Tom Grimminck
Tom is an Associate with Dillon and has 17 years’ experience as an environmental consultant and environmental contractor in the fields of detailed contaminant delineation, remediation of contaminated sites, implementation of risk management measures, landfill design and construction, and long term monitoring of contaminated sites and/or landfills. His experience includes the design and commissioning of impacted groundwater extraction and treatment systems, environmental planning and implementation of large-scale impacted soil and hazardous soil excavations, capping and encapsulation of contaminant source zones and the in situ treatment of both soil and groundwater impacts. Tom has worked on sites impacted with hydrocarbons (i.e., gasoline, diesel, lubricants), solvents (i.e., degreasing agents, dry cleaning fluids), heavy metals, pesticides, PCBs and wood preservatives (i.e., creosote, coal tar and pentachlorophenol) for a variety of sectors including transportation, real estate, manufacturing, property management and governments throughout Canada and internationally.
In addition to being a licensed engineer in Ontario, Tom is registered as a qualified person for environmental site assessments (QPESA) with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. In 2009, Mr. Grimminck also obtained his LEED AP certification with the Canada Green Building Council.
A summary of Tom’s roles and responsibilities includes the development and implementation of risk management plans and remedial action plans to support site development; design and commissioning of soil and groundwater remedial programs (excavations, pump and treat systems, in situ chemical treatments, capping and lining of impacted materials, and hazardous waste management); preparation of specifications and tender packages for environmental rehabilitation projects and evaluation of bids, selection of contractors and contract negotiation; preparation of feasibility and cost studies related to remedial options evaluation; project management and contract management of large remediation projects involving numerous sub-contractors; and preparation of site specific health and safety plans and environmental management plans for environmental remediation sites.