Andrew Doug Gemmell, Senior Hydrologist at Umvoto

Andrew Doug Gemmell, Senior Hydrologist at Umvoto

About

Andrew has an MSc. In Hydrology with a focus on soil and groundwater contamination. Andrew has been an environmental consultant since 2009 with professional experience in surface water, groundwater, soil, contaminated land, and related projects that include the oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, chemical, power, transportation and commercial sectors. He has a holistic understanding of the soil, surface water and groundwater environments; the interactions between these; and the associated impacts and required mitigation measures.

Andrew has got theoretical and practical experience in a range of hydrological investigations, including hydrological impact assessments, stormwater management planning, and floodline development. Andrew has experience with various hydrologic and hydraulic modelling packages. As a result, Andrew has an understanding of the potential impacts of watercourse flows on developments, the impact of developments on watercourses and the associated mitigation/management measures.

Through an understanding of soil and water chemistry, Andrew has been involved in various soil, surface water and groundwater contamination assessments; including:
• Phase 1 desktop assessments;
• Phase 2 intrusive assessments;
• Remediation planning and implementation;
• Contaminant fate and transport modelling; and,
• General soil, surface water and groundwater monitoring.

Through an understanding of soils and hydrology, Andrew has undertaken various wetland assessments, including wetland delineation, functionality assessments and health assessments.

Andrew is a registered Professional Natural Scientist: Reg. No. 400426/14 (Water Resource Science and Soil Science)

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Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

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