Jennifer Shields
Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger at National Park Service- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Wilderness/Backcountry Ranger
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May 2019 - Present
Patrolling backcountry by foot or skis including rugged terrain in a range of weather conditions, responding to medical emergencies, involvement in Search and Rescue missions, making educational contacts with visitors, campsite maintenance and light trail work, and other tasks relating to wilderness management. Assist visitors with alpine climbing and subalpine/forest wilderness trip planning and safety information, issuing permits, discussing Leave No Trace and wilderness regulations. Patrolling backcountry by foot or skis including rugged terrain in a range of weather conditions, responding to medical emergencies, involvement in Search and Rescue missions, making educational contacts with visitors, campsite maintenance and light trail work, and other tasks relating to wilderness management. Assist visitors with alpine climbing and subalpine/forest wilderness trip planning and safety information, issuing permits, discussing Leave No Trace and wilderness regulations.
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Snowbasin Resort
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ski Patroller
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Oct 2019 - Present
Provide emergency care and transport for guests and employees on all types of terrain. Perform lift/gondola evacuation and other search and rescue high & low angle operations. Apply technical rope rescue techniques such as creating mechanical advantage pulley systems and building snow anchors. Assist in avalanche reduction measures and other snow safety related duties: forecasting/weather observations and data review, handling of explosives, ski cutting, and overall managing terrain. Maintain signage, tower pads and other risk reduction strategies. Use of radios, toboggans/litters, first aid equipment, avalanche beacons and probes, recco devices, explosives and avalaunchers, snowmobiles, and side-by-sides. Demonstrate hazard awareness and the ability to relate it to risk reduction. Show less
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Waterville Valley Resort
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ski Patroller
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
Professional Alpine Ski Patroller: Perform EMS patient assessment, administer first aid, and transport injured patients safely off the mountain using toboggans, litters, and snowmobiles. Continuously monitor ski trails using downhill skis, uphill alpine touring gear, and snowmobiles to ensure visitor safety in trails and woods. Identify hazards and perform mitigation duties. Perform on-mountain rescue operations such as skiers stuck in a high angle locations, emergency chair lift evacuations, and search and rescue missions. Show less
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Northrop Grumman
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer (R&D)
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
Manufacturing Technology Development: Research & development of manufacturing technologies & processes on multiple aerospace platforms, with focus on additive manufacturing and composites. Collaborate with fellow engineers, technicians, universities, and research facilities to design prototypes, perform testing, and quality analysis to define and mature manufacturing/technology readiness level (MRL/TRL) for program integration. Composites Center Quality: Ensure quality standards are in place per ISO 9001, corrective measures meet reliability standards, and documentation is compliant with requirements for both engineering and manufacturing. Lead groups of production technicians to ensure best manufacturing processes are practiced. Show less
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SpaceX
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Structures/Production Test Engineer
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
Structures/Production Testing: Design, optimize, and execute flight qualification and acceptance tests. Perform static loading (pneumatic/hydraulic actuation), pressurization, and thermal tests on all flight hardware and assemblies on Dragon capsule and Falcon rocket. Design and optimize test fixtures using CAD NX and ANSYS, create and update test procedures, operate data acquisition/control systems, and direct a team of technicians to execute test processes. Analyze and review data to ensure functionality of prototype and flight hardware. Create automation software tools to further enhance post-test data analysis. Work with design and manufacturing engineers on root cause/corrective actions associated with part failures. Present findings and communicate flight readiness of parts/hardware to leadership and fellow peers. Show less
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Structures/Production Test Engineer, Intern
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
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SpaceX
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Flight Termination Systems Design/Test Engineer, Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Honda R&D Americas, LLC
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Powersports Design/Test Engineer, Co-op
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May 2012 - Dec 2012
Powersports Department: Designed structural components for future Powersport vehicle models using CATIA to generate 3D models, 2D drawings, and perform finite element analysis. Developed, prepared, and implemented tests concerning the structural integrity, durability, powertrain, collision safety, and brakes of ATV and MUV vehicles. Utilized equipment such as the Instron, road simulator, dynamometer, and other data acquisition systems. Personal accomplishment: Led a team of technicians throughout full vehicle prototype durability testing within a short time schedule. Show less
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Education
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering concentration Aerodynamics