Darren Valin

Experience

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  Maxxam Analytics

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2002

  Laboratory Technician

  Worked various positions including: Dean Stark technician, core image technician, and soil technician while attending university.

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  DJV Consulting Inc.

  Nov 2002 - Jan 2004

  Geology Consultant

  Imperial Oil, Shell (Albian Sands), Nexen and JACOSCore description geologist for in-situ and mining oil sands projects.Belfield Resources IncWell search and formation identification from wireline logs (LAS, raster & microfiche) then using those logs, created cross-section interpretations of target formations and geological sub-surface mapping.

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  Total E&P Canada Ltd.

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2014

  Planned, coordinated and executed all geoscience activities for operated oil sands mining assets including the Joslyn and the Northern Lights Partnership (NLP) projects as well as lead in-house geology activity for non-operated Fort Hills oil sands mining asset including functioning as the Geological Advisor. Focal point for inter-department communication of geoscience activities with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams ensuring that all stakeholders impacted by the work plan were informed and supported the proposed geology asset activities plus coordinated and executed the geoscience work programs and operations within each mining asset while maintaining the responsibilities of the Laboratory Coordinator. Responsible for scope of work, data acquisition and workflows of wellsite geology, wireline logging services, core description and routine/non-routine oil sands analyses. This included managing field geology operations for resource & hydrogeology campaigns, core and laboratory analyses, and geoscience databases from planning, budgeting, scheduling, tender and award of services & software, through to program execution, implementation and maintenance. Carried out wellsite geology and rig supervision of oil sands drilling campaigns but primarily performed detailed core description on hundreds of cores and conducted quality assurance and control activities for analytical data of oil sands depth corrections, core descriptions and analyses.

  • Geology Lead

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Geoscience Asset Coordinator

    May 2011 - Oct 2011

  • Geoscience Laboratory Coordinator

    Sept 2005 - May 2011

  • Geology Consultant

    Jan 2004 - Sept 2005
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  Various

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2019

  Independent Contractor

  Professional Geologist with more than 12 years of experience in the exploration, development and management of petroleum projects in Alberta. I have substantial drilling experience, extensive core description/laboratory data acquisition and quality control expertise with outstanding project management and reporting skills. Technical skill is complemented by proven leadership abilities, a positive attitude and a cooperative personality accented by strong organizational and presentation skills. I effectively communicate with industry professionals, management, colleagues and other stakeholders as well as pride myself in executing high quality work programs on schedule and within budget. Show less

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  AcQuire Technology Solutions

  May 2019 - Jul 2024

  Business Development Manager

  Responsible for new business sales of acQuire's geoscience information management solution, GIM Suite, across North America including developing business plans and growth opportunities, identifying potential customers, new prospect management in a CRM, leading presentations and negotiations with potential clients, participating in conferences and acQuire hosted events, and providing feedback to appropriate stakeholders regarding the sales process, operational execution, and technology development. Show less