Phillip Neumann, PG

Experience

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  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Intern

  Used ArcGIS Pro to delineate hemlock stands in the Skaneateles Lake watershed as potential threats for hemlock woolly adelgid infection. Presented data at a town hall meeting to local residents.

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  Life Science Laboratories Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Field Service Technician, Laboratory Technician

  Collected water and soil samples at various industries throughout upstate NY. Prepared samples and performed various tests in the lab.

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  NCDOT

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  Geopavement Engineer

  Reviewed Pavement Design Investigations submitted by engineering firms and made geotechnical recommendations for roadway improvement projects. Used MicroStation to review roadway designs and calculate subgrade quantities. Made routine site visits to ensure core drilling, sampling, and subgrade compaction tests were being performed to NCDOT standards. Classified pavement distress and composition at the surface and in core samples using FHWA guidelines.• Reviewed Pavement Design Investigations submitted by engineering firms• Performed routine site visits of drill crews to ensure quality fieldwork• Calculated quantities and made geotechnical recommendations for subgrade stability Show less

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  RK&K

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Geologist

  Worked on roadway improvement and bridge replacement projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Gained extensive experience in the field, supervising drill crews, logging and surveying borehole locations, and collecting soil and rock samples. Became proficient in using gINT and MicroStation to prepare plan maps and cross sections. Made geotechnical recommendations and prepared technical reports. Identified rockfall hazards, collected structural measurements, and made rockfall mitigation recommendations.• Created boring plans and schedules• Supervised drill crews• Coordinated with project engineers, utility locators, traffic control, and property owners• Logged boreholes and collected soil and rock samples• Collected structural measurements and conducted slope stability analysis for rockfall mitigation• Created bore logs and fence reports using gINT• Prepared site maps, plan sheets, profiles, and cross-sections using MicroStation• Created site maps and 3D models using ArcGIS Pro• Calculated quantities and made geotechnical recommendations• Prepared technical reports and letters Show less

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  Martin Marietta

  May 2021 - May 2023

  Geologist

  Worked on acquisition and mine planning projects throughout the U.S. as part of the corporate geology team, most notably Martin Marietta’s acquisition of Lehigh Hanson’s West Region, which expanded the company’s presence from coast to coast. Became proficient in using ArcGIS Pro and Carlson for Mining to assess land issues, visualize subsurface conditions, and quantify aggregate resources. Developed exploration targets for new sites, assisting with regional land acquisition strategies. Became a licensed and experienced drone pilot, obtaining aerial imagery and generating digital surface models.• Created boring plans and site maps for mineral exploration projects• Wrote project proposals and submitted drill permit applications• Supervised drill crews and performed detailed logging of rock core and sand and gravel deposits• Collected structural measurements and mapped geologic contacts in the field• Conducted drone flights for capturing aerial imagery and generating digital surface models• Developed laboratory testing plans based on material changes and mine plans• Compiled drill and laboratory data and performed database entry in Excel• Sourced aerial, topographic, property, infrastructure, and other data using ArcGIS Pro• Prepared exploration, isopach, and resource maps using Carlson for Mining• Prepared cross-sections and generated pit designs and volumes using Carlson for Mining• Calculated quantities and prepared mineral resource and reserve estimates • Prepared technical reports and presented exploration maps and data to upper management• Used ArcGIS Pro to find prospective green sites across regions of interest Show less

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  Arcosa Inc.

  Jun 2023 - now

  Manager of Mineral Exploration

  Scheduled and managed several drilling programs across the organization, collaborating with operations staff and ensuring project objectives were met. Played a key role in acquisition projects that have added over 350 million net tons in mineral resources and reserves to the company’s portfolio. Worked with employees to improve the department’s safety culture by adding first aid equipment, creating emergency contact sheets, and holding annual MSHA refresher training courses. Created detailed maps, cross-sections, pit designs, and resource and reserve estimates to support operations staff with mine planning and forecasting. Expanded the exploration team by creating job positions, hiring staff, forecasting budgets, and securing capital expenditures for equipment. Developed web-based maps, enabling real-time collaboration between field and office teams to visualize and update exploration projects efficiently. Managed and updated S-K 1300 reserve data for annual reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC requirements.• Manage exploration department drill crew, mobile equipment, contract drillers, and safety compliance• Work with operations managers on mine planning and acquisition projects• Manage exploration projects, ensuring quality data is collected in the field• Generate pit designs and calculate volumes for mineral resource and reserve estimates• Summarize data in maps, cross-sections, tables, and reports Show less