Engineering Geologist

JOHNATHON M. GILLIAM

*** ******** ****** – Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901 – *********@*****.*** – 501-***-****

SUMMARY:

Detailed stratigraphic and structural knowledge of the Midland basin, Delaware basin, and Central basin Platform in Texas and New Mexico

Detailed stratigraphic and structural knowledge of the Anadarko basin and shelf in Oklahoma

Skilled using geophysical, well logging, mathematical, and MS Office software

Proficient using lab instruments such as microscopes and BloodHound gas chromatograph

Practical time with resistivity, seismic, gravity, and magnetic surveying instruments

Trained in contour and geological mapping

GPS and ArcGIS able

Resilient and able to work unconventional and long hours in challenging environments

Willing and able to travel

RELEVANT COMPETENCIES:

Geology:

Engineering Geology, field methods, geologic mapping and cross-sections, Geochemistry, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrogeology, Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology, Mineralogy, Paleobiology, and Structural Geology

Engineering:

Antennas, Communications Systems Modeling, Electronics, Electromagnetics, Wireless/Cellular Communications, LeanSigma methodologies, Mobile Multimedia Internet, Network Analyzers, Optimization Methods, RF design, and test and measurement

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology December 2013

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

GPA 3.35/4.00

Bachelor of Science Degree in Systems Engineering, Minor: Mathematics May 2009

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

GPA 3.13/4.00

Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training

Dale Carnegie course Effective Communications and Human Relations

H2S Awareness and Safety training

PEC Basic Safety Awareness Orientation training

Shell UA Online General HSE Orientation training

Software:

Adobe Illustrator, ArcGIS, Cadence, C/C++/C#, iBall, LabVIEW, LINGO, MATLAB, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Minitab, Pspice, Simulink, WellSight

Organizations:

Student Member of the American Society for Quality; ASQ

Life Member of the American Radio Relay League; ARRL

Student Member of the Geological Society of America; GSA

Student Member of the International Council on Systems Engineering; INCOSE

Student Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; IEEE

Student Member of the Mineralogical Society of America; MSA

Licenses:

L01500560 FCC Amateur General June 22, 2009

Currently in the process of attaining my Professional Engineering PE and Professional Geologist PG licensures

JOHNATHON M. GILLIAM

186 Vanadium Circle – Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901 – *********@*****.*** – 501-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Logging Geologist III – Horizon Well Logging, LLC – Jan. 2014 to Mar. 2015:

Onsite monitoring and logging of vertical and horizontal oil and gas wells

Collection and classification of well cuttings and natural gas in both exploration and production wells

Evaluate hydrocarbon potential of tight unconventional limestones and shales

Creation of lithologic logs illustrating subsurface geologic conditions, oil and gas shows, and current drilling parameters and operation

Collaborate with project/operations geologist and third party operators to discuss well findings, drilling conditions, and future operations

Daily written and oral communication with project/operations geologist to provide reports and updates on geological and well conditions

Laboratory Technician – General Cable – Aug. 2010 to Jan. 2013:

Certified Laboratory Technician in quality test methods for Bare Wire and Medium Voltage products

Knowledgeable in industry specifications ASTM, ICEA, AEIC, CSA, and UL for manufactured cables

Evaluated cables to customer and industry criteria and followed through with non-conforming product

Performed all process capability analysis on laboratory testing critical to quality

Substitute Teacher – Lakeside School District – Aug. 2009 to Jun. 2010:

Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments

Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary

Fostered a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment in and out of the classroom

Maintained and adhered to school policy and guidelines

Engineering Co-op – Southwest Power Pool – Jan. 2009 to May 2009:

Collected data regarding power supply and demand from electric utilities and members

Performed evaluations assessing the constraints of transmission across local and bulk power grids

Met company and government criteria and regulations for reporting and maintaining reliability

Published work included in NERC 2009 Summer Reliability Assessment

Undergraduate Research – National Science Foundation – Jun. 2008 to Aug. 2008:

Conducted research in wireless communications directed toward remote and rural areas

Enhanced a project for the NAVY using a RF board to simulate the effects of small scale fading

Modeled and produced the simulator using a Rician Fading Distribution

Collected and analyzed data using state of the art test and measurement equipment

Engineering Intern – Science Applications International Corporation – May 2007 to Dec. 2007:

Supported the design and development of Entergy’s new data center

Installed, monitored, optimized, and problem solved all Wintel server related issues

Utilized Remedy software to perform problem ticket, service requests, and Change Management processes

Gathered requirements from customers, solved server related problems, and communicated our status of commitments

Student Research – Alltel/Motorola – Sep. 2006 to May 2007:

Participated in a trial to stress test a next generation Wi-Fi mesh network

(Under a nondisclosure agreement)

Appropriate personal and professional references are available upon request

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