Geotechnical Engineer

A motivated, adaptable and responsible graduate seeking an entry-level position in Geotechnical Engineering or related field. I am looking for training which offers me the opportunity to develop new skills while strengthening those I possess.

PALO SECO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED- Building 31 Casuarina Avenue, Pointe-a-Pierre, Trinidad and Tobago
Civil Engineer Technician Trainee- September 2013- Present
Regularly visit construction sites to monitor and manage the quality of work on the projects.
Evaluate designs.
Obtain status updates on the progress of work on projects and enter into database.

Dates, Title
Institution
Description of job responsibilities
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- Corner Hart and Abercromby Streets Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Associate Professional, Strategic Business Unit, Scholarships and Advanced Training Division- July 2011- September 2011

Planned and coordinated the National Symposium and Career Fair for Returning National Scholars.
Recruited scholars to fill the vacant Associate Professional jobs.

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND ENERGY AFFAIRS- International Financial Centre Building C, Level 23 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Geologist Contract Management, December 2009 – August 2010

Attended Annual and Monthly Update Meetings at different companies such as BPTT, Petrotrin and EOG Resources.
Monitored daily operations of BPTT’s currently drilled wells.
Attended Professional Courses with GSTT on Structural Styles as well as Petroleum Geology of Trinidad with Krishna Persad.

NATIONAL SECRETARIAT FOR COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING- International Financial Centre Building C, Level 11 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Accreditation Officer, September 2009- December 2009


Accredited the external suppliers needed for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Accredited the late registrants for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.


WATER RESOURCES AGENCY – Eastern Main, Road Barataria Trinidad and Tobago
Researcher, June 2008 - August 2008.

Examined the interconnectedness of the Shallow Alluvial System and the Deep Bedrock System in Moka Trinidad.
Gathered all primary data and secondary data needed for topic.
Participated in various field visits to site of study for further explanation of topic.
Produced a written project for viewing by supervisors in a timely manner.
Presented all findings as a power point presentation to supervisors for assessment.

University of Birmingham
MSc. Geotechnical Engineering, 2012 (Merit)
Dissertation title: ‘The Extent of the Sustainability of Recycled Aggregates in the Use of Vibro-stone Columns’

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA, JAMAICA
BSc Geology, 2009 (Second Class Honours)
Dissertation Title: ‘Moka Wells- Does producing water from the Deep Bedrock System affect the Productivity in the Shallow Alluvial System?’