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Andrew Palmer

Andrew Palmer

Geomatics Professional

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Calgary, AlbertaMember since March 12, 2023
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About

I am a 34 year old dual citizen - Canada/USA, currently finishing up a Geomatics Engineering Technology diploma at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am looking to secure employment within the geomatics industry, and I am open to relocate out of city, out of province, and out of country.

Experience

Lab Tech/ Equipment Operator/Production Operator

Lafarge-Holcim, Exshaw AB | 2014 – 2021 

Responsibilities

  • Investigate customer complaints and locate source of contamination.
  • Performed Chemical and X-Ray analysis of product.
  • Ensured quality of product met federal specifications. 
  • Trouble-shoot systems and ensured continuous production around the clock. 
  • Safely operated and maintained heavy equipment and machinery. 
  • Helped train new employees on equipment operation and maintenance. 
  • Performed daily maintenance and inspections on equipment and production systems. 

Correctional Peace Officer 

Calgary Remand Center, Calgary AB (P/T) | 2016 – 2017

Responsibilities 

  • Performed security patrols and investigated illegal activities.
  • Enforced Provincial/Federal regulations and municipal bi-laws. 
  • De-escalated incidents of aggression to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. 

Infantryman/Rifleman/Coxswain

United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton CA | 2011 – 2014

Responsibilities

  • Proficient in small arms employment and infantry tactics. 
  • Maintained accountability of tools and equipment during operations. 
  • Developed training methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the fire team.
  • Lead Marines during live fire training exercises.
  • Submitted comprehensive and timely reports to Supervising Officers

Community Peace Officer

Foothills Medical Center, Calgary AB | 2009 – 2011

Responsibilities

  • Performed security patrols and investigated illegal activities.
  • Instructed hospital staff on proper restraint and de-escalation.
  • Enforced Provincial/Federal regulations and municipal bi-laws.
  • Provided security and protective services for all patients, visitors, staff, and AHS property.
  • Enforced legal principals in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada and the Mental Health Act of Alberta.

Framing Carpenter

Westwood Custom Builders, Cochrane AB | 2007 – 2009

Service Advisor/Lot Attendant

Shaw GMC Pontiac Buick Hummer, Calgary AB | 2006 - 2007

Education

I am currently a student at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology enrolled in the Geomatics Engineering Technology program that is wrapping up at the end of April 2023. Upon graduation I will have a Geomatics Engineering Technology diploma, with 2 years + experience in surveying, remote sensing, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and many more.

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