CHRISTOPHER B. BROWN, CPG
Senior Hydrogeologist
· M.A., Geology, Binghamton University, 1995
· B.A., Geology, Colgate University, 1992
· Battelle Conference: In-situ On-site Bioremediation Symposium, June 2005
· MTBE: Assessment, Remediation & Public Policy, June 2002
· Principles of Groundwater Flow, Transport & Remediation, March 2001
· Low Cost Remediation Strategies for Contaminated Soil and Groundwater, September 2000
· Accelerated Natural Attenuation, November 2000
· OSHA 40-Hour Safety and Health Training, 1995; Refresher 2005
· American Institute of Professional Geologists Certified Professional Geologist #10599
· National Ground Water Association
· New York Council of Professional Geologists
· Hazardous Waste Site Investigations
· Property Transfer Assessments
(Phase I and II)
· UST Management and Replacement
· UST Assessment and Spill Investigations
· Subsurface Characterization
Mr. Brown, Hydrogeologist and Vice President of Conrad Geoscience Corp., conducts geologic and hydrogeologic investigations related to hazardous waste site characterization and petroleum spills, Phase I and II property transfer assessments, soil and groundwater evaluations, subsurface characterization.
His experience includes site assessments and remediation for a wide variety of commercial and industrial properties, including gas stations, landfills, construction yards, heavy industrial and manufacturing facilities, and large residential institutions. Mr. Brown is well versed in site assessment techniques, including monitoring well installation and groundwater sampling, soil boring programs, geophysical surveys, and Geoprobe investigations.
Mr. Brown’s responsibilities include project management, construction management, field investigations, staff supervision, and proposal and report preparation for all project phases.
Prior to joining Conrad Geoscience, Mr. Brown worked as a geologist for U.S. Hydrogeologic, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, New York (1995-1996) where he conducted Phase I Site Assessments for commercial property transactions and performed and supervised a variety of subsurface investigations. At Binghamton University his studies focused on aqueous geochemistry and water-sediment interactions.
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Senior Hydrogeologist for installation of groundwater remediation system at a former dry cleaning establishment. Supervised installation of groundwater extraction wells, including packer testing of bedrock fractures for hydrogeologic parameters. Supervised installation of groundwater treatment system.
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Senior Hydrogeologist for delineation of petroleum contaminated groundwater at a former manufacturing and distribution facility. Assisted in preparation and development of a remedial program that relied on injection of chemical oxidants for degredation of petroleum hydrocarbons. Plan and approach were expedited to meet scheduled redevelopment of the property.
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Project Manager and Hydrogeologist for a county-wide Department of Public Works fuel tank removal and replacement project. Responsible for project scheduling, tracking, bid specification review and approval, contractor selection and comprehensive project management. Also responsible for tank closure site assessments, and soil and groundwater remediation, for each facility.
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Project Manager and Hydrogeologist for remediation of a landfill and demolition of a poultry processing plant at a facility in Sullivan County, New York. Completed groundwater monitoring program. Managed bidding and contractor selection for asbestos abatement, and supervised demolition, disposal and site restoration.
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Project Manager and Hydrogeologist for a Phase II subsurface investigation at a manufacturing facility in the City of Poughkeepsie, New York. Specific concerns included impacts to the subject property from nearby industrial facilities, complex tank removal processes, asbestos abatement, and satisfying a potential buyer’s concerns relating to environmental risk.
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Project Hydrogeologist for surficial soil and groundwater investigation for a Class 2 Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site in the Town of Fishkill, New York. Responsible for determining extent and magnitude of metals in surface sediments and groundwater as part of a Remedial Investigation (RI). Prepared Feasibility Study (FS) outlining remedial alternatives.
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Project Hydrogeologist for Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS) at a Dutchess County plastics manufacturing plant at which chlorinated solvents and gasoline were detected in groundwater. Oversaw removal of USTs, performed soil boring/sampling program, supervised non-invasive geophysical investigation and source removal, and successfully completed a groundwater remediation program under within the Voluntary Cleanup Program.
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Project Hydrogeologist for Interim Remedial Measure (IRM) at a former construction yard in Poughkeepsie, New York. Installed groundwater monitoring wells, and performed quarterly groundwater monitoring. Supervised soil remediation (metals and volatile organic compounds.)
