Zaire West
Barrie,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven ability to learn rapidly and contribute effectively to team success. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, successfully driving projects to completion. Committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and excellence, complemented by a solid academic background.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Geotechnical Technician
GEMTEC - Consulting Engineers and Scientists
Barrie, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Performed geotechnical and pavement investigations; including soil sampling, concrete testing, drilling and logging of subsurface conditions.
- Provided technical direction and guidance to field personnel in the collection of data for geotechnical engineering projects.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure that all work is performed according to approved plans and specifications.
- Developed recommendations for foundation designs based on soil bearing capacity, slope stability, settlement analysis, seismic evaluations.
Team Lead - Field Geologist
Geophysx Jamaica Ltd
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Researched geological formations and applied regional context to making determinations about data.
- Established and managed data gathering, interpretation and submission techniques for field projects.
- Created timely, accurate and thorough reports to support effective project decision-making.
- Promoted to leadership role through making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Fanshawe College
London, ON08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica05.2018
Skills
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
Technical Skills
*Geological Mapping *GIS workflow *Construction Monitoring
*Explorations Execution *Cartography and Remote Sensing
Timeline
Geotechnical Technician
GEMTEC - Consulting Engineers and Scientists
05.2023 - Current
Team Lead - Field Geologist
Geophysx Jamaica Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2022
Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information Systems
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of The West Indies
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