Objective
I'm an adventurous individual interested in the exploration of the oceans depths using high resolution sonar.
Experience
Project Manager – Principle Marine Geophysicist / Geologist
Geosciences Division October 2008 – April 16, 2010
NCS Subsea, Inc. – Stafford TX
Responsibilities
Principle Marine Geophysicist / Geologist for NCS SubSea, Inc.
Directly responsible for the change from Hydrographics Survey Division to Geosciences Services Division.
Created and developed numerous training programs for Transition Zone Division, Dive Support/Construction Division, and Geosciences Division.
Developed several procedures and equipment manuals for operational usage.
Project Manager and Offshore Survey Party Chief for numerous projects in two divisions.
Responsible for acquisition of data, QC of data offshore, interpretations, and technical reporting of findings.
Principle Project Manager for all NCS SubSea’s USBL and High Resolution surveys.
Directly responsible for personnel and crews assigned to offshore activities within two divisions.
Manager of the Houma Technical Support Office & Warehouse.
Principle Manager of mobilization/demobilization operations for vessels in two divisions.
Veritas Caspian Service Group Projects
Directly responsible for technical reporting & navigation data processing in the Caspian Sea.
Maintained Transition Zone (TZ) seismic navigation database.
Worked on various vessels training personnel in the use of Navipac.
Performed equipment testing to ensure functionality before deployments.
Photon Factory Projects
Performed USBL Positioning for downed platform 3D modeling
Monitored vessel’s position for successful deployments of the ROV.
Coordinated with Client Representative and IC3D modelers for various offshore contingency operations in multiple locations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Madcon Corporation Projects
Offshore Survey Party Chief & Project Manager for numerous pipeline survey projects conducted while onboard the M/V Rusty Emaryd.
Conducted geologic survey and data interpretations of Sidescan and Subbottom sonar data to directly support pipeline remediation and hurricane damage evaluations.
Interpreted Sidescan and Subbottom profile data for geohazards and pipeline remediation work.
Directly responsible for technical reporting, data reproductions, and chart production.
Cal Dive International Projects
Offshore Survey Party Chief & Project Manager for downed platform investigation onboard the M/V Sarah Bordelon.
Collected and interpreted: scanning sonar, sidescan sonar, magnetometer, and subbottom data for downed platform following Hurricane Ike.
Directly responsible for technical reporting, data reproductions, and chart production.
Marine Geophysicist / Geologist 2008
C&C Technologies, Inc. – Houston, TX
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Projects
Conducted background research for near coastal exploration areas in West Africa (Gulf of Guinea, Ghana, & Angola).
Conducted geologic survey and data interpretations of Sidescan and Subbottom sonar data.
Interpreted Sidescan and Subbottom profile data for geohazards.
Collected geotechnical data and field tested core samples to create baseline evaluations for pipeline data.
Directly responsible for technical reporting, data reproductions, and chart production.
Shell International Projects
Interpreted subbottom profile data for geologic survey data acquired in several blocks.
Created 3D computer models of the West Boreas survey area seafloor.
Conducted analysis seafloor Sidescan data for geologic and anthropologic hazards.
BP International Projects
Written pre-deployment geologic reports, directly supporting senior staff with project logistics.
Conducted site geohazard survey for national and international locations.
Composed Well Site letters directed to the MMS.
Interpreted subbottom profile data for GeoHazard and Geotechnical evaluations of pipeline route surveys.
Direct Client interactions with representatives from BP in conjunction with West African projects.
Geologist 2006 - 2008
Shannon & Wilson, Inc. – Portland, OR
Data entry and technical report writing utilizing bore hole, test pit, and laboratory data.
Responsible for data interpretation of LiDAR, and satellite / aerial photographs.
Conducted research, data analysis, database implementation / management of historical records for numerous projects directly improving project efficiency.
Conducted field inspections and geologic interpretation of field collected soil and rock samples.
Collected soil boring and rock cores.
Responsible for Environmental Phase I & II data collection.
Hydrographic Survey Technician 2001
David Evans and Associates – Portland, OR
Conducted hydrographic surveys, using single and multi-beam sonar, off the coast of California in the Santa Barbara Straits for NOAA.
Served as a sediment drilling crew member for operations in the Willamette and Columbia River.
Conducted detailed bottom mapping of the Columbia River Basin.
Sonar Technician Second Class (Surface) 1994 - 2000
United States Navy – World Wide
Substantial experience in passive/active sonar operations and navigational plotting.
Instructor: Oceanography, Sonar Operations, Meteorology, Ocean Physics, Marine Geology, etc.
Awards include: Good Conduct Medal, 2 Letters of Commendation, National Defense Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 4 Overseas Service Ribbons, IUSS & Training Instructor Qualified.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degrees 2007 (Graduated)
Portland State University (PSU) – Portland, OR
Double Major Awarded: Geology & Physical Science (Emphasizing Mathematics / Physics)
Certification
Transportation Worker Identification Credential 2008
Nuclear Density/Moisture Gauge Certified 2007
Hazardous Materials Transportation Certified 2007
EPA HAZWOPER 2007
OSHA HAZWOPER 2007
Construction 500 2000
Safe Gulf 2008
Defensive Driving 2008
First Aid CPR 2008
Water Survival/HUET 2008
Oregon Boating Certification 2001
Washington Boating Certification 2008
Florida Boating Certification 2008
Skils
Software: CODA, Edgetech Discover, Navipac, SonarWiz, Isis, SMT Kingdome Suite, Fledermaus, Adobe Creative Suite, MATLAB, AutoCAD, ESRI GIS, and gINT
Marine Field Experience: Deck Operations, Barge Drilling, Marine Sediment Sampling, Multi-beam and Single Beam Sonar Operations, Passive Towed Array, Active and Passive Sonar Operations, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), 2D / 3D seismic data for explorations, Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operations
Terrestrial Field Experience: Mapping, GPS & GIS Systems, Aerial Photography Analysis, Geotechnical Boring / Coring Operations, Landslide Mapping, Geotechnical Soil boring / Rock Coring
Analytical Experience: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Optical Light Microscope, Polarizing Light Microscope, Stereo Microscope, Aerial & Satellite Photograph Analysis, Database Construction and Management