Phill Snable
About Phill Snable
Phill Snable is a Geotechnical Geologist In Training with extensive experience in environmental and geotechnical drilling supervision. He has worked at Hatch since 2017 and holds degrees from Carleton University and Niagara College.
Work at Hatch
Phill Snable has been employed at Hatch since 2017, currently holding the position of Geotechnical Geologist-In-Training. His role involves overseeing the entire life span of projects, which includes developing scopes and costs in collaboration with contractors, project coordination, and client liaison for onsite supervision. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Junior Environmental Consultant at Hatch, where he gained valuable experience in environmental and geotechnical drilling supervision.
Education and Expertise
Phill Snable holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Carleton University, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management & Assessment from Niagara College, studying from 2016 to 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in geotechnical geology and environmental management.
Background
Phill Snable began his career with various internships and research roles, including a position as a Research Assistant at Carleton University in 2013 and a Mineralogy Intern at the Canadian Museum of Nature, also in 2013. He participated as an Expedition Member with Students on Ice in Antarctica from 2013 to 2014. These experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in geology and environmental sciences.
Professional Experience
In his current role, Phill engages in soil management, which includes creating soil management plans and coordinating with contractors and clients. He has experience in hydrogeology investigations, focusing on groundwater chemistry, in-situ well response testing, and packer testing. Additionally, he participates in Phase I and II Environmental Assessments, further demonstrating his involvement in environmental evaluation and compliance.
Drilling Supervision and Environmental Assessments
Phill Snable has been involved in environmental and geotechnical drilling supervision, which includes soil and rock coring. His work encompasses various aspects of environmental assessments, allowing him to contribute to projects that require detailed analysis and compliance with environmental standards.