Sammy Sieber
Castlebar
Summary
Environmental professional with 23 years of experience in site investigation and remediation, specializing in site characterization, monitoring, and corrective action management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality results while optimizing cost-benefit for clients. Expertise in project management and business development within environmental consulting, with a strong focus on contaminated site management. Skilled in fostering collaboration among stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve project excellence and innovation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Geologist
VERDE Environmental Group
08.2024 - Current
- Principal Geologist managing Dewatering Projects at various construction sites across Ireland
- It is part of this role to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of dewatering projects
- Key responsibilities are developing project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Supervising on-site activities, ensuring that dewatering systems are installed and operated correctly
- Ensuring that all dewatering activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations
- Managing resources, including equipment and personnel, to ensure efficient project execution
- Regularly monitoring the dewatering process and maintaining detailed records
- Reporting progress and any issues to stakeholders
Senior Consultant
AECOM
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Senior consultant working with project management in Remediation Projects
- Support project managers and technical directors in the delivery of competent and successful bids
- Lead and management on significant parts of project task delivery
- Manage the more junior staff on tasks such as groundwater monitoring and site investigations
- Ensure tasks are delivered on budget and schedule
- Play an active role in the project risk assessment process, helping project managers and others see the full picture
- Make and document at least four projects where you can demonstrate this
- Ensure that Safety, Health and Environment procedures are fully implemented and in control, in Collaboration with the Business Unit
Project Engineer
ARCADIS
Hamburg
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Project Engineer of Site Evaluation & Restoration group working in Site Investigation and Remediation projects
Project Manager
ARCADIS
Sao Paulo, Brazil
08.2012 - 09.2018
- Led site evaluations and restorations, ensuring compliance with ARCADIS policies and regulations.
- Executed soil and groundwater remediation projects from technical proposal preparation to activity management.
- Defined integrated investigation and remediation concepts for contaminated sites, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Project Coordinator
TSL Environmental Engineering
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Project Coordinator working on Petrobras Remediation Projects at the units in Bahia (UN-RLAM, UN-FAFEN and TRANSPETRO)
- Elaboration, implementation, and operation of detailed soil and groundwater remediation projects, conduction and training of field teams, preparation of technical reports, and supplier evaluation
Geologist
GEOKLOCK Environmental Engineering
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Geologist from the Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy Department working with environmental assessment projects in areas under the influence of remediation systems such as 'Air Sparging', 'Soil Vapor Extraction', 'Multi-Phase Extraction' and In-situ Bioremediation
Geologist
WATERLOO
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Geologist conducting activities related to the Investigation and Remediation of contaminated areas with Phase II and Phase III environmental assessment projects
- Field coordination, pilot testing for soil and groundwater remediation, implementation, and operation of large-scale soil and groundwater remediation systems
- Data acquisition, data processing, data interpretation, and reporting
Geologist
ERM
01.2003 - 06.2006
- Geologist of the Site Investigation & Remediation team working with soil and groundwater investigation and remediation by local and international procedures and specifications and company policies
- Conducting surveys and processing hydrogeological field data; hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical studies; hydraulic tests and compilation and data processing
Education
Master of Science - Hydrogeology Spec.
Tübingen Universität
Tübingen01-2022
MBA - Project Management
FGV Strong
Sao Paulo01-2018
Occupational Safety Engineering - Specialist
FEI
Sao Paulo01-2014
Management of Contaminated Areas - Specialist
SENAC
Sao Paulo01-2012
Honours Bachelor Degree - Geology
Sao Paulo State University - UNESP
Brazil01-2002
Skills
- Project and resource management
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Technical reporting
- Site safety procedures
- Regulatory compliance and quality control
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Budget management
- Adaptability and time management
- Groundwater remediation
- Geotechnical engineering
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
Languages
- Portuguese, Native
- English, Full professional proficiency
- German, B2.1 Level
Personal Information
Nationality: German/Brazilian
Courses And Seminars
- The Remediation Course, Princeton Groundwater, Inc., 05/11
- The Groundwater Pollution & Hydrology Course, Princeton Groundwater, Inc., 05/07
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Principal Geologist
VERDE Environmental Group
08.2024 - Current
Senior Consultant
AECOM
09.2023 - 07.2024
Project Engineer
ARCADIS
09.2022 - 09.2023
Project Manager
ARCADIS
08.2012 - 09.2018
Project Coordinator
TSL Environmental Engineering
08.2010 - 06.2012
Geologist
GEOKLOCK Environmental Engineering
06.2008 - 10.2009
Geologist
WATERLOO
06.2006 - 06.2008
Geologist
ERM
01.2003 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Hydrogeology Spec.
Tübingen Universität
MBA - Project Management
FGV Strong
Occupational Safety Engineering - Specialist
FEI
Management of Contaminated Areas - Specialist
SENAC
Honours Bachelor Degree - Geology
Sao Paulo State University - UNESP
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