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Employment History:
2001-2002 Field Engineer, Schlumberger, Oklahoma City, OK.
Performed numerous duties related to performance improvement for oilfield drill bits including analysis of bit failures and documentation of failure trends utilizing company and industry standards. Utilized wireline borehole logs and geological information to perform analytical software analysis of formation mechanical properties and definition of recommended bit selection. Completed Customer Complaint Reports, competitor bit statistic database, Planned Well Programs, and monthly engineering bit reports. Utilized proprietary software for bit hydraulic optimization. Submitted Bit Design Requests and Special Bit Design Requests including associated documentation of performance and requested bit features for performance improvement. Visited field rigs for customer/salesmen interaction and complaints biweekly.
2000 - Head Surveyor, Morrison Knudsen Corp., Soda Springs, ID.
Supervised and carried out numerous surveying projects including gradient, excavation, and location for cooling ponds, landfill sites, and road projects. Used Total Station unit with data collector.
1999 - Geotechnical Staff Engineer, AGRA Earth & Environmental, Farmington, NM.
Performed geotechnical soil analysis in the field and laboratory. Wrote technical soil, foundation, and pavement reports. Analyzed soil using USCS and ASTM Standards. Performed Percolation, Moisture Content, Swell, Dry Density, Sieve, and Plastic Index Tests. Utilized field logs and GINT software.
1998 - Contract Rock Strength Tests, Phelps Dodge, Tyrone Inc., Butte, MT.
Performed laboratory rock analysis testing, calculation, and reporting. Prepared, cut, and analyzed core and cubical samples. Performed uniaxial strength tests and Brazilian/tension tests.
1998 - Mine Planner/Engineer, Phelps Dodge, Tyrone, Inc., Tyrone, NM.
Responsible for numerous mine planning and engineering duties. Monitored and recorded fault lines with daily blasts using an Extensometer. Performed blast particle size testing, field mapping, survey map preparation, digitizing, and map making. Complete use of GPS unit to log blast holes, monthly progress, crest and toe lines. Edited and revised Environmental Impact Statement for international project.
1997 - Drilling & Blasting, Special Projects, PD, Tyrone Inc., Tyrone, NM.
Performed several projects relating to drilling and blasting. Assisted development of a GeoBlasting Index. Compared local geology relationship to blast results. Completed airbags and polymer/foam additive test for the drilling & blasting team. Assisted in design of Grizzly shaker system and main pit sump ponds.
Education:
B.S. Engineering Science, May 2001. Montana Tech of the University of Montana (MT School of Mines).
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology (1995-1997).
Qualifications:
Computer skills: Datamine, AutoCAD, MatLab, Surpac, Word, Excel, Qbasic, Minitab, Surfer, Grapher, Geoshape, VAX, Mine Dispatch, GINT, Oracle, and numerous proprietary software programs.
Training: MSHA, OSHA, Team, Oilfield Safety Training 1, Safe Handling, Light Vehicle Training, Bit Intro Training School, Rock Strength Analysis Training, Fixed and Roller Cone Plant Engineering Training, Schlumberger Control Card Training, and Bit Application Training School.
Awards/Honors:
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), Elks Club Scholarship, President of NM Tech’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Co-Captain of MT Tech’s Women’s Mining Team, Fundraiser chairman of MT Tech’s chapter of the Society of Mining Engineers (SME), Active member of MT Tech’s Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Women’s 1999 Team Champions Intercollegiate International Mining Competition. Published Author in the Library of Congress. Community Service: Silver City Museum, Math Tutor, Children’s Soccer Referee.
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