Nathan Schachtman, LG

Senior Geologist

Education:
MS, Geological Sciences, University of Oregon, 2017
BA, Geology and Geography, Macalester College, 2014

Certification:
Licensed Geologist, Washington

Nathan Schachtman is a licensed Geologist with over 10 years of expertise with environmental site investigations, fate and transport evaluations, cost estimation, and remediation. He has planned and executed field activities at upland and in-water sites, including drilling oversight and soil logging; monitoring well installation; soil, sub-slab vapor, groundwater, and sediment sampling; and various remedial technologies. He has performed cost recovery and allocation support for clients related to upland urban redevelopment of contaminated properties (TPH, chlorinated solvent, metals), including preparation of expert reports and technical support during mediation.

Professional Strengths

Technical expertise in TPH, CVOC, and PFAS soil, groundwater, and air contamination at highly urbanized sites, often with multiple contributing sources

Comprehensive technical document review and ability to identify critical data gaps and/or unsupported interpretations related to the CSM

Strong technical communicator, able to translate complex environmental interpretations to a wide variety of target audiences, including attorneys, mediators, and opposing parties

Preparation and review of remediation cost estimates, including evaluation of incremental costs for off-site contaminated soil disposal and differentiation of cleanup-related versus redevelopment costs

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