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Updated California Code Requires Underground Storage Tanks in Flood Prone Areas Be Anchored
December 30th, 2014 by Fiedler Group
The Department of Industrial Relations recently amended the California Code of Regulations (CCR’s) to require Underground Storage Tanks Read the rest of this entry »
Governor Signs Single-Walled Underground Storage Tank Provisions Bill
October 21st, 2014 by Fiedler Group
In September 2014, California Governor, Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill No. 445 (SB445). Read the rest of this entry »
Expanding Fueling Horizons: SC Fuels Introduces New Cardlock Facility in California
June 13th, 2024 by Fiedler Group
SC Fuels recently announced the addition of a new fueling facility providing unrestricted access to private and the public heavy duty vehicle operators, trucks and passenger vehicles. This facility situated at the Irwindale Gateway, 1200 Arrow Highway, southeast corner of Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue in the City of Irwindale, is set to become a critical resource for the transportation industry in the region by offering an extensive selection of fuels, including: Diesel, Biodiesel, Red diesel, E-85 Gasoline. Fiedler Group is a proud member of the team that brought this project to completion.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
The scope of work for the new Cardlock facility included significant construction and infrastructure developments:
• Fueling Canopy: One new 129’-0” X 42’-0” canopy sheltering 14 dispensers, features a combination of multi-product and single-product options, as well as five DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) dispensers.
• CMU Enclosure: One 42’-0” X 23’-4” concrete masonry unit (CMU) enclosure, equipped with metal screening gates, houses an electrical equipment control room, aboveground storage tanks, and a trash enclosure area.
• Underground Storage Tanks: The installation of underground storage tanks to ensure a reliable and efficient fuel supply.
• Additional Site Improvements: Various landscape, drainage, and site improvements were implemented to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of the facility.
Overcoming Challenges
The development of this facility was not without its challenges. Notably, two significant hurdles were successfully overcome by Fiedler Group in helping to deliver this project:
Redesigning the Equipment Enclosure: During the construction process, a Southern California Edison (SCE) guy wire was discovered within the proposed footprint of the equipment enclosure area. This unexpected obstacle required a complete redesign of the enclosure to accommodate the existing infrastructure without compromising the facility’s functionality.
Planning Approval: Securing planning approval for the redesigned enclosure area presented its own set of challenges. The project team had to navigate complex regulations and ensure that all required setbacks were met. Through diligent planning and collaboration with local authorities, the necessary approvals were obtained, allowing the project to proceed without significant delays.
Looking Ahead
With the opening of this new public access Cardlock Fueling facility, SC Fuels continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing reliable, accessible, and innovative fueling solutions across California. This site not only exemplifies the convenience and efficiency of truck fueling SC Fuels is known for but also underscores SC Fuels’ dedication to overcoming challenges and delivering exceptional service to its customers.
For more information about Fiedler Group services and how we can benefit your project, please visit our website.
Civil Engineer, P.E. – Land Development
May 21st, 2024 by Fiedler Group
Pasadena based Engineering & Design firm leading the energy transition for Fortune 500 companies is seeking a California licensed Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience in land development. Must have experience in design, project management and business development to lead our alternative fuels civil engineering team. This is a key role which requires a self-starter to engage in heavy production and management, workload scheduling and coordinating with Project Managers on fast paced projects. Candidates should have experience with site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling program, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design Engineering:
• Develops standard or special designs, plans, specifications, and specific job procedures for projects, when applicable.
• Develops and accurately completes LID, WQMP, Hydrology Reports, SWPPP, Cost Estimates, and NOI plans and applications.
• Prepares design calculations; checks and reviews plans, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Designs Conceptual, Preliminary, and Construction Document level Site Plan.
• Designs Site Drainage/Stormwater, Utility plan – Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Service, Demolition and Erosion Control plan.
• Generates Entitlement and Construction document submittal requirements.
• Actively manages design coordination with outside consultants (survey, landscape, structural engineer, and MEP).
• Determines the need for basic data such as field surveys, location of utilities, soil tests, and requests/obtains information through appropriate channels.
• Performs QA/QC, reviews calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness on all documents within the purview of the civil engineering team.
• Advises company clients, outside consultants, and AHJ’s on civil engineering matters.
• As needed, performs difficult research, investigation, and design work.
Project Management:
• Ability to receive assignments in general terms and plan, layout, and direct the work of a group of engineers on a variety of problems.
• Schedules, coordinates, and attends meetings with project teams, client and/or review agencies, and ensures that timely and appropriate documents (exhibits, progress prints, backup data, etc.) required for the meetings are prepared.
• Administers major contracts with consultants/contractors for studies, and design projects.
• Experience with task Management, concept design, and assisting Project Management tasks.
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
Team Management:
• Provides hands-on direction and coordinate the work of a unit with a general program or a specific problem; identifying potential design and scheduling issues and implementing cost-effective solutions, managing, and evaluating both direct reports and outside consultants (civil, survey, landscape, Geotech, etc.).
• Maintains work schedules for direct reports and provides direct supervision of team in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.
Accountabilities:
• Accountable for all Fiedler Group Civil Engineering design activities, including consultant design activities, as well as the accuracy, cost controls, budget, reporting, and timeliness of all assigned projects and related client management.
• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of all Civil Engineering project deliverables, exhibits and documents.
• Responsible for plan check requirements and ensuring compliance with green book, building codes and regulations.
Skills Required:
Technical Skills
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; civil engineering methods and practices used in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports; the principles and techniques of drafting and mapping; field engineering methods.
