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Eric Peterson Resume - Staff Scientist
1. Eric Peterson | Staff Scientist
Certific ations
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA 8-hour Refresher, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA 8-hour Hazardous Waste Site Supervisor
Basic Orientation Plus, Association of Reciprocal Safety Council (ARSC)
Educ ation
2009, B.Sc., Environmental Science, Taylor University
Professional History
2009-present Staff Scientist, Acuity Environmental Solutions
• Remediation and investigation experience associated with in-situ bioremediation via injection of a
dechlorinating microbial culture and hydrogen source; in-situ chemical reduction and fixation via soil
blending and injection of a chemical reductant; in-situ chemical oxidation via injection of a chemical
oxidant; building decontamination and demolition; excavation and backfill; and monitoring well
installation, rehabilitation and abandonment.
• Report experience includes creation, review, and completion of Remediation Work Plans, Corrective
Action Plans, Site Investigation Reports, RCRA Facility Investigation Summary Reports, Contractor
Safety Plans, Quarterly Performance Monitoring reports, proposals, risk-based cleanup objectives,
data tables, boring logs (gINT software), and drawings (AutoCAD and geospatial software) for various
client projects.
• Data acquisition activities associated with remedial investigations. Specific sampling method experience:
- Low-flow sampling methodology - Hollow Stem Auger drilling
- Bladder/peristaltic pump sampling - Field Hach Kit analysis
- Membrane Interface Probe (MIP) - Terra Core soil sampling
- Rotosonic drilling - Summa canister air sampling
- Direct Push drilling
2009 Field Intern, August Mack Environmental, Inc.
• Participated in a variety of field activities including the advancement of soil borings, installation and
sampling of monitoring wells, and Phase I site inspections.
• Obtained and prepared soil, groundwater, and other samples for analysis. Supported client litigation
activities through environmental data tabulation.
• Reviewed and edited proposals and reports for various client projects.
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2. 2008 Guatemala International Development Worker, Taylor University
• Trained in the use of mud-rotary drilling by participating in site selection, drilling, and well
construction of pilot well.
• Excavated and lined a cistern, constructed latrines, and assembled wood-burning stoves in
Guatemala.
• Performed environmental and health sanitation workshops for Guatemalan nationals in Ixcan and
Antigua.
2007 Research Assistant & River Monitoring, Taylor University
• Conducted Hoosier Riverwatch protocol for CQHEI, macro-invertebrate, and chemical sampling.
• Completed geospatial analysis for Indiana LARE practicum through the creation of hydrographic and
geologic based maps, and presented findings to Taylor University faculty and students.
• Trained in level-transit surveying, QHEI, and water, soil, and biomass sampling.
Project Experience
H&L Plating and Grinding, Inc. (2009-2011)
Staff Scientist for site remediation at a former plating facility involving hexavalent chromium,
antimony, and other heavy metals. Responsible for site oversight during building decontamination,
soil remediation through the utilization of Lang Tool soil blending, chemical injection for the purpose
of in-situ reduction and fixation, and monitoring well installation/rehabilitation. Responsible for
low-flow groundwater sampling events, confirmation soil sampling, preparation for push-pull test,
development of quarterly performance monitoring reports, and assisted in the development of the
Remediation Work Plan and associated documents.
Various Commercial Dry Cleaning Facilities (2009-2011)
Staff Scientist for site investigation and remediation at four dry cleaning facilities, both active and inactive.
Responsible for the development of multiple Remediation Work Plans and their associated documents.
Responsible for the injection of a microbe/nutrient blend for the purpose of in-situ bioremediation at two
sites, and chemical injection for the purpose of in-situ oxidation at one site. Responsible for oversight
of Membrane Interface Probe investigation, monitoring well installation, demolition, and excavation
activities. Responsible for confirmation soil sampling, air sampling via Summa canister, soil and
down-hole groundwater sampling, low-flow groundwater sampling, AutoCAD drafting, and boring log
construction.
Component Machine (2009-2011)
Staff Scientist for site characterization and remediation of an active light industrial facility.
Responsible for chemical injection for the purpose of in-situ oxidation, AutoCAD drafting and low-
flow groundwater sampling events.
7965 East 106th Street, Suite 128 email: epeterson@AcuityES.com
Fishers, IN 46038 web: www.AcuityES.com
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ph: 317 / 570-4919
3. Confidential Client (2011)
Staff Scientist for site characterization at a former automotive manufacturing facility, the source
of a chlorinated hydrocarbon release across multiple down-gradient properties. Responsible for
development of risk-based cleanup objectives used in the Corrective Action Plan and associated
documents, AutoCAD drafting, and low-flow groundwater sampling.
Alcoa, Inc. – Warrick Operations (2010)
Staff Scientist for a quarterly monitoring program to evaluate site conditions associated with the release
of a process solution. Responsible for soil and low-flow groundwater sampling events and AutoCAD
drafting, and assisted in the development of the RCRA Facility Investigation Summary Report.
Confidential Attorney-Client Project (2009-2011)
Staff Scientist for site investigation of a residential property involving the assessment of a potential
vinyl chloride release. Responsible for site oversight of monitoring well installation, low-flow
groundwater sampling events, AutoCAD drafting, and assisted in the development of the Fate and
Transport Assessment.
Former Precision Tune (2010-2011)
Staff Scientist for site remediation project at a former fueling facility. Responsible for development of
the Remediation Work Plan and associated documents. Responsible for site management including
monitoring well installation, excavation, soil sampling, and backfilling. Responsible for low-flow
groundwater sampling events and AutoCAD drafting.
Confidential Client (2009-2011)
Staff Scientist for site remediation under the LUST and VRP programs in Northern Indiana.
Responsible for site oversight of monitoring well installation, soil and low-flow groundwater
sampling events, boring log construction, AutoCAD drafting, and assisted in the development of the
Remediation Work Plan and associated documents.
Mike’s Buick (2009)
Staff Scientist for site investigation of an operational commercial automotive facility. Responsible for
development of the Site Investigation Report, AutoCAD drafting, and soil sampling.
Confidential Client (2009)
Staff Scientist for site investigation of an industrial facility in Brazil, Indiana involving USTs.
Responsible for low-flow groundwater sampling events, editing of Corrective Action Plan and
AutoCAD drafting.
7965 East 106th Street, Suite 128 email: epeterson@AcuityES.com
Fishers, IN 46038 web: www.AcuityES.com
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ph: 317 / 570-4919