James S. Rutley
*** ******** ***** . ********, ** 88220 . 575-***-**** .
acb3p1@r.postjobfree.com
Performance-driven leader eager to offer dynamic oil / gas, potash, safety
adherence, and regulatory compliance experience toward maximizing your
success in a growth-oriented environmental geologist role.
Profile of Qualifications
Geological Sciences . Land Management . Oil / Gas . Potash Mines . Safety
Control / Assurance . Data / Geological Report Writing
Regulatory Compliance . MSHA . Team Building / Training . Process
Improvement . Soil Samples Collection / Analysis . Key Planning
. Results-focused professional who offers a quick-learning curve to succeed
in multifaceted areas of geology.
. Integral team player who plans, prioritizes, and completes tasks within
fast-paced environments.
. Excellent communicator who effortlessly interfaces among geologists,
public- / private-sector officials, and clients.
Professional Synopsis
Bureau of Land Management, Carlsbad, NM 2007 - Present
Geologist
. Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic technical acumen
toward reviewing, evaluating, and recommending for approval Application
for Permit to Drill (APD) in Secretary of Interior's Potash Area.
. Verify and consult with oil / gas operators regarding casing points to
protect surface water, salt (Potash Mining) and Capitan Reef as Acting
Fluid Minerals' Geologist and completed 900+ geology reports within FY
2012.
. Author Environmental Assessments (EA) for Mine Plan Modifications to
local potash companies, along with providing regulatory compliance of
potash exploration and development operations to boost operations
successes.
. Hold concurrent role as Solid Minerals' Senior Geologist, inspect
underground potash mines for verification of product for ONER, serve as
Solids Department Assistant Lead and Safety Representative, and mentor
new geologists in BLM.
. Achieve routine recognition for job excellence, including receiving
"Safety" and "Going the Extra Mile" awards in the nation's busiest BLM
office.
Mosaic Potash, Carlsbad, NM 1992 - 2007
Surface General Forman (K-Mag) (2006 - 2007)
. Strategically steered safe and compliant work environment adherence with
applicable MSHA regulations while managing 4 salaried production shift
foremen and 26 staff to receive zero Substantial & Significant (S&S)
citations.
. Conceptualized, developed, and delivered a safety training program to
achieve "No Lost Time" accidents, along with receiving outstanding safety
records and conducting detailed monthly safety audits to ensure seamless
processes.
. Served as a salaried representative for Mine Safety Health Awareness
(MSHA) inspections by the Department of Labor.
Surface Site Supervisor (2005 - 2006)
. Applied strong leadership talents toward building a top-performing staff
of team leaders overseeing 2 crews of 12 employees, including achieving
recognition for the highest production rate and lowest downtime among 4
foremen.
. Wrote work orders for planned / unplanned maintenance projects, and
procured parts for failed warehouse equipment.
. Delivered monthly safety meetings to a production crew while attaining
recognition for outstanding safety records.
Utility Operator / Acting Team Leader (1992 - 2005)
. Directed a results-oriented team of 7 on rotating 7-day work shifts while
achieving recognition for consistent and above-average involvement in
safety program HOTRODS, including mentoring new employees within safety
programs.
. Authored and edited company's newsletter, and served as an integral
Captain of crews' Fire Brigade / First Responders.
Engineers, Inc., Carlsbad, NM 2000 - 2005
Consultant Geologist
. Skillfully collected and analyzed soil samples for geophysical studies on
three projects located in Carlsbad, NM, Hagerman, NM, and Timberon, NM,
including effectively drafting comprehensive cross-sectional logs for
prospectus.
Trainer / Night Manager Gold's Gym, Carlsbad, NM (2000 - 2005) . Mudlogger,
Morco Mudlogging, Carlsbad, NM (1990 - 1992)
Education & Technical Summary
Bachelor of Science in Geology New Mexico State University
PETRA . ArcGIS . Microsoft Word