Problem Solver
Mark Russell
Having worked in the field for 35+ years and recently achieving my B.Sc. degree allows for the unique perspective of knowing old technologies while incorporating new technologies for the completion of most projects in a timely and economically beneficial manner for the customer.
Areas Mark Russell is Knowledgeable in:
Arctic Exploration, Cold Region Hydrology, Environmental Standards, Planning & Assessments, Overland Transportation, Construction (Commercial & Residential), Wetland Preservation & Assessment, Non-renewable & Renewable Resource Management, Septic Systems, and Petroleum Products.
Techniques Mark Russell Uses:
Critical thinking combined with experience in dealing with environmental isssues. Applying experience from in the field to solving problems associated with old / new developments based on todays accepted standards and above. Ability to acquire resource material pertinent to any given problem. Communication between other problem solvers, proponents and stakeholders. Knowledge of geological structures with respects to permeability, porosity and diffusion.
Mark Russell's Problem Solving Skills:
- Management (operations for municipal infrastructure installation / repair companies)
- Transportation (35+ years in frieght, aggregate and petroleum, Class AZ license)
- CPPI Certification (Canadian Petroleum Producers Industry)
- Construction Equipment (20 years experience in operation of most equipment produced)
- FSST Certification (Fire Safety Standards Training)
- TDG Certification (Transport of Dangerous Goods)
- Environmental Law and Assessment training
- Understanding of environmental sciences (B.Sc. Honours degree)
- Ability to read seismic logs, topographical maps, and geotechnical logs
- Petroleum Spill Remediation Technologies
- Cold Region Hydrology studies
- Septic Design and Installation
- Dealing with Governmental Policies and permits
Mark Russell's Problem Solving Experience:
- Ottawa City Hall (Sussex Drive location) removal of oil storage tank, permit acquisition, excavation and disposal of contaminated soils, including testing.
OC Transpo (St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa) excavation of contaminated soils, original takeoff (architect) allowed for material to remain below building, where my takeoff provided MOE and City of Ottawa with actual volumes of contaminated materials to be removed.
Changes in the design for the fuel delivery location at the back side of the OC Transpo garage (St. Laurent, Ottawa).
Determined leakage in fuel storage tanks at OC Transpo garage (Queensview Dr., Ottawa, location)
Involved with changes in the standards of septic design that are now accepted within Ontario.
Involved with implementing weight calculations for overland transport of petroleum based on temperature and density to vehicle GVW.