David Sollie

Objective

Henderson, Nevada *****

702-***-****

ablvh8@r.postjobfree.com

To secure a position with the opportunity for advancement that will allow me to utilize

my skills and expand my experience to its fullest potential.

Work Experience

Director of Materials Services

1/2006 - Present Western Technologies, Las Vegas, NV

Provide guidance for Project Managers, Laboratory, and Special Inspectors in their

performance of their work. Determine methods, analysis and evaluation procedures

to be used in inspections. Provide opportunities for professional development and

encourage staff participation. Establish and evaluate training programs appropriate

to the performance of the specific job tasks of the staff and to maintain the technical

competance of the staff. Detailed knowledge of applicable test and inspection

methods and requirements, quality assurance and control of processes and the

codes for performance requirements of buildings and building components. Ability

to select and motivate staff and provide guidance and technical leadership in the

Performance of Responsibilities.

Project Manager

2/2000 - 1/2006 Western Technologies, Las Vegas, NV

Project Liaison- represented the unit in relationships with the Clients, Building

Officials or such agencies having an interest in special inspections. Scheduling of

Activities- Prepared and monitored the complete management plan for special

inspection activities, keeping them on schedule and performing effectively.

Supervision- Provided first hand review of the performance of special inspectors in

their work. Procedure Implementation- Implemented administrative and operational

procedures, such as training and test procedures for persons under my charge.

Monitor Field Inspectors- Provided periodic review of their performance in the field.

Administrative Support- Provided effective clerical support to field inspectors and

other managers. Work Review- Established access to reference manuals for field

support. Determined that the results reported are accurate and validated reports.

Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, ability to select and motivate

inspectors to perform as required and to provide a proper balance between efficient

utilization of personnel and assurance of quality. Ability to perform periodic,

unscheduled inspection using the procedural guide for the purpose of providing an

ongoing evaluation of the performance of the special inspectors. Understanding of

the function and relationship to the Client and Building Official.

ICC Special Inspector

10/1995 - 2/2000 Western Technologies, Las Vegas, NV

Perform special inspections of welding, structural steel, high strength bolting,

structural masonry, and reinforced concrete for a wide variety of commercial and

industrial projects. Also, specialized in nondestructive examinations and testing.

Utilized RT, UT, MT, PT, VT on commercial and industrial projects as required.

Listed are an example of the types of projects I worked on: (This is not a complete

list)- Rio Hotel & Casino Expansion, New York New York Hotel & Casino, Lowe's

Home Improvement, Wal-mart, Del-Webb Communities, Various Billboard Signs,

Walgreen's, and the University Medical Center.

NDT Inspector

10/1977 - 8/1995 United States Air Force, Multiple Locations, Multiple

Performed nondestructive tests on various aircraft and support systems using RT,

UT, MT, PT and Eddy Current Testing.

Education

9/1973 - 6/1977 Rancho High School, Las Vegas, NV

High School or equivalent

Additional Info

Certifications:

ACI Concrete Technician- Grade 1

ICC Reinforced Concrete

ICC Structural Masonry

ICC Structural Steel

ICC Structural Welding

ICC High Strength Bolting

ICC Master of Inspections

30 Hour OSHA Safety Training

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