DAVID PATZER
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic Electronics Technician with extensive experience in airborne geophysical equipment operation and field data acquisition. Proven ability to ensure quality assurance and troubleshoot effectively, demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork skills. Recognized for optimizing mobilization logistics and enhancing operational efficiency in challenging environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Xcalibur Smart Mapping
Ottawa, Canada
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Senior field technician on digital and analog gravity gradiometer (AGG) systems manufactured by Lockhead Martin installed in Basler DC-3, Cessna Caravans and B2 helicopters
- Experience with scaler gravity systems installed as compliments to the AGG systems
- Conduct daily field logs and preliminary data quality checks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assist with mobilization and demobilization of specialized airborne equipment.
Electronics Technician
CGG Canada Services Ltd
Ottawa, Canada
01.1995 - 01.2021
- Operated GEOTEM/TEMPEST/MEGATEM electromagnetic survey acquisition systems, primarily as inflight technician on CASA 212, and DeHavilland DASH-7 aircraft
- Performed field data acquisition, processing, and troubleshooting to meet quality standards.
- Coordinated mobilization/demobilization, setup, and calibration of survey systems on modified aircraft.
- Carried out laboratory repairs, modifications, and construction of equipment.
Production Assistant
Northern Telecom
Brockville, Canada
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Final assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications modules.
Student Geophysicist
Geological Survey of Canada
Ottawa, Canada
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Assisted in testing new geophysical probes; analyzed and interpreted geophysical logs.
Research Assistant
Atomic Energy of Canada
Chalk River, Canada
01.1989
Education
Post-Degree Courses - Pollution Chemistry, Hydrogeology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, Canada01.1994
Bachelor of Science (General) -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, Canada01.1992
Skills
- Airborne geophysical equipment operation & maintenance
- Field data acquisition
- Real-time processing
- Quality assurance
- Mobilization and demobilization logistics
- Microsoft 365 Office suite
- Geosoft
- flexible troubleshooting
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Team operations with minimal supervision
Countries Worked In
- Canada, USA, Cuba, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Suriname, Ireland, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Senegal, Mauritania, Equatorial Guinea, Tanzania, Republic of Congo, Uganda, Papua New Guinea
Personal Information
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Xcalibur Smart Mapping
01.2021 - 07.2025
Electronics Technician
CGG Canada Services Ltd
01.1995 - 01.2021
Production Assistant
Northern Telecom
01.1992 - 01.1995
Student Geophysicist
Geological Survey of Canada
01.1990 - 01.1992
Research Assistant
Atomic Energy of Canada
01.1989
Post-Degree Courses - Pollution Chemistry, Hydrogeology
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science (General) -
University of Waterloo
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