Jeffrey Griggs

Englewood

Summary

Professional manager/geologist with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Project Manager / Project Geologist

Fremont Environmental LLC / CDH Consulting

01.2024 - Current

Manage oil and gas environmental projects from site investigation through remediation and closure in accordance with ECMC regulations.
Prepare, review, and analyze comprehensive data packages including Decommissioning Reports, Site Investigation Reports, Supplemental Site Investigation Reports, Remedial Excavation Reports, Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring Reports, data tables, photologs, and closure checklists.
Prepare and submit Form 27s and Form 19s to the ECMC and ensure regulatory accuracy and completeness.
Assess site conditions and develop remediation strategies to advance sites toward No Further Action (NFA) status, including proposing additional sampling, background collections, site investigations, excavations, and specialty remediation systems (e.g., AS/SVE).
Oversee field logistics including scheduling crews, coordinating drill teams, calling in 811 locates, and ensuring equipment and personnel readiness.
Serve as primary point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance, regulatory interpretation, and project updates.
Mentor and supervise field staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, sampling methodologies, and data quality standards.
Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets for multiple environmental initiatives.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Geologist

Fremont Environmental LLC

01.2021 - 01.2024

Performed extensive field-based environmental investigations in support of oil and gas facility decommissioning, including tank batteries, flowlines, wells, and compressor stations.
Conducted site investigations and Quarterly Groundwater Monitoring in accordance with ECMC requirements.
Coordinated with drilling contractors to execute subsurface investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling and preparation of detailed bore logs.
Installed and supported specialty remediation systems (AS/SVE), including system startup, optimization, and ongoing operation and maintenance to ensure efficient performance.
Oversaw remedial excavations, providing field direction to excavation crews to ensure complete removal of impacted materials and compliance with remediation objectives.
Conducted geological surveys to assess site conditions for environmental compliance.

Environmental Scientist I / II & Field Supervisor

Apex Companies, LLC

01.2018 - 01.2021

Conducted environmental field investigations supporting oil and gas facility decommissioning, including tank batteries, flowlines, wells, and compressor stations.
Performed baseline groundwater and surface water quality sampling prior to, during, and following oil and gas development, in accordance with state-approved sampling methodologies and QA/QC protocols.
Executed stormwater inspections, BMP maintenance, and erosion control measures in compliance with applicable stormwater permits and regulations.
Coordinated with drilling contractors to perform site investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling and preparation of detailed bore logs.
Supported and guided remedial excavations, assisting excavation crews to ensure complete removal of impacted materials.
Served as Field Supervisor, leading daily field operations, enforcing safety standards, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality data collection.
Maintained detailed field documentation and contributed to data packages and regulatory reporting used to support remediation and closure decisions.

Education

BS - Geology

Saint Louis University

01.2017

Skills

ECMC Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Project Management & Field Logistics
Decommissioning & Site Closure Strategy
Remedial Action Planning (AS/SVE, Excavation)
Soil & Groundwater Investigation

Data Package & Technical Report Preparation
Client & Stakeholder Relations
Contractor & Drill Crew Coordination
Risk Assessment & Corrective Action Planning
Field Team Leadership & Mentorship