Nicholas Wahnefried

Nicholas Wahnefried has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Nicholas started their career in 2006 as a Field Assistant, where they assisted with excavations at a significant archaeological site. From 2007 to 2011, they worked as a Weighmaster and Accounts Payable, responsible for financial transactions at a recycling yard.

In 2011, Wahnefried became a Soils Laboratory Assistant at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, focusing on experiments and data collection. Nicholas then joined Premiere Photobooth of Las Vegas as a Photobooth Attendant from 2013 to 2014.

Wahnefried's environmental career began in 2014, starting as a Field Technician at Converse Consultants, conducting inspections and analysis. Nicholas then worked as a Staff Professional at Terracon, specializing in environmental due diligence and asbestos sampling.

In 2016, Wahnefried became an Industrial Hygiene Project Manager at Dominion Environmental Consultants, managing hazardous materials projects. Nicholas later joined Wise Consulting & Training as a Project Manager, providing training and certification in asbestos work and conducting environmental health and safety services.

Wahnefried's most recent role is as an Industrial Hygienist at Converse Consultants, evaluating workplace hazards. Their current position is as an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator at U.S. Silica Company, where they ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Nicholas Wahnefried completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Archeology and Anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis, which they attended from 2002 to 2007. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued graduate coursework in Hydrology and Water Resources Science, as well as Geology, at the University of Nevada Las Vegas from 2010 to 2012. In addition to their formal education, Nicholas obtained several certifications, including Asbestos Building Inspector Training from The Asbestos Institute, Inc., Asbestos Contractor Supervisor from The Asbestos Institute, Inc., Burrowing Owl Surveyor Training from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, EPA Lead Inspector from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPA Lead Risk Assessor from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), First Aid from Heart Savers CPR First Aid Educational Services, HAZWOPER 40 Hour, HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Training, and MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration).