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Geology
A wide range of experience in sampling, gridding, mapping, and the supervision of field assistants, drillers, and heavy machinery. A sound knowledge of basic geology in the exploration and mining environments. Vast experience with data processing,grade control,mapping,plotting, and map making.
Survey
Can operate basic survey, RTK GPS, and total station instruments. Have completed network field surveys and produced final maps.
Geophysics
Have operated and trained others in the data collection and processing of gravity, ground magnetics, radiometrics, induced polarisation,and electrical magnetics.
Computing
Computer literate with good working knowledge of Windows, DOS, Excel, Word, Surpac, Geosoft, Surfer, and other processing software for geology, survey, administration, and geophysical work.
Administration
Have been very successful with landowner liaison. Ran payrolls, and other accounts for projects, negotiated and set up supply and service contracts. Held full responsibility for helicopter-supported projects. Semi-fluent in P.N.G. Pidgin.
Siesmic
Have five years experience in siesmis surveys in hostile terrain, Rocky Mountains. Have a full understanding of siesmic requirments.
Career Highlights;
March 2007-present
Geophysical Supervisor
Allied Gold, Tabar Islands, PNG
Collect quality IP data in a safe ans timely manner.
Supervise IP and linecutting Crews.
Oct 15, 2004 – March 21,2007
Surveyor
Charles O'Neill Surveys
Cairns Regional
Performed and processed civil survey works in and around Cairns and Nth.Qld using latest Trimble RTK GPS.
January 2003 – December 2004
Logistic Coordinator
Celtic Minerals P.N.G.
Set up base camp for the Maluamanda Project, set up helicopter and fixed wing service, food, fuel, and all the supplies for field exploration. Liased with government departments, accountants, landowners; etc. Ran all the P.N.G. accounts. Supported drilling contractors.
March 2001 - November 2002
Senior Surveyor
Matai Surveys, Calgary
Performed legal surveys for the Eastern Irrigation District. Surveyed canals and pipeline right of ways using total station and real time GPS equipment. Data acquisition and processing.
June 1998 - October 1998
Logistic Coordinator
Cyprus Amax
Australia
Responsible for all helicopter movement of personnel and supplies. Also responsible for the safety and cost efficiency of all helicopter use, 2 Bell 206s and 1 Bell 212.
July 1998 - March 2000
Project Manager
Western Pacific Gold, P. N. G.
Responsible for all aspects of exploration projects in P.N.G. with geological direction from Peter Bubendorfer in Brisbane. One project included 1400m diamond drilling.
October 1996 - May 1997
Contract Geotechnician
Leigh Resources
Geotechnician responsible for field assistants, wages, gridding, sampling, geophysics, accounts, landowner liaison, computer map making, and camp management.
1986 – 1996 Field Assistant on various exploration projects and three years on mine sites as grade controller in Nth.Queensland.
Education
Grade 12 at Cochrane High School
Canadian Securities Commission Stock Brokers Course
TAFE Associate Diploma of Geology – completed 1.5 years of 4-year course.
Mine Rescue Training, Open Pit
Queensland Shotfirer Course, TAFE
Open Excavator, and Forklift Operators
When I set up or run a project I do it in the most economical yet practical way possible. I get what is needed, yet I am able to source and negotiate the best price possible. With my personal contacts in P.N.G., I have been able to acquire items and get specialist work done at a reasonable rate and when required.
References available upon request.
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