Reid S. Allan, P.G., C.P.G.
Vice President / Senior Scientist
Education:
- M.S.—Geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico,
1988
- B.S.—Geology; Computer Science Minor, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
1985
Registrations:
- (Former) New Mexico Certified Scientist #007
- American Institute of Professional Geologists (10331)
- Professional Geologist—Wyoming (PG-2732)
- Arizona Qualified Consultant
- 40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Worker Training
- 8-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Supervisor Training
Employment History:
- 1991–Present Souder, Miller & Associates, Farmington, NM
- 1988–1991 New Mexico Environment Department, Santa Fe, NM
- 1986–1988 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM
Professional Affiliations:
- National Water Well Association, AGWSE Division
- Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Environmental Division
- National Ground Water Association
Areas of Specialty:
- Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Compliance
- Contaminant Hydrogeology
- Hydrogeologic Investigations
- Ground water Treatment Operations
- Remediation Technologies
- Water Well Design & Water Resource Planning
Experience:
Mr. Allan is a Vice President of Souder, Miller & Associates (SMA) and the manager of the
company’s environmental group. He has 13 years of experience in hydrogeology and
environmental science.
Environmental Science—Mr. Allan supervises Project Managers at SMA for underground storage tank and
other contaminant hydrogeology projects, providing quality assurance and quality control
for all aspects of these sites. His responsibilities include interaction with regulatory
agencies; budget and work plan preparation; design of monitoring plans and monitoring well
networks; design of remediation systems; and interpretation of geologic, hydrologic,
analytical, and system operational data.
Mr. Allan also oversees the work of staff personnel on mine tailings leachate
reclamation sites, environmental audits, landfill hydrogeology, surface contaminant spill,
liquid waste, and computer ground water modeling projects.
Reclamation System Design and Implementation—Reclamation system design SMA involves input from senior and staff level
hydrogeologists and engineers to choose and implement the best technology for a given
site. Mr. Allan provides senior-level interpretation of site hydrogeologic conditions,
sampling results, and land-use patterns during the reclamation system design process. He
is experienced with the appropriate application and implementation of air sparging, soil
vapor extraction, bioremediation of soils and ground water, and ground water pump and
treat systems for plume containment.
Water Resource Planning—Mr. Allan provides senior project management for water resource planning projects. These
projects include water resource development, water rights negotiation, water well design,
hydrogeologic services, and regional planning assistance. Funding for these projects has
been through state legislative appropriation and through the federal Rural Utilities
Service.
Interaction with Government Agencies—Mr. Allan works with the New Mexico Environment Department’s Ground Water,
Underground Storage Tank, Air Quality, Surface Water, Construction Programs, and Solid
Waste Bureaus. He is familiar with the interpretation of various state environmental
regulations and permitting requirements. His experience with federal government agencies
includes the EPA and various funding agencies such as the Rural Utilities Service and the
Rural Communities Assistance Corporation. He has additional governmental experience
through contracts with the New Mexico Department of Transportation and various local
governments.
Expert Witness Testimony—Mr. Allan has given depositions and been an expert technical witness on several occasions.
He has provided testimony during discovery proceedings for two underground storage tank
release cases and one case involving chlorinated pesticide contamination. He has also
provided expert witness testimony in a hearing addressing hydrogeologic concerns and the
setback of a liquid waste disposal system from a nearby domestic supply well. Mr. Allan
has prepared detailed hydrogeologic reports documenting regional and local ground water
flow patterns, subsurface geologic conditions, and local meteorological conditions in
conjunction with his expert testimony.
