Jay Schmidt
Saskatoon
Summary
Maintained a record of highly productive and safe jobs. Over 25 survey jobs completed, most as crew leader. Worked abroad in Senegal, and Dominican Republic. Worked for high profile clients such as Barrack, Tech, Cameco, Orano, Rio Tinto and many junior mining companies. Committed to completion of projects, safety of crew and management of resources. Highly experienced Geophysics Technician looking to learn new survey methods and skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Maintenance
Beaver Creek
05.2017 - Current
- Maintenance of outbuildings.
- Building and maintaining fences.
- Earth moving projects using tractors.
- Welding operations.
- Maintenance of equipment including riding mowers, snow blowers, roto tillers, trailers and vehicles.
Geophysics Survey Technician
Dias Geophysical
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Training of new field technicians, ensuring application of best practices.
- Project planning and communications with clients. Communicating with management and clients through daily progress reports.
- Logistics of field operations. Including; scheduling helicopter pick-ups, mobilization to work sites, on site training, accommodations and gathering equipment.
- Maintenance and care for equipment through daily inspections.
- Knowledge of safety policies to ensure everyone in the field is safe and has the correct PPE for the task.
- Ability to adapt to unexpected conditions to ensure safety of crew and continuing production.
Education
No Degree - Geomatics
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, None04-2026
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Saskatoon, SK06-2013
Skills
- Experience with most power tools including; chainsaws, wood milling operations, welding operations and the mechanics tool belt
- Outdoor survival skills Enduring harsh climates, basic survival skills, safety in the wilderness, previously trained in wilderness first aid and ice rescue
- Interpretation of topographic maps and satellite imagery GPS based skills including, point taking, uploading/downloading points to GPS Some experience using DGPS systems Basic GIS operations
- Competent with most machinery including, snow mobiles, dual tracked machines, truck, trailer and all terrain vehicles
Timeline
Geophysics Survey Technician
Dias Geophysical
04.2019 - 04.2024
Property Maintenance
Beaver Creek
05.2017 - Current
No Degree - Geomatics
University of Saskatchewan
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
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