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SOILS & CONCRETE TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Objective Obtain employment, where by talents can be used for the benefit of the company and continue to obtain certifications. Conscientious construction inspector with experience ensuring work is in compliance with all relevant codes. Reliable worker with strong  aptitude and a willingness to learn. Technically skilled Construction Inspector with over 21 years hands-on experience and technical training.
Skills

Able to read grading and buildinalg plans , fast learner , highly dependable , documentation of work performed , knowledge of Code and specs                    

able to work with out supervision testing and sampling of construction materials as per the job QC plan , use of testing equipment for the lab and field.
Work History
Soils & Concrete Technician01/2007 to 10/2013
QC Southwest Inc – Henderson, NV
  • Collected soil samples for lab testing of materials from job site and any import materials brought on the site.
  • Performed concrete testing and sampling of concrete placed for footings, slab on grade, curb & gutter, and sidewalk placed on job sites.
  • Observed placement and compaction of native, import, and Type II Base material placed for utility trench backfill, for site grading of building pads, parking lots and backfill around structures and footing.                                                                                   
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
  • Provided outstanding customer service.
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
Soils & Concrete Technician01/2004 to 01/2007
CTE Nevada – Henderson, NV
  • Responsibilities included observation of mass grading, placement of native and import fill materials on these various projects.
  • Performed in place density test on building pads, utility trenches and PCC paving area.
  • Performed concrete testing, inspections and sampling of concrete placed for footings, slab on grade, stem walls, elevated stabs, PCC paving areas, sidewalks, curb & gutter and V gutter.
  • Performed masonry inspections, testing and sampling of grout, mortar and made masonry prisms.
  • Inspected the placement of the rebar and the masonry block.
  • Kept details reports of all inspections performed to be given to contractors.

  • Provided outstanding customer service.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
  • Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
Lab Manager01/2001 to 01/2004
CTE Nevada – Henderson, NV
  • Responsibilities included performing the following lab test proctors , fine and course sieves , liquid and plastic limits , specific gravity of fine and course aggregates , sand  equivalent , asphalt extraction and sieve analysis , bulk and  max specific gravity of asphalt. 
  • Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to ensure proactive control over the test and operations in the lab.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.


  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
  • Collaborated with all department to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
  • Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of lab equipment and perform lab testing.
  • Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
  • Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.
  • Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Provided outstanding customer service.
Senior Field Technician01/1994 to 01/2001
CTE Inc. – Corona, CA
  • Responsibilities included observation of mass grading, performing in place density test and sand core density test for various Army Corp of Engineers projects.
  • Ran on site testing lab to perform proctors, sieve analysis, pl/pi, 200 wash, asphalt marshall, rice, unit weight, and concrete compression tests on grout, mortar, concrete cylinders, and flex beams.
  • Performed concrete testing, inspections and sampling concrete, light weight concrete, flexural concrete, and      Shotcrete.
  • Performed slump tests, concrete temperature air meter tests, and volumetric air tests.
  • Performed reinforcing steel inspection for slab on grade, footing, stem walls, driveways, curbs and gutters.
  • Performed masonry inspections of various masonry projects that included rebar replacement.
  • Performed testing and sampling of grout, mortar and made prisms.
  • Performed asphalt testing, inspected and sampled asphalt placed in parking areas, streets and roadways.
  • Kept detailed reports of all inspections that were performed and the entire lab.
Assistant CQC01/1992 to 01/1994
United Testing and Inspection – Moreno Valley, CA
  • Flight Administration Building & Corrosion Control Facility, Edwards AFB.
  • Assisted CQC in reviewing submittals to make sure they met the Army Corp of Engineers specifications.
  • Inspected all of the materials that were brought on to the jobsite to make sure materials met the specs and matched the submittals.
  • Observed mass grading and performed in-place density testing and sand cone density test of cut and fill areas.
  • Kept an ongoing plot plan of all density tests performed on site and kept inspection logs for each jobsite.
  • Performed concrete testing and sampling that include slump, air meter, and concrete temperature, making cylinders and monitoring the placement of concrete.
  • Inspected the placement of reinforcing steel for concrete and masonry to insure the placements were as per plans and specs.
  • Provided detailed inspection reports of all rebar placement to ensure correct size and dimensions as per plans.
  • Performed masonry inspection of the placement of rebar, testing and sampling of grout, mortar, prisms.
Big Horn Power Plant


Lab/Field Tech 1990 to 1992
American Engineering – Apple Valley, CA
  • Observed mass grading and performed density testing of cut and fill area for various building pads, parking lots, and backfill of utility trenches.
  • Collected soil samples from native and import materials used on this site for various lab tests.
  • Performed concrete testing and sampling of concrete placed for footings, slab on grade, stem walls, curb & gutter and sidewalks for various buildings.


Education
High School Diploma: 1977South Granville High- Creedmoor, NC
Wheeled Vechicle Maintanence1978Aberdeen Proving Grounds- Aberdeen, MD
Fire Control Instrument Repair1982Aberdeen Proving Grounds- Aberdeen, MD


Certifications
ACI Grade 1       NAQTC     OSHA 10 HOUR   Nuclear Density Gauge  Fork Lift Operator  RSO Training
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • QC Southwest Inc
  • CTE Nevada
  • CTE Inc.
  • United Testing and Inspection
  • Big Horn Power Plant
  • American Engineering

School Attended

  • South Granville High
  • Aberdeen Proving Grounds

Job Titles Held:

  • Soils & Concrete Technician
  • Lab Manager
  • Senior Field Technician
  • Assistant CQC
  • Lab/Field Tech

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 1977
    Wheeled Vechicle Maintanence 1978
    Fire Control Instrument Repair 1982