All-Convention Luncheon
The Role of Marine Archaeologists in Successful Offshore Projects
Tuesday, 29 August
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
George R. Brown Convention Center, Level 3, Ballroom B
When we consider risks for offshore energy projects during all life stages the first things that come to mind are often the HSSE and technical risks. Non-technical risks are often overlooked, yet they can be significant roadblocks to a project’s progress. Marine Archaeology is a good example of a non-technical risk that can slow or even stop an offshore energy development if not addressed early enough. We all have histories that led us to our career path, and roles and responsibilities that impact how we approach our work daily – archaeology fits into those stories by giving us windows into the people who went before us and often used our offshore environment in similar ways. If you want to understand how our modern projects tie to peoples who lived thousands of years ago or the golden age of piracy or the second World War this presentation will give you a broader view of marine archaeology’s role in the energy sector and address a number of questions such as: What is Marine Archaeology? How does it impact offshore projects? What are Marine Archaeologists doing in the offshore energy sector and what kind of data do they need?
Fee: $75
Kimberly Faulk is the Principal for Marine Archaeology at Geoscience Earth and Marine Services (GEMS), A Geosyntec Company. She is a Fellow of the Society of Underwater Technology, a former AAPG program committee chair for OTC, and a former SUT US Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics Committee Chair.
At GEMS she is responsible for developing projects, interpretation of geophysical data, project management, and supporting offshore projects for both renewables and oil and gas. Ms Faulk has worked on projects around the globe ranging from ultra deep water to ultra shallow water using AUVs, ROVs, divers, and high resolution geophysical equipment.
Ms Faulk holds a Masters in Maritime History and Marine Archaeology from East Carolina University. Through her career she has worked to bridge knowledge gaps between marine archaeologists and geophysicists to bring more young archaeologists into the offshore energy industry, and mentoring diverse young professionals to help keep them in the offshore industry.
At GEMS she is responsible for developing projects, interpretation of geophysical data, project management, and supporting offshore projects for both renewables and oil and gas. Ms Faulk has worked on projects around the globe ranging from ultra deep water to ultra shallow water using AUVs, ROVs, divers, and high resolution geophysical equipment.
Ms Faulk holds a Masters in Maritime History and Marine Archaeology from East Carolina University. Through her career she has worked to bridge knowledge gaps between marine archaeologists and geophysicists to bring more young archaeologists into the offshore energy industry, and mentoring diverse young professionals to help keep them in the offshore industry.
