Zachary Agnew
Austin
Summary
Adept Geotechnical Geologist/Geophysicist with a proven track record at ANS Geo, excelling in leading geophysical investigations for renewable energy projects. Demonstrated expertise in geophysical testing, coupled with exceptional collaboration and data processing skills. Identified critical soil conditions, enhancing foundation stability for wind turbines, showcasing technical proficiency and problem-solving acumen.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geotechnical Geologist/Geophysicist
ANS Geo
11.2021 - Current
- Manages geotechnical and geophysical investigations for projects related to solar and wind development.
- Performs geotechnical field work including soil borings, rock coring, test pits, and infiltration tests.
- Performs geophysical field work including electrical resistivity imaging, multi-channel analysis of surface waves testing, and seismic refraction testing.
- Collaborates with engineers, geologists, and geophysicists at all experience levels.
- Communicates with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues to coordinate the execution of field work and deliverables.
- Utilizes software including EarthImager, ParkSeis, and Pickwin for geophysical data processing for electrical resistivity imaging, multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) testing, and seismic refraction testing respectively.
- Utilizes software including Surfer and gINT for formatting geophysical data and boring logs for deliverables.
- Performs site reconnaissance to identify areas of concern related to potential karst development.
- Coordinated with over fifteen other staff geologists and engineers to complete a combined geotechnical and geophysical scope for a wind project in North Texas.
- Confirmed the existence of several air-filled voids utilizing percussion drilling after interpreting potential air-filled voids in electrical resistivity imaging data.
- Utilized two-dimensional multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) testing to identify pockets of very loose soils adjacent to existing wind turbine generators that showed signs of cracking in their foundations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geophysics
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2021
Skills
- Geotechnical & geophysical report writing
- Fieldwork experience
- Conducting research
- Data processing
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Geologist in Training (G.I.T.)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Geotechnical Geologist/Geophysicist
ANS Geo
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geophysics
Texas A&M University
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