Expert Details
Hydrogeology, Contaminant Fate and Transport, and Regulatory Liaison
ID: 733961
California, USA
Expert has worked at a number of complex sites reviewing environmental site assessment work plans for geologic and hydro-geological investigations; evaluation of the adequacy of soil and groundwater remediation work plans with respect to site-specific environmental conditions; and moving projects forward in a timely fashion.
His expertise includes development and implementation of proven and innovative remedial designs for soil and groundwater impacted by fuel and/or chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as air sparging/soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE), dual-vacuum extraction, bioventing, in situ bioremediation, in-well air stripping technology, and pump-and-treat and reinjection systems. He has performed geologic and hydro-geologic investigations, underground storage tank (UST) programs, environmental assessments, and remedial actions at known or suspected hazardous waste sites contaminated by PCBs, heavy metals, chlorinated solvents, hydrocarbons, PAHs, and other hazardous substances. He has supervised drilling, well installation, sampling programs, soil-gas survey and hydro-punch investigations as well.
Expert oversaw the cleanup of contaminated sites; treatability studies, pilot tests, and pumping tests; compliance audits; and interactions with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors. He has developed and prepared technical reports, including field and laboratory data evaluations and interpretations, proposals, work plans, and protocols.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1976 | Degree: PH.D. | Subject: Hard Rock Geology | Institution: Saarlandes Univercity/ Germany |
| Year: 1970 | Degree: M.S. | Subject: Geology | Institution: Tehran University/ Iran |
| Year: 1966 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Geology | Institution: Tehran University/ Iran |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2007 | Employer: Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board | Title: Project Manager and Lead Engineering Geologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Acted as project manager and Lead Engineering Geologic for hydrogeologic work related to regulatory oversight for the investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater pollution caused by releases from underground tanks, hazardous waste sites, and other sources. Prepared written requests and directive letters for technical reports on remedial investigations, risk assessments, risk management plans, and remedial action plans. Reviewed, evaluated, and provided recommendations on the acceptability of water quality investigations, technical reports, and other actions that address releases of pollutants to soil, groundwater and surface water. Prepared written responses to technical reports regarding their acceptability. Prepared tentative orders for site cleanup requirements for Water Board consideration. Prepared presentations to the Water Board. Performed site inspections to review compliance with site cleanup requirements and approved technical reports (work plans). Proposed and monitors appropriate enforcement action for noncompliance by dischargers or suspected dischargers. Provided guidance to local agencies on appropriate investigation and remediation at local-lead sites. Responded to public and agency requests for information and requests resulting from property transfer and redevelopment activities. Represented the Water Board at meetings with other agencies, the regulated community, and the public. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Employer: MACTEC Engineering | Title: Senior Project Hydrogeologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsibilities include supervising Honeywell Projects on several sites in southern and northern California that is impacted by Metals including hexavalent chromium, PCBs, VOCs, SVOCs, and emergent chemicals including Perchlorate and1, 4- Dioxane. The work involved preparation of Remedial Investigation and Remedial Action work plans, negotiations with DTSC and LA-RWQCB, permitting, Treatability studies, preparation of remedial design, and implementation of remedial action plans including environmental construction management. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: Tetra Tech, Inc. | Title: Project Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:1- Acted as Remedial Project Manager/Resident Contract Engineer representing Honeywell International on several sites in southern and northern California that is impacted by Metals including hexavalent chromium, PCBs, VOCs, SVOCs, and emergent chemicals including Perchlorate and 1,4- Dioxane. The work involved preparation of Remedial Investigation and Remedial Action work plans, negotiations with DTSC and LARWQCB, permitting, Treatability studies, preparation of remedial action plan (RAP), and implementation of the RAP including environmental construction management.2- Fullerton Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Site, Fullerton, CA. Prepared the Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA) report and the Feasibility Study and Remedial Action Work Plan (FS/RAW) in accordance with CalEPA DTSC requirements. The contaminant of concern included polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and heavy metals. The site cleanup activities conducted to comply with a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement (VCA) executed between the DTSC and the Gas Company. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2002 | Employer: OHM/IT Corporation | Title: Technical Lead/ Project Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Project Lead, Sr. Project Geologist on multimillion-dollar remedial action contract (RAC) for U.S. Department of Navy. The contaminants of concern included petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Responsible for evaluation of previous RI/FS work, additional site assessment activities to fill data gaps, supplementary groundwater characterization, plume delineation, and feasibility study to support a corrective action plan and Record of Decision (ROD) at the MCAS Yuma station. Supervised several underground storage tank (UST) sites involving site investigation and groundwater characterization and remediation. Prepared Site Closure reports.Supervised drilling, monitoring well and air sparging well installation, subsurface soil and groundwater data analysis to implement pilot treatability studies for two innovative in situ groundwater remediation technologies – NOVOCs™ and C-Sparge™. The NOVOCs™ technology is a state-of-the-art design of in-well stripping techniques and relies on an airlift pump action to circulate groundwater through a well and simultaneously facilitate transfer of VOCs from the dissolved phase to the vapor phase. The C-Sparge™ technique involves in situ air stripping with microencapsulated ozone. The remedial process consists of in situ combination of stripping and decomposing chlorinated hydrocarbons to harmless by-products. Developed a comprehensive long-term monitoring plan, corrective action plan, remedial action report, and various site closure reports. The site cleanup activities supported UST and CERCLA regulations. Supervised groundwater monitoring and sampling, data analysis, and quarterly and/or semiannual monitoring. Prepared analytical data evaluation report for groundwater remediation by natural attenuation (RNA). Received a Department of Navy Appreciation Letter for work performed at this site. Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS), Point Mugu, CA. Performed field data collection, evaluation, and reporting to implement a pilot treatability study to determine the feasibility of using either enhanced aerobic or anaerobic biodegradation to remediate trichloroethene, dichloroethene, and vinyl chloride contamination in groundwater. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1996 | Employer: Leighton and Associate | Title: Consultant Geologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Managed and performed removals of several large-capacity USTs and associated piping. Projects included remediation of petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbon-contaminated soil using low-temperature thermal desorption (LTTD) technology. Activities included obtaining excavation, grading, and treatment permits from regulatory agencies; excavation and in situ treatment of more than 40,000 tons of contaminated soil; and supervision of compacting backfill. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1995 | Employer: Smith Technology/Riedel Environmental Services | Title: Project Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Coordinated, scheduled, and supervised subsurface soil and groundwater investigations, including drilling, well installation, monitoring, and soil and groundwater sampling. Performed data evaluation and wrote final reports that included conclusions and recommendations for further investigation and/or additional work, as required. Evaluated soil stratigraphy from pump and slug test data evaluation and interpretation. This site was contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1991 | Employer: Smith Technology/Riedel Environmental Services | Title: Project Geologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsibilities included:Geotechnical investigations for various residential, commercial and transportation projects. Grading and development of several large-scale hillsides projects. Detailed surface geological and structural mapping, borehole sampling and logging, and subsurface exploration. Geotechnical and environmental site investigation for environmental impact report, interpretation of grading phase, and geotechnical constraint maps. Interfacing with civil and soil engineers. Summarization of impact of geological conditions (hillside geology) and preparation of geotechnical maps, cross-sections, and final geotechnical reports. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2017 | Agency: | Role: Project Manager/ Engineering Geologist | Description: Project manager and Lead Engineering Geologic and hydro-geologic work related to regulatory oversight for the investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater pollution caused by releases from underground tanks, hazardous waste sites, and other sources. Prepares written requests and directive letters for technical reports on remedial investigations, risk assessments, risk management plans, and remedial action plans. Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on the acceptability of water quality investigations, technical reports, and other actions that address releases of pollutants to soil, groundwater and surface water. Prepares written responses to technical reports regarding their acceptability. Prepares tentative orders for site cleanup requirements for Water Board consideration. Makes staff presentations to the Water Board. Performs site inspections to review compliance with site cleanup requirements and approved technical reports (work plans). Proposes and monitors appropriate enforcement action for noncompliance by dischargers or suspected dischargers. Provides guidance to local agencies on appropriate investigation and remediation at local-lead sites. Responds to public and agency requests for information and requests resulting from property transfer and redevelopment activities. Represents the Water Board at meetings with other agencies, the regulated community, and public Januathe ry 2005 to February 2006: |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1966 to 1985 | Country / Region: Iran/Tehran | Summary: Geological mapping and petrological investigations, including surface and subsurface geology of different areas in the Iranian plateau. |
| Years: 1980 to 1989 | Country / Region: France, Paris/Russia/ USA, Washington DC | Summary: International Geological Symposium |
| Years: 1980 to 1989 | Country / Region: France/Nancy | Summary: Jury member of Doctoral thesis in Hard Rock Geology |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Association of Engineering Geologists Geological Society of America South Coast Geological Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| California Professional Geologist, (P.G.) #5814 Arizona Registered Geologist, (R.G.) #27218 Certified Professional Geologist, C.P.G. (7939) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| 1-Department of Navy Appreciation Letter - In regards to MCAS Yuma IR Program through Remedial Action Contract. 2-City of El Segundo, California, Appreciation Letter regarding Plaza El Segundo facility development. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Published several hard rock geology and environmental geology reports and papers (list available upon request). Attended national and international geological and environmental symposiums and seminars for presentations of scientific papers. Served as jury member of French Doctorate d’Etat (French DSC thesis) at University of Nancy, France. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Germany | |
| Farsi |