JOHN H. RODGERS

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-rodgers/36/732/94b

jhrenv@gmail.com ∼ (631) 680.7895

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Environmental professional specializing in the analysis of environmental impacts associated with development

projects and alternatives to design limitations. Expertise in environmental field services, route analysis, permitting

and consulting, natural resource data collection, and construction compliance.

Responsibilities have included the following positions:

Environmental Supervisor, Coordinator & Team Leader

Environmental Advisor and Route Development Engineer

Environmental Inspector, Scientist and Specialist

Education & Training

• BS Geology, The College of William and Mary, 1985

• AAS Marine Technology, Cape Fear Technical Institute, 1979

• Wetland Ecology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1986

• FERC Environmental Report Preparation and Post-Certificate Compliance

Attendee 1998, 2013, Presenter 1999

• Management & Style, Harvard University, 1995

• MBA course work in Marketing, New York University, 1996

• NYSDEC Erosion and Sediment Control Certification, 2012

Field Services Supervision & Project Permitting

Field Supervisor with experience providing leadership, skills, training, and education in the area of environmental

services.

Integral member of management teams with direct consultation to project clients on impacts to natural

resources associated with development projects, the possible consequences to project plans, and into environmental

permitting and FERC (7c) permit process.

Route Analysis & Land Use

Engineering and environmental analysis of proposed land use and environmental impacts associated with numerous

construction projects including natural gas pipelines and facilities build, fiber optic cable installation, roadways and

commercial development. Implemented strategies and solutions based on field data and engineering reports

regarding projected environmental impacts, natural resource mapping, and survey data. Provided client

representatives with specific knowledge about environmental conditions and best practical alternatives to final

design plans and relevant permit applications.

Construction Monitoring & Environmental Surveys

Responsible for field supervision and coordination of environmental inspection teams throughout construction

phase of projects. Areas of oversight included pre-construction survey coordination, bio-monitoring, development

of environmental inspection programs and reporting systems, in addition to compliance inspection during large

development projects. Senior Advisor providing recommendations to the project management team on

economically feasible alternatives to construction constraints while maintaining regulatory compliance and

adhering to production schedules.

Wetland Delineation

Expert knowledge in the identification of jurisdictional wetlands as defined by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Wetland Delineation Manual. Over 10 years of field experience delineating all phases of project development that

may impact natural resources. Delineation experience includes surveying and mapping natural gas pipeline

corridors, highway relocation analysis, industrial facility and landfill siting studies, as well as commercial and

residential development. Consult with and advise project management teams on design criteria and impacts to

natural resources that may effect project plan.

Training

Developed and presented professional training courses for wetland delineations and pipeline environmental

inspections. This training program effectively educated and trained natural gas pipeline personnel, field scientists

and university personnel in wetland delineations. Designer of program literature that included a worker's

handbook, permit reference manuals, and slide presentation for regulatory agencies, project and construction

personnel. Lead presenter on environmental compliance at the FERC Post Certificate Compliance Seminar.

Experience

2015 – Kinder Morgan (NY, MA) Construction Support, provide field reconnaissance to construction and project

managers on the Northeast Energy Direct (NED) project. Responsibilities included reviewing 90 miles of proposed

30” pipeline in New York and Massachusetts. Interpret aerial maps and walk route to assess impacts and design

changes that may occur at wetland, water body and road crossings, lay out workspace and provide advice on

difficult area crossings.

2014 – Columbia Gas (OH, WV) Routing Engineer, work with desktop route for field verification on the Leach

Express mainline pipeline and lateral. Understand the construction process and landscape to verify route and/or

develop and plot reroutes, extra workspace and provide guidance on difficult area crossings on 156 miles of 36-42”

diameter pipeline.

2013 – Millennium Pipeline Hancock Compressor Station (NY) Lead Environmental Inspector, acted as

environmental inspector on FERC Certificated project during winter construction of gas facility build in Catskill

Mountains.

2013 - Columbia Gas MBE Replacement Project (MD) Lead Environmental Inspector for FERC certificated

replacement of 26” gas pipeline. Provide support to construction crew during work in Howard County, MD.

