Andrew Palmer

I am a 34 year old dual citizen - Canada/USA, currently finishing up a Geomatics Engineering Technology diploma at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am looking to secure employment within the geomatics industry, and I am open to relocate out of city, out of province, and out of country. 

Lab Tech/ Equipment Operator/Production Operator

Lafarge-Holcim, Exshaw AB | 2014 – 2021 

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints and locate source of contamination.
• Performed Chemical and X-Ray analysis of product.
• Ensured quality of product met federal specifications. 
• Trouble-shoot systems and ensured continuous production around the clock. 
• Safely operated and maintained heavy equipment and machinery. 
• Helped train new employees on equipment operation and maintenance. 
• Performed daily maintenance and inspections on equipment and production systems. 

Correctional Peace Officer 

Calgary Remand Center, Calgary AB (P/T) | 2016 – 2017

Responsibilities 

• Performed security patrols and investigated illegal activities.
• Enforced Provincial/Federal regulations and municipal bi-laws. 
• De-escalated incidents of aggression to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. 

Infantryman/Rifleman/Coxswain

United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton CA | 2011 – 2014

Responsibilities

• Proficient in small arms employment and infantry tactics. 
• Maintained accountability of tools and equipment during operations. 
• Developed training methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the fire team.
• Lead Marines during live fire training exercises.
• Submitted comprehensive and timely reports to Supervising Officers

Community Peace Officer

Foothills Medical Center, Calgary AB | 2009 – 2011

Responsibilities

• Performed security patrols and investigated illegal activities.
• Instructed hospital staff on proper restraint and de-escalation.
• Enforced Provincial/Federal regulations and municipal bi-laws.
• Provided security and protective services for all patients, visitors, staff, and AHS property.
• Enforced legal principals in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada and the Mental Health Act of Alberta.

Framing Carpenter

Westwood Custom Builders, Cochrane AB | 2007 – 2009

Service Advisor/Lot Attendant

Shaw GMC Pontiac Buick Hummer, Calgary AB | 2006 - 2007

I am currently a student at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology enrolled in the Geomatics Engineering Technology program that is wrapping up at the end of April 2023. Upon graduation I will have a Geomatics Engineering Technology diploma, with 2 years + experience in surveying, remote sensing, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and many more.