1. Chance Skinner
Ruston, LA 71270  (318) 451-9982  chance.skinner46@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/chance-skinner/94/bb1/253/
QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor of Science in Geology
 6 Years-Training
 5 Years-Management/Supervisory
 4 Years-Environmental/Geohazards Industry
 1 Year-Logistics
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, La
B.S. Geology December 2014
Organizations: Shreveport Geological Society, Lafayette Geological Society, AAPG, UL
Geological Society, Kappa Sigma
Experience
Software: IHS/SMT Kingdom Suite, ArcMap, AutoCAD LT, AQTESOLV, Starfix Processing
Suite, SONRIS, Matlab, Microsoft Office Applications, CARIS, Seisimager, Surfer
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Baton Rouge, LA
Environmental Specialist June 2016
 Developed maps and analyzed spatial data for wetlands, waterways, floodplains,
and Coastal Management.
 Review projects for compliance within Environmental Laws, Executive Orders, and
Historic Preservation.
 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Coastal Zone
Management Act (CZMA), Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA), and Executive
Orders 11988 (Floodplains), 11990 (Wetlands), and 12898 (Environmental Justice)
 Conduct site visits to ensure projects are within the realm for environmental and
historic preservation compliance.
 Provide technical and administrative review for EHP assessments for agency
regulations for grant funded projects.
Petroleum and Automation Consultants Monroe, LA
Geologist October 2015-April 2016
 Developed maps and analyzed spatial data for land use, geology and soils, aquifer
and aquifer recharge potential, and hydraulic and hydrologic analysis.
 Underground Storage Tank Remediation (RECAP)
 Creation of Potentiometric and Hydrocarbon Maps
 Groundwater flow direction and hydrocarbon migration
 Groundwater & Soil analysis and classification
 Groundwater, soil, and air monitoring
 Water well monitoring and vapor extraction air monitoring
 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP) & Water Permits
 Contamination clean-up procedure plan preparation
 Emergency response cleanup and program preparation and implementation
 Business development

2. Fugro GeoServices Lafayette, LA
Geologist/Geophysical Data Processor (offshore) January 2015-October 2015
 Cross-trained in interpretation of 2D/3D seismic, side scan sonar, multibeam
bathymetry, magnetic, and sub-bottom profiler.
 Generate maps in SMT/IHS Kingdome Suite for analysis of Geohazards
1. Surface Hazards: Fault scarps, gas vents, hydrate mounts, unstable slopes
slumping, MTD, surface channels, archeological & biological significance,
chemosynthetic communities.
2. Subsurface Hazards: Faults, gas-charged sediment, abnormal pressure zones,
shallow water flow, buried channels.
3. Man-Made Hazards: Pipelines, wellheads, shipwrecks, and debris.
 Acquisition and processing of multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, magnetic,
sub-bottom profiler, 2D seismic, & shallow core samples
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana Lafayette, LA
Student Worker June 2013-December 2014
 SONRIS-Data entry & extraction
 Data Collection-pore water salinity, Rod Surface Elevation Table (RSET)-accretion &
subsidence
 QA/QC of data collected
Louisiana Army National Guard
Sergeant/Squad Leader
 Non-Commissioned Officer
 Operations manager, responsible for night operations of
a healthcare clinic.
 Management of 4-5 soldiers in a healthcare clinic.
 Received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for the
above actions.
 Served one deployment during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 Received a hand-written letter from a 2-star General
(Major General) for meritorious actions during OIF.
 Commanded a 7-8 man squad and accomplished mission
objectives effectively and efficiently.
 Responsible for environmental conditions, and health
and safety of company sized elements.
 Responsible for company size training, logistics, and
preparedness.
 Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and
communication skills; able to work with all levels of
people to achieve objectives.
 Created and implemented Standard Operating
Procedures.
Lake Charles, LA
2006-2013
Certifications and Awards
 HAZWOPER 40 HR
 IADC Rig Pass Safe Gulf & Safe Land Including SEMS II
 Hydraulic Pedestal Crane Operator Safety Training
 Rigger Safety 8 HR
 BOSIET 5700 (HUET & EBS)

3.  Medic First Aid/CPR/AED
 TWIC Card
 Basics of Raster Data
 Getting Started with HAZUS
 Warrior Leadership Course Graduate
 Joint Service Commendation Medal
 Army Commendation Medal
 Army Achievement Medal x4
 Basics of Raster Data
 Getting Started with HAZUS
 EAGE-E 004 Basic Introduction to Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
 EAGE-E-001 3D Seismic
 EAGE-E-011 Formation of Rift Basins
 SVY-303 Data Processing in Starfix.VBAProc & Starfix Workbench
References
 Dean Blackett-Owner
Petroleum and Automation Consultants
318-376-7221
pacdean@att.net
 Andre Prejean-Operations Manager
Fugro GeoServices
337-962-0127
 Nathan Deese-Platoon Sergeant
US Army
225-620-7859