Experience

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  WSP USA

  • Houston, TX

  • Lead Consultant

    • Aug 2011 - Present
    • Houston, TX

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  Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.

  • Senior Hydrogeologist

    • Dec 2007 - Oct 2010

    Played key role in start-up office that resulted in hiring employees to build an environmental compliance team for oil & gas clients during a challenging economy. Managed several projects on time and within budgetary restrictions. Supervised contractors and conducted field investigations for several hydrogeological investigations. Analyzed field and laboratory data and prepared geological/risk assessment reports for TCEQ submittal.

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  Earth Tech, Inc.

  • Project Professional VIII / Project Manager

    • Mar 1991 - Dec 2007

    Recognized for bringing positive energy to the workplace and to my projects. New management closed Houston office but kept me employed in Houston for my technical expertise and client relationships. Self motivated and worked independently on many projects. Conducted numerous hydrogeological investigations, Phase I and II ESAs, design and implementation of groundwater monitoring systems for various industries and landfills, and provided compliance auditing in accordance with federal and state environmental laws. Successfully designed, implemented, and documented environmental projects for several key client programs. Evaluated laboratory analytical data and prepared successful geological/risk assessment reports for State submittals which resulted in No Further Action decisions for my clients.

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  OTS Exploration Company

  • Partner/Exploration Geologist

    • Jul 1983 - Dec 1990

    Discovered several oil plays in carbonate rocks in West Texas Horseshoe Atoll. Teamed with a seasoned prospect geologist and identified numerous potential structural closures to develop into salable oil prospects. Identified prospective clients and initiated communication to facilitate prospect sales. Performed well-site geology and analyzed well logs for productive pay zones.

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  Westland Oil Development Corporation

  • Exploration Geologist

    • Jul 1979 - Jun 1983

    Completed regional mapping and identified several structural features that were explored and found to contain oil. My first well drilled was completed as a flowing well for over a year from a deep pay zone in the Horseshoe Atoll. Researched over 1000 well logs and seismic data to initiate numerous oil prospects. Attended presentations to promote the sale of in-house generated oil & gas prospects and conducted well-site geology.

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  Marathon Oil Company

  • Associate Geologist

    • Sep 1978 - Jun 1979

    Instructed in well-site geological practices in several states. Enthusiastic and self-motivated to learn prospect geology. Initiated conversations with a seasoned geologist during a joint venture well that resulted in a job offer with an independent petroleum firm with less than one year of experience.