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Canada

Geophysical exploration consultant, specializing in project management and advance work. Specifically line clearing, GIS data & map building, and seismic survey. As well, program preparation for seismic drilling or vibroseis, and recording layout. Diverse experience in many areas of Canada and the U.S. enables me to approach various projects with a wide scope of initiatives and applications. Motivated to ensure clients can expect results of the highest quality while maintaining timelines… Show more Geophysical exploration consultant, specializing in project management and advance work. Specifically line clearing, GIS data & map building, and seismic survey. As well, program preparation for seismic drilling or vibroseis, and recording layout. Diverse experience in many areas of Canada and the U.S. enables me to approach various projects with a wide scope of initiatives and applications. Motivated to ensure clients can expect results of the highest quality while maintaining timelines, adhering to safety policies and achieving profitability through efficiency. Show less

Western Canada

•Project Manager, Advance, GIS Specialist & part-time HSE Advisor•Worked extensively with Wildlife Biologists and Environmental Scientists to ensure seismic operations caused minimal impact to biodiversity, wildlife, historical, archaeological and sensitive areas prior to program start-up, and continuously throughout•Became adept at identifying & assessing watershed risks & minimizing contamination as well as wildlife corridors/ sensitive areas and a sound understanding of… Show more •Project Manager, Advance, GIS Specialist & part-time HSE Advisor•Worked extensively with Wildlife Biologists and Environmental Scientists to ensure seismic operations caused minimal impact to biodiversity, wildlife, historical, archaeological and sensitive areas prior to program start-up, and continuously throughout•Became adept at identifying & assessing watershed risks & minimizing contamination as well as wildlife corridors/ sensitive areas and a sound understanding of seismic impact on environmental sustainability•Introduced GIS to aid in the Environmental Site Assessments – field mapping and ground truthing becoming imperative to proper environmental understanding for all crews on site•HSE role includes conducting/participation in daily safety meetings, hazard assessments, hazard ID & mitigation, incident investigation, worksite observations, FLRA/FLHA/JHA/JSA, inspections, orientations•AER & First Nations Consultations as well as start-up meetings with applicable energy companies, ensuring project compliance with regulatory bodies and transparency in job activity & progression, as well as strict record maintenance of road use and pipeline crossing agreements•Regular scouting of programs via ATV, UAV and on foot to determine terrain, slope assessment, bush cover to advise on cutting/drilling requirements and complete geophysical field reports (GFR). This is in direct relation to budget estimates, AFE and daily costing•Reclamation post-project completion includes bridge removal, ensuring watercourses are free of debris and flowing, repair any rutting, over-seeding areas if necessary, flowing hole mitigation and ensuring project area is returned to pre-construction condition •Contribute substantially to the mapping and advance phases of operation, bringing GIS expertise in ArcGIS 10, Global Mapper, OziExplorer & Mapwel Show less

Alberta, Canada

• Sight Surveillance on both seismic and winter drilling programs iinorth.com/sight-surveillance• UAV photogrammetry and video for winter drilling – spatial planning and progression. Also use UAV for seismic, in acquiring up to date air photo mosaics. Usefulness in determining pine beetle kill & post- wildfire areas• Radio programming for handhelds & truck radios to accommodate real-time surveillance of all crew members on site – for safety, crew… Show more • Sight Surveillance on both seismic and winter drilling programs iinorth.com/sight-surveillance• UAV photogrammetry and video for winter drilling – spatial planning and progression. Also use UAV for seismic, in acquiring up to date air photo mosaics. Usefulness in determining pine beetle kill & post- wildfire areas• Radio programming for handhelds & truck radios to accommodate real-time surveillance of all crew members on site – for safety, crew supervision/direction and job progression• Updating IOS mobile apps with daily maps and field data for clients near and far. Interested parties are able to login on their phone and see real-time personnel locations. Maptiler & Arcmap 10.6 software used. IOS app support for logins, permissions and functionality• Vegetation Management contract – Plant species identification, primarily noxious• Pipeline ROW (PLA) Inspections – diversion berms, offsite drainage, willow staking, erosion control, revegetated health & growth, roll back, brush piles, topsoil spread, creek crossings, silt fence/ geotech, hydrocarbon sheens on standing water & signage. • Herbicide chemical mixing & application on PLAs, LOCs & MSLs Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

• Project management including GIS mapping coordination – working with ortho, LiDAR and 3D imagery, GIS data collection, map/survey crew management & technical advising, cutting coordinating, final plan construction.• Survey coordination with expertise in both RTK GPS and INS (Inertial Navigation System). Established and processed static GPS control networks using local and third system monuments & Leica SKI-PRO for processing.• Proficiency in software applications includes ESRI -… Show more • Project management including GIS mapping coordination – working with ortho, LiDAR and 3D imagery, GIS data collection, map/survey crew management & technical advising, cutting coordinating, final plan construction.• Survey coordination with expertise in both RTK GPS and INS (Inertial Navigation System). Established and processed static GPS control networks using local and third system monuments & Leica SKI-PRO for processing.• Proficiency in software applications includes ESRI - ArcGIS, GPSeismic, AutoCAD, Caris GIS, Leica software, Pathfinder Office, Trimble Terrasync, OziExplorer, Mapwel, Mapsource & Global Mapper.• Front-end responsibilities include preliminary start-up meetings, assist with bid proposals, costing estimates, hiring and training personnel, program scouting. Show less

Canada, Usa, Mexico, Trinidad

Manage field operations, including INS and RTK seismic survey. GIS data collection. Implementation and training of inertial survey in western Canada, as well as the US, Mexico and Trinidad.

Environmental Science, Conservation & Renewables, Diploma Received With Distinction

Education record

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