Engineering Assistant
Resume:
James Lau
Local: *** *. **** ****** ***. **
Austin, TX 78705
*********@*****.***
Permanent: 2525 Wordsworth
Houston, TX 77030
OBJECTIVE
A full-time entry-level position in Petroleum Engineering
EDUCATION
Major: Petroleum Engineering
Expected Graduation Date: 05/2009
The University of Texas at Austin
Overall GPA: 3.36/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Texas – Austin, TX
04/2008 - Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Gary A. Pope EOR Lab
Prepared and performed core flood experimentsResearched aqueous and phase behavior formations of micro-emulsionsMeasured rheological properties of oils and polymers with varying salinityExtensive work with ARES Rheological Measurement Equipment
Artificial Lift Research and Development Council – Austin, TX
03/2008 - Present
Website Maintenance (Part-time)
Uploading and updating articles in the Technical Library
GustoMSC Inc. – Houston, TX
06/2007 – 09/2007
Engineering Internship
Recommended on minor repair procedure in work packagesEdited Design Specifications to comply with international standards
Houston Works (Non-profit organization)– Houston, TX
06/2006 – 09/2006
IT Help Desk - Summer Internship
and 06/2005 – 09/2005Imaged new computers and re-imaged over 200 computers that had virus problemsDispatched for troubleshooting at centerRelocated computer equipment to the 11 centersDeveloped team coordination and work skills
SKILLS
Familiar with MATLAB, C++, Java, Visual Basic, CMG, PHDWin, PVTSimAdvanced user of Microsoft OfficeWork efficiently in both teams and individuallyStrong organizational and planning skills
Accomplishments
IADC Wild Well Control Certified as of January 23, 2009
Secretary, CINO International Petroleum Association, 2007 - 2009
Recipient, University Honors, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
Recipient, Petroleum Engineering Scholarship, Sponsored by ALRDC, 2007-2009
Recipient, The Marcel and Conrad Schlumberger Scholarship, 2005-2009
Active Participant, Camp Bevo IV, Halliburton, Summer 2007
Active Participant, Shell Longhorn Camp, Shell, Winter 2008
Member, UT Tennis Club, 2005-2008
Employability Status: U.S. Citizen
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