Ryan H. Davidson
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Hermitage, TN 37076 ***************@*****.***
Summary
Experienced geologist with proficient field experience in remote locations and geological settings with the ability to deliver projects and tasks at a professional expedience and demeanor. Background qualifications in research, time management and problem solving skills pertaining to industry professional standards.
Highlights
Collaboration with 3rd Parties including but not limited to property owners, general public, and reporting agencies
Resourceful and Self Sufficient in managing daily tasks and workloads
Experience in delegating and managing staff tasks in Supervisor position
Composition of technical reports for distribution within corporate and to agency clients
Well versed in ESRI Suite Software and present industry software including
-Geo Database Maintenance in Arc GIS software
-SigmaPlot Software
-AquiferTest Software – 3D Modeling
-Micromine Software – 3D Modeling
Experience
Exploration Geologist
Iluka Resources February 2015 to July 2016
Hermitage, TN
Heavy Mineral exploration geologist with a global mining company based within the Mississippi Embankment
Specific responsibilities include:
Operational support:
• Interpret geological sequences encountered against prognosis of prior drilling programs
• Coordinate daily safety meetings with contracted drilling company and company staff
• Perform accurate routine logging of samples to within strict QAAC standards
• Coordinate the labeling and shipping of samples to the laboratory; create sample lists, and select priority samples
Relationship Management:
• Mentor and develop staff on various geology topics and software programs
• Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures on environmental health and safety issues for the all personnel on active drilling site
Reporting:
• Interpret target geology and contribute to the development of geological models
• Produce reports on unusual data and/or geological observations
• Lead in the finalization of drilling permits to local state requirements
• Complete P&A reports for all test holes completed within state requirements
Wellsite Geologist
Selman & Associates, Ltd. October 2012 to January 2015
Midland, Texas/Montrose, PA
Provide surface geological support to the Geological Team and ensure high quality data and evaluation samples are delivered. Some general responsibilities include: Operations support, Reporting and Contract management.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Operational support:
• Monitor encountered geological sequences against prognosis
• Manage rig site collection and distribution of all well evaluation data in technical reports
• Participate in daily safety meetings on rig
• Monitor and communicate site reservoir/formation risks that may lead to operational problems to Oil and Gas Industry clients
Relationship Management:
• Mentor and develop staff
Reporting:
• Produce geological reports and logs during drilling program and at the completion of the new well
• Produce reports on geological observations including irregularities of conditions
Education
Austin Peay State University Completed 2012 – B.S. in Geosciences, Geology
Clarksville, Tennessee
Indiana University- IUGFS Attended 2011 – Capstone: Geological Field Camp
Cardwell, Montana
•Completed six weeks of field course work based in the Tobacco Root Mountains, Montana
Certifications
Wildness First Aid
Wilderness Medical Associates International Exp: 2019
First Aid and CPR/AED
Red Cross Exp: 2017
HAZWOPER 40 Hour
Exp: 2017
Affiliations
•Geological Society of America (GSA) (2008-Current)
•Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, Troop 514 MTC #560 (BSA) (1999-Current)
•Vigil Honor Member, WA-HI-NASA Lodge #111 (2002-Current)
•Clarksville Highlanders Rugby Football Club, Coach (2011-2013)
•Hopkinsville Headhunter Rugby Football Club, Member (2006-2010)
•Fort Stockton (TX) Noon Lions Club (2013-2015)