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Geotechnical Engineer Human Resource

Location:
South Korea
Posted:
October 27, 2025

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**/**/** ***** *. W. YORSTON (Canadian)

Cheonggwang Plus Cube #2, Apt. #1604, Cheolho-daeron 175-gil 10, Gil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, Korea : +82-10-736*-**** (Korea)

Roseneath, Cardigan R.R.#6, PEI, Canada C1B 0C6, Cell: +82-10-736*-**** (Korea), Cell: +1-902-***-**** (PEI)

E-mail: ********@*****.**, *********@*******.***

Skype Id: earthlover50

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a responsible technical position with an opportunity for professional

challenges & continued growth and meet the demands of the organization.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Organized, motivated and dedicated to the job.

Verbal communication skills with a high level of energy.

Patient and tolerant with people skills.

Flexible to different situations, works well in teams or alone.

Demonstrated skills in public speaking, technical writing, critical thinking, decision making, and planning, as well as computer skills.

English teaching includes reading & writing, conversation, pronunciation, business English, employment interviewing and preparation, leadership training, power point presentations and public speaking.

Academic grade school teaching includes algebra, biology, physics, precalculus, chemistry and English literature.

EDUCATION:

1995 UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, Fredericton, N.B., Canada

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering

1990 SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY, Halifax, NS., Canada

Seven Masters Courses in Astronomy

1986 UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada

Bachelor of Science in Physics

TRAINING:

April 2012 HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE 40-HOUR INITIAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE

Myounghee Noh & Associates, LLC, Aiea, Hawaii, USA

April 2004 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION (Canadian)

The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Feb. 2003 OSHA 8-HOUR HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE REFRESHER TRAINING COURSE

Environmental Health Professionals, Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jan. 2003 CANADIAN RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATE

Environmental Health Professionals, Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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TRAINING Con’T:

Jan. 2003 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TRAINING SYSTEM CERTIFICATION, CSTS, V. 3.2

Alberta Construction Safety Association, Alberta, Canada

May 2002 DRILLING INSPECTOR, LEVEL 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation (PennDOT), USA.

May 2002 MISTAKE-FREE GRAMMAR AND PROOFREADING CERTIFICATE

Careertrack, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania., USA.

WORK HISTORY:

Sept. 2022 – Present Gangseo / Gwanak / Gangdong Polyschools

(Contract work) Seoul, Korea

English Teacher

Performs academic instruction, evaluation, and testing

Oct. 2021 – Present Presentation Debate Institute (PDI)

(Contract work) 289-6 Seowon-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeoliabuk-do, Korea

English Teacher

June 2021 – August 2021 SLP Ilsan

(Contract work) Juyeop-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Korea

English Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

March 2019 – June 2021 Korea Polyschool, Inc.

(Contract work) Mannyeon-Dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon; Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea

English Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

Dec. 2017 – July 2018 RIYADH NAJED SCHOOLS

(Contract work) Al Hamra District, Riyad 11666, Saudi Arabia

Science Teacher

Performed science instruction, evaluation and testing

Sept. 2018 – Feb. 2019 AVALON LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

May 2016 – May 2017 Bundang-gu/Sujeong-gu, Seognam, Paju, South Korea

Dec. 2005 – Sept. 2007 English Teacher (Contract work)

Performed English instruction, evaluation and testing

March 2015 – April 2016 UIWANG GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER (JLS Co., Ltd.)

(Contract work) Naeson-dong, Uiwang City, Gyeongi Province, South Korea

English Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

March 2013 – Feb. 2015 SEJONG SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL / SEOUL GUIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Contract work) Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea (SMOE)

High School Science / English Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

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WORK HISTORY Con’T:

March 2012 – Feb. 2013 BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.

(Contract work) Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, Korea

Assistant Engineer

Performed site investigations, report writing, and environmental analysis for the Soil Remediation of Contaminated Features in the SEK Fields (Lot B) Project, Kuwait Oil Company / AMEC / GS E&C.

March 2011 – Feb. 2012 HANKOOK SAHMYUK MIDDLE SCHOOL

(Contract work) Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Middle School English Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

Feb. 2010 – Feb. 2011 TAEGANG SAHMYUK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(Contract work) Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Elementary School Math, Science and English Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

Sept. 2008 – Sept. 2009 BIG HEART CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

(Contract work) Bundang-gu, Seognam, South Korea

High School Math and Science Teacher

Performed academic instruction, evaluation and testing

Nov. 2007 – Aug. 2008 ENGLISH CHANNEL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

(Contract work) Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

English Teacher

Performed English instruction, evaluation and testing

Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2005 YBM-E4U LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

(Contract work) Jungno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

English Teacher

Performed English conversation & SEPT instruction, evaluation and testing

March 2004 – June 2004 AMEC EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD.

