Experience

Soran University-Iraqi Kurdistan

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Feb 2012 - Present

  Teaching Physical Geology and Petroleum Geology Teaching Physical Geology and Petroleum Geology



Talisman Energy

• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Geologist

  • Apr 2011 - Jul 2013

  Geologist • Organized and acted as a guide for geological field trips relating to sub-surface formations. • Identified and collected oil seep samples for geochemical analysis. • Assisted with any transportation and country customs concerns regarding sampling equipment and sample shipping. • Maintained sample inventories, in support of onsite geological and mud logger sampling. • Monitored and organized sampling distribution and shipping to correct locations. • Assisted Project Team in arranging and tracking sample analysis. • Liaised with service companies to implement core acquisition program with the Project Geologist and Petrophysicist. • Provided on-site support for the Wellsite Geologist. • Liaise with Petrophysicist for tool runs and logging programs. • Identified locations and obtained necessary permits for drilling water wells. • Supervised drilling and testing productivity of water wells. Show less



GlobeLink Foreign Language Center,

• United States
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foreign Language and Cultural Consultant

  • Jan 2005 - Mar 2008

  Trained US soldiers on Iraqi culture and languages before their deployment to Iraq. Trained US soldiers on Iraqi culture and languages before their deployment to Iraq.



RMG Engineers

• United States
• Civil Engineering

• Geologist

  • Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

  Tested composition of soil beds. Inspected structural foundations for piers. Measured depth of piers and checked stability of pier walls. Determined water content and supervised concrete pouring process. Tested composition of soil beds. Inspected structural foundations for piers. Measured depth of piers and checked stability of pier walls. Determined water content and supervised concrete pouring process.



Saint-Gobain

• France
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technician

  • 2000 - 2004

  Operated, repaired, and maintained production equipment to manufacture ceramic powder. Tested grade powder and slip to ensure high quality; detailed documentation of results. Revised the procedure for (-50) mesh crude screening. Active participation in safety and process improvement efforts. Operated, repaired, and maintained production equipment to manufacture ceramic powder. Tested grade powder and slip to ensure high quality; detailed documentation of results. Revised the procedure for (-50) mesh crude screening. Active participation in safety and process improvement efforts.