Manuel De Jesus Hernandez
Survey Party Chief at EMS USA, Inc.
********@*****.***
Summary
An inventive, team-building and ambitious professional combined with an excellent technical and
communicative ability. Worked for various underground utility companies, consulting engineering companies
and pipeline companies. Capable to train, direct, and effectively evaluate work activities and the performance of
subordinates. Ability to interpret maps, plans and specifications for survey factors, perform algebraic, geometric
and trigonometric calculations. Adapted to establish and maintain effective working relationships with;
coworkers, upper-management, government officials, clients and the general public. Excellent oral and written
skills as well as fluency in both Spanish and English.
Experience
Survey Party Chief at EMS USA, Inc.
June 2013 - Present (4 months)
# Company representative in direct contact with customer field personnel.
# Supervise a crew which conducts field surveys as defined by the project manager.
# Communicate effectively with, and meet the needs of the client representative, governing agent and public
representatives involved in each project.
# Provide comprehensive survey notes/sketches, computations and data in support of all field surveys;
ensures all documents conform to company standards.
# Train survey crew members and hold members accountable for performance which meets company
standards.
# Monitor each project from start to completion, as to the quality of service provided and results
achieved.
# Perform all supervisory health and safety duties as identified in the company’s safety procedures.
# Ensure all company equipment and vehicles are properly operated and maintained.
# Submit timely company standard reports
Survey Party Chief at Percheron, LLC
March 2011 - May 2013 (2 years 3 months)
# Primarily work on pipeline surveys as Instrument Man / Rodman of a one, two or three-person field crew in
remote areas of Texas.
# Data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations.
# Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight and right of way clearing.
# Perform mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
# Read and understand plans and specifications.
# Know basic sources of measurement errors.
# Dig ground using a pick, shovel and other hand tools to search for and locate survey monuments.
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# Hold and plum rod in obtaining elevations and distances.
# Drive stakes to set grades on construction projects.
# Know, understand and demonstrate safe working/operating methods of assigned tools and equipment.
Instrument Operator at Kuo & Associates Inc.
March 2010 - March 2011 (1 year 1 month)
# Provide support to the land survey process by physically assisting with the acquisition of survey data
points (angles, elevations, contours).
# Establish and locate reference points, property corners, vertical/horizontal reference points, and line staking
for construction projects using mathematical calculations.
# Obtain land survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours using electronic distance
measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
# Compile field notes and records of survey data collected and work performed.
# Interprets maps, plats, blueprints, and specifications.
# Safeguard/maintain operative condition of instruments, inventory supplies and recharge equipment
Senior Instrument Operator at Knatzaz (Utility Skating)
August 2001 - March 2010 (8 years 8 months)
# Execute survey projects from conception to final product.
# Manage utility skating throughout all phases from land development to construction.
# Establish control points and benchmarks on site to help contractors refer to their issued plans.
# Verify all existing conditions on a site and to communicate with the contractor to find out what exactly is
expected.
# Set wood stakes, nails, or paint reference points so that the contractor can build the planned improvements
accurately and effectively.
# Verify existing structures throughout the construction for the engineer’s approval.
Courses
Survey Party Chief
EMS USA, Inc.
BASIC PLUS CERTIFICATE, HASC
TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION
CREDENTIAL
Languages
Spanish
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Skills & Expertise
Surveying
Pipelines
Construction
Land Development
Team Building
Oil/Gas
Gas
Petroleum
Offshore Drilling
Contract Management
Education
Coral Gables Sr. High
1997 - 2001
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Manuel De Jesus Hernandez
Survey Party Chief at EMS USA, Inc.
********@*****.***
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