Project Scientist (Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist/Geophysicist/Geologist) with direct application and emphasis in water resources management, aquifer characterization, field testing and multi media laboratory analysis, environmental geophysics/geology (GPR, resistivity, slope stability), applied engineering geology/geophysics/hydrogeology, due diligence Phase I-III environmental site assessments and remediation, remedial investigations/feasibility studies (RI/FS-RFIs) for corrective action, NEPA environmental impact and ecological assessments, contaminant fate transport migration investigations, water quality and multi media sampling, applied geotechnical/hydrological field investigations and remedial pilot studies, corrective/remedial action plans, geostatistical as well as numerical groundwater modeling, RCRA/SUPERFUND facility closures, wetland delineations, Brownfield, risk-based assessment corrective action, leaking UST management, storm & wastewater run-off/NPDES investigations, UXO geophysical assessments, surface water/groundwater investigations, oil & gas exploration (gravimetric, geomagnetic, and seismic reflection), resource mining geology/exploration geochemistry/hydrology, economic geology, and solid waste landfill compliance as well as hazardous waste management.
NILES W. KEERAN
3515 West Parkview Lane,
Glendale, Arizona 85310-3395 USA
(800) 234-5677, ext. (602) 771-4296 or (623) 434-5622
Email: Keeran.Niles[at]azdeq.gov
NILESKEY[at]aol.com
OBJECTIVES
Project Scientist (Hydrologist/Hydrogeologist/Geophysicist/Geologist) with direct application and emphasis in water resources management, aquifer characterization, field testing and multi media laboratory analysis, environmental geophysics/geology (GPR, resistivity, slope stability), applied engineering geology/geophysics/hydrogeology, due diligence Phase I-III environmental site assessments and remediation, remedial investigations/feasibility studies (RI/FS-RFIs) for corrective action, NEPA environmental impact and ecological assessments, contaminant fate transport migration investigations, water quality and multi media sampling, applied geotechnical/hydrological field investigations and remedial pilot studies, corrective/remedial action plans, geostatistical as well as numerical groundwater modeling, RCRA/SUPERFUND facility closures, wetland delineations, Brownfield, risk-based assessment corrective action, leaking UST management, storm & wastewater run-off/NPDES investigations, UXO geophysical assessments, surface water/groundwater investigations, oil & gas exploration (gravimetric, geomagnetic, and seismic reflection), resource mining geology/exploration geochemistry/hydrology, economic geology, and solid waste landfill compliance as well as hazardous waste management.
EDUCATION
Former Ph.d Candidate in Engineering Geology, Hydrology & Geophysics Research Program,
Kent State University Department of Geology, Kent, Ohio, USA 1998-99
Master of Science (M.S ) degree in Geology, December 1986.
Major Emphasis: Exploration Geophysics: Potential & Non Potential Field Geophysics, and Hydrogeology
Minor Emphasis: Water Resources Management Hydrology and Economic (Mining) Geology
Wright State University
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dayton, Ohio USA.
Bachelor of Science (B.S. ) degree in Geology, December 1979.
Major Emphasis: Petroleum Geology/Petroleum Exploration Geophysics/Seismic Exploration
Minor Emphasis: Geological Sciences and Mathematics/Solid Earth Physics
Sigma Gamma Epsilon National Geoscience Honorary (Gamma Chapter)
University of Oklahoma, College of Earth and Energy Sciences-School of Geology and Geophysics
Norman, Oklahoma USA.
Bachelor of Arts (A.B. ) degree in Biology/Chemistry/Anthropology, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, USA, May 1977. Canton McKinley Senior High (OH)/Culver Military Academy (IN), June 1973/August 1972.
EXPERIENCE
Hydrologist III/Case Manager: Tank/Waste Program Divisions
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
2000 to present .Adjunct Instructor of Geology:
Glendale Community College, 2007-2008
Phoenix, Arizona USA.
Stark State College of Technology, Canton, Ohio, 1998-1999.
Civil/EnvironmentalTechnology Program Adjunct Instructor
Remediation Manager/Project Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Flynn Environmental, Inc.
Canton, Ohio USA.
1996-1998
Project Environmental Hydrogeologist/Geophysicist
R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio USA.
1994-1996
Project Manager/Hydrogeologist/Geologist
Bruder-Stevens, Inc.
Tampa, Florida USA.
1991-1994.
Staff Hydrogeologist/Geologist
International Technology (IT) Corporation
Tampa, Florida USA.
1989-1991.
Water Resources Hydrologist GS-1315-07
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Geological Survey-Water Resources Division
Tampa, Florida USA.
1988-1989.
Pool Lifequard 1973-1977 Superior Brand Meats 1976
Dresser Industries-Macobar Division & Office Coordinator, Family Business Ashland Oil Refinery, Inc.
