1. Ben Adams
1129 Lake Dr. SE, Apt 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49506  Tel: (231) 330-5670
benmtu@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A dynamic and innovative Environmental Engineer with extensive experience in fieldwork,
specifically remediation systems and environmental compliance for storing hazardous materials.
A strong technical problem-solver experienced in handling complex systems, troubleshooting
issues and ensuring safety of operations. Resourceful and adaptable with strong communication
skills, impeccable integrity and vision, generating optimal results and a desire to continually
build on success. A proven team player with excellent organizational skills and positive work
ethic.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Specialized in envioronmental assessments, safety hazard identification and evaluation
• Experience working with hazardous materials storage, A UST & B UST certified
• Quality driven task management skills with a strong focus on attention to detail
• Resourceful in taking initiative to implement and manage processes and procedures
• Strong knowledge of material specifications for equipment
• Skilled at troubleshooting and providing control and safeguarding philosophies
• Adept at team-building and development
• Excellent leadership skills
• Expertise in environmental permitting and compliance
• Track record of completing project on time and within budget
• Experienced in overseeing operations and maintenance of field pilot tests and remedial
systems for remediation technologies
• Proficient at data compilation and analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Superior Environmental Corp., Grand Rapids, MI 2011-Present
Field Engineer
Responsibilities:
• Working with underground storage tank owners to maintain compliance with
DEQ/LARA regulations related to storage of petroleum products
• Performing site walk-throughs for Phase 1 investigations and sampling of soil and/or
water for Phase 2

2. • Supervising extractions, dig and haul sites, generator decommissioning, tank removals,
waste pick-up, and electrical repairs required for remediation systems while ensuring safe
operations and correct procedures
• Updating reports and writing future action reports for Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) and clients
• Writing operation and maintenance manual for LNAPL recovery system
• Ensuring environmental permitting and compliance
• Supervising small teams during pilot tests i.e. air sparge (AS) and soil vapor extraction
(SVE) pilot test while operating pilot test trailer at different flow rates. Screened effluent
vapor stream to calculate mass loading rates of volatile organic compounds or other
chemical of concern
• Solving problems and successfully troubleshooting on AST/UST systems such as
malfunctioning overfill alarms, error readings on Veeder Root, AutoStik and Inconn tank
monitoring systems
• Performing site assessments, monitoring well installations and sampling soil and
groundwater
• Team leader for operating fuel-effiecient, mobile tank-filtration system to remove water,
bacteria, sand, and debris
• Designing injection plans for ISCO projects including mapping out injection points,
calculating volume of ORC and RegenOX needed for remediation of site
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.Sc. Environmental Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2010
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, 2012
40-hr HAZWOPER Training with refresher, 2014
UST A and B Operator Certification, 2013
Level D Drinking Water Operator, 2013