GERARDO RODRIGUEZ

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0838

Austin, TX 78741 acfmw4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION May

2012

Bachelor of Science, Hydrogeology/Environmental Geology

The University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced in water rights and permitting. Conducted and supervised hydrogeologic field

investigations in Texas and Oklahoma. Experienced in field data acquisition through geologic

mapping, geophysical surveying, and sampling of sediment, groundwater, and surface water.

Extensive oversight of drilling, completion, development, testing, and sampling of exploration,

monitoring, and production wells

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thornhill Group Inc. July 2012

Present

Field Hydrogeologist Round Rock, TX

Worked directly with Senior Project Managers to ensure accurate completion of project tasks

SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

• Bilingual with the ability to clearly communicate in Spanish and English

• Strong attention to detail in the collection and preparation of field data

• Experience with the interpretation of geophysical logs. Excellent time management

skills to organize, plan, and prioritize assignments

• Proven ability to maintain effective and positive working relationships with contractors

• Familiar with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office software

CAREER QUALIFICATIONS

• Well Drilling and Completion

o Inspected the drilling, completion, development, and testing of large groundwater

production wells completed to a depth of 3,200 feet below ground level and capable of

producing more than 5,000 gallons per minute

o Systematic recording of drilling fluid properties

o Created detailed record of the depth, thickness, and rock type through examination of

rock cuttings brought to the surface during drilling operations

o Conducted inspection well casing setting and cementing, screen setting, and gravel

packing

o Documented all materials and settings (drill bits, casing, screens, tubing, completion

settings) meet engineer specifications

o Supervised the development of well following completion to ensure well meets

efficiency and sand guarantees

o Communicate regularly with Senior Project Managers regarding the progress and

preliminary results of operations

Hydrogeologic Exploration and Evaluation

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o Conducted geophysical surveys in Oklahoma using Electrical Resistivity (ER) to

provide data for the development of groundwater flow models designed to evaluate

well fields and groundwater availability from an alluvial system

o Oversight the drilling of several exploration wells, over an area of 20,000 acres, in order

to identify and delineate the potential water

bearing zones within the Woodbine

aquifer, Paluxy sand, and Twin Mountain formation in northeast Texas

o Constructed detailed geologist log of the depth, thickness, and rock type of the geologic

units forming the targeted aquifers and producing zones

o Assisted in the evaluation of hydrogeologic conditions of various aquifers in Texas and

Oklahoma in support of requirements for water rights permitting

Aquifer Testing and Water Sampling

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o Conducted large volume pumping tests with rates up to 2,000 gallons per minute in

order to analyze the hydraulic properties of the aquifer and well

o Implemented groundwater level and quality monitoring programs

o Work in conjunction with drilling contractors in order to maximize pumping rates

o Conducted groundwater sampling for microscopic particulate analysis (MPA

o Collected numerous groundwater samples during constant

rate production testing

o Performed lake water sample collection

o Assisted drilling contractors in the collection and preservation of water samples

o Experience in the evaluation of water quality data

Mice Genetic Engineering, University of Texas at Austin 2002

July 2012

Laboratory/Technical Services Supervisor II Austin, TX

o Responsible for managing the daily activities of lab technicians

o Train new researchers in safety procedures and university protocols

o Coordinate the care and use of mice with researchers and lab technicians

o Supervise maintenance of overall health of mice colony; recordkeeping of sentinel

testing

o Ensure all lab equipment is kept in perfect conditions

o Ensure compliance with various regulations and polices that affect experimental

animals

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