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Jean-Pierre (J.P .) Dubé

Geoscientist

Chesapeake Energy (2007-2020) Anadarko Petroleum (2001-2007) UNC - Chapel Hill (2000-2001) Denison University (1995-1999)

GeoCareers GSA 2020 Connects Online

How did you get into geoscience?

• Early exposure to earth science
• Long Island, New York
• Good at math and science
• Being practical
• Being outside (field trips!)
• Had a great teacher
• Denison University (Dr. David Greene)
• Stay focused on what you enjoy
• There will be times you need this

• Operations vs Exploration vs Technology
• Experience all of them
• Technical vs Management
• What do you enjoy about your job?
• Results and Value
• Can your employer live without you?
• Career evolution
• Be great technically first!
• Be a great teammate
• Learn how your area of expertise integrates with the business
• Become a leader of projects and people
• Give back to the organization through advising and mentoring

Career in the oil & gas industry

• Risk vs Reward
• The best geo is the one who sees the most rocks
• Do you like to thrill of it?

ALI RICARDO GOMEZ

ALI.GOMEZ@LHOIST.COM / FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Universidad Central de Venezuela (Geological Engineer) (2012)

• Adjunct Faculty (Geology 101 + Sedimentology) (2013-2015)

Venezuelan Foundation of Seismological Research (FUNVISIS) (2012-2015)

• Regional Geological Mapping /( Field work and GIS)
• Geological Integration with neighboring countries to generate latest edition of

South America and Caribbean Geological maps (CGMW) TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (Master in Geology) (2017)

• Detrital Geochronology of Northern Andes

Lhoist North America (Mining Geologist)

• Lab research internship
• Operational Geologist and Mine Planner

Roll as a Regional Mining Geologist

Data Acquisition / Exploration

• Field Mapping
• Drilling
• Geophysics (ERI, GPR…)

Modeling

• Software
• Leapfrog, Carlson Mining,

Surpac

• Block Modeling

Resource Estimation

• Geostatistics

Roll as Operational geologist

Ore control & QC audits

• Mine planning Reconciliations
• Quality control

Surveying

• Drone and GPS

Career development tips

• Look for Guidance (Mentors)
• Keep the curiosity alive;
• Resilience. Challenges make you grow.
• Technology is great, but trust in the fundamentals of Geology

• Dr. Laura Guertin

Professor of Earth Science

guertin@psu.edu

@guertin @drlauraguertin https://sites.psu.edu/drlauraguertin/

Teaching Service Research

T R S 2YC / 4YC Liberal Arts -- R1 Graduate program Commuter/Residential Demographics Courses Facilities

Teaching Service Research

T R S T R S

Part-time Tenure Line

Job Description Location $$$

X

Job Description Location $$$

X

• Teaching experience
• Enroll in GeoEd

workshops

• Join organizations

(NAGT)

• It’s OK to leave academia

Don’t lose yourself in the process or in the job (*ask for help!)

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

My Career with the National Park Service

Rebecca Port

Geologist National Park Service Lakewood, CO rebecca_port@nps.gov National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Geologic Resources Division

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

My Path

• B.S. and M.S. in Geology

(December 2008)

• Environmental consulting
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• College instructor
• Mammoth Cave National Park
• NPS Geologic Resources

Division

• Guest Scientist
• Partner through CSU
• Term federal employee
• Permanent federal employee

(November 2019)

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

Why the National Park Service?

• Initial draw was simply curiosity and a love of

nature and being outside

• Desire to combine my interests in science,

environmental protection, and teaching

• Prefer mission-based challenges to a profit-

driven environment

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

My Job

Geologic Resources Inventory

• Reports Team Lead
• Manage the schedules of report writers
• Communicate with parks about our reports
• Review reports
• Download our products:

go.nps.gov/gripubs Able to pursue other projects that interest me

• Run a program to connect and educate

new employees

• Contribute to social media and web

presence

Advice

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

• Determine if the NPS is the right fit for you
• Learn about the different job series, salaries, work

schedules, and required travel/field work

• Start with a seasonal or Scientists in Parks position
• Learn about the NPS Pathways Program
• Get tips for applying to positions on USAJobs

(NTE47 - Tuesday 10am ET)

• Be patient
• Look for opportunities to:
• Develop new skills
• Network

Education, Outreach, Mentoring, Diversity: A path through academia to public service

• Dr. Eleanour Snow

National Manager of Youth and Education Programs U.S. Geological Survey

mom

Academia

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Undergrad Graduate PhDs Granted Assistant Professors All TT Ranks

Women in Geosciences: 1977 and 2015 (%)

1977 2015

‘87-’91

'91 – ‘05

UT Austin ’05 - ‘16

Lesson 1: recognize your privilege and listen to

• ther’s

experience

Draw a scientist at work Lesson 2: Role models matter

Lesson 3: Be genuinely interested Lessons in Mentoring

Lesson 4: Celebrate their accomplishments

Lesson 5: Carry the load sometimes

Lesson 6: Feed students

Lesson 7: Be an ally

Lesson 8: Choose a partner who supports your career

Final Lesson: Follow your passions

Kelsi Ustipak Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email: kelsi.ustipak@wsp.com Web: https:/ / www.linkedin.com/ in/ ustipak/ Geologist, Consultant Contaminated Land Group Water & Environment Sector Minneapolis, Minnesota WSP USA wsp.com

Kelsi’s Career “ Trajectory”

2007-2012 2022? 2013-2015 2016 2017-2018 2018-Present B.A. Geology 2012-2013 Research S pecialist M.S. Geoscience Clastic Reservoir Geologist (Oil & Gas) 2016 Unemployed 200+ Job Applications <10 Interviews F .G. T est & G.I.T . Certification Assistant Geologist, Contaminated Land Group

Environmental Consultant Job Responsibilities

In the Office (50%)

• Manage data in Excel
• Write reports in Word
• Coordinate with CADD and GIS

specialists for figures & maps

• Write proposals for subcontracts

to bid on work, manage scheduling, contract with laboratories

In the Field (50%)

• Ensure safe practices are

followed at all times, stop work when conditions are unsafe

• Follow sampling plans for soil,

groundwater, and soil gas investigations

• Write detailed field notes
• Oversee subcontracted drillers

and work alongside site workers

Environmental Consultant Perspectives

PROS

• Understand how the world

works through exposure to wide variety of projects

• Can (sometimes) steer career in

a preferred direction

• WSP: Very willing to train new

staff (e.g. HAZWOPER, Princeton GW)

CONS

• Pressure to meet billing goals

(charge 85% time to clients)

• Unexpected project travel
• Exposure to hazardous

substances

Sheen from petroleum product

• n ground

surface Proposed sample location for drill rig Wearing respirator after unsafe level of benzene was detected during sampling work.

Typical look of my hotel room during a Phase II environmental site assessment. Complex placement for a boring location due to overhead and underground utilities and site accessibility.

Kelsi Ustipak Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email: kelsi.ustipak@wsp.com Web: https:/ / www.linkedin.com/ in/ ustipak/ Geologist, Consultant Contaminated Land Group Water & Environment Sector Minneapolis, Minnesota WSP USA wsp.com

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