Scott Wheeler

Scott Wheeler, PG, serves as Senior Manager for Environmental Programs at Union Pacific Railroad since September 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing waste management strategies and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior roles include Manager of Environmental Compliance and Environmental Field Operations, focusing on locomotive fuel and industrial wastewater management across multiple states. Previously, Scott held positions as Environmental Manager at Wood, Senior Advisor for Water Quality at Rio Tinto, and Project Geologist at Stantec Consulting Services and MWH Global, specializing in groundwater management and environmental remediation. Scott obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Weber State University.