US/Canada) $24 Million USD annual spend; Act as change leader for 1st outsourced AP function allows Penske to eliminate regional admin centers

Certified Energy Manager for US & Canadian Energy Projects; GHG data manager and reporting, LEED AP specialist for new construction

Emergency Over-The-Road Spills Program for PTL, PL, Leaseway Auto Carrier and select customer vehicles, coordinate emergency response contractors, provide written response to state agencies(DOT) and NRC, US Coast Guard, approve work plans and contractor payments, assist Insurance Dept with subrogation

Phase I and Phase II Environmental Due Diligence investigations to assess and assign liability prior to final purchase/lease agreement. Approximately 60 investigations/ year to include new locations and M & A work

Key Achievements:

Reduced Energy Costs (purchase, use & bill processing) costs by $5.1 million over 3 years.

Reduced operating costs via Energy upgrade projects

Proved use of Outsourced Accounts Payable for utilities allowed closure of five regional admin centers

Received more than 300 No Further Action closure from various State agencies

Eliminated need for active remediation systems by instituting reliance on risk based closure assessments (RBCA), Fenton’s reagents and peroxide treatments. Reduced year to year environmental costs via life cycle cost analysis

Rust Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., (June 1989 – July 1993)

Project Manager (Atlanta, GA) –

Managed Georgia GUST contract projects and other site investigations.

Manage project proposals, site investigations and budgets

Groundwater modeling with AQTESOLV, MODFLOW 88.

Mentor/guide new professionals in performance of field work associated with Phase 1 & 2 property audits, UST investigations, sample selection/preparation and report writing.

Environmental Department Manager (Albany, GA)

Responsible for building an Environmental Dept in a small market geotechnical office

Increased technical sales to support three additional staff performing Phase I & II property transfer audits, UST and asbestos investigations.

Transferred to Atlanta for GUST contract management role.

Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. Atlanta, GA (Sept 1988 – June 1989) Senior Associate Scientist –

Geologist assigned to US EPA Superfund investigations, US Air Force and US Army contracts for site investigations and assessments;

Performed Phase I & II property transfer audits.

Directed field investigations and sampling; report preparation; laboratory coordination and tasking interns

The Chester Engineers, Inc. (Jan 1985 – Sept 1988)

SE Regional Geologist (Atlanta, GA)

Directed site investigations for RCRA Part B investigations, Prepared Engineers Estimates for hazardous waste lagoon closures,

Directed installation of remediation systems, coordinated contractors, drillers, electricians/other trades for waste water plant construction to replace lagoon systems

Groundwater modeling with MODFLOW

Staff Geologist (Pittsburgh, PA)

Performed monitor well installations, soil sampling and other field work;

Authored reports pertaining to actions;

Coordinated laboratory and drillers services. .

US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service - Washington, PA (Jan 1984 – Jan 1985)

Engineering Technician –

Installed piezometers, performed soil and concrete testing, monitored construction activities associated with the construction large concrete & earthen dams for flood control projects.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology (1983) California University of Pennsylvania

Professional Geologist #5666 TN (ASBOG)

Current Active, Secret Clearance

LEED AP – US Green Building Council

Certified Energy Manager ~ Association of Energy Engineers

Penske & General Electric LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Training & Project Certification

Technical expertise includes MS Access, Project, Word and Excel, MiniTAB

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