Colin Schmidt

Background

About Colin Schmidt

An experienced geotechnical engineer focused on mine tailings and dam safety for hard rock and oil sands tailings clients. Experienced in tailings characterization, CDA and MAC regulations, GISTM conformance practices, TSF and TMA stability and evaluation, and tailings harvesting practices. • Excels in a dynamic work environment - enhanced by a constant variety of field, lab, and office work in the geotechnical and civil engineering fields; • Formative and flexible problem solver - enhanced by implementing Alberta Standard and "field-fit" solutions to daily geotechnical and civil engineering challenges; • Versatile and dedicated leader - evidenced by the completion of multiple leadership training courses (Certified Associate of Project Management courses, PSMJ Leadership Training, and In-House Career Builder Training at Thurber) and managing subcontractors; • Excellent research and analytical skills - developed from writing an original, empirically and theoretically derived, master's thesis at Western University; • Proficient in Slope/W, gINT, Global Mapper, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Experienced in trenchless installations using horizontal directional drilling (HDD), auger boring, pipe ramming, and microtunnelling. • Managed scope, budget, schedule, and quality for a wide variety of geotechnical and environmental projects including dam safety reviews and inspections, site investigations, retaining wall and foundation installations, and environmental site assessments.