Geoscientist in Training - Stantec Consulting - Edmonton, Canada
(2023-06)
- Rig monitor on sonic and mud rotary rigs calling cretaceous McMurray formation and Devonian formation contacts at oil sand mine sites in Northern Alberta.
- Monitoring of drilling, geological logging of cores in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and documentation of rig monitor tour sheet at oil sand mines.
- Design of monitoring well, preparation of screen, riser and monitoring of well installation at oil sand mines site.
- Reading of geotechnical monitoring instruments such as vibrating wire piezometers, slope inclinometer, pneumatic piezometer and standpipe piezometer.
- Communicate regularly with various subcontractor reps on site to ensure accurate information on specification and expectation is well received.
- Field review monitor and piling inspector for cast in place straight shaft and bell piles construction.
- Inspection of completed drilled shaft with the down hole video camera and inspect for disturbed soil remnants and ensure drilled hole is properly clean and meet the dry or wet specification before pile installation.
- Hand auger drilling of test holes up to 2.0 m depth below ground surface and shear vane testing of drilled hole for determination of undrained shear strength of subgrade soil.
- Monitored construction and backfilling of a non-hazardous landfill at a remediation site in Nunavut.
- Carried out sieve analysis of samples from the granular material deposits stockpiles for the construction of landfill.
- Carried out asphalt coring using the truck mounted drills and water as drilling fluid system along residential alleys in for locates of buried utilities.
- A certified densometer user for transportation and compaction testing of fill placements for foundation backfill, rough grading and using density gauge on several road projects.
- Safely drive a pickup truck to and from sites, adhere to safety policies, procedures and regularly review job safety analysis associated with different tasks.
Material Testing Technician - Solid Earth Geotechnical - AB, Canada
(2023-01 - 2023-06)
- Carried out shallow drilling of probe hole drilling using hand auger and shear vain testing at various depths in clay material to determine the undrained shear strength of base material.
- Carried out detailed borehole logging in accordance with project specifications in conjunction with the Unified Soil Classification System
- Part of the team that monitored ice deflection on frozen muskeg pads in real time by periodically checking movement of set up monuments from a telescope, rising water levels from core holes nearby high load areas of the ice pad and physical inspection of cracks on ice pads while drilling rigs were working on the frozen muskeg pads during winter in Northern Alberta area.
- Carried out ice coring using a core barrel and power tool during winter project at northern Alberta field
- Regular travels for fieldwork to various cities to meet project demands.
Client's QC Representative - Versa-Tech Ng Ltd - Lagos, Nigeria
(2020-11 - 2021-04)
- Monitored compliance to client's technical specifications for the survey line clearance, seismic shot hole drilling and deployment of recording equipment at project site within the Niger Delta area of Nigeria
- Part of QC team that reviewed and finalized acceptance of raw shot gathers and other contract deliverables.
- Kept field activities records updated and submitted regular project reports to the client.
Senior Seismologist - Alphageo India Ltd - Hyderabad, India
(2016-09 - 2020-06)
- Designed start-up experiments for decisions on optimum shot hole depth and explosive source charge size in various terrains.
- Supervised the operation of Down to Hole (DTH) and rotary rigs for drilling of shot holes to required depth.
- Monitored the loading of shot holes with optimum explosive charge size for energy source generation.
- Supervised the field deployment of geophones and recording equipment layout in accordance with technical specification.
- Analyzed daily test results of recording sensors and ensured values of tested parameters including resistance, leakage, noise, and tilt were within acceptable limits for recording production.
Relief Party Chief - United Geophysical Ng Ltd - Nigeria
(2013-03 - 2016-08)
- Managed the set-up of project camp facilities, mobilization of equipment and personnel to work sites on various projects in Niger Delta areas of Nigeria.
- Project management, timelines projection and planning of daily field logistics to ensure smooth operations.
- Led seismic teams that worked in various aspects of Survey, Drilling, Recording, Seismology, and CASHES (Community Affairs, Safety, Health, Environment and Security).
- Prepared and delivered PowerPoint presentations on project updates to senior management team and clients' representatives.
Seismologist - United Geophysical Ng Ltd - Nigeria
(2010-03 - 2013-02)
- Carried out regular field visits to monitor quality of surveyed seismic lines, ground positioning of recording equipment and depth of drilled shot holes to ensure compliance with the technical specifications on various projects in Niger Delta areas of Nigeria.
- Analyzed daily test results of recording sensors and ensured values of tested parameters including resistance, leakage, noise, and tilt were within acceptable limits for recording production.
- Compiled and prepared daily, weekly and monthly crew's production report for senior seismologist review.
