WILLBANKS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- CHG - Professional Geologist
As a Certified Engineering Geologist, Certified Hydrogeologist, and real-estate broker, Mr. Gilpin's technical expertise and experience has included mineral-resource identification and reserves quantification, mineral-lease negotiation and development, mining and reclamation planning, mine permitting, geologic hazards assessment including slope-stability analyses, water resources management, engineering risk analyses, landfill engineering, mineral exploration and geochemistry, environmental site assessment, regulatory compliance, remediation management for soil and groundwater-contaminated sites, and participation in and management of the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). He has served as an instructor for Federal Mine Safety and Health Administaration (MSHA) sponsored training courses.
Mr. Gilpin has a complete working knowledge and has successfully navigated California's Senate Bill 4 (SB4) legislation involving oil- and gas-well stimulation (fracking). He has helped a number of O&G companies obtain stimulation permits under SB4 requirements, often negotiating directly with the State Water Board and the California Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources (DOGGR).
Caruthers Raisin Packing, Inc., Caruthers, CA - Project Manager for the wastewater distribution and permitting operations of the food processor. Prepared the Report of Waste Discharge as required for continued packing operation by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. After modifications were implemented at the site, and extensive groundwater and site investigations, the site was issued WDRs for continued operation. Installed a groundwater monitoring network and developed sampling and analysis plan for the Site. Also assisted with modifications to the existing PWS permit through the California Department of Public Health.
Ms. Willbanks has 20+ years of experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, permitting, compliance, and construction. Ms. Willbanks has been an integral part in the design, construction and implementation of groundwater, wastewater, and soil vapor treatment facilities at multiple sites throughout California. Her responsibilities include project management, regulatory agency interaction, remediation technology selection, environmental investigation, civil design, water system well, piping, utility, and pump design, construction oversight, and contractor interaction. She has extensive experience with local regulatory agencies and works closely with the RWQCB, DTSC, CDPH, and local municipal agencies on various projects. She oversees environmental site assessments and subsequent site investigations including soil, groundwater, and soil gas investigations. Her design experience includes groundwater wells and wellhead treatment facilities, soil vapor extraction systems, storm water, sewer and distribution piping systems, pumping systems, grading plans, excavation plans, and site clean-ups.
Job Titles:
- Engineering Honor Society. Life Member