Drone Pilot and Survey Technician
Resume:
WASEEQ IQBAL VORAJEE
*************@*****.*** +64-21-087*-**** Taupo, New Zealand, 3330
Education,
Licenses and
Professional
registrations
National Diploma:
Surveying
Durban University of
Technology
Graduated 2016
Drone Pilot and
Restricted Radio
Starlite Aviation
(Short course)
Graduated 2021
The Expert
Negotiator
University of Pretoria
Gordon Institute of
Business Science
(Short programme)
Graduated 2022
South African
Geomatics Council
(SAGC)
(Registration: GTcES
2322)
Survey & Spatial
New Zealand
(S+SNZ)
(Associate overseas
member: 5172)
Civil Aviation
Authority South
Africa (CAA)
(Remote Pilot License
and R/T Restricted
License, Multirotor
Category) (License No.
Professional Summary
I am a self-motivated and highly experienced Geomatics professional with over 10 years of expertise, specializing in large-scale civil, infrastructure, roads, building, and mining construction projects. I bring a strong technical skill set combined with a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring precision and efficiency in all survey and data-related tasks. I have completed all assigned survey tasks on time, maintaining high standards of quality and precision, with a flawless record of zero mistakes. Key skills
Career history
Survey Technician at MᾹTANGA PROJECTS (New Zealand) Mar 2024 – Current
Key responsibilities
Responsible for the care and upkeep of all survey equipment and UTE, ensuring optimal performance and readiness.
Conduct topographic, setting-out, and as-built surveys with precision and efficiency.
Prepare setting-out data, process field data, and perform volume calculations for client and contractor claims.
Assist in estimating new survey jobs and provide manual labour support on construction sites during downtime in survey work.
Set up GPS systems and establish benching marks for machine control on diggers, ensuring accurate data loading and updates for design implementation.
Achievements
Successfully completed all assigned tasks with precision and accuracy, maintaining a track record of zero mistakes to date.
Independently learnt the use of Trimble Business Centre and gained foundational knowledge in 12d Model software, enhancing project efficiency and data management.
Resourceful and Insightful
Technologically Adaptable
Team Collaboration
Geospatial Data Expertise
Survey & Design Software
Proficiency
Survey Equipment Operation
Attention to Detail and
Safety
2
Equipment
used:
Various models in the
different brands listed
below.
Trimble Robotics
and GPS
Spectra GPS
Leica Robotics
and GPS
Geomax GPS
Topcon Robotics
and GPS
Nikon Total
station
DJI Drones
Emlid GPS
Psion Workabout
Software used:
Autodesk Civil3d
Trimble Business
Centre
Trimble Access
Leica Captivate
3D Survey
Model Maker
Systems
Emlid Studio
eField
Landstar7
Geomax
12d Model
Survey Technician at APEX CIVIL (New Zealand)
Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
Key responsibilities
Ensure the proper care and maintenance of all survey equipment and assigned UTE for optimal performance.
Conduct all site setting-out and as-built surveys, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
Draft as-built plans according to client requirements, delivering precise and detailed documentation.
Prepare and provide accurate setting-out data for construction teams and other stakeholders.
Calculate earthworks quantities to support project planning, billing, and contractor claims.
Achievements
Successfully transitioned and adapted to New Zealand's surveying standards and practices, demonstrating flexibility and quick learning.
Independently developed strong CAD, survey, and drafting skills, with expertise in Civil 3D for accurate and efficient project delivery. Senior Surveyor/Survey Co-ordinator at BASEMAJOR CSC JV
(South Africa)
March 2023 – Aug 2023
EB CLOETE interchange project in Durban.
Key responsibilities
Involved in interviewing and selecting qualified Senior Surveyors, Surveyors, and Survey Sub-contractors to ensure a skilled workforce.
Responsible for developing the survey department and refining systems to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
Co-ordinating and delegating all survey operations on site, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
Implementing appropriate equipment lists for tasks, placing orders, and managing requisitions for necessary tools and equipment.
Communicating with survey equipment suppliers, obtaining quotations, and ensuring procurement of the best equipment sets for the site.
Achievements
Self-taught how to create design model section views in Civil 3D, providing valuable support to the engineering team for traffic accommodation and construction planning.
Successfully assisted and set up the majority of co-workers' laptops, software, and printer connections in the absence of an IT technician, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
Efficiently planned and managed work schedules for survey teams and subcontractors, ensuring smooth operations and timely task completion.
3
Senior Surveyor at Intasol Construction Services (South Africa) May 2021 – February 2023
Key responsibilities
Oversee all survey operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple projects.
Calculate quantities for monthly payment certificates for all operating sites, facilitating timely and accurate billing.
Manage and audit survey teams and subcontractors across all construction sites, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project specifications.
Develop and establish company-wide survey standards and procedures to enhance consistency and reliability in survey practices.
Conduct quantity checks for tender submissions, ensuring accurate and competitive bids.
Conduct drone surveys to gather accurate geospatial data, supporting efficient volume tracking for various projects.
