Steven Kempe
Denver CO *****
ada278@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-k-6b817627
Career Overview:
Senior GIS, Telecom OSP Engineer professional with 20 years of experience assisting Government, Energy, Utility and Telecom Companies. Implementing GIS processes including but not limited too; Data collection, Data Storage, Spatial analysis, Geometric network, modeling pipeline network, Corporate Web mapping Services, Consistent ongoing training and education. Fluent in multiple GIS/Geotechnical programs. Enjoy taking on new and different projects and tasks. GIS Mapping Consulting services, providing turnkey project management from start to completion.
Work Experience:
Pauley Construction a Dycom subsidiary, Centennial Colorado
May 2019 - Present
OSP Engineers - Responsible for design and preparation of Engineering Work Orders for all growth whether Land developments, new buildings, single line requests, Government & Safety, Preservation, Rehab, DSL, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, Road Relocation, augmentation projects and circuit/special circuit requests. Utilizing the following tools; Bidmaster/Fireworks, JDS, FORTE, NDTT, ARMOR, NDS, ACAD
Manages the daily operations of the outside fiber plant to include engineering, permitting, contracting, designing and maintenance of new building adds and existing fiber facility relocations.
Responsible for design and development of complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations, modifications and upgrades.
Maintains fiber splice records, network topography records and fiber mapping and as-builts in corporate inventory systems.
Works closely with other carriers, engineering firms, local/ state agencies and building owners/landlords on new building adds and relocations.
Pearce Services. Pasco Robles, California (Remote Denver)
Sept 2107 – May 2019
OSP Design Engineer - Responsible for all technical aspects of designing OSP fiber plant and work as a team member with OSP Design Engineers. Support Verizon Fiber One project in Denver market, Skills: Telecom Outside Plant Design Engineering, AutoCad, 3GIS, MS Office products Outlook, Word, Excel, Google Earth kmz.
Design and develop OSP construction drawings, permit documentation, and project manage the completion of the project.
Outside plant design in various environments (aerial, buried, Underground.
Works with outside agencies to obtain right-of-way approvals and coordinate projects with other utilities.
Supports permitting with State, Local and Federal agencies
Review designs for quality and compliance with specifications, standards, practices and guidelines.
Download and manage GPS coordinate and mapping systems to Trimble unit
Capture pole and line routes using hand held GIS units and/or Google Earth KMZ files.
Provide on-site construction inspection to ensure design specifications are met.
Dycom Industries, Inc. Contractor West Palm Beach, Florida (Remote Denver)
May 2017 –Sept 2017
GIS Specialist - GIS data conversion for telecommunications industry using FME (Feature Manipulation Engine). Exchange spatial data between CAD and GIS systems, streamlines the translation of spatial data between geometric and digital formats, spatial data migration and translation projects, Supply spatial data to web applications. Relevant Skills: AutoCAD, SafeSoftware FME, MS Office products
Experience with python, ESRI model builder, SQL development and batch processing.
Previous work experience working with SafeSoftware and creating ETL workbenches.
Experience designing innovative solutions that solve unique client business challenges.
Experience developing and maintaining databases, reports, and mapping related to utility data, and performing quality checks.
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Contractor Lakewood Colorado, Security Clearance
April 2016 – May 2017
GIS Quality Assurance Analyst Security Clearance - EFLHD Roadway Inventory Program (RIP). The EFLHD established the FHWA RIP and began collecting a complete inventory and condition assessment of roads, parkways, and parking areas within the National Park Services (NPS) road network.
GIS QA Analyst - Department of Transportation (DOT) Government Security Clearance PWT
Perform Quality Assurance tests on databases (Oracle & Micosoft access.
Using the SQL, Python, create new scripts as directed by QA Program manager.
Apply technical and programmatic knowledge of ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcSDE and enterprise
geodatabases in Oracle environment, improving on existing processes and procedures.
Using ArcGIS 1C.x software, use existing techniques and develop new ways to verify GPS and other
spatial data for compliance with accuracy specifications.
Utilize modeling and/or Python scripting to automate ArcGIS geoprocessing tasks.
Update existing Crystal Report templates and help develop new ones.
