ERIC A. ESCOTO
3607 E. Janice Way, Phoenix, AZ 85032 | 602-403-0234 | ericaescoto@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
BS in Earth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences)
Expected: 2015
Deans List: Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Overall GPA: 3.64, Major GPA: 3.87
Related Courses: Calculus 1-3, University Physics (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism),
Mineralogy, Structural Geology, Petrology, Sedimentology, Field Geology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix, AZ
AS Associate in Science
2014
Saint Mary’s High School, Phoenix, AZ
High School Diploma
2003
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Copper State Engineering, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ
Soils and Materials Technician / Soils Laboratory Manager
January 2005 –
January 2014
 Geotechnical soil drilling and rock coring for water and
electric transmission line - Rosemont Copper Sahuarita, Arizona
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Monitoring of construction of storm water sediment
impoundment. A large scale gravity trap prior to storm
water outlet into Pinto Creek, AZ – Carlotta KGHM Miami, Arizona
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Permeability testing of tailings – Vulture Peak Gold Wickenburg, Arizona
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Lab testing for several rapid return heap leach pad
projects, involving relatively undisturbed soil moisture,
density, and biaxial shear, and remolded optimum
moisture and maximum dry density (proctor), and
biaxial shear testing – Freeport McMoran - Miami,
Arizona
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Percolation testing for various sites in Maricopa County,
Arizona
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Monitoring and testing of soil during lime stabilization
of roadways, which reduces the expansion potential of
expansive soils - White Fence Farms - Buckeye, Arizona
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Testing of expansive shale rock - Humboldt, Arizona
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Field measurement of strike, dip, and joint conditions of
historic mining cut slope - Inspiration Hill, Freeport
McMoran - Miami, Arizona
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Soils, rock, and materials testing for various
commercial, industrial, and residential projects,
including specific gravity, and hydrometer analyses of
soil and rock; temperature, slump, air entrainment, and
casting of representative samples for compressive
testing of concrete and grout - Maricopa County,
Arizona
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Conducted and assisted with geotechnical investigations
for various commercial, industrial, and residential
properties to aid in foundation design - Arizona,
Nevada, and California
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Prepared geotechnical investigation reporting, data
collection, and presentation
REFERENCES
J. David Deatherage, P.E., President, Copper State Engineering, Inc., 16621 N. 91st Street,
Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Office 480-368-1551 Cell 602-399-9145
Richard Hervig, Professor, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space Exploration,
PSF-644, Office 480-965-8427, Email: richard.hervig@asu.edu
Stephen Reynolds, Professor, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space
Exploration, PSF-552, Office 480-965-9049, Email: sreynolds@asu.edu
Jack Starkey, Senior Designer, Vice- President, Copper State Engineering, Inc., 16621 N. 91st
Street, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Office 480-368-1551 Cell 480-239-9221
Christy Till, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University, School of Earth and Space
Exploration, ISTB4-569, Office 480-727-2828, Email: Christy.Till@asu.edu