Mike Bingle-Davis
Senior Geologist
Kirkwood Oil and Gas, Casper Wyoming
May 2014 – Present
Mike Bingle-Davis is a senior geologist with the Kirkwood Oil and Gas in Casper, Wyoming. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota in geology, earning both a bachelors and master’s degrees in geology in 2006. His work focuses on Kirkwood interests in oil and gas holdings, gold and bitcoin mines, helium, critical minerals, and other projects throughout the Rockies. Mike is currently vice president of the AAPG Energy Minerals Division, chair of the EMD Communications Committee, and a member of the AAPG EMD geothermal committee. He previously served in nearly seven years on the board of the Wyoming Geological Association and three years on the board of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. In addition to AAPG, Mike is also an active member of the Geological Society of America, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Society of Economic Geology, and many local Casper volunteer activities. His goals include increasing the connectivity between societies, individuals, and technological empowerment.
EXPERIENCE
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Cameco Corporation – Geologist
Dates Employed Jul 2011 – Apr 2014
Employment Duration 2 yrs 10 mos
Competentcy in the use of geophysical logs that enable interpretation of petrophysical and uranium mineralization information. Evaluation of uranium concentration values recorded on geophysical logs for the purpose of entering the data into drill hole databases.
Prepare geologic cross sections utilizing geophysical logs and log data for correlating lithologies, interpreting mineral trend orientation and projections, and construction of various maps used in uranium exploration and evaluation.
Proficiency in roll front mapping, techniques, drill hole planning, and planning and coordination of field projects.
Familiar with evaluation techniques and pertinent considerations of property submittals, various styles of uranium deposits, geophysical and geochemical and computer methods used in uranium exploration and development.
Uranium drilling project field procedures including supervision of drill crews, communication with all field personnel, drill hole staking, environmental and safety considerations, drill hole cuttings interpretation, core sample collection, drill hole plugging, geophysical logging, reclamation of disturbed areas, surface owner concerns, and dealing with various types of drilling problems.
Familiar with the Cameco Resources Data Archives to enable efficient retrieval or storage of data.
Familiar with the needs and characteristics of each Cameco Resources exploration project to enable effective assistance.
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North Dakota Department of Transportation – Environmental Scientist II
Dates Employed Jan 2007 – Jun 2011
Employment Duration 4 yrs 6 mos
Conduct field and office research to maintain the Department of Transportation’s environmental commitments. Evaluate, minimize and advise on impacts to the ecosystem based on construction activities including biological, geological, and other factors.
Utilize national wetlands inventory maps, aerial photos, on-site inspection, to locate and determine size and type of wetlands persuant to the US Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Manual regulatory requirements.
Wetland delineations based on vegetation / biology, hydrology, and soils. Using information gathered in field or office for submittal to the US Army Corps of Engineers for jurisdictional determination resulting in potential submittal of 404 Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the River and Harbors Act, floodplain, or other permits.
Development of mitigation and monitoring strategies for wetland impacts. Determine the degree of necessary wetland replacement, locate possible means of construction of wetlands and restoration of drained wetlands.
Determine methods of re-vegetating wetlands with hydric and upland native vegetation. Conduct and prepare monitoring reports, work with federal, state, and local agencies. Develop and coordinate reccomendations for measures to avoid/minimize adverse environmental effects of highway improvements.
Develop strategies to mitigate impacts which could not be avoided or minimized. Maintain technical proficiency for National Environmental Policy Act requirements and other environmental procedures.
Maintain proficiency in global positioning system units, geographic information systems, cartography, and technical writing with regard to memorandum of understanding, wetland banking guidance, and contracts.
Coordinate and evaluate United States Fish and Wildlife easement properties for use in material extraction to minimize and avoid potential violations.
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AWARDS
2016 –
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