I am writing this column at the end of August on one of the rare sunny days we have had. I hope everyone had a good summer, in spite of the weather.
Over the last few months, a number of people have complimented me on my writing talents. They particularly enjoy the announcements that appear in this column. I cannot accept the compliments as I usually only write the introduction; announcements are written by the individuals themselves. So I appreciate the thought, but cannot take credit where it is not due.
Whoops…
The correct cell phone number for Kelly Zamisski of Sourcex Geophysical Corporation is 828-3077.
On the move...
Rachel Newrick is from New Zealand where she completed a B.Sc. in Geology and B.Sc. Honors in Geophysics. She recently obtained a Ph.D. in Exploration Geophysics from the University of Calgary, where she was supervised by Don Lawton and Deborah Spratt of the Fold-Fault Research Project. In addition, Rachel has co-authored a book with Larry Lines (Fundamentals of Geophysical Interpretation – soon to be published by the SEG). During her studies Rachel completed internships with BHP Petroleum, Occidental Petroleum, Exxon Mobil and Veritas DGC, and is now employed full-time with Nexen Inc. Rachel is also an avid motorcyclist and traveler: she started a motorcycle club for women in Calgary (Wild West Vixens), is a senior motorcycle instructor, and recently returned from a trip to Turkey.
Sensor Geophysical Ltd. welcomes Sandy Lucas to their team as Sales & Marketing Manager. Sandy’s extensive experience in the local geophysical community will be a great fit for the company, which was established in Calgary in 1994. Sensor Geophysical specializes in providing seismic processing and integrated reservoir geophysics services. Processing services include 2D, 3D, 4D, and multi-component data, as well as multi-component interpretation support. Reservoir services include PP and PS AVO Modeling, AVO and LMR analysis, seismic inversion and reservoir properties. Sandy invites her friends and clients to contact her at 260-6582 or sandy_lucas@sensorgeo.com.
Neil MacKeith and Arny Rivett are now full time at Husky Energy and have closed Green Square Geophysical. Bruce Atkin has also returned from overseas and is working on staff at Arc Resources. Our mapping technologist, Justin Murray is branching out on his own and has formed his own company Encomium Mapping. Former clients (of Green Square/Atkin GeoMacK) may request copies of their project materials from Justin at Encomium (tel 403-265-7655). Justin will continue to provide mapping, digitizing and other technical services formerly available from Green Square/Atkin GeoMacK. Neil, Arny, Bruce and Justin would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients for their business over the past 12 years.
Justin Murray, formerly of Green Square/Atkin GeoMacK, is pleased to announce the formation of Encomium Mapping. In addition to digitizing services, Justin is experienced in producing domestic, frontier and worldwide maps incorporating any available (public or proprietary) digital vector or image information, in the appropriate survey datum and projection. Other services include reformatting digital files of many kinds, and loading them to various technical computer programs. Encomium has access to software which can be used at their offices or leased to consultants. Justin looks forward to working with old clients and meeting the needs of new ones, and he can be contacted at 403-265-7655 or encomium@telus.net.
Kelly Zamiski has resigned his position from Austin Powder Ltd. to join Tim Wilson, Sharon Noonan, and Greg Christensen at the newly formed Sourcex Geophysical Corporation. Specializing in geophysical acquisition, Sourcex Geophysical Corp. can be found at:
#121, 5718 - 1A St. SW
Phone: (403) 253-6677
Calgary, AB T2H 0E8
Olympic Seismic Ltd. has announced the appointment of Garis Smith as president and general manager. Smith, who attended East Carolina University, started his exploration career in 1974 on a Petty-Ray field crew. Since then he has worked with, among others, Geosource, Seismograph Service Corporation, Digicon Geophysical Inc. and Getronics NV. He has extensive international experience having lived and worked in the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America and Europe. In the early 1990s, Smith was also involved in introducing Western acquisition and processing technology into the former Soviet Union. With his considerable international expertise in both acquisition and data processing, Smith brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge gained in his various executive positions in operations, business development, and marketing.
Carrie Youzwishen joined Husky Energy as a Geophysicist for the Southern Alberta-Southern Saskatchewan business Unit in August 2004. Carrie can be reached at 750-1319 or by e-mail at carrie.youzwishen@huskyenergy.ca.
Whatever happened to…
Ed Gilmet left Burlington over a year ago and has recently resurfaced with a former (Poco/Burlington) geological coworker and a landman (ex Pacalta and Geocan) to form Arcan Resources Ltd. Ed can be reached at 262-0321 or 669-9466.
The Ace of Truffles…
Geoff Wilcox (Celtic Exploration Ltd.) and the gang want to congratulate Bruce Taylor (Talisman Energy Inc.) on his hole-in-one at Paradise Canyon in early August. To use Bruce’s favorite expression, “Even a blind pig can find the odd truffle.” Congratulations Bruce!
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