Jim Breza is a professional geologist with 40 years of experience conducting geologic and hydrogeologic investigations across the United States, Europe, and South America. His work has supported a broad range of environmental remediation projects for both public- and private-sector clients. Jim brings a steady, thoughtful approach to complex environmental challenges, applying practical solutions grounded in scientific rigor and regulatory insight.
He is experienced in managing multidisciplinary projects with attention to technical quality, regulatory compliance, and client priorities. Known for being self-directed and detail-oriented, Jim values collaboration, clear communication, and maintaining a strong standard of care in all aspects of his work. He has a strong grasp of project budgeting, scheduling, and documentation, and consistently delivers work products that are both thorough and defensible.
As a general overview, Jim has managed or directed the following types projects:
- Remedial investigations
- Bedrock drilling, coring, and packer tests
- Multi-well aquifer tests
- Borehole geophysics investigations (fluid temperature/resistivity, heat-pulse flow, acoustic/optical televiewer)
- Development of site conceptual models (CSMs; geologic, hydrogeologic, environmental)
- Regulatory strategy development and reporting
- Financial assurance support and reserve development (including ASC-410 documentation and Letters of Credit)
- Coordination with legal counsel, regulators, and stakeholders to advance site closure strategies