1. Nathan S. Pettingill
600 East Admiral Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64106
Cell - (816) 699-7073
N8petti6190@hotmail.com
Skills:
 Used geophysicaltechniques to map the subsurface structures and anomalies, GPR and TDR.
 Performed field excavations of fossils in Badlands National Park.
 Received training in SGeMS, Geostatistical Analytic programs, Auto Cad, C++, Microsoft Word, Excel,
and Power point.
 Fluent in field techniques.
 Exceptional eye for finding targets of interest.
 Hydrogeologic – Environmental technology.
Education:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science in Geology 2013
University of Nevada- Reno
National Geothermal Academy 2011
United States Marine Corps
Communication Electronics School 2004
School of Infantry 2004
Coursework and Field Work:
 Undergraduate Research, San Salvador Bahamas 2012
o Helped teach field methods, mapping boulders that have been displaced from storm
surges.
o Directed students through tidally dominate cave systemin a karst environment.
 Participated in Field studies in San Salvador Bahamas at the Gerace Research Centre 2011
o Courses consisted ofstudying and mapping horizontal stratigraphic units and geologic
structures in a carbonate environment and understanding past environments.
o Participated in the first National Geothermal Academy at the University of Nevada in
Reno.
o Graduate level engineering based program sponsored by the Department of Energy
consisting of 8 modules including:
 Intro to Geothermal Energy Utilization – 15 hrs
 Public policy, Permitting & Environmental Issues - 15hrs
 Resource Assessment and Exploration – 45 hrs
 Drilling Engineering – 30 hrs
 Reservoir Engineering – 30 hrs
 Power Plant Design and Construction – 30 hrs
 Direct Use Heat pumps – 30 hrs
 Geothermal Business Principles and Development – 15hrs
 Participated in fossil excavation and identification in Badlands South Dakota 2011,2010
 Participated in field studies in La Paz, Mexico. 2010
o This course consisted of studying Paleolithic artifacts from the Clovis Indians and
cultural resources. Performed proper geologic field studies and procedures such as
locating and documenting fault ruptures in the Baja Peninsula.

2. Experience:
Larsen & Associates INC. Lawrence, KS
Fulltime Field Geologist 3/2014- Present
 Field Geology, Investigation in Hydrogeological conditions in relating to environmental
contamination.
 Management of Drill crew and installation of Monitoring Wells.
 Field to Office coordination’s scheduling.
 Environmental monitoring, core soil sampling, logging, Field testing (PID) and
documentation.
 Monitoring Well sampling, documentation for analysis.
 Implementation of state regulations, to coordinate with State of Kansas Project Managers.
Kansas Geological Society Lawrence, KS
Independent Contractor 1/- 2/2014
 Geologist / Geotechnical work
 Organized fabrication shop
 Fabrication of geophysicalequipment.
Advance Geologic Exploration Services Sparks, NV
Independent Contractor 2013 – 2/2014
 Junior Geologist / Geotechnical work
 Base metal exploration project.
 Managed Core shed.
 Worked directly with client to oversee the development of drill program.
 Facilitated the sampling of core with industry standards,and transported to assay lab, ALS
Chemex.
 Field work, collecting geological information that determined selection of drill hole
locations.
 Collected Geo-technical information from recovered Core.
 Inspected recovered Core on site and determined at what depth to cut off drill holes.
Hydraulic Power Systems Inc North Kansas City, MO
Part time employee 2012-August 2013
 Metal fabrication; built industrial grade equipment and components of Laboratory Impact
Hammers. Wired electrical systems for incandescent lighting.
United States Marine Corps Jacksonville, NC
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor 2005
 Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in keeping records on incoming and
outgoing shipments of communication equipment. Prepared items for shipment and supervised
daily operations.
 Determined work procedures,prepared work schedules and expedited work flow. Purchased
and maintained sensitive test devices for cryptographic radios for 2nd Assault Amphibian
Battalion, Headquarters and Service Company.
Communication/ Calibration Technician 2004-2005
 Modified electronic components, for Hummers, personal radio packs, and amphibious track
vehicles. Evaluated performance and reliability of communications equipment.