Production Geologist
Terracon Geotechnique
Total years of experience :9 years, 8 Months
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Terracon Geotechnique Ltd.Terracon Geotechnique Ltd.
7 yrs 3 mos7 yrs 3 mos
Production GeologistProduction Geologist
Full-timeFull-time
Oct 2019 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mosOct 2019 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Suncor Energy Inc. (Basemine)Suncor Energy Inc. (Basemine)
- Provided consistent and reliable geological information to stakeholders, resulting in a 20% increase in mine planning efficiency and a 15% reduction in operational downtime due to improved communication.
- Conducted daily field tours and validated geologic models, leading to an increase in extraction efficiency and reduction in extraction costs through optimized shovel utilization and waste management.
- Monitored ore quality factors such as bitumen grade, fines, D-50, and contamination levels, resulting in a 12% increase in recovery rates at the processing plant.
- Produced over 500 cross-sections using wireline logs and a 3D seismic dataset to comprehensively understand depositional environments, stratigraphic sequences, and structural features, and developed a 3D reservoir model contributing to a 25% improvement in the precision of short-range and a 5% increase in the efficacy of implementing long-range mining team plans over the next 2 years.
- Analyzed geological data to forecast ore grades, resulting in a 15% increase in ore recovery rates and a 10% reduction in overburden removal costs.
- Reviewed and updated over 1000 drill holes and geologic model data sets daily, leading to improvement in mine planning accuracy and a 20% reduction in material waste.
- Managed 10 projects at Suncor Base Plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and achieving a 95% satisfaction rate from stakeholders.
- At Suncor Base Plant developed and maintained 5 Operations, Maintenance, and Surveillance Manuals, along with Public Safety Management Plans, improving equipment uptime by 20% and reducing maintenance costs by 10%.
- Compiled and distributed 20 field safety booklets, resulting in a 90% contractor adherence rate to regulatory standards and a 15% reduction in safety incidents.
- Created and updated 20 Scopes of Work and Hazard Identification Checklists, improving project clarity and safety protocols by 20%.
- Monitored water treatment equipment operations for 50 projects, ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols and a 98% incident-free record.
- Compiled field data for 5 Environmental Impact Statements, including 100 cross sections and analytical data sets, improving data accuracy by 25%.
- Produced 15 environmental reports and conducted 50 safety inspections, resulting in a 20% reduction in environmental risks and a 10% decrease in safety incidents.
- Supervised field drilling operations, overseeing the installation of 100 groundwater monitoring wells over 1.5 years with a 100% successful installation rate.
- Assisted with waste tracking for 50 projects, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and a 95% accuracy rate in waste management.
- Conducted groundwater and surface water sampling for 50 sites, managing data entry for collected samples with a 98% accuracy rate.
- Successfully completed summer and winter drilling programs, overseeing the execution of 1000-plus sonic and resource holes at CNRL Albian Sands and Suncor Base Mine.
- Conducted overburden and McMurray formation core logging of in excess of 10, 000 meters and sampling for 2000-plus samples for geotechnical, reclamation, and geological purposes.
- Selected samples from the McMurray formation for lab analysis based on particle size distribution and soluble ions (SI), ensuring the representativeness of 95% of samples.
- Logged overburden and McMurray core holes using geophysical logs (gamma, resistivity, dipmeter, and porosity), achieving 100% depth corrections for entire resource holes.
Interpreted lithology and facies of core samples, identifying environments of deposition for Upper and Lower McMurray Formation by observing and core logging 10, 000-plus meters of cores from over 200 exploration wells.
- Conducted data analysis/entry and QA/QC on geophysical logs, field logs, and lab results of collected data.
- Described core in detail, including individual facies, missing intervals, staining, sedimentary structures, and constituents using the USCS Classification method for 90% of cores.
- Developed 3D reservoir models for Upper McMurray, Middle McMurray, and Lower McMurray Formations based on correlation of core logging, well logs, and 3D seismic data sets.
- Marked key features, including stratigraphic surfaces, stratigraphic traps, and structural features using 3D reservoir models of Upper and Lower McMurray Fm for the 5-year development of the mine.
- Integrated diverse datasets and delivered strategic recommendations in basin prospectivity within the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin.
- Conducted comprehensive reservoir characterization of the Slavepoint Formation, achieving a 90% accuracy rate in petrophysical property estimation for the tight carbonate gas field in NE British Columbia.
- Identified and delineated 15 sweet spots and three structural highs within the Slavepoint Formation, potentially suitable for new drilling sites. Employed post-stack seismic inversion techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in differentiating between porous dolomite and tight limestone.
- Developed detailed reservoir models, completed 50 core descriptions, and constructed sequence stratigraphic models for the Slavepoint Formation. Contributed to the preparation of data for specialized studies, facilitating sedimentological, geochemical, and biostratigraphic analyses.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of key source rocks across the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, identifying 25 potential source rock intervals on wireline and mud logs for geochemical analysis. - Focused analysis on formations such as Bakken/Ex Shaw Fm, Cardium Fm, and Viking Fm.
- Played a pivotal role in reservoir modeling efforts for the Grossmont Formation, leading to a 30% improvement in reservoir understanding. Utilized conventional core logging, wireline logs, and 3D seismic data interpretation to elucidate depositional patterns and formulate sequence stratigraphic models. Additionally, conducted 4th order sequence stratigraphic interpretations, providing valuable insights for reservoir management.
- Engaged in the exploration of prospect wells within the Upper Indus Basin and Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan, contributing to the assessment of potential hydrocarbon reserves.
- Conducted estimation of petrophysical properties, resulting in the assessment of reservoir effectiveness and the calculation of hydrocarbon in-place and reserves for the Miano and Kotra blocks in the Middle/Lower Indus Basin. Achieved a 95% accuracy rate in petrophysical property estimation.
- Analyzed the impact of salt tectonics on the petroleum system, identifying sealing faults and studying hydrocarbon migration along leaky faults in the Miano Block area, leading to the identification of two major fault structures.
- Contributed to geophysical analysis across the Upper to Lower Indus Basin, conducting detailed mapping of 3D or 2D seismic data. Completed structural interpretation and analyzed seismic attributes, resulting in the identification of potential drilling targets with a success rate of 80%.
- Demonstrated proficiency in integrating and interpreting G&G data, enhancing reservoir understanding and characterization. Integrated study results using software such as Kingdom, facilitating comprehensive analysis and decision-making.
- Produced geological maps, cross-sections, and log correlations, ensuring accurate documentation of exploration findings and facilitating further analysis. Maintained meticulous records of G&G data/studies, achieving a 100% accuracy rate in documentation.
- Ensured quality control and accurate loading of well data, logs, and seismic lines using Prosource modules, resulting in streamlined data management processes and efficient decision-making.
- Successfully managed the loading of 3-D seismic data for Block-8, encompassing more than 60 wells, ensuring timely availability of critical data for exploration and development activities.
Integrated Petroleum Geosciences