Douglas E Sweeney P. Eng., P. Geol., PhD

PROFILE

Multifaceted geoscientist with a wide scope of engineering competencies, and depth of leadership experience. An established decision maker who communicates well and has the capacity for rendering principle based solutions in challenging circumstances. Excellent technical acumen that is balanced with a keen appreciation for working with people and developing relationships.

EXPERIENCE

Ministry of Energy, Mines and Resources, Chief Mining Inspector

Whitehorse, YK

2010 to Present

Interpreted and applied legislation to placer mines, exploration programs and operating mines in the Yukon. Primary areas of concern were water quality, fish habitat, contaminated sites, erosion and sediment control and reclamation. Qualified as an Environmental Protection Officer and Fish Habitat Officer.

Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources, Chief Inspector of Mines

Victoria, BC

2007 to 2010

Developed, administered and enforced province-wide, legislation, regulations and programs. Accountable as statutory decision maker for the permitting of exploration programs, placer mines, quarries, aggregate pits and major mines throughout BC.

Thompson Rivers University, Manager of Occupational Health and Safety

Kamloops, BC

2005 to 2007

Designed, developed and implemented a best–in-industry class occupational health and safety management system for the university campus community (newly formed, 2005).

BHP Billiton World Exploration, HSEC Advisor for North America and Europe

Vancouver, BC

2003 to 2005

Provided best of practice leadership and counsel concerning corporate standards in due diligence to mineral exploration projects in North America and Europe. Also managed a 55 person advanced exploration camp in the Arctic.

University of Alberta, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Edmonton, Alberta

2001 to 2003

Completed a Master of Science in Engineering

Falconbridge Nickel, Superintendent of Health, Safety, Environment & Security

Falconbridge, ON

1996 to 2001

Contributed to a successful shift of the safety culture to one of partnerships with the trade unions and the regulatory community. Smelter emissions were reduced by 60%, and lost time injuries declined significantly. Promoted to Superintendent in 1998.

Alberta Labour, Occupational Health and Safety, Manager of Safety (1987-1996)

Edmonton, AB

Regional Engineer, 1987 to 1989

Inspected mines, oil and gas facilities, seismic projects, quarries, and aggregate pits. Investigated serious accidents and provided engineering expertise to the field staff.

Chief Investigator, 1989 to 1992

Investigated fatalities and represented the Crown in prosecutions administrative orders.

Manager of Safety, 1992 to 1996

Developed training and policies for the field staff while acting in the capacity of Director of Inspection, Director of Explosives and Director of Medical Services.

Oilfield Consultants and Engineering, Consultant Geologist and Engineer

Edmonton, AB

1985 to 1987

Provided well site geology services to conventional and heavy oil drilling projects such as: Esso Cold Lake, Numac Red Earth, Texaco Open Creek and Esso Carrot Creek.

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Philosophy

University of British Columbia, 2010

Vancouver, BC

Faculty of Mining Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

University of Alberta, 2004

Edmonton, AB

Faculty of Civil and Envir. Engineering

Master of Engineering Management

University of Alberta, not conferred

Edmonton, AB

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

University of Alberta, 1994

Edmonton, AB

Faculty of Mining/Petroleum Engineering

Diploma in Petro-physics

National Lead Company, 1984

Houston, TX

Oil and Gas Training Facility

Bachelor of Science in Geology

McMaster University, 1983

Hamilton, ON

Faculty of Earth Science

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Recipient of the British Columbia L Governor General’s award for: Innovation in Public Safety in 2006.

Nominated – the BHP Billiton award for Excellence in Health and Safety, 2004.

Awarded - the University of Alberta Technical Writing Award, and published in the Engineering Management Review, 1995.

Awarded - commendation for role in the Smoky River Coal fire response, 1993 by the Deputy Minister, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (past and present)

Alberta Professional Association of Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (1994 – 2004).

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