Joseph A. McCormick IV, Senior Geologist and Project Manager

 

B.S. Environmental Science, Norwich University, 2000. Joe has eight years experience in the environmental industry.  He has a broad knowledge base regarding spill sources, site characterization, remediation and mitigation. Joe has supervised and reported on hundreds of site investigations including but not limited to the effective characterization of LNAPL, DNAPL, dissolved petroleum and chlorinated solvents, and vapor phase petroleum and chlorinated solvents in soil, bedrock, groundwater, soil vapor, sub-slab vapor and indoor air. With proper characterization, he develops and institutes the appropriate cost effective and feasible remedial or mitigative approach for each project. Joe has a good understanding of fuel systems, equipment and monitoring, and NYSDEC regulations regarding spills, petroleum bulk storage facilities, stipulation agreements, and other applicable local, state and federal regulations.  Several examples of the remedial technologies he is familiar with include: remedial excavation; in-situ oxidation processes; S-ISCO; in-situ air sparging with soil vapor extraction; groundwater extraction with soil vapor extraction; total fluid extraction; and, NAPL recovery systems. Joe is also experienced in vapor intrusion investigation, sampling and mitigation, and petroleum bulk storage auditing.

 

When Joe is not working, he spends most of his time chasing around his 3 year old son.  He also enjoys recreational and devotional time with his wife, son, extended family and two dogs.