Research Assistant, November 2008 - August 2009
UAF Department of Mining and Geological Engineering, Fairbanks, AK
  • Worked with principle investigators to develop a comprehensive Unstable Slope Management Program for the Alaska Department of Transportation
  • Identified risk analysis Procedures for project funding prioritization
  • Performed critical reviews of existing programs and their applicability in Alaska
  • Co-authored quarterly meeting presentations and the final program report
Resident Engineering Design Representative, May 2008 - August 2008
Golder & Associates, Red Dog Mine, AK
  • Supervised construction and provided quality assurance ensuring the project matched the designer's intent
  • Ensured construction materials met the project specifications though laboratory and field testing
  • Worked with the client and contractors to anticipate design and logistical issues and develop appropriate resolutions
  • Participated in logistical planning and meetings with the client and contractor
  • Worked with the mine operator and contractor to ensure site safety was maintained at the highest standard
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Red Dog Mine Tailings Dam Project
Project Field Engineer, February 2006 - September 2008
Pinkard Construction Company, Lakewood, CO
  • Ensured site safety and quality assurance for construction and material selection
  • Worked with architect regarding discrepancies with scope, design, and constructability issues
  • Supervised subcontractors to coordinate work and minimize conflicts
  • Ensured subcontractors complied with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building standards
  • Ensured completion of mechanical systems to obtain the site occupancy certificate on schedule, while overseeing completion of outstanding punch list items
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University Leeds School of Business
Well Services Field Engineering Internship, Summer 2005
Schlumberger Oil Field Services, Elk City, OK
  • Assisted fluid engineers / technicians with quality control of fracturing fluids for well work-overs, and water cement slurries for crude oil and natural gas well completions
  • Participated in well program planning to ensure careful attention to production, safety, and environmental concerns
  •  Worked alongside operators with the set up of high pressure pipe manifolds and well head pumping preparations
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Wireline Field Engineering Internship, Summer 2004
Schlumberger Oil Field Services, Bakersfield, CA
  • Assisted engineers / operators to undertake well work-overs efficiently and safely while working with hazardous materials such as explosives and radiation
  • Performed field equipment problem investigation and maintenance
  • Acted as site environmental engineer by completing audits of the facilities and procedure
Plant Engineering Internship, July 2002 - May 2004
Amgen, Boulder, CO
  • Worked on the collection and study of conductivity data for pharmaceutical drugs
  • Responsible for the verification of process and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) throughout the facility
  • Assisted in report preparation to meet food and drug administration requirements