GeoCareers GSA 2020 Connects Online Jean-Pierre (J.P .) Dubé Geoscientist Chesapeake Energy (2007-2020) Anadarko Petroleum (2001-2007) UNC - Chapel Hill (2000-2001) Denison University (1995-1999)
How did you get into geoscience? • Early exposure to earth science • Long Island, New York • Good at math and science • Being practical • Being outside (field trips!) • Had a great teacher • Denison University (Dr. David Greene) • Stay focused on what you enjoy • There will be times you need this
Career in the oil & gas industry • Risk vs Reward • The best geo is the one who sees the most rocks • Do you like to thrill of it? • Operations vs Exploration vs Technology • Experience all of them • Technical vs Management • What do you enjoy about your job? • Results and Value • Can your employer live without you? • Career evolution • Be great technically first! • Be a great teammate • Learn how your area of expertise integrates with the business • Become a leader of projects and people • Give back to the organization through advising and mentoring
ALI RICARDO GOMEZ ALI.GOMEZ@LHOIST.COM / FORT WORTH, TEXAS Universidad Central de Venezuela (Geological Engineer) (2012) Adjunct Faculty (Geology 101 + Sedimentology) (2013-2015) • Venezuelan Foundation of Seismological Research (FUNVISIS) (2012-2015) Regional Geological Mapping /( Field work and GIS) • Geological Integration with neighboring countries to generate latest edition of • South America and Caribbean Geological maps (CGMW) TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (Master in Geology) (2017) Detrital Geochronology of Northern Andes • Lhoist North America (Mining Geologist) Lab research internship • Operational Geologist and Mine Planner •
Roll as a Regional Mining Geologist Data Acquisition / Exploration Field Mapping • Drilling • Geophysics (ERI, GPR…) • Modeling Software • Leapfrog, Carlson Mining, • Surpac Block Modeling • Resource Estimation Geostatistics •
Roll as Operational geologist Ore control & QC audits • Mine planning Reconciliations • Quality control Surveying • Drone and GPS
Career development tips • Look for Guidance (Mentors) • Keep the curiosity alive; • Resilience. Challenges make you grow. • Technology is great, but trust in the fundamentals of Geology
Dr. Laura Guertin Professor of Earth Science guertin@psu.edu @guertin @drlauraguertin https://sites.psu.edu/drlauraguertin/
Teaching 2YC / 4YC Liberal Arts -- R1 T Graduate program Commuter/Residential Demographics R S Courses Facilities Research Service
Teaching Part-time T T Tenure Line R S R S Research Service
Job Description X $$$ Location
Job Description ● Teaching experience ● Enroll in GeoEd workshops ● Join organizations (NAGT) ● It’s OK to leave academia X Don’t lose yourself in the process or in the job (*ask for help!) $$$ Location
National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Geologic Resources Division My Career with the National Park Service Rebecca Port Geologist National Park Service Lakewood, CO rebecca_port@nps.gov E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
My Path • B.S. and M.S. in Geology (December 2008) • Environmental consulting • Rocky Mountain National Park • College instructor • Mammoth Cave National Park • NPS Geologic Resources Division • Guest Scientist • Partner through CSU • Term federal employee • Permanent federal employee (November 2019) E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
Why the National Park Service? • Initial draw was simply curiosity and a love of nature and being outside • Desire to combine my interests in science, environmental protection, and teaching • Prefer mission-based challenges to a profit- driven environment E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
My Job Geologic Resources Inventory • Reports Team Lead • Manage the schedules of report writers • Communicate with parks about our reports • Review reports • Download our products: go.nps.gov/gripubs Able to pursue other projects that interest me • Run a program to connect and educate new employees • Contribute to social media and web presence E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
Advice • Determine if the NPS is the right fit for you • Learn about the different job series, salaries, work schedules, and required travel/field work • Start with a seasonal or Scientists in Parks position • Learn about the NPS Pathways Program • Get tips for applying to positions on USAJobs (NTE47 - Tuesday 10am ET) • Be patient • Look for opportunities to: • Develop new skills • Network E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A
Education, Outreach, Mentoring, Diversity: A path through academia to public service Dr. Eleanour Snow National Manager of Youth and Education Programs U.S. Geological Survey
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Academia Women in Geosciences: 1977 and 2015 (%) 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Undergrad Graduate PhDs Granted Assistant Professors All TT Ranks 1977 2015
'91 – ‘05 ‘87 - ’91 UT Austin ’05 - ‘16
Lesson 1: recognize your privilege and listen to other’s experience
Draw a scientist at work Lesson 2: Role models matter
Lessons in Mentoring Lesson 3: Be genuinely interested
Lesson 4: Celebrate their accomplishments
Lesson 5: Carry the load sometimes
Lesson 6: Feed students
Lesson 7: Be an ally
Lesson 8: Choose a partner who supports your career
Final Lesson: Follow your passions
Kelsi Ustipak Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email: kelsi.ustipak@wsp.com Web: https:/ / www.linkedin.com/ in/ ustipak/ Geologist, Consultant Contaminated Land Group Water & Environment Sector Minneapolis, Minnesota WSP USA wsp.com
Kelsi’s Career “ Trajectory” B.A. Geology M.S. Geoscience Assistant Geologist, Contaminated Land Group F .G. T est & G.I.T . Certification 2017-2018 2016 2022? 2012-2013 2013-2015 2007-2012 2016 2018-Present Research S pecialist Unemployed 200+ Job Applications Clastic <10 Interviews Reservoir Geologist (Oil & Gas)
Environmental Consultant Job Responsibilities In the Field (50%) In the Office (50%) • Manage data in Excel • Ensure safe practices are followed at all times, stop work • Write reports in Word when conditions are unsafe • Coordinate with CADD and GIS • Follow sampling plans for soil, specialists for figures & maps groundwater, and soil gas • Write proposals for subcontracts investigations to bid on work, manage • Write detailed field notes scheduling, contract with • Oversee subcontracted drillers laboratories and work alongside site workers
Environmental Consultant Perspectives PROS CONS • Understand how the world • Pressure to meet billing goals works through exposure to wide (charge 85% time to clients) variety of projects • Unexpected project travel • Can (sometimes) steer career in • Exposure to hazardous a preferred direction substances • WSP: Very willing to train new staff (e.g. HAZWOPER, Princeton GW)
Wearing respirator after unsafe level of benzene was detected during sampling work. Sheen from Proposed sample petroleum location for drill rig product on ground surface
Typical look of my hotel room during a Phase II environmental site assessment. Complex placement for a boring location due to overhead and underground utilities and site accessibility.
Thanks for your time today! Kelsi Ustipak Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email: kelsi.ustipak@wsp.com Web: https:/ / www.linkedin.com/ in/ ustipak/ Geologist, Consultant Contaminated Land Group Water & Environment Sector Minneapolis, Minnesota WSP USA wsp.com
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