Paul Winkler Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nevada Area

Reno, Nevada Area

• Provide water conservation education to the public on the policies and programs of Truckee Meadows Water Authority •Coordinate with homeowners, tenants, landscapers, and property managers, to identify best practices and responsible water use relating to water waste, water scheduling, irrigation practices

Cortez Mine

Administered all functions of Barrick - Cortez’ Environmental Management System program to conform with and maintain international environmental certification. • Managed and maintained all functions of the Barrick Cortez Environmental Management System (EMS) to conform with and maintain program certification through creation, implementation and modification of policies, procedures, and best practices • Directed restructure of EMS program to streamline and strengthen system, focusing on easier certification sustainability, comprehension and compliance with program across site• Refocused enforcement of environmental document control policies in accordance with ISO14001 Standard and corporate Records Retention Standard•Developed standardized training program focused on employee certification understanding, roles and responsibilities related to compliance, and overall environmental stewardship awareness• Acted as coordinator for various groups; created and taught interactive and engaging trainings and presentations; communicated issues; provided liaison support and guidance while improving interdepartmental relationships • Managed EMS audits and supported environmental inspections (planned general inspections, internal audits, third party audits, scheduling & time-lines)• Oversaw EMS annual budget and refocused efforts on reduced spending for program materials• Acted as Project lead on EMS program related projects; oversaw direction to meet program specifications on schedule, communicating project issues, scheduling and managing meetings • Responded to environment incidents including wildlife mortalities, spills and releases, cultural resource discoveries, and air deviations

Cortez Mine

• Supported the management and maintenance of the Barrick Cortez Environmental Management System. (Environmental obligations, aspects & impacts, objectives & targets/SEA programs, best management practices, reporting, Entropy/RIMS database, Management Reviews, key performance indicators’ tracking/communication)• Managed & maintained/improved Barrick ISO14001 EMS certification • Environmental Coordinator for Contractor, Exploration, Projects, & Warehouse groups at Cortez mine (Environmental training implementation, communication of environmental issues, operations guidance and support)• Supported management of environmental audits and inspections (planned general inspections, internal audits, third party audits, scheduling/timelines)• Supported environmental projects

• Completed detailed and accurate geological drill hole core logging-reverse circulation (RC) logging while at exploration mine site, remote field sites, and drill sites across multiple properties• Performed heavy field work including rock sampling, soil sampling, outcrop sampling and mapping, field data collection, analysis, and documentation in remote locations • Oversaw RC drill rig as Geological Technician while at remote field and drill sites; responsible for determining hole TD based on geology and stratigraphy of drill core• Supported Logistics Supervisor in managing and maintaining surplus of supplies needed for exploration drilling• Prepared time sensitive reports, letters and correspondence, variety of materials for submission to federal and state agencies

Elko, Nv

• Diamond drill core hole geological logging inside SSX underground mine• Helped analyze and revise stratigraphic/formational units• Supported Underground Mine Geologists and Engineers with drilling plan

Elko, Nv

• Processed, sampled, and cut drill core• Supported field supervisor with survey and staking of mining claims

Elko, Nv

• Wildland Firefighter on BLM/BIA Handcrew• Constructed firelines to halt the spread of wildfires • Provided mop-up/cleanup to control wildfires