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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.

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.
• 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

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

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

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)

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

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Studies - Commerce

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Welding Technology/Welder

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