EARL R.
FAUST, P.G.
Principal Consultant
EXPERIENCE:
12 Years Multi-Disciplinary Geo-Environmental SPECIALTIES:
Environmental Assessments for Property Transactions Phase II & III Site Assessment Value Engineered Remedial Action Remedial System Design & Installation Asbestos Surveying Hydrogeological Issues During Land Development REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS: Remediation of Waste Oil Release - CSX Intermodal,
Jacksonville Florida, Project Geologist--Supervised remediation
(excavation) of petroleum contaminated (equipment wash area) soils at a
large rail on-loading and off-loading facility.
Regulatory Compliance Audits – CSX Transportation, Project
Geologist--Conducted Regulatory Compliance Audits at approximately 60
abandoned rail-yards throughout the eastern U.S. Project was conducted as
part of an extensive consent order entered between the U.S. EPA and the
Railroad. Site Assessments, Project Manager--Managed and conducted
contamination assessment investigations at over 60 facilities
throughout the southeastern United States. Concurrently implemented
field investigations at up to 26 petroleum Convenience Store Sites in
northeast Florida. Investigations have included the
assessment of soils, groundwater, surface waters, and stream
sediments. Projects include field investigations during the
assessment of spills as large as 30,000 gallons (CSX Rocky Mount Rail
Yard). Remediation System Installation – Chevron USA, Florida,
Field team Leader-- Supervised remedial system installations
throughout Florida. Systems included pump-and-treat and VES. Remedial Action Plans– Chevron USA, Northern, Florida,
Project Manager or Project Geologist--Project Geologist for several
Remedial Action Plans for leaking underground storage tank sites in
northeast Florida, including remediation of phase-separated petroleum
hydrocarbons, contaminated soil and/or contaminated groundwater.
Responsibilities included project management, pilot study including - pump
tests, hydrogeological analyses, insitu air sparging tests, VES testing,
and remedial design. Remedial System Operation and Maintenance – Chevron USA,
Project Geologist--Trouble shooting on more difficult O & M
problems, weekly site inspections, well efficiency evaluations. R.C.R.A. Facility Investigation, US Department of Energy,
Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas, Lead Geologist--Supervised the
installation of groundwater monitoring wells including extensive soil
sampling for chemical and physical parameters (including high explosives
and radionuclide) under extensive security and health and safety
constraints in the facility that builds the United States Nuclear Arsenal.
Coordinated drill rig site set up to accommodate extensive oversight
requirements for locations set up within secured areas. Prepared and
interpreted geologic data following field investigation and coordinated
sampling effort. R.C.R.A. Closure Investigation, Phillips Core Petrochemical
Refinery, Puerto Rico, Field Team Leader--Conducted monitoring well
installation and development at a refinery facility to monitor potential
impacts to groundwater associated with wastewater holding ponds and
wastewater treatment facilities. R.C.R.A. Facility Investigation, Phillips Core Petrochemical
Refinery, Puerto Rico, Field Crew Leader and Project
Geologist--Conducted a soil vapor investigation and a preliminary
groundwater screening investigation to delineate the extent of multiple
source, multiple species volatile organic compound plumes (benzene,
cyclo-hexane, gasoline and naphtha). Supervised the installation and
development of groundwater monitoring wells including the
installation of double-cased deep aquifer wells within alluvial fan
deposits. Coordinated sampling effort for field crew, including the
sampling of more than 60 monitoring wells for intensive parameter
lists. Responsible for report coordination and geologic
interpretation of the extensive field data collected for the site. Soil Screening Investigation, Phillips Core Petrochemical
Refinery, Puerto Rico, Project Manager--Managed a soil boring and soil
vapor screening program to determine the origin of elevated soil headspace
readings found during monitoring well installation. Telecommunication Site Development Support, Project
Director--Managed and Directed Phase I & II Environmental
Assessments, NEPA Screening, Geotechnical Engineering of Foundations,
Antenna Tower Inspections, Antenna Azimuth Aiming and Construction Testing
at hundreds of locations throughout the southeastern United States. Transaction Screening Process Questionnaires--Project
Director for a continuous three-year environmental assessment project for
Barnett Bank. Project included over 1200 Transaction Screen Process
Questionnaires on properties prior to foreclosure. Follow-up
environmental consulting included assessment and remediation of petroleum,
hazardous waste and solid waste. Phase I/Phase II Environmental Assessments, Project Manager
or Lead Geologist--Managed and conducted Phase I & II
Environmental Assessments at hundreds of locations throughout the
southeastern United States. Investigative methods include
inspection, monitoring well installation, soil boring installation, and
soil vapor extraction. Work elements included groundwater sampling,
soil sampling, and soil gas surveying as well as subsequent
report preparation detailing field investigation findings and
remedial costing and coordination prior to closing. Groundwater Mounding Studies--Project Manager for
several groundwater-mounding studies for Municipal Wastewater Land
Application Fields. Projects included extensive exploration and
Groundwater Modeling using MODFLOW and FLOWPATH. Asbestos Containing Building Material Surveys, City of
Jacksonville, Florida, LaVilla/Brooklyn Redevelopment Project, Project
Manager--Managed project including ACBM Surveys for approximately 200
buildings as part of an extensive urban revitalization project. Underground Storage Tank Removals, Project
Manager--Supervised removal of several underground storage tanks,
including closure sampling and closure assessment report preparation. Geotechnical Engineering Design Study – PENNDOT, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, Geologist--Field crew leader for geotechnical
engineering design study for Greater Pittsburgh International
Airport access highway. Responsible for the installation of
approximately 200 test borings varying in depth from 20 to 200 feet
including geologic interpretation and correlation of soil samples and
sedimentary rock core. Responsible for installation of deep
monitoring wells in abandoned coalmines. Geotechnical/Hydrogeological Design Study - APS, Reesdale,
Pennsylvania, Geologist--Field crew leader for
geotechnical/hydrogeological design study for fly ash disposal
area. Responsible for installation of several deep aquifer (300
foot) monitoring wells including geologic interpretation of soil samples
and sedimentary rock core. Conducted packer pressure permeability
testing in several deep boreholes. Conducted falling head
permeability tests in shallow sand and gravel aquifers. In
addition, mathematically interpreted data to determine hydrogeologic
characteristics of strata. F.G.D. Sludge Pile Monitoring - APS, Charleroi,
Pennsylvania, Geologist--Field crew leader for development
installation and sampling of bladder pumps in deep aquifer
wells. Well Log Library Data Organization – Kerr McGee Appalachian
Exploration and Development Division, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
Geologist – Completed extensive data organization of one of the
largest petroleum exploration well log and data libraries in the
Northeastern United States. PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSOCIATIONS: Education: B.S. Geology, California University of Pennsylvania, 1989 Licenses: Florida Licensed Professional Geologist, No. 1685 Georgia Licensed Professional Geologist, (Pending
Reciprocity) Certification: Hazardous Waste Site Worker Health and Safety Training (40
hrs) Hazardous Waste Site Worker Supervisor Training (8 hrs) Sandstone Reservoir Evaluation, May 1988 Environmental Assessment for Property Transaction Short Course,
1990 Underground Storage Tank Management, 1991 Aboveground Storage Tank Management, 1991 Principles and “Hands-On” Use of MODFLOW, 1995 Certified Asbestos Inspector, 1996 Certified Asbestos Management Planner, 1996 Certified Asbestos Project Designer, 1998 Certified Environmental Specialist, 2000 Affiliations: Sigma Gamma Epsilon, International Geologic Honor Society Gamma Theta Upsilon, International Geographical Honor
Society Florida Association of Environmental Professionals Environmental Assessment Association |