2012 – 2013 Millennium Pipeline Minisink Compressor Station (NY) Lead Environmental Inspector, acted as

environmental inspector on FERC Certificated project that was highly controversial and included several weeks of

project demonstrations as well as difficult wet and winter construction.

2011-2012 Access Midstream Partners Gathering Line (PA) Senior Environmental Advisor, develop and

implement environmental inspection team and advise gas-company representatives during construction and lead

environmental supervisor to 3 Lead Inspectors and 12 environmental inspectors.

2010 – 2011 TransCanada Bison Pipeline Project (MT, ND) Third Party Compliance Monitor, FERC Compliance

Monitor Spreads 3-4, (75 miles) during construction of 36” diameter natural gas pipeline.

2009 – 2010 El Paso Energy Ruby Pipeline Project (WY, UT, NV, CA, OR) Environmental Inspection Team Lead,

recruit and place 25 environmental inspectors. Develop and implement environmental inspection program and

reporting system for 671-mile large diameter pipeline project.

2008 – 2009 TransCanada Bison Pipeline Project (WY, MT, ND) Environmental Advisor, provide advice and

recommendation to TCPL and field engineers on environmental constraints and most feasible alternative for

construction during route and reroute selection.

2007 – 2008 TransWestern Phoenix Expansion Pipeline Project, (AZ, NM) Environmental Inspection Team

Coordinator, responsibilities included the supervision and management of environmental inspection team and

reporting program during construction of 235 miles of large diameter pipeline.

2006 – 2007 Oneok Overland Pass Pipeline Project (WY) Third Party Compliance Monitor BLM-USFS

Compliance monitor Spread 1, Opal WY to Wamsuter, WY (135 miles) during construction of small diameter

propane gas pipeline.

2006 Kinder Morgan Rockies Express West Pipeline Project (CO, NE, MO) Environmental Inspection Team

Coordinator, responsibilities included the filing of variance requests, weekly FERC reporting and supervision and

management of the environmental inspection team through construction of 715 miles of large diameter pipeline.

2001 – 2005 NYS Real Estate Agent (NY), Successful real estate agent in the “The Hamptons”, what is considered

one of the most demanding and competitive real estate markets in the world.

2000 – 2001 Kern River Gas Transmission Phase II Planning & Design Environmental Advisor (UT, NV, CA),

Worked in Houston office of engineering design firm and provided side and steep slope analysis for ECD

placement as well coordination with field engineer on water body crossings.

1999- 2000 Williams Communication F.O.C. Installation (CA) Lead Field Inspection and Bio-monitoring

Supervisor. Provided guidance to field teams during construction and installation of fiber optic cable in coastal to

interior plains environments of California.

1997 –1999 Gulfstream Natural Gas System Pipeline (AL-FL) Environmental Survey Team & Biological

Monitoring Coordinator, responsible for biological field data collection for 5 teams and assistance with the FERC

application process at the design and routing phase of the project.

1997 El Paso Natural Gas Market Link Pipeline Design and Planning (PA-NJ) Lead Environmental Survey Crew

Coordinator, Field Team Lead of 3 teams in the data collection effort for pipeline design; route selection and FERC

permit application.

1996 ESNG Delaware City Compressor Station and Pipeline (DE) Environmental Inspector. Responsibilities

included interpreting FERC and state regulations to the construction contractor and acting as company

representative during construction of compressor station site and installation of small diameter pipeline.

1994 – 1996 Portland Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline (ME, NH, VT) Environmental Survey Team Leader and

Lead Monitor. Lead Field Survey Crew Coordinator during field surveys, lead team through various ecological

systems for data collection during planning & design phase, provide assistance on FERC permitting tasks.

1986 – 1994 Field Biologist/Environmental Scientist (NC, SC, VA, MD,) conducted wetland delineations for

residential, commercial and industrial clients. Responsibilities included field data collection and inclusion in the

permitting process. Act as client representative in meetings with regulatory agencies engineering and

environmental teams in completing and filing permit applications.