Quality Control Technician

ISAAC S. CALDERON

**-*** **** ***** . ****, Hawaii 96740

808-***-**** . ************@*******.***

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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

Veteran engineering technician with considerable experience in

construction, quality control and materials testing and inspection.

Computer literate professional able to read blueprints and communicate jobs

specifics with clients, architects, structural engineers, public officials

and crewmembers. Reliable and highly skilled worker constantly researching

ways to improve project quality and job performance. Responsible, quick-

thinking multi-tasker with a solid work history. Areas of expertise:

Quality Control . Blueprint Reading . Construction . Materials Testing /

Inspection . Grading . Paving

Embankment / Structural Fill . Drywell Installation . In-Place Density

Testing . Crew Management & Training

Excavation . Project Documentation . Soil Inspection . Supervision .

Infrastructure Development

Subsurface Investigation . Flexural Testing . Mortar Testing . Compliance .

Job Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEOLABS, INC., Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Senior Field Technician. 2005 - 2010

Worked on public and private developments of varying scales, from site

excavations to infrastructure development. Observed and documented details

and daily progress of individual projects. Interacted with architects and

structural engineers as well as local and state government officials.

Ensured batch inspections of concrete and Asphalt Concrete AC had the

proper balance of aggregates, soil and sand for specific projects. Trained

new technicians on procedures and protocol as required.

Key Achievements:

. Oversaw and inspected the infrastructure development of a 228-acre

site in Kohanaiki private residential resort golf course development,

involving mass excavation and fill using onsite rock/embankment

materials. Infrastructure improvements including water, forced sewer,

electrical dry well installations, catch basins storm retention

basins, roadway improvements density testing of structural embankment

and aggregate materials in accordance to County of Hawaii Public Works

specifications.

. Graded boulder and rock fills in mass excavation for a 500-acre low-

income housing development in Waikoloa

. Served as quality control technician on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway

expansion in Kailua Kona

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WEST HAWAII UTILITIES, Waikoloa, Hawaii

Assistant Plant Operator, 2005

Played active role in the daily operations of the 500K-gallon-per-day

wastewater treatment plant. Prepared daily and weekly reports and audits

for the Department of Health and wrote up daily construction reports for

the lead engineer. Read water meters and performed routine maintenance and

repairs.

Key Achievements:

. Tested chlorine PH, sludge levels and settling, reporting results

directly to the chief field engineer, ensuring strict adherence to

water safety requirements and guidelines set by the American Water

Works Association.

. Inspected water meter trunk and main sewer lines in the field

SSFM INTERNATIONAL, Kona, Hawaii

Construction Inspector IV, 2004 - 2005

Consulted on numerous projects for the State of Hawaii Department of

Transportation. Made material projections. Oversaw paving operations and

scheduling to keep jobs on track. Provided traffic control monitoring.

Balanced ledger sheets. Reported daily on material quantities and

construction progress.

Key Achievement:

. Enforced plans/specs compliance, ensuring the safety of contractors,

personnel and the general public.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Continued...

YAMADA & SONS, Hilo, Hawaii

Construction Supervisor, 2003 - 2004

Supervised a 10-man paving crew that served the eastern side of the Big

Island, known for its wet climate. Assigned work schedules and laid out

project plans. Devised daily trucking schedules to ensure appropriate

materials were delivered to job sites on time. Prepared daily project

updates. Evaluated crew performance.

Key Achievements:

. Ensured compliance with state and federal guidelines.

. Secured additional County and State Paving projects through cost

cutting measures implemented by Project Management team.

CTL ENGINEERING, INC., Columbus, Ohio

Senior Field Technician, 2000-2003

Oversaw quality control, materials testing and additional duties on

multiple jobs, including several Earthworks projects for the Ohio

Department of Education Tested, treated and stabilized soil for PH balance.

Key Achievements:

. Supervised support structure installation of the 300K-square-foot

Mansfield Senior High School Project, ensuring materials and

procedures were up to spec.

. Performed soil and concrete testing for a 500K-square-foot

distribution facility for the United States Postal Service.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

JOHN R. BYERLY, INC., Bloomington, California.Senior Field Technician

HARDING LAWSON & ASSOCIATES, Irvine, California.Independent Assurance

Tester

NINYO & MOORE, Irvine, California.Senior Field Technician

LAW / CRANDALL, INC. (now MACTEC), Anaheim, California. Engineering

Sciences Technician

EDUCATION

FULLERTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Hazmat Technologies COLORADO TECHNICAL

UNIVERSITY-(ONLINE) BS-PROJECT MANAGEMENT (currently enrolled)

CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

ACI CERTIFICATION, CONCRETE TESTING

CPR / FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

TROXLER NUCLEAR GAUGE SAFETY CERTIFICATION

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NUCLEAR GAUGE SAFETY

STATE OF HAWAII PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

MSHA MINE SAFETY HAZARD TRAINING

LAW / CRANDALL IN-HOUSE CERTIFICATION INSPECTION PROGRAM

SUPERPAVE TRAINING COURSE

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