Geologist

Abdiel Lopez-Torres

718-***-**** / *******@*****.***

Objective: To contribute in a leading organization by applying knowledge in geology and environmental science while

expanding work experience in challenging scenarios.

Experience:

June, 2008 - Present

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. - Hauppauge, NY

Geologist/Project Manager

Manage environmental projects that include: soil and groundwater contaminant assessment and delineation (Phase I & II ESAs/SIs), UST system excavations (TEAs), private utility mark-outs (PUMs), contaminant remediation (LPH-recovery, SVE, AS and ISCO), emergency response, demolition and site closure activities.

Responsible for project management aspects such as: fieldwork execution and procedures (drilling, monitoring well installation, sampling), health and safety, quality control/assurance, adherence to local (NYCDEP and NYSDEC) and Federal (EPA Region II, RCRA, CAA, CWA, CERCLA, DOT, OSHA, NFPA, TSCA) regulations, client/regulatory communication, and project budgets.

Perform and review written reports that include, groundwater flow/contaminant modeling and geologic cross sections.

October, 2005 - May, 2008

ERTEC, PSC - San Juan, PR

Staff Geologist

Worked in subsurface investigations for petroleum and pharmaceutical industries, specifically in Phase I and II ESAs in UST sites.

Duties in environmental assessments included: soil sampling, groundwater sampling, subsurface utility detection (GPR, PCL), field supervision, groundwater flow/contaminant modeling and report preparation.

Education:

2000-2005

University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez, PR

Bachelor s Degree in Science

Major : Geology

Cum Laude (GPA: Major 3.47; General 3.19)

Training:

OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Certification and Annual 8-Hour Refresher

OSHA 8-hour Supervisor Course

RCRA

Princeton Groundwater Pollution and Hydrology Course, 2007

Loss Prevention System (LPS)

First Aid, CPR and AED

Skills:

Fully fluent in English and Spanish with intermediate knowledge of French

Proficient in MS Office and groundwater analyses/modeling applications

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team player with ability to follow and transmit instructions effectively in evolving work scopes

Proactive mindset

References granted upon request.

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