Mark R. Matthews

P.O. Box *** ~ Durham, CA. ~ ***38

530-***-**** ~

acouhk@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

The merit of my career in the development and construction of Petroleum/Crude/Natural Gas/ Water

pipelines and telecommunication networks is versatility. I have been involved with major projects

involving city, railroad, and government agencies. I have also managed projects, people, and money. My

excellent communication skills have enabled me to establish a good rapport with clients, contractors,

staff, and the public that effect positive results. I have supervised staff in field operations, offices, and

warehouses and the ability to motivate others to attain personal and professional goals has promoted

better labor relations. Strong assimilation skills in addition to expertise in personnel management,

engineering, feasibility, studies, code regulations, fiber and petroleum, crude and natural gas pipeline

inspections, locates, and construction methods have provided the necessary background to manage all

aspect of pipeline and fiber optic projects, and high pressure gas lines from field surveys and route design

through the supervision and inspection of the installation phase. In addition to my success, competence

and versatility, I bring a professional attitude and proven management skills to each new opportunity. I

have 17 years’ experience in the Underground Construction industry.11 years of which is in the Energy

Industry.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CLASSES TAKEN AND USED ON THE JOB

Department of Defense Hazardous Wastes, Operations and Emergency Response

Department of Energy Hazardous Materials

Department of Transportation US Coast Guard

Federal Communications Commission US Fish and Wildlife

US Environmental Protection Agency Coding of high pressure pipe lines

Underground Service Alert (USA) Certified Trained with different models of locating

equipment

Certified in mapping and as-built drawings Safety trained in driving proficiency

D.O.T. Codes 49 CFR, 192 & 195

OSHA confined space regulations

Current TWIC card

Current CPR card

Shoring and digging practices Trained in PETRIS for dig tickets

CSI Inspector, <Storm Water Pollution Prevention, SWPP>

Ability to wear all special outfits & accessories at required areas

Ability to work with Benzene monitoring equipment

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Central Valley Independent Network (February 2013 to present)

Nature of work- Inspect the new Construction/Build and Implementation of Broadband Infrastructure

throughout California to the Nevada Border.

My responsibilities as an Inspector for this project were as follows..

Assured Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory compliance.

Monitored daily construction activities, Provided direction to field personnel and contractors, Observed

& Inspected all work performed by the contractors and crews, over bore rigs, trenching crews, fiber

blowing, setting hand holes, staking right of way, verifying depths and off sets, making sure bottom of

trench was clear of rocks or other hard objects that might damage the fiber conduit. Provide as-builds

documentation, Advise supervisor regarding corrections to be made.

Performed ROW patrols to ensure safety and no unexpected work along the route.

Linder Lake INC August 2012 to February 2013

Contracted out to Century Link/Qwest Fiber optics as an Inspector on a 13 mile project from Roseville,

CA. to Sacramento, CA Responsibilities were to inspect directional and rock borings to install fiber ducts.

Took off-sets and drew up red-lines for as-builds. I was responsible for the pulling of the fiber cable for

the 13 mile route making sure the measurements and billing of hours was correct. Safety being the

number one goal. Also responsible for USA One call tickets and standby inspections ensuring no damage

would be done to the utility from San Francisco to Palo Alto, CA.

Koch Pipeline INC Inspector/Locator September 2011 to July 2012

My responsibilities as a Pipe Line Inspector/Tech were as follows..

I was Responsible for the inspection of construction and maintenance projects according to

Technical Guidelines and applicable regulations, Project Manager <PM> of repairing of pipeline

maintenance projects in the Northern MN area.

Responsible for adhering to safety guidelines and standards and for following safety rules and

regulations to promote a positive safety culture. Codes 49 CFR, DOT 192 & 195

Responsible for adhering to environmental standards and for environmental awareness.

Responsible for cost control of projects in area of responsibility.

I made responsible decisions in the field for the required work to be accomplished.

Ensure no leaks, spills or releases of product. Safety is the number one priority at all times!

Performed operations/maintenance relief duties on a 24 hour/ 7 Day call out basis when needed.

