Civil Engineering Technician

• Jul 2023 - Present

• Monitor progress of small to large residential and commercial land development projects. • Construction monitoring of land development projects including stormwater, sewer system, water installation, vehicle crossings, right of way, services installations e.g. power, gas, telecommunications. • Maintain key relationships with clients, contractors, Suitably Qualified and Experienced Practitioners (SQEP) and local Territorial Authorities (Manawatu District) throughout project lifetime. • Compliance with NZ and local Territorial Authorities (Manawatu District) land development standards. • Certified proficient technician of:  Scala penetrometer test – to determine the bearing capacity of subgrade  Clegg hammer test – to determine the density of compacted hardfill  Hand auger test – to determine subsurface soil properties  Shear Vane test – to determine soil strength  Nuclear densometer test – to determine and monitor density of soil and compacted pavements. • Interpret and assess soil test results in line with land development standards. • Facilitate remediation actions with contractor and local Territorial Authorities to address soil test results that do not meet land development standards. • Design of stormwater system including managing and reducing runoff e.g. soak pit, attenuation tank. • Verify contractor claims with project progress. • Negotiate contract variations with contractor and conduct due diligence on behalf of the client. Show less

Managing Director

• May 2019 - Nov 2020

Engineer Technican

• Jul 2016 - May 2019

• Analysis and design of seismic restraints for building services and equipment. • Design of buildings and other structures. • Investigation of building sites; existing buildings and structures; fire or earthquakes damaged structures. Also preparing written reports as required. • Preparing written specifications for projects. • Manage design and documentation of projects. • Liaise with other staff working on projects to ensure that programmed dates are met and staff are allocated work appropriate to their ability. • Liaise with clients, builders and other external projects personnel to receive and provide project related information in a timely manner. • Review and check drawings prior to being issued for construction to ensure that the design intent to conveyed in the documents. • Mentoring of staff with less experience. • Carry out contract observation / supervision as necessary to allow issue of construction review certificates. • Ensure that all work produced is in accordance with the comply quality system. Show less

Technical Assistant (Fixed Term)

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

• Providing assistance with building inspections and report writing for the EQR Project • Ensuring earthquake repair work is correctly repaired in accordance with relevant building standards • Confirm repair methodology for each property in a accordance with EQR guidelines and policies • Visit residential properties together with EQR Tech Supervisors to assist with assessing damage and collecting relevant data, e.g. taking measurements, carrying out bearing capacity tests, photographing sites • Entering data into computerised systems • Determine and assist with the resolution of issues/concerns • Draft where required floor plans and record as built floor levels using drafting software • Uphold confidentiality on company related matters and work within the company defined policies and procedures and the laws of New Zealand • Ensure protection of the company’s commercial interests at all times and in all circumstances Show less

Entry level Engineer(Temporary)

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) civil contracting project to install new piped stormwater installations in Christchurch. • Support Site Foreman with day to day planning; • Analysing and interpreting site plans and preparing location for installation of stormwater pipes; • Operating machinery for stormwater pipe installation; • Constructing temporary canals with Geotextile to divert surface water enabling installation of stormwater pipes. Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) civil contracting project to install new piped stormwater installations in Christchurch. • Support Site Foreman with day to day planning; • Analysing and interpreting site plans and preparing location for installation of stormwater pipes; • Operating machinery for stormwater pipe installation; • Constructing temporary canals with Geotextile to divert surface water enabling installation of stormwater pipes.

Cadet Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

Commercial and residential scaffolding projects throughout Wellington. • Assisting Project Manager to identify client’s scaffolding requirements; • Implement Health and Safety requirements prior to scaffolding installation; • Installing and dismantling of commercial and residential scaffolding; • Operating trucks to transport scaffold materials to client site; • Maintaining scaffold materials to a high standard. Commercial and residential scaffolding projects throughout Wellington. • Assisting Project Manager to identify client’s scaffolding requirements; • Implement Health and Safety requirements prior to scaffolding installation; • Installing and dismantling of commercial and residential scaffolding; • Operating trucks to transport scaffold materials to client site; • Maintaining scaffold materials to a high standard.

Assistant Site Engineer

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

Building foundations project including piling and retaining walls for Victoria University Gateway Building. • Managing Health and Safety site inductions and Job Safety Environment Analysis (JSEA) for site visitors and sub contractors prior to work commencement including monitoring correct use of Personal Protective Equipment; • Interpreting design plans and utilising Dumpy level to measure pile lengths and place orders for concrete volumes and strength parameters to meet design specifications; • Maintaining spread sheet tracking and monitoring of pile completion; • Maintaining engineering administration including invoices, equipment hire receipts, and near misses accident book; • Conducting Quality Assurance checks of reinforced customised steel to ensure the materials meet design specifications. Show less

Self-Employed Courier Driver

• 2004 - 2012

Manager – Marina Fisheries

• 2002 - 2003

Truck Driver, Security Officer, Royal New Zealand Volunteer Reserve Navy, Cable Technician

• 1995 - 2001