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OBJECTIVE
To become a member of a team, continually learning and using field techniques in a fast paced work environment.
EDUCATION
* Received a diploma in Hydrogeological Technology at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (April 2004)
* Relevant skills acquired: groundwater flow and contamination, geophysics, time management, meeting restrictive deadlines, computer literacy, oral presentations, group and individual projects, and technical report writing
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
* WHIMIS, Senior First Aid, MARCSTA, and 4WD/Defensive driving, Mine Health Surveillance certified
* Great interpersonal and communication skills
* Energetic and creative
* Motivated and goal-oriented
* Computer skills including Aquifer Test, Vulcan 3D, Grapher, LogPlot, WinLog and Microsoft Office
* Experience in preparing and delivering presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hydrogeological Technologist
Piteau Associates Engineering Ltd, November 2007 to present
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
* Packer testing, vibrating wire installations, standpipe piezometer installations, test pit sampling, geotechnical core logging, diamond drill monitoring, solid and hollow stem auger drill monitoring, RC/Odex drill monitoring, falling head tests, and rising head tests
* Mining, water supply, and septic field projects both locally and internationally
Projects:
El Pachon (Xstrata Copper)
San Juan, Argentina – Feasibility (Open Pit)
Las Bambas (Xstrata Copper)
Cotabambas, Peru – Pre-feasibility and feasibility (Open Pit)
Vice President / Part Owner
AquiTec Equipment Rentals and Supplies, January 2007 to September 2007
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
* Sales and marketing of various environmental and groundwater equipment
Field Hydrogeologist
Aquaterra Consulting Ltd Pty, March 2005 to January 2007
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Projects:
Mt. Whaleback / Orebody 23/25 (BHP Billiton)
Newman, Western Australia – Open cut iron ore
* Observe drilling and record hydrogeological information
* Logging lithology and designing monitoring well and production bore installations
* Compile borehole logs with construction diagrams
* Conduct step tests and constant rate tests
* Applying for necessary licenses and ground disturbance approvals
* Use of Vulcan 3D to plan bore locations and place on maps / cross sectional views
* Installation and recording of vibrating wires
* Report writing including weekly dewatering reports, bore field installation reports, and depressurization reports
Honeymoon Well (Lion Ore)
Wiluna, Western Australia – Nickel exploration
* Arrange drill site preparation and dam construction for saline water produced during aquifer tests
* Supervise and aid with aquifer testing (step tests and constant rate tests)
* Analysis of pump test data with use of Microsoft Excel and Aquifer Test Pro
* Investigate diamond drill core to determine dewatering bore locations
* Aid project manager with completion reports
* Collection of water samples for lab analysis
Bunbury Mineral Sands (Cable Sands)
Bunbury, Western Australia – Mineral Sand exploration
* Perform slug tests and constant rate tests with the use of a data logger
* Analysis of data collected to derive transmissivity and storativity
Hydrogeological Technologist
De Beers Canada Mining, June 2004 to Feb 2005
Snap Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada
* Conducted flow/shut-in tests on diamond drill holes and calculated hydraulic conductivity with acquired data
* Measured inflows from seeps and drips
* Monitored flows on the ramp with the use of flumes
* Tested groundwater for electrical conductivity, pH, and chloride, and obtained water samples for further analysis
* Constructed data sheets for organization of data
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