I also was responsible of reading and understanding line/station gate valve maps, flow diagrams,

and alignment drawings. Located company pipelines including probing, marking, mapping, and

flagging company pipelines and assets. Performed duties associated with One Call, USA tickets,

Blue Stakes, pipeline response system. Coordinated with third party and company personnel for

excavations, crossings, and digs of company pipelines. Performed valve inspections and

documentation to ensure safe & proper operation.

Inspect pipeline projects<Natural gas and Crude oil>, making sure pipe was in good condition and

coating was up to code on the pipe, I was involved with mechanical particle testing of exposed portions of

the pipeline and mapping and measurement of metal loss on the system. Also involved with electronic

inspections by using x-ray, ultrasonic, magnetic particle inspection methods, aka, PIGS<Pipeline

inspections gauges> Enforced the hand digging within 2 ft of the pipeline

Inspect Tank projects, cleaning/sandblasting/painting, making sure all welds were in good condition.

EH&S safety person during projects making sure all permits and safety guidelines were followed! EH&S

safety lead during projects, making sure all safety guidelines were followed and all work completed

according to safety and timelines. Managed a five man construction crew and equipment while overseeing

project. Ensured that all safety guidelines and regulations were maintained at the site.

Monitored the trenches, Excavation and backfilling for the pipeline work using various instruments

Right Of Way Inspections conducted on a weekly time table. Safety, Safety and communication were one

of the most important keys to success.

Worked from MN to ND,WI, to the Canadian border.

KINDER MORGAN, INC June 2005 to August 2011 – from Concord CA. to all of the East Bay & Bay

area. Line Rider/Inspector/Tech

Responsibilities as a Line Rider/Tech were – making sure the high pressure petroleum pipe was in good

operating condition, and up to code, making sure coating was in good condition, and was up to code on

the pipe, I was involved with mechanical particle testing of exposed portions of the pipeline and mapping

and measurement of metal loss on the system. Also involved with electronic inspections by using x-ray,

ultrasonic, magnetic particle inspection methods, aka, PIGS<Pipeline inspections gauges> Enforced the

hand digging within 2 ft of the pipeline

Inspect Tank projects, cleaning/sandblasting/painting, overseeing 3 rd party Inspectors making sure all

welds were in good condition and all guidelines were followed.

EH&S safety LEAD responsible for up to 10 contractors during projects, making sure all safety

guidelines were followed and all work completed according to safety! Pull USA/One Call tickets, clear

as no conflict, or mark out as locate. Then locate, mark, flag, take pictures and complete all documents

standby/inspect contractors digging within 10 feet or less of the pipe line. Scheduling of contractors to

inspect work projects when Kinder Morgan's pipe lines that are in conflict, and at all times making sure

that the Kinder Morgan pipe lines are protected, while enforcing the 2 foot “HAND DIG ONLY” rule

.Conducted regular inspections of the trenches/Right of Way’s <Route Patrol> to ensure that there were

no obstacles, anomalies, Leaks or Spills. Collaborating with Government, State, County, and City

Officials to determine proper alignments, and to resolve conflicts while meeting construction deadlines.

Project Management of ongoing construction projects involving work near Kinder Morgan gas pipe

lines, as well as constant route patrol on approximately fourteen pipe lines for the Kinder Morgan right of

way by automobile and aircraft. Constantly checking the computer for dig tickets, internal

communications, and whereabouts of conflicts. Documentation and inspection of the construction of pipe

lines making sure that they were laid at a correct depth and cover per DOT (Department of

Transportation) regulations and state laws, 49 CFR, DOT 192 & DOT 195 and all safety rules and laws

were followed.

LINDERLAKE CORPORATION

Contractor

Level 3 Communications from December 2004 to June 2005 in Salt Lake City Utah to the borders of

Nevada, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Responsibilities were – to run three separate Level 3 routes, pull Blue Stake tickets, standby and inspect

areas of conflicts, route patrol, and inspect and perform pre-maintenance tasks along with High Security

Surveillance of isolated regent sites. As well as marking out intercepting points of fiber optics for future

Department of Defense (D.O.D) lateral fiber optic lines going into Hill Air Force Base, located in Ogden

Utah. Overall duties and responsibilities of a Tech 5.

