TOTAL EXPERIENCE
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25+ Years
WORK HISTORY
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BEL Environmental Engineering, LLC – 1.5 Years
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Republic Services – 5 Years
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Tetra Tech (Cornerstone Environmental) – 12 Years
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Shaw Environmental (EMCON) – 7 Years
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 1998
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/TRAINING
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IL PE License No. 062.057535
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Mr. Kho has extensive experience and knowledge of landfill design, construction, compliance, operations, and maintenance.
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He is an expert in the field of landfill gas (LFG) and LFG collection and control system (GCCS) design, operation, and maintenance.
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His experiences as a consultant and an owner provide a unique wholistic approach to project design and implementation.
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As a consultant, he has managed an average annual revenue of up to $1M.
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As an owner, he has managed an average annual landfill capital budget of $45M and an average annual landfill operating budget of $40M across 26 active and closed landfills in the Midwest.
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He has presented at national solid waste conferences over the years and has published papers on GCCS phasing and planning and on design considerations and performance of LFG caisson wells – an innovative option for LFG extraction that is widely considered throughout the industry.
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He has extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams and directing professional engineers, consultants and contractors during project planning and execution.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Landfill Cell Development
Managed the development of several landfill cell construction events across several states in the Midwest. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, materials procurement, project management, and construction management of all facets of landfill cell construction. Has extensive experience working with design consultants, landfill owners, construction quality assurance (CQA) firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet construction schedules and budgets.
Landfill Closure and Final Cover Development
Managed the final closure of a large landfill facility in southwestern Michigan along with other phased final cover construction events for multiple facilities across the Midwest. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, materials procurement, project management, and construction management of all facets of landfill closure and final cover construction. Has extensive experience working with design consultants, landfill owners, construction quality assurance (CQA) firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet construction schedules and budgets.
Landfill Gas System Development
Managed and designed landfill gas (LFG) systems across several landfill facilities across the nation. Expert in the field of LFG collection and control system (GCCS) design and development. Has worked with landfill owners, third party energy developers, and regulatory agencies throughout the country.
Stormwater Management Systems
Managed the development, maintenance, expansion, and alterations for multiple stormwater management systems for landfills, transfer stations, hauling facilities, and recycling centers across the Midwest.
Environmental Monitoring
Managed the development of and compliance for landfill monitoring systems for several facilities in the Midwest. These systems include groundwater monitoring networks, gas migration monitoring, and air emissions monitoring.
Closed Landfill Management
Managed the compliance of closed landfill facilities in the Midwest, ensuring all engineered systems and environmental monitoring networks are properly maintained and operational during their post-closure care periods.