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Colin T. Parsons’ Resume
Colin T. Parsons
5504 59 Street
Beaumont, Alberta, Canada
T4X – 1B2
(780) 802-7665 (mobile)
Objectives:
Objective is to further gain inland, offshore and/or international mining or oil operations; specifically interested in
further geological resource drilling exploration, open pit mining and/or to further my supervisorial expertise.
Citizenship:
I am a Canadian Citizen with a valid passport with expiration in 2024 with no criminal record.
Present and Past Work Experience:
January 2015 – Present - Drilling Supervisor/Lead Hand Drill Coordinator – Subcontractor
Gus Fomradas - [email protected] / Brian Smith – [email protected] (P. Geol. – Head Geol.)
(306) 280 – 7910 (778) 231 -7152
Rio Tinto - Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. - Coordinated Arctic Winter Drill Program; drilling on ice into subsurface
diamondiferous kimberlitic pipe, multitude of orientation. Coordination of Team Drilling, Golder and Associates, BGC
Engineering, site services, geotechnical personnel, and multiple onsite contractors and/or surveyors involved for
multiple operations. Responsible for surface drill projects including planning, staffing, MOB, DEMOB, contractor field
management; implementing and ensuring Diavik Safety Standards, budget forecasts and estimates, ensuring consistency
of procedures and policies, and continual development of DDMI safe work during drilling.
September 2014 – January 2015 – (Oil and Gas) – Contract Field Representative Wellsite Geologist Supervisor - David
K. Weber – (Pres. – P. Geol. ) - [email protected] - (403) 835 4903
DKW Consulting - Wellsite Geologist position on International Contract
Hembros Hydrocarbons - Experience with PASON, Totco and Mudlogger via drill cutting sample preparation, description
(in horizontal and vertical striplogs) and interpretation. Identification of formation tops based on cuttings samples and
MWD parameters, landing build sections at horizons and interpreted marker correlation, with minimal geo-prognosis.
Interpretation of well based on cutting influence with assistance of MWD parameters for offset of any lag. TG and
chromatography supervision with gas ratio interpretations logged. MWD interpretation and supervision with incomplete
data (well cutting interpretations in combination with MWD and gas readings for offset). Operations mainly based in
Utica and Point Pleasant shale – please request well list for further location based stratigraphic information.
February 2014 - April 2014 – Wire-line Field Supervisor in Training (Oil and Gas) - Alex Nguyen - (Op. Manager - J. Eng.)
- [email protected] – (780) 893 2314
Recon Petrotechnologies Ltd. – Field Engineer position with wire-line operations; radioactive sourced tools including
gamma ray, sonic and telemetry probes for logging purposes of multi depth wells. On floor and winch with minimal
software usage as training ended premature due to spring break up. Rebuilding of tool heads as well as rope socket
fabrication and troubleshooting with malfunctioning tools and tool head via disassembly and or voltage testing. Well
locations all over AB, BC and SK; introduction to variety of rig types and soft rock coordination efforts although not field
of choice due to Engineering position.
July 2013 – December 2013 - Drilling Supervisor/Lead Hand Drill Coordinator – Subcontractor
– Richard Lebreton [email protected] – DDMI (P. Eng. – Senior Eng.)
Rio Tinto - Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. - Various 4 -6 week rotations at Rio Tinto - Diavik Diamond Mine, Lac de Gras,
NWT, running two surface diamond drills: one Interoc 109 and a TD-009 custom with core return. At one point 7 drillers
on 2 projects coordinated. Kept safety records, signed off on daily safety paperwork, JHA for some installations requiring
cranes, welders and other various heavy machinery. Sent daily drill reports for administration and helped in several
geotechnical and hydrogeology installations including a piezometer, well seepage, inclinometer and thermistors.
Coordination of site services, geotechnical, and multiple onsite contractors and/or surveyors involved for multiple
operations. Drill audits/inspections conducted as well as mechanical assistance to drillers at times. I achieved incident
free group surface operations during my time at Diavik.
May – June 2012 - Rig Geologist - Yuri Kinakin [email protected] - DDMI P. Geo. Super.
6 week deep till sampling project in Lac de Gras, NWT at Diavik Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto - Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. - Night shift Geologist work @ 12 hour shifts with small RAB drill; operated and
supervised two drillers with transportation via helicopter daily. Supervised slinging operations for drill movement over
tundra and aided with mechanical breakdowns. Drill site practical locations and operation daily drill log and logged drill
samples for determination of Kimberlite / Till Sample
Education
2009 – 2013 - University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Bachelor of Science Specializing in Geology
2007 - 2009 – Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta
Two years completed with a sciences transfer degree.
Official transcripts are available upon request.
Other Credentials
2014 – Wildlife Awareness & OHSA (American) certifications.
2013 – H2S Alive, WHIMIS, St Johns CPR-C & First Aid, PST, TDG, GODI and L2 NWT Supervisor certifications. Various
other DDMI training records achieved ie) Forklift training, Underground training etc.
2012- Training at Rio Tinto DDMI site by Overburden Drilling consultant.
2010- Confined Space Entry Ticket.
2008- Class 3 driver’s license with air brakes acquired.
Skills and Assets:
Ambitious safety oriented geological experience and operational supervision, always fit for work in any
application, with experience in field management of multiple contractors in remote locations. Will work in
diverse locations on any continent with geological and/or geotechnical applications; specifically regarding oil
and gas, mining, drilling or supervision. Flexible with a variety of work tasks and knowledgeable in diverse
drilling aspects including planning and organizing core drilling work processes and core drilling equipment.
Safety oriented practice is my number one priority with employment operations, efficiency and managing a
variety of tasks are both priorities as well. Confident control within operational professionalism allows for long
term dedication to and from employment. Temporary and short term contacts are considered if expansion to
committed full time or future contracting is available. Can work in field for any length of time, remote
locations are personally preferred. Experience in Canada and U.S.A with any country considered, would enjoy
work in Australia, Russia, Peru, Ecuador, Europe and Middle East. I would also like to expand experience into
Gold although further experience within Diamond and Oil and Gas are also prioritized.