John Michael (Mike) Hyden

Work Experience

Field Quality Control Geophysicist at Global Geophysical Services
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
QC and processing for onshore and offshore 3D dynamite and vibroseis surveys using the Autoseis Autonomous Nodal Recording System. Evaluated survey data to produce finished deliverables. Liaised daily with operations to optimize data collection. Produced final products for processing centers. Processed in Windows, Linux and UNIX environments. Software used included ProMax 3D seismic processing and Mesa survey design; also used Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Field Processing Geophysicist at Global Geophysical Services
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Field processing of 3D seismic data; supported autonomous nodal recording and data processing workflow; contributed to data quality control and final deliverables; used Windows, Linux and UNIX platforms; employed ProMax 3D processing and Mesa survey design; standard office software.
Geophysical Well-Logging Technician at Century Geophysical
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Operated fully digital geophysical well-logging equipment across the United States for coal, uranium and environmental studies. Executed surveys using gamma and neutron sources and produced final on-site deliverables. Maintained vehicle and logging equipment. Tools included Caliper, Natural Gamma, SP, Density, Porosity, Resistivity, Deviation, Televiewer, KUT, and Dipmeter.
Geophysical Well-Logging Technician at Century Geophysical
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Operated fully digital geophysical well-logging equipment across the United States for coal, uranium and environmental studies. Executed surveys using gamma and neutron sources and produced final on-site deliverables. Maintained vehicle and logging equipment. Tools included Caliper, Natural Gamma, SP, Density, Porosity, Resistivity, Deviation, Televiewer, KUT, and Dipmeter.
Field Quality Control Geophysicist at Petroleum Geo-Services
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
QC and processing for onshore, transitional and offshore 3D seismic surveys worldwide. In charge of data acquisition QC. Produced Brute Stacks and Velocity Analysis daily. Processed in Windows, Linux and UNIX environments. Software included Green Mountain refraction statics for seismic geometry, Cube Manager and ProMax 3D seismic processing; plus Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Field QC Geophysicist to Chief Geophysicist at Western Geophysical
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Over six years of experience as a Quality Control Geophysicist on seismic crews worldwide. Produced Brute Stacks and Velocity Analysis daily. Generated final survey coordinates, supervised refraction and weathering programs. Software included SPECS survey design and Omega and ProMax 3D processing. Oversaw all departments.
Geophysical Trainee at Geophysical Services Inc.
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1980
Worked three summers while attending university. First summer on a seismic crew across all departments. Second and third summers spent in the Research Department on a variety of projects.

Education

Geophysics Major at The University of Tulsa
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1980
UNIX Administration Course at Petroleum Geo-Services
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
ProMax 3D Course at Petroleum Geo-Services
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Cube Manager Course at Petroleum Geo-Services
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
3D Design at Western Geophysical
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
H.S.E. at Western Geophysical
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
MicroMax and Omega Geophysical Processing at Western Geophysical
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Qualifications

Coast Guard approved Marine Survival
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
HUET
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Fire Fighting
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
40 hour OSHA Hazwoper
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Defensive Driving
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
MSHA Miner’s
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
NRC Radiological
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Manufacturing