Birendra P. Kayastha
Edmonton, AB T5H 3Y7
Phone: 780-***-**** Cell: 780-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a position as a Geologist /Geological Technologist in the field of Geotechnical Investigation & Petroleum / Mineral Exploration.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 2 years academic experience in the field of Petroleum Geosciences
• More than 20 years professional experience in the field of Engineering Geological investigations
• Skilled in field work for mapping, logging, and testing for geological investigations
• Skilled in Core Logging of rocks, Well logging of Oil wells
• Skilled in Fracture/Discontinuity/Joint Survey
• Thrilled and Interested to work in mines (self- written Essay on Importance of Mining won Cameco Geological Scholarship during study at NAIT in March 2012)
Communication Skills
• Strongly communicated between the organization and client for better understanding of the works to be carried out
• Demonstrated ability to present professional expertise in performing the tasks with accuracy and quality
Organizational Skills
• Highly motivated with confidence and executed many assigned tasks with successful completion
• Complete understanding of the exploratory works to be done for locating the points of drilling with accuracy
Creative Skills
• Skilled with illustration and photographed many events of works in the office to display in the company for layman
Problem Solving Skills
• Initiated the program of action for better performance for the staffs and motivated them for getting promotions
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Deputy Manager (Senior Engineering Geologist) Sep 1987 - Oct 2010
Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal
Counterpart Engineering Geologist May 2006 – Jul 2006
Japan International Co-Operation Agency (JICA), Upper Seti Hydroelectric Project, Tanahun, Gandaki Zone, Western Nepal
Senior Engineering Geologist Jan 2008 – Feb 2008
Nepal Engineering and Power Development Consultants in Collaboration with Brass Power of Brazil, Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Zone, Eastern Nepal
Senior Engineering Geologist May 2008 – Jun 2008
Akara Engineer and Associates Ltd, Myagdi district, Gandaki Zone, Western Nepal
Counterpart/Site Engineering Geologist Sep 1997 – March 1999
Morrison-Knudsen International Inc. (USA), Kali-Gandaki ‘A’ Hydroelectric Project, Syangja, Gandaki Zone, Western Nepal with work experience in tunnels
Geologist (on deputation) Apr 1997 – Jun 1997
Canadian International Water and Energy Consultants (CIWEC), Tamur 4/5 Hydropower Project, Taplejung, Mechi Zone, Eastern Nepal
Counterpart Geologist Mar 1988 – May 1989
Sogreah, The French Consultants, West Seti Hydroelectric Project, Doti, Seti Zone, Far Western Nepal
Counterpart Geologist Aug 1987 – Feb 1988
Himalayan Power Consultants (HPC) Multinational, Karnali (Chisapani) Multi-purpose Project, Kailali, Seti Zone, Far Western Nepal
Geological Assistant Feb 1984 – Mar 1984
Taisei – CWEJV – Civil Contractors (International), Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, Tanahun,
Gandaki Zone, Western Nepal with work experience in tunnels
Geological Technology Practicum Student from NAIT at ERCB, Calgary HO from 12th March to 23rd March, 2012 for Work Experience for Geological Technology, 2 Year Diploma program.
Worked on Duvernay Formation ( an emerging oil & Gas Play in central Alberta) using Core Logging of different wells in Core Research Center, Graphical Display of cores by AppleCore, LogSleuth in ArcEditor and preparing a report on Duvernay play areas
EDUCATION
Master of Science (M.Sc.) 2000
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Sor Trondelag, Norway
Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) 1995
International Institute for Aerospace Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC), Delft, East, Netherlands
Master of Science (M.Sc.) 1984
Tribhuvan University (T.U.), Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal
Diploma in Geological Technology Completed in April end, 2012
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participated in many congresses of Nepal Geological Society (NGS), Nepal
Participated in many conventions of Nepal Engineers Association (NEA), Nepal
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer, Nepal Red Cross Society 1984 - 1987
Volunteer, Nepalese Canadian Society of Edmonton on Heritage Festival, July 30-Aug12011
References:
Sharleen Overland, P.Geol. (Calgary Section Leader, Energy Resources Appraisal Group), Energy Resources Conservation Board, Calgary
Tel: 403-***-****
Tanya Yeomans, P.Geol. (Geologist, Energy Resources Appraisal), Energy Resources Conservation Board, Calgary
Tel: 403-***-****
Rabin Thanju, P.Geol. (Geologist, Reserves and Pore-Space Management, Sour Gas Reserves), Energy Resources Conservation Board, Calgary
Tel: 403-***-****
Stefan Walter, P.Geol. (Geologist, Reserves and Pore-Space Management, Sour Gas Reserves), Energy Resources Conservation Board, Calgary
Tel: 403-***-****