Kyle Heron Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, Gb

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Providing technical delivery of fieldwork, data management and reporting of environmental projects (e.g., onshore renewables, onshore grid infrastructure, onshore infrastructure for offshore wind) as well as project management, tendering, budget management and client liaison.

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Coaching orienteering at all levels (national team, universities, schools and local clubs). 20+ years’ experience sitting on committees, selection panels, and team managing. Planning and organising orienteering competitions and training camps.

Tyndrum, Scotland, United Kingdom

On site co-ordination and undertaking of environmental activities ensuring compliance with planning and legislative standards. Tasks include environmental monitoring (e.g., water (ground, surface, discharge), noise, radon), working closely with CoWs, PMOs & National Parks Authority, compiling data and report writing.

Tyndrum, Scotland, United Kingdom

Managing the safe and efficient movement of staff and goods on mine property, liaising between all departments across numerous sites. Additional roles of environmental sampling/monitoring (e.g., surface & groundwater, soil), and equipment maintenance (e.g., monitoring equipment, vehicle fleet).

Editing scientific manuscripts prior to submission and/or publication. Providing clients with an improved success rate in manuscript acceptance and publication.

Various

Geological surveying and rock sample collection on the remote islands of French Polynesia. Planning and leading field geology projects in Scotland for academia. Mapping projects in Scotland and the U.S.A., liaising with stakeholders over permissions and land use for the mapping of parks and forests, and hosting of public events.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

As a professional tour guide in Scotland I had the privilege of showcasing Scotland to groups from all over the world. I have a strong passion for Scotland, its beauty, and its history, and love passing this on to others in a fun and relaxed manner while ensuring a memorable holiday experience. Having my Class B Bus Driver's License my groups ranged in size from couples enjoying a private tour to full size coaches seeking the highlights.

Department Of Geology

Developing new scientific laboratory techniques for mineral dating, exploration, and early Earth geology. Field work and sample collection at a working gold mine in the Sahara Desert. Four scientific collaborations resulting in publications, one as lead author, and preparing consultancy reports for external companies.

Department Of Geology

Led student groups on university fieldtrips, teaching essential field geology and geography, mapping skills, data collection methods, and the use of field equipment. Taught students mineral identification, theory, and data analysis and its significance in laboratory and classroom environments. Set up teaching labs and marked and graded student assessments.

Department Of Geology

Managed a rock processing and mineral separation lab; maintained equipment, trained and supervised new users, and produced user manuals and health and safety documentation. Used specialised machinery to isolate single crystals from rock samples for analysis; e.g. rock crushers, chemical density separation.

Ireland

Completed environmental field surveying, mapping, and GIS database compilation of Irish Landslides for the Geological Survey of Ireland as part of a professional research group.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geology

My PhD thesis explored the evolution of the Aouéouat Greenstone Belt, Mauritania, and associated gold mineralisation of the Tasiast Gold.

Master’S Degree, Geographic Information Science

My Masters degree in GIS centred on the theory and development behind building GIS databases and making information more freely available.

Bachelor'S Degree With Honours, Geology And Physical Geography

High School