Samantha Leonard

Paradise,NL

Summary

Hands-on co-op experience across mining, shipbuilding, offshore oil/energy regulation, and wastewater treatment. Skilled in process optimization, data translation and improving operational workflows while supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Mining and Wastewater Treatment Student

Firefly Metals

Baie Verte, Newfoundland

05.2026 - 08.2026

Supported operations by conducting mine surveying and waste rock management tasks using GPS surveying equipment.
Performed daily water quality and operations testing in partnership with consultants by inspecting media filters, monitoring vessel pressures, and checking effluent clarity to detect flocculant carryover.
Tracked underground water usage across mining equipment using flow meters to identify bottlenecks and researched sludge dewatering options to minimize water recirculation in wastewater treatment plant.

Master Scheduling Student

Irving Shipbuilding, Halifax Shipyard/Dartmouth Office

09.2025 - 12.2025

Developed standardized weld calculator and workflows for updating internal operational databases using C++, enhancing operational consistency.
Maintained Primavera P6 project schedules and updated SharePoint databases to ensure accurate project timelines and facilitate cross-departmental coordination.
Conducted 5S audits with safety department

Project Coordinator Student

ClimATLANTIC, Halifax, NS

01.2025 - 04.2025

Translated complex climate adaptation research and flood risk mapping data into clear, step-by-step content for public stakeholders, enhancing understanding of critical environmental issues.
Produced accessible educational videos and materials for CART Program, simplifying technical concepts for diverse audiences, including children, to promote community engagement.
Assisted project managers in coordinating timelines and resources for multiple projects.
Organized project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for team members.

Well Operations Student

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator, St. John's, NL

01.2024 - 04.2024

Reviewed daily offshore drilling reports, ensured compliance with regulations, and conducted technical evaluations on managed pressure drilling (MPD), cementing (MPC), and well control to support operational integrity.
Analyzed data and participated in technical reviews with regulatory and industry operator teams to enhance collaboration and decision-making.
Assisted in analyzing offshore energy regulatory compliance documentation.
Supported the preparation of reports on industry performance and safety standards.
Conducted research on environmental impacts related to offshore energy activities.

Education

Bachelor of Process Engineering - Process Engineering

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Newfoundland

04-2028

Skills

Field and Surveying Tools: GPS, Surveying Equipment, Mine surveying, Waste Rock Management
Water quality testing
Wastewater Treatment Optimization
Regulatory Compliance
Technical writing

Technical communication
Time management
Fast learner
Positive attitude