Create new procedural documents as needed. Update existing procedural documentation to reflect current practices. Review
Discovery Natural Resources LLC. (Formerly known as FIML Natural Resources) Denver Colorado
March 2013 – Nov 2016
GIS\Geo Technician – Utilize GIS techniques to provide analysis, mapping, and data validation of Logistics assets. Recommends appropriate strategies and data workflows to Logistics customers. Works closely with the GIS technical team to develop efficient processes for data validation, data collection and data flow improvements. Relevant Skills: ESRI ArcGIS 10, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
Provide mapping and data distribution support for the business
Accountable for GIS data quality
Primary department interface with Logistics customers
Manage and maintain the GIS database through editing and quality assurance best practices
Incorporate GIS data from various sources and in various formats into the GIS system
Understand the strategic value of data and develop processes to improve efficiencies and data quality practices
Implement and manage workflow processes to ensure that the GIS system is updated timely, accurately and complete
Work with other departments to define and coordinate data management processes including survey data collection, inspections, and project completion reports
Develop, implement, and manage processes to perform routine data analysis and generate reports.
Manage mapping and data distribution methods that allow the business to leverage GIS
Provide GIS related technical expertise and training to the business
Noble Energy Inc. Contractor Denver Colorado
July 2012 – Feb 2013
GIS/Geoscience Technician - Provides routine geological/geophysical and administrative support to the Wattenberg Business Unit for cultural and geologic mapping and cross-section construction. Working with a regional team supporting geoscientists, focusing primarily on geoscience workflow and geological/geophysical data base management, maintaining timely updates of well, core, log, and other data within the Petra, Petrel and GeoGraphix platforms with a high level of data integrity. Relevant Skills: Proficient in IHS Petra, TerrraVu II, Petrel, ESRI ArcGIS 10, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Visio, Acrobat Professional, Spotfire, WellView, Openwells.
Perform geological, geophysical, and limited engineering technical support on multiple projects across all assets
Take an active role in building and maintaining geologic and seismic databases, including but not limited to Petrel/Studio and GeoGraphix
Collaborate with Geoscience Data Management team and Analysts as appropriate
Partner with Geoscience Technology and IT to drive data process automation, and develop best practices for real-time and analytics data feeds
Prepare cross sections and various geologic maps, including but not limited to structure, isopach, gross/net pay, and production maps, using proprietary and/or vendor data, to support the regional team’s efforts and integration with Asset team projects/goals
Perform data mining activities accessing various internal and third party databases including but not limited to PI-Dwights, Drilling Info,
Import geological, geophysical, drilling, completion, and reservoir data from various file types, build PowerPoint presentations, and maintain geological/geophysical data in the company’s drilling software package
Work ahead of geologists and geophysicists to build datasets, projects, and layers before they are required.
Linc Energy Inc. Denver Colorado
Nov 2010 – July 2012
Lead GIS/Geo Technician - Responsible to providing geospatial support with mapping, Web-GIS and custom graphic support to meet the business objectives of the Exploration business team. including, land, engineering, geoscience, and operations staff. Relevant Skills: Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS 10, Quantum QGIS, IHS Petra, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Visio, Acrobat Professional, and Adobe Photoshop
Provides project and operation support utilizing company's Geographic Information System
Architects and designs GIS database schemas
Loads, references, geospatially transforms, projects and prepares data
Analyzes land acquisition, environmental, survey, construction spatial deliverables and prepares for construction or operational systems
Analyzes business work processes and identify efficiencies by applying GIS technology
Sets up and maintains spatial databases and database connections
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Denver, Colorado
April 2006 - July 2010
Regulatory GIS Coordinator –Responsible for the integrity of all corporate spatial data, hiring, training and support of Regulatory GIS staff. Relevant Skills: Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS 9.3/10, The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Data Model, Landworks Property Management (LPM) and IHS Petra, GeoGraphix Experience using Tobin and Quorum land systems, LandWorks Toolbox, Parcel Edit Tools and QuikMap Printer, Understanding of Oil and Gas Leases, Pipeline Right of Ways, SDE enterprise, Python scripting, FME, GPS collection and post processing, CartoPac field GPS software, AutoCAD Autodesk Mapping 3D, MicroStation and Civil, MapInfo, Microsoft Office, Visio, Acrobat Professional. PI/Dwights, Aries
Oversee the daily process flow of the GIS team
Provides project and operation support utilizing company's Geographic Information System
Architects and designs GIS database schemas
Develops models for data conversion and geo-database loading
Loads, references, geospatially transforms, projects and prepares data
Analyzes land acquisition, environmental, survey, construction spatial deliverables and prepares for construction or operational systems
Analyzes business work processes and identify efficiencies by applying GIS technology
Sets up and maintains spatial databases and database connections
Mentors other GIS analysts
Other duties as assigned
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Denver, Colorado
April 2004 - July 2006
Regulatory GIS Technician - Responsible for all GIS mapping efforts in support of the Regulatory departments CBM Plan of development (POD’s) application submittals in the Powder River Basin. Coordinating with the Wyoming BLM on their requirements to establish a standardized streamline GIS mapping and data submittal process.
