Kory West
South Jordan,UT
Summary
I am a dedicated environmental professional with extensive experience in site assessments, compliance, and sustainability practices. My background includes preparing technical reports that summarize findings and staying informed about regulatory frameworks. I have a strong track record in assessing corrective actions and ensuring their completion through thorough follow-ups. I effectively review reports from field investigations and analyze groundwater sampling and monitoring data to maintain accuracy in corrective actions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Scientist
Hansen Allen & Luce
South Jordan, UT
06.2024 - Current
- Verified compliance with statutory requirements related to environmental protection.
- Prepared technical reports summarizing findings from site assessments, while staying up-to-date with regulatory frameworks to promote sustainability.
- Assess corrective actions for completion and follow-up.
- Review reports from field investigations.
- Analyzed data from groundwater sampling and monitoring.
- Analyzed reports to ensure accuracy in corrective actions.
Senior Wireline Engineer
Century Geophysical
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded data optimization in oil & gas, mining, and water well sectors
- Collect and analyze ATV & OTV data for drilling operations
- Boosted drilling efficiency via innovative borehole logging tools
- Pioneered advanced Uranium detection techniques
- Led exploratory well drilling projects across several states
- Refined data integrity checks, reducing errors in logging by 15%
- Led a team that successfully deployed new logging tools in challenging environments
- Developed a real-time data analysis protocol enhancing field decisions
- Streamlined geophysical data collection, boosting project turnaround by 20%
- Analyzed subsurface data to optimize drilling targets, enhancing yield
- Enhanced logging tool precision, reducing operational discrepancies
Hydrogeologist
Realtime Aquifer Systems
Golden, CO
04.2013 - 02.2023
- Performed regular maintenance on field equipment, ensuring uninterrupted data collection
- Implemented real-time monitoring systems for precise aquifer condition updates
- Led mineral exploration projects using borehole logging tools and packer testing
- Located contamination through aquifer and water well sampling
- Supported Principal Geologist with various aquifer testing techniques
- Developed models predicting aquifer depletion, guiding policy change
- Coordinated with engineers to refine water resource management
- Mapped aquifer layers with 95% precision, informing drilling plans
- Optimized aquifer recharge strategies, significantly reducing depletion risks
- Mentored junior geologists, enhancing team capabilities and project outcomes
- Introduced advanced geospatial analysis for water conservation projects
Geoscientist
Earth Imaging
Sutter Creek, CA
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Implemented cutting-edge field data collection techniques
- Optimized geological surveys with advanced remote sensing
- Maintained meticulous records for client convenience
- Conducted in-depth surveys of underground aquifers
- Utilized Electrical Resistivity Tomography for accurate mapping
- Enhanced survey accuracy by 20% through refined data collection methods
- Ensured data integrity by rigorously maintaining geological databases and maps
- Evaluated terrain data to streamline exploration efforts, reducing costs
- Led team in deploying cutting-edge survey technologies, boosting field efficiency
Hydrogeologist
Dewey Data
California
04.2008 - 02.2013
- Led groundwater contamination risk identification, safeguarding California's water quality
- Conducted comprehensive groundwater studies for sustainable resource management
- Oversaw exploratory well drilling in multiple states, enhancing mineral exploration
- Designed and constructed residential water supply wells, ensuring potable water availability
- Utilized wireline tools for water well production, supporting California's agriculture industry
- Evaluated geochemical data to enhance water quality in agricultural zones
- Optimized well drilling operations, reducing project timelines by 20%
- Mapped groundwater flows to predict contamination spread, aiding preemptive measures
- Pioneered new water purification methods to tackle persistent pollutants
- Introduced GIS mapping for real-time groundwater analysis, boosting efficiency
- Streamlined data collection processes, shortening report generation by 30%
- Enhanced soil sampling protocols to improve accuracy of contamination assessments
Senior Geophysical Engineer
Century Geophysical
Shinnston, WV
09.2008 - 01.2013
- Led geophysical engineering projects at Century Geophysical
- Implemented innovative solutions to complex geological problems
- Increased efficiency of data analysis by 30%
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize project outcomes
Education
Bachelor's - Geology
University of North Dakota
Bismarck05.2027
BBA - Business Administration
West Virginia Junior College
West Virginia07.2008
Skills
- Geological data processing
- Water sampling
- Groundwater modeling
- Hydrological analysis
- Water quality assessment
- Environmental impact assessment
- Geophysical surveying
- Hydrogeophysics
- Contaminant remediation
- Compliance inspections
- Identifying environmental concerns
Phone - Number
304-203-2228
Timeline
Environmental Scientist
Hansen Allen & Luce
06.2024 - Current
Senior Wireline Engineer
Century Geophysical
02.2023 - Current
Geoscientist
Earth Imaging
03.2016 - 11.2022
Hydrogeologist
Realtime Aquifer Systems
04.2013 - 02.2023
Senior Geophysical Engineer
Century Geophysical
09.2008 - 01.2013
Hydrogeologist
Dewey Data
04.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor's - Geology
University of North Dakota
BBA - Business Administration
West Virginia Junior College
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