Exlog, Inc.-Mud Engineer/Well Logger. Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. Summers 1974-1975
Houston, Texas USA Canton, Ohio USA County Engineer Dept. 1973
1980-1983. 1977-1980, 1986-1988. Canton, Ohio USA.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
State of Arizona DEQ RBCA-Tier II Training, Basic Enforcement, Principal Party Research, Laboratory QA/QC Evaluation, ITRC Seminars, GIS, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 29CFR 1910.120 8 Hour Annual Refresher December 1, 2009, and ADEQ Data Base Training, 2002-2007, Defensive Driving, NWETC Contaminant Chemistry & Transport Workshop, March 13-15, 2007, Phoeniz, AZ.
State of Arizona DEQ Environmental Multi-Media Sampling Training/Field Sampling Workshop March 27-28 and April 3-4, 17-18, 2001.
National Groundwater Association, Natural Attenuation of Fuel Hydrocarbons and Chlorinated Processes, Monitoring, and Modeling with BIOSCREEN and BIOPLUME III Shortcourse, May 10-12, 1999, Tempe, AZ.
National Groundwater Association, Principles and Practice of Forced Air Remediation Shortcourse, December 7-8, 1998, Phoenix, AZ.
US. EPA/JACA Corporation, Workshop Seminar on the Fate of Contaminants in the Subsurface, Philadelphia, PA., December 9, 1997.
Computer-Aided Evaluation for Risk-Based Soil and Groundwater Cleanup National Groundwater Association Training Shortcourse, Columbus, Ohio, SAIC-GSC/SESOIL and AT123 Groundwater Modeling, August 20-21, 1997.
Pennsylvania\'s Land Recycling Program: Proposed Rulemaking for Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) and Implementation Act 2, Pittsburgh, PA, PA Council of Professional Geologists, October 11, 1996.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Underground/Leaking Storage Tank Section, Geophysical Workshop. March 25, 1996.
IT Corporation, Groundwater Management Training Series: Site Environmental Assessment & Remediation Technologies, Groundwater Modeling Multi-Workshops, Orlando, Florida, November 7-9, 1990.
IT Corporation Drilling Rig Safety Training Course, Confined Space Excavation Safety Course, Tampa, FL., 1989-1990. 40-hour OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120) Training, April, 1990, annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher (1991-December 1, 2009).
Wright State University, IRIS Surface Water Hydrology, Groundwater Hydrogeology Water Resources Management, and Groundwater Flow-Numerical Modeling/USGS MODFLOW Correspondence Courses, Dayton, OH., 1987-1988, and 1994.
Wright State Universtity,Dayton, Ohio, Department of Geography, \"Certificate Program in Cartography, GIS, Photogrammetry, and Remote Sensing\", 1984-1986.
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S.G.S.-WRD Technical Writing and Water Resources Data Acquisition Training Courses, Atlanta, GA, June, 1988 and November 25, 1988.
CURRENT AND FORMER CERTIFICATIONS
Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) C.F.R.29 PL 191-173/95-164 Part 48 Certification, March 17, 2010 (Surface Metal and Non Metals ), American Red Cross (ARC) Annual AED/CPR for the Professional Rescurer, March 19, 2010, ARC Water Safety Instructor/LG-FIT, February 27, 2010,.ASHI Universal First Aid, exp. March 17, 2011, ARC Lifequarding/First Aid exp. June 9, 2011, ADOA Loss Prevention Academy Defensive Driving for State Employees, January 28, 2010 to January 28, 2014, ADOA Risk Management AED/CPR exp. March 5, 2010, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescurer exp. June 0, 2009, 29 C.F.R. 1910.120 (e)(8) OSHA Training Refresher December 1, 2009; State of Arizona Bureau of Technical Registration G.I.T./F.G Troxler Nuclear Density Gauge Certification #084207, October 29, 1998, Training Workshop, Monroeville, PA; State of Mississippi Certified/Registered Geologist #130, October 19, 1998 to September 1, 2004. A.I.P.G. Certified Geologist. CPG No. 10402. State of Indiana UST Certification for Installations, UST Retrofitting, Cathodic Protection, Tank/Line Testing, and Reciprocity, June 10, 1998 to January 01, 2001. State of Ohio BUSTR Certification #10-95-2564, UST Installer Certification, July 27, 1995-2001, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania GIT/FG- ASBOG April 24,1998, State of Tennessee Registered Professional Geologist, #2089, June 29, 1991 to February 15, 2002, Registered Professional/Certified Industrial Hygienist, RPIH/CIH #04130497, A.P.I.H, May 14, 1998-2002. AHERA Asbestos Abatement Certification, Tufts University, 1997.
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