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OBJECTIVE
Obtain a geosciences position involving reservoir characterization, play assessment, and/or development.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Geology & Geophysics, 2008 – University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Specialization: Reservoir characterization
Master of Science, Geological Sciences, 2002 – Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
Thesis: Remote Characterization of silicic lava flows using thermal infrared spectroscopy
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Geology, 1996 – Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Thesis: Pliocene and Quaternary volcanism in the southern High Cascades
Relevant Coursework – Reservoir Characterization, Reservoir Simulation, Subsurface Geology, Reservoir Engineering, Flow in Porous Media, Reservoir Evaluation & Hydrocarbon Assessment, Geophysical Interpretation, Well Logging & Formation Analysis, Structural Geology, Sedimentology & Stratigraphy, Numerical Methods, Geostatistics, Waterflooding, Optimizing Team Dynamics, Schlumberger Petrel Courses (Introduction, Property Modeling, Structural Modeling, Applied Well Correlation, Seismic Visualization & Interpretation, and Workflow Editor & Uncertainty Analysis).
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Reservoir Characterization (Petrel, Interactive Petrophysics, GeoScout, Accumap, CMG, Eclipse, Kingdom; geological evaluation, static model construction, & flow simulation) – 2 years
Analytical Methods (core logging, wireline log analysis, and interpretation) – >2 years; (spectroscopy, XRF, XRD, SEM, and petrography) – >10 years
Geological Mapping & Field Methods (structural mapping, drafting cross sections, sample collection, and general surveying) – 10 years
Geophysical Data Collection & Interpretation (petrophysical analysis and seismic interpretation; magnetometer, gravimeter, VLF instrumentation) – 2 years
Image Processing & Visualization (interpretation of satellite, airborne, and handheld remote sensing data) – 6 years
Advanced Computing (Various Oil & Gas applications; IDL, GIS ESRI software, remote sensing software, Matlab, WinGSLib) – 6 years
Basic Computing (MS Word, Excel, Access, Adobe graphic design, etc.) – >15 years
WORK EXPERIENCE – GEOSCIENCES
May 2008 - present
Research Associate/Geologist - Wabamun Area CO2 Sequestration Project
Energy & Environmental Systems Group
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB, Canada
* Reservoir characterization for simulating large-scale CO2 injection in central Alberta, Canada through geologic evaluation, data integration, petrophysical analysis, geostatistics, and geocellular modeling.
* Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and energy policy experts.
* Perform key communication role in 18-month carbon storage and sequestration project including delivery of regular progress updates, technical presentations, and professional publications.
May - August, 2007
Geologist (Summer Student) - Unconventional Gas Group
Shell Canada Ltd.
Calgary, AB, Canada
* Completed a regional geologic characterization of mid-Cretaceous sands through well core evaluation, wireline log analysis, and interpretative modeling.
* Identified areas for economically viable gas extraction through understanding of lithofacies and paleo-geography coincident with active drilling program.
2005 - 2006
Senior Research Specialist - Geological Remote Sensing Lab
Department of Geological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, USA
* Project manager for the Urban Environmental Monitoring Project, a 100+ city database archive of remote sensing imagery and GIS data.
* Performed comparative analysis of urbanization and biophysical indicators such as vegetation, surface temperature, and other ground surface characteristics.
1999 - 2005
Graduate Research Assistant - Geological Remote Sensing Lab
Center for Environmental Studies & Department of Geological Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, USA
Involved with diverse collaborative projects including vocanological studies, an examination of urban stream watersheds, an assessment of rapidly changing urban landscapes using remote sensing, and an evaluation of environmental-variable interactions at the neighborhood scale in metropolitan Phoenix, AZ.
1997 – 1998
Geological Technician - Environmental Sciences Group
Utah Geological Survey
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
* Created ground-water quality maps and reports for valley aquifers in northern Utah.
* Produced geologic water-well logs and collected water samples for chemical analyses.
* Compiled geologic background reports for focused ground-water studies.
* Drafted computer graphs, tables, and figures for publication and presentation.
1994 – 1996
Geological Technician - Mineral Separations Lab (Branch of Central Mineral Resources)
United States Geological Survey
Lakewood, CO, USA
* Prepared rock and mineral specimens for geochronology (using heavy liquid and magnetic separation techniques), petrography, and geochemical analyses.
* Analyzed rock and soil composition using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and x-ray diffraction (XRD).
TEACHING
2006 – 2008
University of Calgary, Teaching Assistant
GLGY201 & 203 – Introduction to Geology I & II
GLGY595.03 – Reservoir Evaluation & Play Assessment
1999 – 2000
Arizona State University, Teaching Assistant (Lead TA, Spring 2000)
GLG103 - Introduction to Physical Geology I Lab
2003 – 2006
Science Resource Center, Gilbert Public Schools, Geology Instructor
Geology workshops and field trips for primary and secondary level teachers
1998
Salt Lake Community College, Lecturer
ES102 - Introduction to Geology
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Eisinger, C. and J. Jensen, 2009. Reservoir Characterization for the Wabamun Area CO2 Sequestration Project: Geocellular and Boolean Modeling of a Regional-Scale Carbonate: 2009 CSPG, CSEG, CWLS Convention, Calgary, Canada, in press.
Jensen, J., and C. Eisinger, 2009. Viability of 1Gt CO2 Storage, Wabamun Area, Alberta, Canada: IFP conference on Deep Saline Aquifers for Geological Storage of CO2 and Energy, Rueil-Malmaison, France, in press.
Asgar-Deen, M. M., and L. S. Brown, M. C. Browning, J. E. Davison, C. Eisinger, C.B. Fefchak, G. W. Gibson, C. R. Graham, S. D. Hill, M. M. Kaspers, E. M. Kellough, and S. A. Walter, 2008. Towards Economic Production of Grosmont Formation Bitumen: Assessing the Relative Influence of Reservoir Porosity and Permeability, Versus Bitumen Quality, on Production Potential: 2009 CSPG, CSEG, CWLS Convention, Calgary, Canada.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES AND OTHER INTERESTS
Organizations
Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, & Geophysicists of Alberta (Geol. I.T.) 2007 –
American Association of Petroleum Geologists 2009 –
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists 2007 –
Society for Exploration Geophysics 2006 –
American Geophysical Union 1999 –
Geological Society of America 1996 –
Languages
English and Indonesian
Community Service
Geology presentations for K-12 schools and events, primary- and secondary-teacher science workshops, University Earth-science Day coordinator, Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
Personal Interests
Sports – completed first marathon in 2009; tennis player, curler, and amateur rodeo participant.
Backcountry adventures – hike, climb, and camp regularly.
Travel – recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa.
Music – play saxophone and have performed with several music ensembles.
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