Erik Merhoff has over 10 years of experience in mechanical/electrical systems, handheld equipment, field skills, and environmental compliance. He currently works as a project estimator but has a background in environmental science and geology, including experience with groundwater sampling, soil sampling, air sampling, and overseeing remediation systems. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering while maintaining relevant certifications.

1. Résumé
Erik Merhoff
477 SE 170th Ave.
Cheney, KS 67025
(785) 643-3487 (cell)
merhoffe@gmail.com
Skills/Experience
Mechanical/Electrical (7+ Years of Experience)
 Electric Motors
 240V and 480V
 1φ and 3φ
 Rotary Lobe Blowers
 Rotron Blowers
 Rotary Vane Air Compressors
 Blower Fans
 Control Panels
 Grunfos Pumps
 Pneumatic Pumps
 Flowmeters
 Fluid
 Gas
 Inline
 Ultrasonic
 Pressure/Differential Pressure Transmitters
(4-20 mA)
 Auto-Dialer Systems
Handheld Equipment/Electronics (7+ Years of Experience)
 Photo-Ionization Detectors
 Flame Ionization Detectors
 4-Gas Meters
 LEL
 O2
 H2S
 CO
 Drager Tubes
 Water Quality Meters
 pH
 Conductivity
 Temperature
 Oxidation-Reduction Potential
 Water Quality Meters (con’t)
 Dissolved Oxygen
 Turbidity
 Hach Test Kits
 Dissolved Oxygen
 Ferrous Testing
 Manometers
 Magnehelic Gauges
 Survey Equipment
 Auto Levels
 Laser Levels
 Stadia Rods
 GPS Equipment
Technical Writing/Reporting (3+ Years of Experience)
 Regulatory Agency and Client Notification
for Field Activities
 Technical Report Writing
 Analytical Data Review
 Quality Assurance/Quality Control
 Iso-Contour Map Analysis and
Interpretation
 Groundwater Flow Maps
 Contaminant Iso-Concentration
Maps
Business Management (3+ Years of Experience)
 Annual Project Budget Drafting
 Project Proposal Drafting
 Project Estimating
 Creation of Subcontractor Request for Bid
 Scheduling for Field Services

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Erik Merhoff
Field Skills/Experience
Drilling/Direct Push (10+ Years of Experience)
 Hollow Stem Auger Drilling
 Split Spoon
 Continuous Core
 Monitoring Well Installation
 Mud Rotary Drilling
 Direct Push
 Macro-Barrel Soil Core Sampling
 Groundwater Sampling
 Monitoring Well Installation
 Bio-Injection
 Direct Push (con’t)
 Electrical Conductivity Logging
 Membrane Interface Logging
 Soil Gas Sampling
 Onsite Laboratory
 Gas Chromatograph for
Volatile Organic
Compounds
 Contractor Oversight
Sampling (10+ Years of Experience)
 Groundwater Sampling
 Purge and Grab
 Low Flow
 No Purge
 Soil Sampling
 Direct Push
 Soil Sampling (con’t)
 Hand Auger
 Air Sampling
 Summa Canisters
 Tedlar Bags
Remediation Systems (7+ Years of Experience)
 Soil
 Soil Vapor Extraction
 Air Sparge
 Groundwater
 Pump and Treat
 Bio-Remediation
Compliance (2 Years of Experience)
 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Inspections
 General Construction Permit
 Notice of Intent/Notice of Termination
 Best Management Practice Inspection and Recommendation
Employment
Project Estimator: March 2015 – Present (Full Time)
 HTI Painting, Inc.; Wichita, KS
 Project estimating for commercial painting on new-build and remodel construction
Environmental Scientist/Technician: August 2007 – March 2015
 CB&I; Wichita, KS
 Over seven years of experience with groundwater sampling, soil sampling, air sampling,
operations and maintenance of remediation systems and field equipment, and contractor oversight
for drilling and direct push.
 Two years of experience with site management, project budgets and proposals, technical report
writing, data analytical review, iso-contour map analysis and interpretation, and Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan compliance.
Geoprobe Operator: January 2005 – June 2005, February 2006 – August 2007 (Full Time)
 Environmental Priority Service; Salina, KS
 Over 20 months of experience with direct push, including soil profiling, groundwater sampling,
soil gas sampling, electrical conductivity logging, membrane interface logging, and bio-injection.

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Erik Merhoff
Environmental Scientist/Geologist: January 2004 – December 2004 (Full Time)
 GeoCore Inc.; Salina, KS
 10 months of experience with drilling oversight, technical report writing, and groundwater
sampling.
Education
Bachelor of Science; Wichita State University (WSU)
In Progress; Expected Graduation in 2018
Major: Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science; Emporia State University (ESU)
Graduated: December 2003
Major: Earth Science
Minor: Physics
Awards/Certificates/Scholarships
Career
 OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher, 2014
 CPR/First Aid, 2008-2014
 Fall Protection, 2013
 Confined Space, 2013
 Entrant/Attendant
 Forklift Operator Authorization, 2012
 OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training, 2004
 Kansas Department of Health and Environment Certified Field Geologist, 2004
University
 College of Engineering Dean’s List for Academic Achievement (WSU), 2013, 2014
 Earth Science Lanier Award of Excellence (ESU), 2003
 Department of Physical Sciences Scholarship for GPA (ESU), 2002, 2003
 Kansas Geological Foundation Scholarship (ESU), 2002
 President’s Scholarship for ACT score (ESU), 1999
 Emporia State University Honor Roll, 1999-2003
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