Joe Keoughan
LSIT #****
PO Box *** / Julian, CA 92036
ad2mcq@r.postjobfree.com
ASSETS
Field experience (30 years plus) includes boundary and topographic surveys; construction stakeout (including slope staking); ALTA surveys; aerial control; public works - industrial, commercial, and residential projects; hydrographic projects
Office experience includes use of AutoCAD, Terra model, Civil CD to draw records of survey, corner records and topographic maps; research & boundary analysis; title report review; metes and bounds descriptions; legal descriptions and regulatory documentation; permitting
Instruments used in the field include Trimble S5 (most recent) Carlson, Leica & Trimble GPS, some 3D scanning, Topcon and Nikon electronic levels. TDS proficient; licensed drone pilot
Progressive problem-solver; ability to communicate clearly and liaise effectively with crew, client, and employer
Able to effectively perform surveying tasks in difficult back country environments as well as challenging city situations and often with minimal office support
Able to calc data and offsets in the field when necessary
Mountaineering safety and wilderness survival skills instructor
Risk assessment and implementation of safety protocols (former safety officer); helicopter transport certified
a genuine enjoyment of the analytical and physical challenges of land surveying
WORK HISTORY
Party Chief / J&B Surveying and Engineering one-man survey crew performing boundaries, topos and construction staking 2022-present
Survey and AutoCAD Technician NV5 / Poway CA; 2020-2022
Survey and AutoCAD Technician / Safety Officer; data systems; WHPacific, San Diego, CA 2015-2020
Survey Technician / GIS Surveyors Inc. Poway, CA; 2012-2015
Survey Technician / Wayne Wheeler, LS and Paul Loska, LS, San Diego, CA; 2011–12
Party Chief / One-Man Field Crew and mapping office tech, Pasco, Laret, Suiter & Associates; Solana Beach, CA; 2004–09
Party Chief / Survey Technician; contract employee, various; San Diego, CA; 2002–present
Party Chief / BHA Land Planning, Civil Engineering & Surveying; Carlsbad, CA; 2000–02
Party Chief / Survey Technician; Project Design Consultants; San Diego, CA 1997–2000
EDUCATION
Palomar College, CA; AA, General Education; 21 units land surveying coursework; 1981-83;
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; Philosophy major; 1967-69