Samuel Wojcik
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Hydrologist with experience in Surface Water Hydrodynamics, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Streamgaging, Remote Fieldwork and Continuous Water Quality Sampling. Advanced knowledge of Hydrologic and Hydrogeologic principles. A strong communicator and team player with excellent leadership skills. Very passionate about water resources and taking on new challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydrologic Technician
Department Of The Interior
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored river levels by collecting data and measuring flow conducting regular fieldwork from multiple gauging sites across Idaho and Wyoming.
- Collaborated with local councils, the general public and consultancies concerning water availability and quality.
- Analyzed and interpreted hydrological data for reports and for use by consultants for Flood Modelling and regulation purposes.
- Mentored and provided training in safety, gauging, and data analysis.
- Developed and reviewed stage-discharge, velocity index curves, and other complex ratings for newly established sites.
- Led data collection activities for suspended sediment and water quality sampling.
- Installed, maintained, serviced, and troubleshooted a variety of sensing, recording, and communications equipment and instrumentation.
- Calibrated meters and analytical equipment using appropriate techniques and protocols.
- Performed full range of field measurements and sampling analysis for water quality projects.
Teacher's Assistant
Brigham Young University-Idaho
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assisted with instruction in Hydrology, Structural Geology and Stratigraphy.
- Tutored and assisted students individually and in small groups to help reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepared lesson materials and ab experiments for instruction.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Geologist
Exploration Resource Services LLC
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
- Obtained permits, prepped legal documents, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated exploration projects.
- Mapped projects using ArcGIS Pro software.
- Prepared and published scientific and technical writing documents.
- Collected and assessed channel, core and soil samples on project sites.
- Characterized and researched geological formations and applied regional context to making determinations.
Education
Master of Science - Hydrology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID06.2022
Associate of Science - Geology
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA09.2016
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Pro software
- Training in HEC-RAS/ Aquarius and MODFLOW software
- Some training in R programming
- Hydrological data interpretation/analysis/ review of rating curves
- Good written communication skills
- Team player
- Fieldwork/Troubleshooting Skills
- Mentoring skills
- First Aid/Wilderness CPR Certified
- Bilingual
Timeline
Hydrologic Technician
Department Of The Interior
02.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Brigham Young University-Idaho
09.2021 - 04.2022
Geologist
Exploration Resource Services LLC
07.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Hydrology
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate of Science - Geology
Whatcom Community College
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