Partner with Field Associates, GIS Analysts, and other Project Stakeholders on the production of maps (digital & print), managing data, reports, and other metrics using GIS spatial analysis methods, ArcGIS models, and python scripts
Upload, download and transfer data from mobile data collection devices and post processing data (using existing ArcGIS models, Python scripts, etc.) for mapping deliverables.
Organize and track large sets of geospatial data from various sources.
Perform geoprocessing & cartographic functions while working with complex aspects of the Esri and ArcGIS models and python scripts developed by the company to support the Vegetation Management Program.
Collect, manage, and process data utilize Microsoft Excel and Access.
Manage large data sets in an ArcGIS online environment.
Work with internal, client and agency stakeholders to develop data collection methods and online mapping products within ArcGIS Online.
Work in a highly collaborative environment with other team members locally and across the state.
Drive projects and tasks independently and continually improve business processes and workflows.
Western Gas Resources Denver, Colorado (Anadarko Petroleum Corp Acquisition)
April 2003 – May 2004
Engineering/Land Mapping Technician - Responsible for creating, updating and management of Spatial data for surface/lease holdings, generated polygons by using legal agreements, meets and bounded descriptions, exhibits, attachments, assessor plats, digitizing O&G plats and upload data in the Quorum land system. Relevant Skills: AutoCAD Map 3D, Quorum land system
Paragon Land Consultants Contractor Aurora, Colorado
March 2002 - July 2003
Surveyor/AutoCAD Technician - Experience in boundary surveys, topographic mapping, preparation of subdivision maps, parcel maps, records of surveys, construction staking, and control surveys including knowledge of GPS equipment and related software. Relevant Skills: AutoCAD civil/survey and GPS survey software, theodolites and accessories, satellite surveying equipment, electronic measuring equipment and levels .
Experience with construction calcs, topographic mapping, boundary resolution and drafting.
Proficiency with AutoDesk Civil
Ability to process, analyze and adjust field surveys.
Perform research, prepare and process ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Record of Surveys, Tract Maps, Parcel Maps, Corner Records, and legal descriptions.
Communicate effectively with clients, the public and other employees.
CDI Telecommunications Contractor Littleton, Colorado
May 2000 – Jan 2002
OSP Design Engineer - Consultant to US West/Qwest;
OSP Designer in collaboration with Planner and design team on the production of outside plant design for copper and fiber-based telecommunications infrastructure projects. include the planning, design, permitting, and documentation of communications infrastructure, with an emphasis on Wireless and OSP fiber optic cable infrastructure projects.
Relevant Skills: OSP-FM/CIMAGE, CAPT-Capacity Analysis Planning Tool, ASPEN, FORTE, TIRKS, CPD-Common Planning Document Tool, LEIS/LEAD, NDTT, RTT-Referral Tracking Tool
Posting as-Built Engineering Designs into OSP-FM
Provide Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD) support and documentation of engineering activities using AutoCAD.
Prepare scaled engineering drawing packages of moderate and high complexity for the design, permitting, and construction of new and existing communications sites based on existing drawings, site visits and field red-lined documents.
Working in collaboration with all team members to help review design drawings for constructability.
Maintaining organization of all project drawings and documentation.
Designer/Drafter to follow the general instructions and directions of an engineer or project manager.
Updating distribution area boundary maps and the Capacity Analysis Planning Tool
Education
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Addison Trail H.S. – Addison, Illinois
Training/Certification/Consulting
NAVTEQ True Technologies, 360 Lidar, Position Sensors, Panoramic Cameras, High Res Multi-View Cameras
IHS Petra,
CenturyLink Training, OSP-FM,
ESRI, ArcGIS Desktop I, II and III,
ESRI, Geoprocessing Scripts Python,
Safe Software, FME Desktop 2017
ESRI International User Conference (Esri UC)
ESRI Petroleum User Group (PUG) Conference
AutoCAD CAD-1, Denver, Colorado
MapInfo, Primus Geographic Inc.
QWEST Training, Cimage,
QWEST Training, OSP-FM,
*References available if needed