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Candidate 13062

Profile

With extensive experience of working in a wide variety of roles ranging from marine seismic data processing to data management, data loading, mapping and interpreting. Has worked internationally in Libya and the United Kingdom and is familiar with seismic and well data from Norway, Shetlands, North Sea, Mediterranean, all around Africa, Middle East, Columbia, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Canada.

  • Experienced user of Kingdom, Geoframe, SeisWare, ArcGis, WinPics Petra, Petrel 2014, Geographix, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Standard, GeoScout, AccuMap, Google Earth, LasTools, Blue Marble Geographic calculator.
  • Loaded seismic, well, interpretation and cultural data, into and between projects using these software.
  • Interpretation experience using these software products.
  • Provided Geological and Geophysical support for a large reservoir re-evaluation project.
  • Experienced trouble shooter with ability to provide effective solutions to problems.
  • Provided technical support as required to company and clients.
  • Flexible approach to work opportunities.

Computing Skills

Training Courses: Kingdom, Seisware, ArcGIS

Geoscience Tools: Kingdom, Petrel 2014, Geoframe, ArcGIS 10, Global Mapper, Geographix, SeisWare, WinPICS, Petra, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Standard, GeoScout, AccuMap, Openworks, Google Earth, LasTools, Blue Marble Geographic calculator

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Office

Education

London Metropolitan University

B.Sc. in Geology/Geography

Professional Experience

Professional Consultant – Geophysical Technologist2009 - Present

Various Companies (see below)

OilfindersCalgary, AB, Canada

  • Creating and maintaining projects in Kingdom and Petrel 2014, loading seismic, well and cultural data for Client Data Rooms.

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.Calgary, AB, Canada

  • Created projects in Kingdom, loading seismic, well and cultural data.
  • Made maps using ArcGis.
  • Updated and edited well log data using Las Tools.

Talisman EnergyCalgary, AB, Canada

  • Provided technical support to the Peru and Brazil Exploration Teams.
  • Loaded seismic, well and cultural data, and updated projects in Geoframe.
  • Prepared projects in Geoframe and Kingdom and Geographix for dataroom use.
  • Made new project maps and updated others as required, using ArcGIS and Global Mapper.
  • Geo-rectified images in ArcGIS and Global Mapper for inclusion in projects.
  • Provided data for presentations in PowerPoint, pdf and word formats.
  • Prepared and provided seismic, well and image data for Talisman’s Lima office.
  • Provided seismic data received from processors to the Data Management Group for cataloguing
  • and storage.

Galleon Energy Inc.Calgary, AB, Canada

  • Updated current projects in SeisWare with latest seismic, well and land information.
  • Updated company database and ordering well and seismic data when necessary.
  • Made an inventory of and reorganized project files, maps, well logs in the office.

Touchstone Oil & Gas Ltd.Calgary, AB, Canada

  • Provided data loading and technical support in Kingdom for International project.
  • Helped interpret a complex structural prospect off West Africa.

Taqa North Ltd.Calgary, AB, Canada

Provided technological support for a large reservoir re-evaluation project.

  • Catalogued well files and extracting data required for the project database.

Loaded well and engineering data and documentation into Petra database.

Loaded seismic, interpretation and well data into PetraSeis.

  • Digitized Geological Cross Sections using Adobe Illustrator.
  • Prepared project worksheets for quality control.

Geophysical Technologist2006 to 2009

Geoseis Inc.Calgary, AB, Canada

Responsible for converting Canadian and International client projects, from one seismic interpretation system to another (mainly SeisWare, Kingdom, WinPICS, Petrel).

Worked on Canadian and International divestiture projects for multiple clients using the above software.

Loaded 2D and 3D land and marine seismic data to multiple platforms and interpretation systems from various forms of SEGY data.

  • Repaired SP and navigation information on seismic data prior to loading into completed projects.

Loaded well, horizon, fault and cultural data into projects, from various formats of text file and LAS data.

Provided technical support to data-room clients either directly or by remote means (VNC Connection).

  • Prepared project worksheets for quality control.
  • Some interpretation experience on in house projects.

Geophysical Technologist2006

Allied DataprepCalgary, AB, Canada

  • Front end processing of 2D and 3D land seismic data and database management.

Geophysical Technologist2005 to 2006

Geophysical Service, Inc.Calgary, AB, Canada

  • Responsible for producing maps and status reports for current acquisition projects, from 1,000km to
  • 25000km.
  • Produced maps and updated maps of future projects from 1,000km to 50,000km.
  • Maintained and updated maps and database for clients of 20 companies.
  • Loaded 300,000km of GSI’s SEGY data into SeisWare as a longer-term project, for a future viewable database.
  • Maintained navigation data for use on maps and seismic sections.

Geophysical Technologist2004

C & C Systems Ltd.Calgary, AB, Canada

  • Short-term contract position, helping front end land seismic processing and database managing.

Geophysical Technologist3 years

Spectrum Energy Information & TechnologyWoking, England

  • Responsible for copying and reformatting a variety of seismic and well data.
  • Sole responsibility for 12,500 multi-format tape copying and transcription project.
  • Formats involved included SEGB, SEGC, SEGD – various, BEICIP, SEGY and many well log formatsoutput to 3590 cartridge and CD/DVD media.
  • Operated computer room equipment and tape drives.

Senior Geophysical Processor5+ years

Western GeophysicalIsleworth, England

  • Velocity QC analyst for both 2D and 3D seismic surveys.
  • Expertise in use of Omega and IVP seismic processing packages for both 2D and 3D surveys.
  • Processing expertise covering a wide range of offshore environments, especially Shetlands, Nigeria and Angola.
  • Proven skill in all aspects of velocity analysis and stacking of seismic data, coupled with a real interest in developments within the field.
  • Worked with both large and small oil client companies, on more than 30 projects, ranging from test lines to 50,000km plus surveys.
  • Introduction of new programs and innovative applications to enhance data quality.

Data Management Analyst2 ½ years

Kestrel Data ManagementTripoli, Libya

  • Project start-up and successfully bringing into service a new seismic Library for the Libyan National Oil Company.
  • Sorted, repaired and catalogued paper, film and tape seismic, well and geological data for the library, from a wide range of sources.
  • Trained local employees to a high level of competency.

Professional Affiliations & Volunteering

Pursuing professional accreditation through APEGGA.

Member of the Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG)

Member of the Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain (PESGB)

Volunteer for the CSPG CSEG CWLS Joint Annual Convention Committee (JACC) 2011 – Exhibit Committee.

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