• Skilled in interpreting specifications, plans, and drawings; field engineering methods; finding engineering information sources; making accurate engineering computations.
• Ability to understand technical engineering questions and provide accurate information.
Software Skills
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D (i.e. feature lines, surfaces, grading labels, earthwork, and profiles)
• Proficient with Autoturn CAD software– truck route design and analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Other Skills
• A strong sense of urgency, ability to multi-task competing priorities and still be precise, accurate, detail oriented, and quality driven.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience:
• Required: Civil P.E. License in California
• Required: BS or MS Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Required: minimum of 10 years of related progressive experience in management and responsibilities including experience in supervision and development of LID, WQMP, Hydrology Reports, SWPPP, Cost Estimates, and NOI plans
• Preferred: Certificates in Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer, Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
• Preferred: multi-site project coordination with various disciplines
• Preferred: Experience in fuel at UST (underground storage tanks)
Salary: Up to $160,000 annual
Benefits:
• Up to 95% paid Medical (HMO & PPO), 90% paid Dental (Employee)
• 100% paid Vision, LTD, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health and Wellness Benefit
• 401(k) Plan with immediate vesting and company matching
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days/year
• PTO Cash Out Option
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Get-Togethers & Firm-wide celebrations and events
• Training and Educational Opportunities
Schedule:
• Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Hybrid (Remote Thursday/Friday)
Fueling Facility Owner/Operator UST System Updates Deadline Fast Approaching
December 20th, 2023 by Fiedler Group
Time is running out! As the December 31, 2025, compliance deadline looms, enforcement of California Senate Bill #445 threatens immediate closure and hefty fines for non-compliant fueling stations located within the State. Owner/operators must act NOW to adhere to the stringent requirements of Health & Safety Code (H&SC), Section 25291(a)(1)-(6). This law orders owner/operators to upgrade, replace, or permanently close Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) with Single-Walled Components containing hazardous substances, as well as those inadequately designed for alternative fuels. We recommend starting your project as soon as possible due to varying processing times. Delaying action could have serious implications for existing businesses.
NONCOMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN:
- Red Tagging for Compliance
- Fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 per tank, per day, and/or
- Restrictions on fuel deliveries and dispensing
COMPLIANCE:
Owners and operators of non-compliant USTs have the options to:
- Close the tank in-place upon appropriate Agency authorization
- Remove the tank and piping from the site
- Remove and replace the tank and associated piping
FIEDLER GROUP:
For over six decades, Fiedler Group has been the trusted experts in designing and revitalizing fueling sites, as well as assisting owner/operators to comply with the ever-changing regulatory landscape. We are experts in multi-site compliance programs and have helped thousands of clients navigate fueling station requirements, from site design and renovation to tank removal and replacements. Our in-depth knowledge and extensive permitting experience facilitate your ability to manage regulatory compliance while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
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Fueling Facility Owner/Operator UST Update
July 24th, 2023 by Fiedler Group
Regulatory History
As per the state of California, there are approximately two thousand fueling sites across the state equipped with Underground Storage Tanks containing hazardous substances and constructed with Single-Walled Components. These sites, if active, must comply with the design standards provide in California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 25291 no later than the deadline of December 31, 2025 as established by Senate Bill 445.
California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 25291, which governs the design and construction requirements for USTs, contains subsection (7) which provides a compliance exception to sections (1)-(6) for USTs installed before January 1, 1997. However, that exception sunsets December 31, 2025.
What Does Enforcement Look Like?
Current regulations allow for state agencies to red tag for compliance, and/or fine the owner/operator from $500 to $5,000 per tank, per day, and/or place restrictions on fuel deliveries or dispensing.
Types of Non-Compliant UST Systems
- Single-Walled Tank or Single-Walled Piping
- Double Walled Tank and Single-Walled Piping
- UST systems without secondary containment and a continuous leak detection system.
- USTs incompatible with the substance stored.
What does compliance look like?
To comply with the deadline in Senate Bill #445, owners and/or operators of non-compliant USTs have the options to:
- Close the tank in-place upon appropriate Agency authorization
- Remove the tank and associated piping from the site or
- Remove and replace the tank and associated piping
Financial Assistance and Resources
Information on financial assistance is available via the State Water Board’s Division of Financial Assistance.
California small business UST owners and operators may be eligible for the State Water Board’s Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) grants and loans to assist with regulatory compliance requirements.
- California Waterboards Website
- Contact email: RUST@waterboards.ca.gov
- PDF: Important Notice to Owners/Operators of Single-Walled USTS
- PDF: Fact Sheet from California Water Boards
- Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool
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Fred Meyer Opens New Salem Fuel Station
November 1st, 2018 by Fiedler Group
Last month Fred Meyer opened its newest Oregon retail fueling facility in Salem Oregon. Read the rest of this entry »
Perris Food 4 Less Fuel Station Opens
May 30th, 2017 by Fiedler Group
Last month Food 4 Less opened its newest retail fuel station at 1688 N. Perris Blvd., Perris. Read the rest of this entry »
Food 4 Less Opens New San Diego Fuel Station
April 11th, 2017 by Fiedler Group
Last month Food 4 Less opened its newest retail fuel station at 5951 University Ave., San Diego. Read the rest of this entry »
New Sylmar Food 4 Less Fuel Station Now Open
January 31st, 2017 by Fiedler Group
Food 4 Less opened its newest retail fuel station at 12625 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar on December 29th. Read the rest of this entry »