University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, B.S. in Geology, Minor in Biology, emphasizing chemical and biological environmental pollution.
Geochemistry, Geological Engineering and Psychology. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Experience Summary:
Responsible for coordination and management of environmental regulatory compliance projects, including hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste management, hydro geological site investigations, site characterizations with soil and groundwater sampling and underground storage tanks remediation.
Preparation and revision of technical specifications for site assessments, groundwater monitoring systems, and remediation procedures at landfill facilities as well as RCRA sites.
Responsible for project management and performance of combine engineering and environmental compliance projects for non-hazardous solid waste landfill facilities in Puerto Rico.
Preparation of Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment, feasibility and siting studies for pharmaceutical facilities, petrochemical refineries, fuel pipelines delivery systems and power industries in Puerto Rico.
Field operations management for on site hazardous waste characterization projects.
Field characterization of waste streams, waste inventory and sampling in Level B.
Hazardous waste site assessments and Health and Safety plans for RCRA sites in Puerto Rico.
Underground storage tanks contamination assessment projects and remedial action plans in Puerto Rico and USA.
Overview of construction activities for non-hazardous solid waste landfill closure projects.
Responsibilities included site activities documentation for compliance with state permit requirements.
Geological and hydro geological site characterization for water supply projects including production and monitoring wells permitting and construction.
Certifications:
Certified Professional Geologist (PG), Lic. No. 032-GP
Adult CPR and Standard First Aid, American Red Cross.
Quality Assurance Procedures in Environmental Investigations.
8-hour Supervisor Course for Hazardous Waste Operations as required by OSHA 29 CFR1910.120.
40-hour Health and Safety Course for Hazardous Waste Operations as required by OSHA29 CFR 1910.120.
Associations:
Geological Society of America
Geological Society of Puerto Rico
Training/Seminars:
Undergraduate Research, Infrastructure development and coastal erosion, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus.
