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Denver, Colorado, United States

•Individually execute the physical launch and recovery of high-altitude balloon flight systems in remote, austere locations throughout the U.S.•File NOTAM’s and communicate flight plans to regional FAA/ATC.•Perform real-time coordination with Mission Control operators during all aspects of flight operation – launch, float, landing, recovery.•Report directly to the CEO in all matters pertaining to flight operations and related functions which impact operational readiness.•Utilize proprietary GIS flight planning and mission control software for mission planning and real-time flight tracking.•Cross reference multiple wind, weather, and third-party GIS resources for focused planning to ensure mission success.•Pioneer more efficient/smaller footprint balloon launch methods and field practices.•Negotiate third-party private property access for flight system recovery.•Cross-department coordination (Business, Engineering, Software, Manufacturing) to determine and forecast readiness for achieving operational and business goals.•Perform balloon and avionics systems refurbishment for reusability of flight systems and ensure operational readiness. •Responsible for helium gas inventory, forecasting gas supply needs and scheduling delivery across multiple vendors to meet operational demands and readiness. •Perform inspection of flown balloon envelopes, followed by required patching repair.•Build avionics system PCB’s through hand soldering and pick-and-place machine using Altium at the direction of the hardware design engineer.•Perform refurbishment and inspection of flown avionics hardware.•Utilize 3-D printers (both Prusa Filament and Anycubic Resin) and OnShape/Lychee Slicer to print necessary flight hardware component consumables and build inventory.•Remain flexible to operational and business demands, deploying at short notice as the only field operator, driving long distances, working long hours, weekends and holidays to ensure start-up success.

Littleton, Colorado, United States

• Coordinate with international partner recovery teams, flight engineering teams, andadditional stakeholders to safely land flight systems in established or available landingzones worldwide on behalf of Loon LLC (formerly GoogleX's Project Loon)• Perform real-time coordination between flight engineers and international teams for safe landing and retrieval of flight systems in both terrestrial and maritime recovery operations• Coordinate with local recovery assets for the return of specified components• Participate in weekly coordination, planning, and handover meetings• Outline and standardize recovery processes and best practices to maintain clearcommunications and understanding across multiple regions and countries.• Train and advise international partner teams with current best practices, techniques andnew recovery procedures• Provide programmatic support to the Loon Landing and Recovery program including butnot limited to:- Failure Analysis reverse logistics coordination- Recovery program cost tracking and logging- Landing and recovery documentation reviews and update recommendations- Landing zone map reviews and update recommendations- R&D Recovery coordination and planning support- Launch sites recovery support- Special projects for optimizing recovery program

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Littleton, Colorado, United States

• Track any flight systems flying over the Continental United States (R&D and/or inbound OCONUS production flights) and coordinate landing scheduling and recovery requirements for GoogleX's Project Loon (now Loon LLC)• Travel to remote locations to support CONUS recovery operations with 24-96 hoursnotice• Actively participate in travel authorization process and coordinate team travel planning using Concur and other booking applications, dealing with rapid and constant changes• Use sound judgement in navigating field hazards to safely and effectively remove large, heavy, sensitive equipment from the field• Safely operate any transportation required to reach the recovery site, including but not limited to 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and travel by foot; and/or ride in a Loon-procured helicopter to perform chase andrecovery• Effectively teamwork to navigate terrain while communicating with multiple remote personnel• Clearly document, video, and photograph balloon, payload, and recovery site, including anyspecific components with requested focus• Review and execute recoveries to test plans requirements and communicate withstakeholders on recovery process status or issues arising in the field• Plan, coordinate, and lead helicopter recovery operations• Maintain safe work practices and perform active hazard analysis during all phases offlight system recoveries• Perform professional interactions while representing Loon to all members of the public, i.e. property owners, law enforcement, etc.• Coordinate the shipment or transmission of all required components to their necessarylocations and upload data files as required within appropriate internal systems• Review domestic flight volume and test dockets to project weekly recovery planning• Effectively utilize internal, proprietary Loon technology for tracking and communication• Follow all documented test plans and procedures per Loon instruction• Working knowledge of system technology and vocabulary

Greenland

• Performed unskilled and semi-skilled work in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, insulation, ground work, and logistics in an austere Arctic environment on the Greenland ice sheet• Operated power saws, drills, routers and other hand tools used in rough and finish construction work• Assisted with the planning, prefabrication, and staging of remote location projects• Assisted with erecting and dismantling portable buildings, tents and other structures

