Phillip Nickerson

Phillip Nickerson

Geologic Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Rio Tinto Exploration Manager - USA

  • Education

    • University of Wyoming

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Geology & Geophysics
    • University of Arizona

      2007 - 2012
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Geosciences
  • Experience

    • Pinnacle Gas Resources

      May 2005 - Aug 2005
      Geologic Technician
    • WWC Engineering

      Jul 2006 - Aug 2006
      Geological Technician
    • University of Arizona

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
      TA
    • Bronco Creek Exploration, Inc

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2019
      Exploration Geologist

      Project generation for copper and gold projects in the western US.

    • WYOMING GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

      Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
      • President

        Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Treasurer

        Dec 2012 - Dec 2016
    • WyoMade Apparel & Craft Goods

      Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
      Owner

      Co-Founder of retail store and clothing brand selling all goods made or designed in Wyoming.

    • Rio Tinto

      Aug 2019 - now

      Member of North America Region Technical Team focused on copper projects.

      • Exploration Manager - USA

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Principal Geoscientist

        Aug 2019 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wyoming Professional Geologist

      Wyoming Board of Professional Geologists
      Dec 2014
    • Certified Professional Geologist (CPG)

      American Institute of Professional Geologists
      Apr 2019