SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL & MINING GEOLOGIST
Houston, TX
Education
1985, B.S. in Geology, Stephen F. Austin State University, Minor in Petroleum Land Management, Nacogdoches, TX
Professional Education
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Corrective Action Project Manager – CAPM #1210
Current 40 Hours HAZWOPER and Refresher Courses
FERC "Environmental Review and Compliance for Natural Gas Facilities", Seattle WA, May 2011
Professional Licenses, Memberships, Awards and Activities
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists – Professional Geologist Registration #2875
Professional Geologist Registration, State of Tennessee No. TN3106
Professional Experience
2008-Present
Wastren Advantage Inc, Houston, TX – Project Manager
Project Manager in support of the Houston METRO Light Rail Construction Project. Mr. Shackelfords' duties include providing environmental oversight for the acquisition, assessment, remediation, utility installation and construction on three light rail corridors and parcels along the linear rights-of-way. As project manager, Mr. Shackelford is responsible for tech staff supervision, remediation bid specifications and preparation, reporting, permitting, contractor selection and oversight, developing and implementing project budgets and proposals, remedial strategies, and project plans, waste management, and coordinating field operational and investigative activities.
2005-2008
Travis L. Shackelford, P.G., Houston, TX - Environmental Consultant
Self-employed consulting geologist / Environmental Project Manager serving clients in real estate, legal, communications, petroleum, retail, and other environments. Services provided include due diligence and risk management investigation of impacted commercial and industrial properties requiring assessment, compliance investigation and inspection, remediation, and closure. Additional consulting services provided to clients included physical property condition assessments of commercial and industrial real estate properties.
2001-2005
Aaron & Wright Technical Services, Houston, TX – Project Manager
Senior Level Project Manager conducting and overseeing due diligence Phase I-IV Site Assessments, Compliance Audits, Permitting, Property Condition Assessments, Third Party Reviews, and Risk Assessments within the mortgage banking, real estate financing and equity capital communities.
1997-2001
Travis L. Shackelford P.G., Houston, TX – Environmental Consultant
Self-employed consulting geologist serving clients in real estate, communications, petroleum, retail, and other industries. Services provided included impacted property assessments, compliance investigations, remediation, and closure. The practice focused on timely solutions to environmental problems by providing 1) Innovative teaming arrangements with other private practice multi-discipline environmental professionals to provide turnkey service, 2) Quality project management / field supervision on temporary contract assignments, 3) Professional quality and affordable rates for environmental consulting.
1996-1997
LSI Services Company, Houston, TX - Project Manager
UST and non-UST site assessments (Phase 1 through Phase IV), UST system removal oversight, Plan A and Plan B risk assessments, voluntary cleanups, project contractor supervision, hazardous and non hazardous waste permitting, manifesting and disposal, site delineation with intensive subsurface investigation experience and regulatory negotiations. Project management duties included pre-approval budget preparation and submittal, project tracking, technician training, and invoicing.
1995-1996
Soil Recovery Services, Houston, TX - Technical Project Manager
Responsible for the business development and marketing of petroleum contaminated soil recycling and remediation projects within a five state client base area. Responsible for project management involving field and office coordination on soil remediation project oversight, budgeting and proposal preparation, invoicing, regulatory negotiations, recycled materials sales support, and client interface. Position further involved waste characterization approval, manifesting and tracking of recycled materials through final disposition. Collateral duties included responsibility for marketing presentations and new client acquisitions through direct sales.
1993-1995
Dames & Moore Inc., Houston, TX - Project Manager
Responsible for the management and conducting of environmental investigations within the Houston-Gulf Coast geosciences group. Responsible for the management and supervision of geocience staff personnel. Responsible for projects involving RCRA and CERCLA facility investigations, compliance audits, NEPA environmental impact studies, USTs, Phase I through Phase IV subsurface investigations, N.O.R.M surveys and investigations, remediation oversight, hazardous and non-hazardous material handling and disposal, as well as federal, state, and local regulatory negotiations. Conducted project management activities such as proposal preparation, scheduling, budget tracking, and invoicing. Participated in marketing and new client acquisition. Conducted numerous petroleum field pre-acquisition studies in Latin America for the International Assessment Team of Dames & Moore.
1993-1993
The Bordeau Group, LTD, Houston, TX - Project Manager
Managed and directed remedial investigations, remediation system installation, and multi-site operation and maintenance tasks. Duties included compliance audit program management, and responsible for field and office staff and training. Project management responsibilities included proposal and budget preparation, cost tracking and invoicing. Managed numerous sites requiring application for reimbursement from TNRCC. Involved in all facets of contract execution and negotiation, as well as client contact and marketing. Responsible for regulatory negotiation and site closures covering a wide variety of environmental projects in the Gulf Coast area.
1990-1992
CURA, Inc., Houston, TX – Group Leader
UST and non-UST site assessment (Phase I through IV), system removals, NORM surveys, EPA retrofits and upgrades, contractor supervision, hazardous and non-hazardous waste permitting and disposal documentation, environmental compliance audits and site delineation with intensive subsurface investigation experience. Responsible for groundwater and soil remediation system placement, maintenance, and management. Project management duties included proposal and budget preparation, contractor selection and oversight, project tracking and invoicing.
1989-1990
The Conlan Company / Precision International, Tyler, TX – Environmental Geologist
Responsible for UST site assessments, system removals, supervision, permitting, disposal, documentation, delineation, and remediation. Duties included industrial and commercial EPA pre-acquisition site assessments and subsurface investigations. Collateral duties included marketing and sales, client representation with regulatory agencies, and developing the company Federal and State regulations library. State licensed as a Certified Underground Storage Tank and Line Tester for the company. Collateral duties include UST installation assistant, draftsman and sales representative.
1986-1989
NL McCullough / NL Industries, New Iberia, LA
Tracer Services of Kilgore, Texas
Extensive technical petroleum oil and gas exploration and production well logging, completion, and workovers.
Longview Inspection Company; Longview, TX
Midstream pipeline, storage, and pressure vessel NDT and construction experience.
