Ian J. Penney
Objective To acquire a position which further develops my knowledge
and ability as a geologist in a fast paced and
challenging work environment.
Experience 2008 - 2009 GeoTrans, Inc. Irvine, CA
Staff Geologist
Supervised subcontractors independently during
installation of groundwater sampling wells throughout
drilling, logging, construction, and development.
Sampled diverse range of groundwater wells in the field,
including blend points, municipal wells, Westbay wells,
and Waterloo systems.
Conducted soil-gas well construction, continuous core
logging, and soil sampling for preliminary environmental
assessments.
2007-2008 Geological Logging, Inc. Sacramento, CA
Onsite Logging Geologist
Retrieved and prepared lithologic samples during drilling
while managing in-field equipment to ensure proper
performance.
Interpreted lithology using lithologic samples, rate of
penetration & Gas Data, and Correlation Mud & E-logs.
Communicated effective and accurate information back to
head office for further analysis while working
autonomously.
Collaborated with client Geologists, Drilling consultants,
and Drill Crews to ensure safe and effective drilling.
2000-2003 California Geologic Survey Sacramento, CA
Geologic Student Assistant
Evaluated quality of and input seismic-hazard/geotechnical
borehole data into Microsoft Access Database.
Digitized seismic hazard maps and borehole locations into
GIS database.
Worked independently to convert outdated databases to
Microsoft Access in order to improve systems.
Assisted Engineering Geologist as needed.
Education California State University, Sacramento
B.S. in Geology with course work in Hydrogeology,
Hydrogeologic Field Methods, and Ore Deposit Geology
Graduated in August 2003 with G.P.A. of 3.1
Skills 40 hr HAZWOPER certified. Proficient in all Microsoft
Office applications (Excel, Access, etc.), logging
software (Log Plot and Mlogger/Mcontroler) and
interpreting Geologic and Electronic Logs. Communicating
information through report writing, geologic mapping, etc.
Conversational ability in Spanish and Arabic.
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