Hector Quiroz
Geologist Engineer
**** ***** ***** **** *******, AZ 85621
520-***-**** ***************@*******.***
Analytical, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in geological sciences and program/operations management in commercial markets. Background includes 13 years in gas and oil prospecting as well as 10 years in water resource prospecting. Creative problem solver who excels in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues. Offers proven abilities in conducting detailed geological studies. Adept in implementing new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and productivity. Effective communicator; fluent in English and Spanish. Team player with proven supervisory skills. Additional areas of expertise include:
Technology Planning Well Drilling Equipment Maintenance Budgeting Purchasing/Distribution
Professional Synopsis
Engineering
Conducted comprehensive geological and stratographic studies to prospect water resources. Performed studies of groundwater pollution and saltwater intrusion.
Implemented a method for detecting and initiating actions to remediate groundwater pollution in accordance with Mexican laws.
Developed groundwater system wells in the Guaymas and Empalme areas of Mexico.
Coordinated geological, oceanographic, biological, and environmental studies to facilitate the integration of a shrimp farm in the Bachoco estuaries in Empalme, Sonora, Mexico.
Prepared geological maps and authored final reports following the prospecting of oil wells in different areas of northern Mexico, including the Vizcaino Desert in Baja California South Gulf of California, Mesozoic Gulf of Sabinas, Ancestral Gulf of Mexico, and Cuenca de Burgos.
Conducted geological explorations in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Studied the regional geology of the Cupido reef sedimentary system in the Mesozoic Sabinas Gulf area.
Leadership/Operations
Directed the efforts of a drilling crew.
Improved a strategy for observing and assessing specific situations and initiating appropriate action.
Served as an intermediary between importers, merchant shipping companies, airlines railroads, trucking companies, pipelines operations, and United States Customs.
Bought and sold parts from/to international companies, including USA-MEX.
Conducted marketing analyses. Provided customer service. Trained and supervised a staff of 15 people.
Developed and implemented maintenance programs as well as systems, software, and computer support.
Career Track
Correctional Officer II, State of Arizona, Department of Corrections 2003 to Present
Parts Broker and Distributor, Inyeccion Diesel Nogales 2000 to 2003
Service Manager, Geologia y Perforaciones del Noroeste S.A. 1990 to 2000
Geologist Engineer, Petroleos Mexicanos Cd. Prior to 1990
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Instituto Politecnico Nacional
English As Second Language, Pima Community College
Introduction to ArcGIS I and II, Building Geodatabases I, Spatial Modeling, SAIAT