Experience

SAM Companies

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Survey Crew Chief

  • Aug 2017 - Present



Luminant

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mine Engineer Tech 2

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2016

  Stake drag line control, special construction projects and monitor ground control to keep within compliance. I handle field work for all pond sounding activities. Gather and process all daily production information along with filling out hauling sheets, consumption reports, MTD reports, process stock pile scans and I am responsible for inventory tracking of the stock piles. I handle the day to day scheduling of our survey activities. Maintain communication with engineers and operation supervisors to ensure their request are met in a timely and accurate manner. Show less



SAM Companies

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Survey Crew Chief

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

  Pipeline Survey- I was responsible for three man crew, their actions that take place in the field and the crew as a whole in providing the company with task such as complete a daily of pipeline ROW easement, proposed centerline, existing centerline, and topo edge of trees, creeks, roads, etc. I also set Primary and Secondary Control Network in the Tri-State area: Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. I am responsible for all reports that are due daily, weekly & monthly. Take field notes; copy and scan to technician in office. I report to the project Coordinator, Supervisor and Project Manager on a daily basis. Show less



Seismic Micro-Technology (SMT)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Frac Translator

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Prepared the layout of geophones and linking fiber optic cables to a recorder in order to observer the fracs, well sight i would monitor the frac and record any and all changes made from the time that the well head was opened until it was closed. Obtain as well as maintain knowledge in the process of the operation we performed such as correct depth calculations, locating collars, size and types of guns and plugs to use for the well that tension and speed of the reel are very important and many more things as well. I belive and i have found that the most important knowledge i have is safety first at all times, to work together as a team to insure that everyone is keeping their eyes and ears open being alert and competent at all times so that we may all get the job done correctly on time at budget and most of all safely. Show less



JE Kingham Construction

• Livingston, TX

• Field Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Provided technical surveying data, guidance and support for CAD, GIS, and other surveying technical services as required in support of specific to the construction of the Livingston High School, Polk County Jail and also the preliminary and Asbuilt survey of the new Polk County Judicial Center. Provided work control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff i.e., forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, piping hangers and supports, etc. In addition I held the responsibility for cataloging the MSMS logs, and conducting monthly safety meetings for all three projects. Maintained constant awareness of the safety implications of every aspect of the design and construction to produce the successful completion of projects. Thus, during the daily conduct of duties, I provide safety surveillance of the construction, reporting and correction of safety violations in accordance with the project procedures that was required. I was responsible for maintaining up to date the Base Real Property Inventory records. Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment. I attended daily status meetings, pre-construction / kick-off meetings as required. Executed my work in a timely fashion in support of the project construction design and construction start date as well as completion. Show less



TranSystems

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Crew Chief

  • Feb 2005 - Jan 2009

  It was my responsibility to direct 4 field crews and ensured that all projects were accurately completed within a timely manner. I was to maintain all job, expense and mileage logs as they were required to be filled out daily and turned in. Maintain condition and adjustment of surveying equipment. It was my responsibility to properly train new employees and to keep existing employees up to date on all company procedures and coding systems along with training of new equipment. I drew projects with Micro Station and AutoCAD for field projects in the office for the Engineers. As a crew chief I preformed both in-filed calculations and creations. Different types of detailed mapping surveys for existing chemical plants, rail roads, bridges, drainage structures, and turn-outs as well as any grade changes for an accurate digital terrain model. Create control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement. Show less



Gorrondona & Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Survey Crew Chief

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

  I directed field crews with up to 3 personal to perform various survey projects that included but were not limited to Boundary, Topo, Construction, and Design many of which were contracts for the city of Ft. Worth. Some of these jobs were for beautification of the downtown (road) area. I also participated in high level security projects such as the D.E.A building and also the D.F.W airport. At both of these projects only I and one other person (instrument man) was able to obtain and given access after a very extensive background check and drug test was completed. It was my responsibility to ensured that all projects were done in an accurate and sufficient time. I maintained all job, expense, and mileage logs all were filled out daily. Before starting each project I would review the documents to ensure that all information that would be needed to complete the job was obtained. When I was confident I had received all the information an materials I would gather my crew an head to the job site. At arrival I would give the crew instruction to start preparing the survey equipment and supplies we would need. While that was taken place I would read all the legal documents a calculate the site an create a drawing. When we were prepared I would lead my crew to conduct the survey once that all the points that were needed were set and I would check my work to ensure that it was without error. Upon complete I assisted and directed the crew in gathering all equipment and any material not used. I would have the crew complete a check list that I myself looked over before leaving a job. I returned to the office were I had the crew clean the company truck, unload the equipment and replace any materials that was needed. While that was being done I would download all of the data I had collected to the computer, and turn in my documented field note of the job. Show less



TNP

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Instrument Man

  • Oct 2000 - Jan 2001

  Instrument Man / Survey Aid- I assisted the survey crew chief in all aspects of the survey project, including field data collection with either GPS and conventional survey instruments, I would do reconnaissance for property corner evidence, field stakeout of proposed routes, and technical support as needed also collect data for field level notes which I reported to the Surveyor Party Chief. The projects required information such as ROW easement, proposed centerline, existing centerline, and topo edge of trees, creeks, roads, etc. Also to set Primary and Secondary Control. Collect data for field level notes which is reported to the Surveyor Party Chief. This position required frequent and extended travel. Show less



Whitfield Hall & Associate

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Survey Party Chief

  • Nov 1999 - Oct 2000

  As a crew chief I directed and managed field crews of up to 3 men. I would do In-field calculations with detailed mapping surveys. Maintain job logs, expense logs, and mileage logs daily. Perform surveys such as Boundary, Topo, and Construction As a crew chief I directed and managed field crews of up to 3 men. I would do In-field calculations with detailed mapping surveys. Maintain job logs, expense logs, and mileage logs daily. Perform surveys such as Boundary, Topo, and Construction



JE Kingham

• Livingston, Texas

• Instrument Man/ Crew Chief

  • Aug 1997 - Nov 1999

  I assisted the Field Engineer Bob Parton with the layout through to the completion surveys of the construction projects that included the Livingston Jr. High, Telephone Company and the Livingston Memorial Hospital. I assisted the Field Engineer Bob Parton with the layout through to the completion surveys of the construction projects that included the Livingston Jr. High, Telephone Company and the Livingston Memorial Hospital.