Richard Noble

Richard Noble

Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Control Room Operator at North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent

  • Education

    • University of Derby

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Science (MSc) Applied Petroleum Geoscience Petroleum Geology Distinction

      Key modules studied:• Petroleum Geology and Advanced Petroleum Geology (Determination of petroleum system characteristics and reservoir modelling).• Petroleum Techniques (Petrophysical, Core Analysis and Seismic Interpretation).• Geological and Commercial Risk (Determination of reservoir volumetrics and economics).• Subsurface Analysis and Basin Analysis (Emphasis on basin modelling and sequence stratigraphy).• A dissertation based on modelling basins in the East African… Show more Key modules studied:• Petroleum Geology and Advanced Petroleum Geology (Determination of petroleum system characteristics and reservoir modelling).• Petroleum Techniques (Petrophysical, Core Analysis and Seismic Interpretation).• Geological and Commercial Risk (Determination of reservoir volumetrics and economics).• Subsurface Analysis and Basin Analysis (Emphasis on basin modelling and sequence stratigraphy).• A dissertation based on modelling basins in the East African Rift System.IT software skills currently include a comprehensive use of IHS Kingdom (seismic interpretation), Petrel (reservoir modelling) and Genesis (basin modelling). Show less

    • University of Derby

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geology with Environmental Hazards 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador for Geology Key modules studied:• Sedimentology and Basin Analysis.• Engineering Geology, Deformed Terrains.• Global Tectonics and Geophysics.• Industrial Applications of Geology and GIS.

  • Experience

    • GeoDyne Ltd

      Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
      Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer

      Outline: This role encompassed the compilation of client reports and the planning and management of on-site geotechnical projects both as an individual and as a team member. Responsibilities:• The compilation of phase I desk study reports to strict deadlines for a variety of clients.• Undertaking site walkovers, noting and photographing the nature of the site and creating an awareness of any potential hazards.• Managing time effectively to ensure accurate acquisition of geological, historical and sensitive site information.• The supervision, instruction and co-operation with subcontracted personnel (including drillers, utility scanners, geotechnicians, ecologists etc).• Logging, sampling and collating materials and data extracted during intrusive investigative works (including trial pitting, window sampling, rotary drilling and cable percussive borings).• Regular visits to a number of sites to monitor borehole gas emissions and assess potential HSE issues, which required consistent organisation and often involved frequent contact with project clients and associated parties. Show less

    • BP

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
      Environmental Data Analyst (GIS)

      Outline: This role comprised the creation, development and management of ArcGIS geodatabases for a number of BPs North Sea assets, with a particular interest in the changing trends of important environmental values. Responsibilities:• Clean and tabulate large quantities of archived environmental data• Compile the data methodically and enable simple manipulation in ArcGIS• Present the methodology used and improvements made to management for future upkeepKey achievements:• Completion of task within the contract period with the inclusion of more environmental data than initially expected in the original scope of the works Show less

    • CGG-ROBERTSON

      Feb 2015 - Aug 2020
      Project Geoscientist - Petroleum Geologist

      Outline: This role involved work on a wide array of proprietary and multi-client data products, both individually and as a member of project teams of various sizes. I was a product owner for the latter two years of my employment with responsibility for maintaining and growing our client base. Responsibilities:• Product leadership, multi-project team management and technical involvement• Timely product updates and delivery to key stakeholders• Ensuring KPI adherence and SMART objective setting with a budgetary focus• Product growth, enhancement, and meaningful client involvement• Cartography, data mining, interrogation and interpretationKey achievements:• Implementation of agile ‘data sprints’ to improve product team motivation and reduce product budget requirements in the long term• Expansion of product steering committee whereby our clients became closely involved in our decision making and product direction• Expanded the product scope to broaden client interest and enhance overall value Show less

    • Conwy County Borough Council

      Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
      Data Analyst

      Outline: This role involved assisting the social care and education department with report compilation, Freedom of Information requests and liaising with relevant keyworkers. The completion of the 2020 Child In Need census was a significant body of work that was managed and submitted to the Welsh Government ahead of deadline.

    • North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

      Dec 2020 - Feb 2022
      Corporate Planning Officer and Analyst

      This role involved regular reporting of KPI information, pertinent to determining the quality and efficiency of services provided by North Wales Fire and Rescue. Data was reported on in detail and presented regularly to principal officers to allow informed decisions to be made. Richard adapted the visualization of key information with QGIS mapping software to better illustrate regional trends and changes.

    • C&C Reservoirs

      Feb 2022 - Jul 2024
      Geoscientist - Reservoir Report Analyst

      This role involved the detailed researching and technical report compilation of key geoscientific information to assist global stakeholders in better understanding the geological history, character and production feasibility of global oil and gas fields.

    • Asiant Cefnffyrdd Gogledd a Chanolbarth Cymru | North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent

      Aug 2024 - now

      This role involved the analysis and assessment of abnormal load movement requests across the regional trunk road network and their subsequent approval or rejection in line with infrastructural limitations, time constraints and proposed routes.

      • Control Room Operator

        Dec 2024 - now
      • Technical Support

        Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training

      PeopleCert
      Aug 2024