(Part-time, casual employee) Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geotechnical Engineer

Performed slope stability analysis, borehole log preparation, and data reduction

May 2003 – July 2003 CURTIS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LTD.

(Term position) Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geotechnical Engineer

Performed drilling inspections, footing inspections, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis for spread footings / piles, invoicing and report writing

Oct. 2002 – April 2003 GOLDER ASSOCIATES, LTD.

(Laid-off work) Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Geotechnical Engineer

Performed drilling cost estimates and inspections, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis for spread footings / piles / slope stability, proposal and report writing

May 2001 – July 2002 L. ROBERT KIMBALL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

(Laid-off work) Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, USA.

Assistant Geotechnical Designer

Performed drilling inspections, lab test scheduling, engineering analysis for spread footings / piles / slope stability / consolidation and report writing

July 2000 – Dec. 2000 TERRACON GEOTECHNIQUE, LTD.

(Term position) Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Assistant Engineer (geotechnical)

Performed construction inspections, lab test scheduling and testing, engineering analysis, proposal and report writing

Jan. 1999 – July 2000 URS CORP. / DAMES AND MOORE GROUP

Los Angeles, California, USA.

Assistant Engineer (geotechnical)

Performed drilling inspections, lab testing, engineering analysis for spread footings / piles / slope stability and report writing

Aug. 1997 – Aug. 1998 KANGSEO SOIL ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

(Contract work) Poi-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Geotechnical Engineer

Performed drilling inspections, lab test scheduling and testing, engineering analysis for spread footings / piles / slope stability and report writing

July 1996 – July 1997 UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

(Contract work) Yangjae-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Conversational English Teacher

Performed English conversation instruction, evaluation and testing

Sept. 1998 – Dec. 1998 P.E.I. REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT 4

Nov. 1995 – July 1996 Montague, P.E.I., Canada

Sept. 1990 – May 1991 Substitute Teacher (Term Position)

Performed high school instruction, evaluation and testing

Aug. 1995 – Oct. 1995 P.E.I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (D.O.E.),

(Term position) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / PUBLIC WORKS (D.O.T)

Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada

Irrigation Inspector with D.O.E., Grade Inspector with D.O.T.

Performed highway construction inspections with D.O.T.

MEMBERSHIPS, AWARDS AND INTERESTS:

Membership: The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysics of Alberta (APEGGA).

(Have meet requirements for licensure, approval and registration for Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) License)

Academic: Technical merit award for engineering senior report in Geophysics, U.N.B., November 1994

Interests: Photography, astronomy, electronics, physical fitness, light mechanical repairs, travel, music and stereos.

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VOLUNTEER WORK:

Spoke to Brownies, Cubs and student groups on astronomy and show them the night sky

Served at community food banks and other community help centers

Semi-volunteer ESL teaching of children & adults at various centers

Volunteer work at orphanages

REFERENCES:

The following references have agreed to act on my behalf (character and/or past work references):

Mr. Brian Griffin, Principal, P.Eng. Mr. Arnel Bicol, PE., GE. Mr. Pablo Mendez

Golder Associates, Inc. Principal Geotechnical Engineer Korea Program Manager

500 Century Plaza Drive, Suite 190 AECOM / URS Corporation PAE Korea Limited

Houston, Texas 915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700 541 Dowha-2 dong

77073 USA. Los Angeles, California Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

Work ph.#: 281-***-**** 90017 USA. Work ph.#: 822-***-****

*************@******.*** Work ph.#: 213-***-**** Cell ph.#: 010-****-****

Direct ph.#: 213-***-**** *******@********.***

*****.*****@***.***

Mr. Kap Hee Lee, President Mr. Hubert Huh Mr. Wanho Joo, CEO, Senior Consultant

SAFE CnE Engineering, Ltd. President and Founder Enviro Partners Co., Ltd.

280-21 Sungsu 2Ga 3-dong Seoul Global Leaders Forum Rm. 501, 48 Achasan-ro 17-gil

Sungdong-gu, Seoul 1547 East Stanley Drive Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Korea 133-632 Sandy City, Utah 04799 Korea

Work ph.#: (822-****-**** 84093 USA. Work Ph.#: +82 (0)2-567-0810

Cell ph.#: 010- 5252-3506 Cell Ph.#: +1-801-***-**** Cell Ph.#: +82 (0-10-875*-****

**-***@*******.*** *********@*******.*** *****.***@*****.***



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