Rachel Mclean Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Built on hydrogeological experience and completion of M.Sc. project with development towards groundwater numerical modeling. Continued to expand experience in analysis of aquifer testing programs and technical reporting, more direct client presentations and communications, and logistics/budgeting for multiple hydrogeological programs.• Developed two numerical models (FEFLOW 7.2 and Visual MODFLOW 2011.1) to estimate seepage and dewatering requirements for mine sites. Assisted with data inputs and post-processing for regional tailings management model.• Completed "Introduction to Groundwater Modelling for Flow and Transport Simulation using FEFLOW" - a three-day hands-on modeling course in Cambridge, ON• Expanded range of responsibilities in planning and oversight of field staff for well design & drilling, instrumentation and hydraulic testing programs, reporting to senior staff and clients. Authored technical reports for complex sites and extensive programs, requiring advanced analysis of aquifer testing results, and recommendations to improve costs and efficiency of future programs.

Calgary, Canada Area

Developed hydrogeological knowledge and field expertise at oil sands projects in northern Alberta, as well as furthering my education by completing a Masters of Science in Hydrogeology at the University of Calgary.• Key involvement in planning and executing hydraulic testing programs at oil sands sites, including aquifer testing and data analysis; well installation and instrumentation; groundwater monitoring and sampling; isotope analysis; data management and QA/QC; technical reporting; client and sub-contractor liaisons, and project management.• Researched and authored numerous hydrogeology baseline and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for various SAGD and open-pit mine clients.• Managed and authored reports for small-scale water supply assessments, sustainable (safe) yield estimates, ongoing annual groundwater monitoring programs, impact assessments for pipelines and transmission lines.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Gained experience as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) in hydrogeological investigations supporting water supply, dewatering, and source water protection, across ON, SK, AB and NB.• Conducted aquifer testing, water sampling, instrumentation of monitoring well networks, and private well surveys.• Established GIS capabilities for Hamilton office, enhancing report maps for several departments.• Managed annual groundwater monitoring projects (<$15,000), planning and budgeting fieldwork, and securing further work with successful client relations

Quantitative clay mineralogy using x-ray diffraction, extraction of humic colloids and clay fractions from contaminated soils. GIS mapping of contaminated soils in Hai Nan, China.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Geology And Geophysics (Hydrogeology)

Completed M.Sc. in Geology and Geophysics, focus on Hydrogeology and Groundwater Modeling

B.Sc (Hon), Earth Surface Science

Activities and Societies: Earth Surface Science (ESS) Committee Social Coordinator