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

• Three Arctic winter seasons as HSE advisor on a remote seismic survey crew operating in Alaska’s North Slope tundra• Two seasons as lead HSE advisor aboard a science research vessel for the Chukchi Sea Environmental• Tracked and reported on project health, safety, and environmental KPI's• Extensive data entry of HSE documents and records in company’s proprietary tracking system• Created project risk assessments, job hazard analysis, safe work procedures, and Emergency Response Plans for high risk remote Arctic seismic operations• Prepared and distributed daily, weekly, and monthly reports of project HSE statistics• Daily field visits operating Tucker SnoCat, snowmobile, or on foot to observe work crews for compliance with safety policies• Investigated and reported on workplace safety and environmental related incidents• Ensured compliance with Bureau of Land Management and North Slope Borough permit stipulations• Coordinated with Inupiat native representatives to investigate and remediate any and all environmental incidents• Performed safety observations and coordinated worker participation in the safety program• Conducted daily crew safety meetings• Audited project for HSE compliance• Conducted safety related training and site safety orientation for new hires, clients, and visitors to the work site

Arbil, Iraq

Crew 665, Kurdistan Region of Iraq• Performed various duties involved with seismic acquisition for oil and gas exploration in the Harir/Safen and Barda Rash areas of Iraqi Kurdistan• Assisted the crew Party Manager with day to day running of camp facilities and personnel, both ex-patriot and Iraqi nationals, with regards to logistics and operations• Liaised with client representatives in matters pertaining to the seismic operation adhering to contractual obligations• Performed explosives shooting for seismic dynamite recording operations with a shooting crew comprised of Kurds and Iraqis• Coordinated with security contractors in matters pertaining to camp and personnel security utilizing a security escort comprised of Peshmurga, and OPF (Oilfield Protection Force)• Accompanied security contractors in delivering required visa documentation to local Asayish command for ex-patriot personnel• Coordinated with mine avoidance teams to identify and map UXO/landmine areas• Created daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of crew operations/production to be sent to headquarters and client company using MS Office suite• Ensured compliance with company HSEQ policies, procedures, and standardsCrew 667, El Oued Region of Algeria• Advised seismic crew departments on all matters regarding health, safety, and environment using the Global HSE Management System and adhering to OGP, IAGC, and OSHA standards.• Performed risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards within the scope of the seismic operation• Investigated, documented, and submitted reports on HSE related incidents• Performed departmental safety and health audits and inspections.• Conducted crew wide safety meetings with multinational crew members with the assistance of Algerian interpreters• Managed two local Algerian HSE assistants

Houston, Texas, United States

• Archived all digital well logs and entered drilling/production data and other file data alphabetically and numerically.• Collaborated with and prepared presentations for the Geological, Engineering, Land Management, and Finance divisions• Presentations were used to facilitate the ultimate sale of Leor’s assets for $2.55 billion to Encana Corporation

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Responsible for Organizational level maintenance of all avionics systems in the E2-C Hawkeye aircraft on the flight deck and hangar bay.• Performed troubleshooting of the entire avionics suite including high power RADAR, Data Link, IFF, Mission Computer, Navigation, and Communication systems• Fast paced decision making in a high stress, hazardous environment• Tested equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems• Adjusted and repaired/installed electrical and electronic assemblies, and systems in aircraft using hand tools• Achieved qualifications necessary becoming the squadron’s only enlisted in-flight technician• Consulted with aircrew, supervisors, and engineers to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance• Studied schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures and troubleshooting• Inspected components of equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation• Applied knowledge of functional operation of systems to diagnose malfunctions• Entrusted with the handling and integrity of classified material• Utilized wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals, Multi-Meter, Oscilloscope, and hand tools for troubleshooting and maintenance• Supervised work center’s maintenance for quality assurance and approved aircraft safe for flight following performed maintenance as a qualified Collateral Duty Inspector• Delegated and prioritized maintenance tasks to work center personnel following squadron maintenance meetings as the day shift supervisor (second deployment)• Familiar with proper aircraft maintenance documentation procedures, a tool control program, foreign object damage (FOD) and ESD prevention programs• Seasoned expert in both flight line and aircraft carrier flight deck environments• Two Persian Gulf deployments in support of OIF and OEF onboard U.S.S John F. Kennedy and U.S.S Dwight D. Eisenhower

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