Matt Matko

PROJECT GEOLOGIST

• Hometown: Loretto, Minnesota
• BS – Geosciences, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, ’15
• MS – Geosciences, University of Minnesota – Duluth (ABD)

ABOUT MATT

Matt is a passionate geologist that brings equal parts humor and hard work to the company. He is as reliable as they come at Big Rock, with an action-oriented approach and quick thinking to develop solutions. His team-first approach supports the Big Rock standard of operational excellence because he is adaptable to any situational demands and always prioritizes completing the objective. 

It is no surprise that Matt’s peers regard him as a critical asset to the technical team. This field season has brought numerous assignments on short notice with various logistical challenges and he has been dependable under pressure. In August Matt was recognized for his outstanding contributions in four key criteria that enable successful programs.

Congratulations and thank you on behalf of Team Big Rock! 

August Team Contributions

Safety

• Executed field program with little time to prepare
• Effectively minimized costs on program with very tight budget constraints
• Overcame technical and logistical challenges

Dedication

• Completed last minute project need to ensure error-free deliverable to client
• Took ownership of a technical challenge, helped the team fix and overcome

Quality

• Worked to improve data collection systems and procedures
• Ensured quality data collection framework for field programs

Communication

• Balanced communications between numerous programs with challenging deadlines
• Worked with vendor to inspect and repair critical equipment