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT/ON-SIGHT CONSULTANTS

Contractor

QWEST Communications from August 2002 to December 2004 from Chico to Gilroy, California.

Responsibilities were – to pull USA tickets and mark out areas of conflict, stand-by and inspect. Involved

with relocating and checking valves and welds for leaks on high-pressure gas lines. If USA location is of

conflict, ENFORCE the two foot rule for digging with equipment, otherwise must HAND DIG ONLY.

Managed and patrolled the route for eight different fiber optic locations throughout the San Francisco Bay

area while keeping the USA tickets cleared and up to date. Met with with city officials to discuss

permitting issues and running lines on new projects, and red lined of as-builds after relocation of fiber.

Worked on maintenance issues inside of Pop-sites, and with the OTDR, when there was a problem in the

fiber line to determine the location.

KIEWIT PACIFIC COMPANY June 2001 to August 2002 as a Lead Project Inspector in Santa

Barbara, CA. (Contractor)

Responsibilities included – drawing of as-builds on Level 3 bores, start to finish, Bore profiles, daily

quality control reports, proofing of Level 3 ducts, inspecting welds on steel casing per Level 3’s plans,

inspecting, and the pulling of Level 3 fiber optic cable through the duct system. DESIGNATED SAFETY

ENFORCER – Enforced the Level 3 fiber optic program, ZERO TOLERANCE SAFETY RULES.

Trained employees in the HAZARD ANALYSIS RULES AND REGULATIONS through Kiewit

Pacific/Level 3 long haul. Supervised six inspectors which included scheduling hours, assigning jobs and

tasks, and making sure projects were completed with no problems.

International Telecommunications Consultants from December 1998 to June 2001 as a Lead

Inspector/Locator in Sacramento California.

Responsibilities were – daily personnel management of teams providing network protection to QWEST

Communications. Which included supervision of seven locator crews in the plowing, boring, trenching,

hand/manhole placement, and fiber duct-proofing activities for projects throughout the Bay Area as well

as installation of Level 3 fiber optics for Kiewit Long Haul from San Jose to Sacramento. Met deadlines

and budget constraints, scheduled hours, assigned jobs and tasks, and performed inspections. Served as a

liaison, working with (a) state, county, and city officials to determine proper alignments and resolve

conflicts; and (b) various contractors to meet construction deadlines while protecting and making sure

there is no damage to the underground fiber optics and Pop sights of our client. Equipment utilized in the

detection of fiber, and locating hand/manholes were the RD400, the Metro Tech900 and Hand

Hole/Manhole Locators

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Complus (Contractor) February 1997 to December 1998 as a Field Engineer in Sacramento, California.

Responsibilities were - designed proposed routes and overseeing of directional boring crews for

installation of fiber optics, electrical, gas, telephone, Cable TV, water, storms, sanitary sewer, and placing

underground utility conduits throughout the State of Oregon by working exclusively for Williams

Communications . In the preparation of initial and final as-built drawings, primary responsibilities

included topographical land survey, drafting, and mechanical drawing. During the installation phase, field

duties encompassed site determination, operation of locator equipment and supervision of directional

boring crews in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Complus (Contractor) February 1993 to June 1997 as a Class 1 Inspector/Engineer in Sacramento,

California.

Responsibilities were – accurate placement and proper installation of fiber optics from Sacramento to the

California/Oregon border, using public right-of-ways in determining routes for Worldwide Fiber. Job

entailed as-built documentation, daily production activity, coordinating work and ensuring safety

precautions between client and contractors, and providing overall field supervision of all construction

methods. From 1994 to June 1997 during this time I was a Project Manager/Lead of a 6 man Construction

crew while placing of the Fiber Optic Conduits making sure all plans/prints were followed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING HIGH

SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS

Tessoro Refinery Class Two Security Clearance

Shell Oil Refinery Cal Train Safety and Certified

Chevron Refinery UP Railroad Trained and Certified

Travis AFB Concord Weapons Storage Area

Beale AFB Current U.S.A. Passport

Hazard Chemical Analysis and Trained Certified

References available upon request

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