Catherine Alarcon
Vancouver
Summary
Motivated and dependable candidate with strong organizational skills seeking to leverage 15 years of work experience in the oil and gas industry as well as the educational background from a Master of Engineering in Geological Engineering from UBC to secure a Geotechnical Engineering Position. Ready to tackle any challenge with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Geologist
Qatargas
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Provided invaluable support to drilling operations by performing real-time geologic correlation to establish casing seat depth in close coordination with wellsite geologists, petrophysicists, and drilling engineers demonstrating collaborative engagement across teams.
- Facilitated the daily rig calls to the wellsite geologists to reinforce work safety, ensure accuracy of reporting and maintain proactive response to rig activities.
- Conducted core description and inventory on-site, and supervision of core handling and processing, requiring daily travel to the core laboratory site for a number of days.
- Supported the well planning activities by conducting a comprehensive geologic hazard assessment using past drilling problems encountered and nearby geologic structures, ensuring safe and successful drilling operations.
- Compiled data, prepared reports, and completed the operations geology end-of-well reports for each well drilled.
- Demonstrated exceptional contract and project management skills for mudlogging and wellsite geologist services through rigorous pre-job equipment checks onsite, closely working with contractors to ensure equipment operability and maintenance of backups, conducting job interviews, planning job rotation schedules, and reinforcement of job safety.
Geoscience Technologist
Qatargas
03.2007 - 12.2015
- Proficiently populated and maintained the geologic database (Petrel and Openworks) with geological, drilling, petrophysical, production, and seismic data, ensuring seamless and accurate data integration.
- Skillfully generated geological cross-sections and maps to aid geologic interpretations and data QC.
- Expertly managed, administered, and provided comprehensive software support both in the technical and contractual aspects.
- Conducted rigorous quality control and assurance checks on all daily geologic files, used the data to support reporting, and archived the reports in a well-organized manner.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Geoscience Technical Assistant
Qatargas
07.2005 - 03.2007
- Instrumental in upholding an organized document archival by creating a well-structured LAN folder and a systematic process for hard copy report storage.
- Led the logistics planning for the geological field trip to UAE by providing support for the preparation of presentation materials, travel bookings, and safety leadership onsite.
- Adeptly managed various general administration tasks including processing HR-related documents for the wellsite geologist contractors and processing the invoices for the team.
- Effectively supported the daily and post-job reporting by efficiently administering and tracking the network transfer of reports to shareholders, ensuring a streamlined reporting process.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Engineering - Geological Engineering
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2023
Postgraduate Certificate - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Endinburg, UK12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications
University of Saint La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines03.2001
Skills
- Rocscience
- MODFLOW
- Topodrive
- QGIS
- Geohazard Risk Management
- Contract Management
Timeline
Geologist
Qatargas
01.2016 - 11.2020
Geoscience Technologist
Qatargas
03.2007 - 12.2015
Geoscience Technical Assistant
Qatargas
07.2005 - 03.2007
Master of Engineering - Geological Engineering
University of British Columbia
Postgraduate Certificate - Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communications
University of Saint La Salle
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