Thermal Treatment of Organic Containments and PFAs with TerraTherm's SVP Jim Galligan
In this episode, host Sean Grady sits down with Jim Galligan, Senior Vice President at TerraTherm, to discuss advanced thermal remediation technologies. Jim, an industry veteran with over 34 years of expertise, dives deep into thermal conduction heating (TCH), electrical resistance heating (ERH), and steam-enhanced extraction (SEE)—powerful techniques used to remediate recalcitrant contaminants like PFAS, chlorinated solvents (PCE, TCE), PCBs, dioxins, and petroleum hydrocarbons.Learn how thermal remediation effectively targets complex contaminant source zones, even beneath buildings or challenging infrastructure, and discover why depth and geology are no longer barriers. Jim dispels common myths about thermal technologies, addresses lifecycle costs compared to traditional methods like chemical oxidation, and explains critical factors such as power infrastructure and hydrogeological site characterization.Ideal for environmental consultants, remediation engineers, and project managers looking for proven strategies to achieve rapid and reliable cleanup goals. Join us as we uncover how TerraTherm is driving innovation in environmental remediation, offering sustainable solutions and unparalleled performance in treating soil and groundwater contamination.
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Jim Galligan
Sr. Vice President
Jim Galligan has over 34 years’ experience with in-situ and ex-situ remediation system design, installation, operation, and troubleshooting, including over 25 years of experience implementing ISTR remedial systems with TerraTherm, having joined the company at its founding in February 2000. Jim was involved in early testing and developments of TerraTherm’s TCH heaters and is co-inventor on two thermal remediation technology patents, and two patents pending. He has a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Finance and an MBA, and is a registered Professional Engineer in several states. He has managed dozens of remediation projects from design and bidding through construction, start-up, and operation.
As the business unit leader of TerraTherm, Jim is responsible for ensuring that projects are successfully completed from a technical, economic, and safety standpoint. He is responsible for directing TerraTherm’s operations, including project management, engineering, field service and project supply teams to ensure that projects are provided with necessary personnel, material, and equipment resources. Although he serves primarily in a business management and leadership capacity, Jim also plays an active role in the implementation of larger and more complex projects.
