Steven P. Sutherland

Hazardous Materials Group Manager Geologist @TYPSA

Phoenix, AZ, US

Manager of TYPSA\'s Hazardous Materials Group. Based in Phoenix, primary management responsibilities include project and group management, business development, & mentoring staff associated with hazmat-related activities. Hazardous Materials Manager from 20••••20 for the ADOT South Mountain Freeway (SMF) construction project in Phoenix, a $2.2 Billion dollar construction project, and from 20••••25 for the ADOT I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project in Phoenix, and freeway construction project. Activities for both included hazmat inspection/oversight through freeway completion, and for SMF the acquisition of multiple parcels of land. Half of the parcels were developed with residential properties, commercial properties, gas stations & truck stops, and light/heavy industrial properties. Work included 120 Phase I ESAs, 8 Phase II ESAs, 40 Demolition asbestos-LBP-regulated building surveys, 40 drywell investigations/closures, two UST removal investigations, two LUST site investigations & remedial actions (both opened and closed in less than one year), three Phase remedial actions/site closures, 38 emergency response actions/spills, and more. Also responsible for both projects for generation and implementation of project management plans for asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous materials management & emergency response, and the SPCC plan. Duties included monthly SPCC inspections, and oversight of maintenance and repair of regulated equipment.Also responsible for management of hazardous materials-related activities associated with larger multi-phase transportation and utility-scale renewables projects, municipalities, private clients, and creating synergies with other TYPSA groups where my expertise can be utilized. For the TYPSA Energy Group (utility-scale solar/wind farm design & implementation), and other renewables clients, I provide Phase I/II ESAs, remedial actions, SPCC plans, asbestos/LBP surveys, and Decommissioning Plans.