Thomas Atkinson

Thomas Atkinson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Supplier Engineer at Boston Scientific

  • Education

    • Cork Institute of Technology

      2018 - 2019
      NFQ level 7 Validation Science
    • University College Cork

      2010 - 2011
      Masters Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing

      GIS & RS skills obtained-User of ArcGIS-Digital map production-Image classification-Geoinformatics implementation-Database querying-Raster & Vector analysis-Spatial and Geo-statisticsDissertation: The Comparative Study of Edge Detection Algorithms Regarding Geologic Lineament Feature Extraction Using Satellite Imagery

    • University College Cork

      2004 - 2009
      Honours Degree Geology (Environmental & Earth Science Systems)

      Activities and Societies: Geology Society, Canoe Club, Mountain biking Thomas has completed an honours degree in Geology in 2009.Experienced in a wide range of geological Sciences including:-Micro-palaeontology-Petroleum Geology -Applied Geophysics-Hydrogeology-Engineering Geology-Geofluids and Ore Geology-Geological Mapping-Igneous Petrology-Basin Analysis-Geochemistry

  • Experience

    • RPS Energy

      Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
      GIS Technician

      Support geoscience workflows via GIS based mapping, data interrogation, analysis & integration tasks as required during technical studies.Data manipulation & transfer between O&G industry standard applications i.e. Petrel <­> ArcMap.Management & improvement of storage and integrity of all electronic (ArcGIS) and hardcopy data.Performed database design to maximise and ensure secure storage and optimisation of large datasets for client and in-house data.Data QC.2D & 3D Visualisation.Workflow efficiency improvements.Transformation & projection of various datasets (seismic data/license data/interpretation data).Previous projects included:- Shale‐gas drillpad planning support; ascertaining suitable UK based drill‐sites.- Environmental Impact Assessment map production; Offshore Windfarm siting‐ UK Show less

    • Halliburton

      May 2013 - Dec 2016

      Promoted in 2014 to Data Engineer/Field Specialist.Implemented quality control management as per client SOP: Ensure sampling method and regime is upheld throughout drilling project.Gas Chromatography and total hydrocarbon analysis, equipment calibration and preventative maintenance as per company practices; Real-time analysis increased clients oil reservoir capture during drilling operations.Ensured preventative management and maintenance of company assets to ensure ongoing reductions in non-productive time.Continual risk assessment and mitigation as per offshore industry standards; Recorded zero incidents for 2016 with our client (Chevron).Procedure redesign and implementation: Creation of new hydrogen sulfide sensor calibration method.Database management, storage and optimisation of large data-sets utilising in-house software.Trend analysis and interpretation of data in real-time; monitoring of drilling/gas parameters in a safety and productivity capacity.Strong communicative skills, liaison with client representatives; Provide high-quality, actionable information to decision-makers 24/7.Supervisory role of junior/senior logging geologists; ensuring role fulfilment as per SOP.Ensured effective and cost efficient time management for key client deliverables.Performed ongoing and everyday installation, operation, and maintenance of ultrasonic level probes, temperature/density probes.Logistics of chemicals and equipment; ensuring safe and legal transit of chemicals to and from rig site.Previous clients: Chevron, Nexen, Maersk, Conocophillips, Perenco. Show less

      • Data Engineer/Field Specialist

        Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
      • Senior Logging Geologist

        May 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Innopharma

      May 2017 - Oct 2017
      Validation Engineer

      •Generated and Executed IQ, OQ and PQ protocols.• Created change control documentation for changes to validated equipment.• Generated PQ Report for purified water system.• Investigated Non-conformance’s and identified CAPA.• Reviewed project documentation to ensure compliance of completed documentation.• Working with laboratory technicians to update internal SOP’s where appropriate.

    • Tecomet, Inc

      Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
      • Quality Engineer

        Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
      • Associate Quality Engineer

        Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
    • DePuy Synthes Companies

      Nov 2018 - Apr 2021
      Quality Engineer
    • Boston Scientific

      Apr 2021 - now
      Supplier Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Process Validation in the Medical Device Industry

      CQT Solutions
      Nov 2019
    • Statistics with Minitab (including Gauge R&R and Sampling)

      SQT Training Ltd
      Jul 2019