Achievements
Successfully persuaded the directors to invest in a drone for offering drone survey and inspection services, expanding the company’s service offerings and enhancing operational capabilities.
Employed various techniques and conducted thorough research to perform measuring tasks with high efficiency and accuracy, improving overall project outcomes. Surveyor at Fraser Alexander Construction (South Africa) May 2018 – March 2021
Key responsibilities
Responsible for the accurate setting out of tailings dam walls, drainage systems, and concrete works, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
Record and maintain all as-built and groundline surveys, providing essential data for project documentation and analysis.
Perform all quantity calculations on take-off measurement sheets and hand over completed work to the Senior Surveyor for review and approval.
Track and lay out all geosynthetic lining installations, ensuring precise alignment and compliance with project requirements.
Achievements
Successfully managed multiple GPS Survey Operator teams, enhancing team performance and ensuring project objectives were met efficiently.
Proactively identified design errors and proposed effective solutions early in projects, resulting in significant cost savings for both the company and clients by preventing expensive overspending. Junior Surveyor at MSS Engineering CC (South Africa) January 2015 – May 2018
Key responsibilities
Clean and maintain all survey equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Perform topographic and setting-out surveys accurately and efficiently.
Install survey stakes and poles using sledgehammers as required.
Assist the Senior Surveyor with data transfer to and from the Psion Workabout.
Hold leveling staffs and ranging rods in plumb positions during survey equipment operations. Achievements
Successfully implemented foundational survey practices within the team.
Created neat and professional contour plans, enhancing project documentation.
Designed my first residential road for a survey, design, and build project under supervision. 4
Survey Technician in Training at Nathoo Mbenyani Engineers (South Africa) January 2014 – January 2015
Inservice training under a registered Engineering Surveyor on a National route interchange project. Key responsibilities
Clean and maintain all survey equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Perform leveling runs between benchmarks for accuracy in measurements.
Conduct level checks of layer works to ensure compliance with specifications.
Check bridge deck position and levels using a total station.
Complete daily site diaries to record progress and observations.
Trained in completing take-off sheets, reading drawings, performing calculations, and interpreting bills of quantities.
Achievements
Successfully applied foundational survey principles learned at the Technikon during my first construction project.
Key Projects
PROJECT LOCATION PERIOD CLIENT PROJ. VAL(NZ$)
SURVEY TECHNICIAN – MATANGA PROJECTS LIMITED (MAR 2024-CUR) T2W Zone8- 3.9km
Road Reconstruction
Puketarata Hill 12/2024-Cur Downer $23 Mil
T2W Zone6- 2.6km
Road Reconstruction
Taupo (ETA) 11/2024-
12/2024
Downer $13 Mil
Taupo Airport Apron
Extension
Taupo 10/2024-Cur Fulton Hogan $9.2 Mil
Matarae Marae – 2 Lot
Subdivision
Reporoa 06/2024-
09/2024
Sheeran
Associates
$150 000
Napier Road
Development –
Industrial Development
Taupo 03/2024-
06/2024
Advance Civil $20 Mil
SURVEY TECHNICIAN – APEX CIVIL LIMITED (OCT 2023-MAR 2024) 3 Lot Subdivision Opotiki 12/2023-
03/2024
Whakatohea
Maori Trust Board
$120 000
2 Lot Subdivision Murupara 12/2023-
03/2024
Kainga Ora $100 000
Esk Valley Fibre 17km Eskdale/Napier, Hawksbay 10/2023- 01/2024
Telcospec $35 Mil
PROJ. VAL(ZAR)
SURVEY CO-ORDINATOR – BASEMAJOR CSCEC JV (MAR 2023 – JUL 2023) EB CLOETE
Interchange
Durban, KwaZulu Natal 03/2023 –
07/2023
SANRAL R5 Bil
SENIOR SURVEYOR - INTASOL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (MAY 2021 – FEB 2022) Target East Flank
Drainage and buttress
Welkom, Free State
11/2022-
02/2023
Harmony R20 Mil
Dam 23 – drainage
and buttress Phase 1
Welkom, Free State
01/2023 –
02/2023
Harmony R13 Mil
Elikhulu TSF Phase 2 Evander, Mpumalanga
08/2022 –
02/2023
Pan African
Resources
R203 Mil
Leeudoorn elevated
penstock
Westonaria,
Gauteng
06/2022 –
09/2022
Sibanye R5.5 Mil
St Helena 123 TSF
Buttress Phase 1,2 & 3
Welkom, Free State
09/2021 –
02/2023
Harmony R31 Mil
Mponeng TSF
Carletonville,
Gauteng
11/2021 -
10/2022
Harmony R7.05 Mil
5
Zondereinde elevated
penstock
Northam, Northwest
05/2022 –
10/2022
Northam R8.9 Mil
St Helena 4 TSF
Recommission
Welkom, Free State
05/2021 –
04/2022
Harmony R73 Mil
Target TSF Buttress
phase 2 first lift
Allanridge, Free State
09/2021 –
01/2022
Harmony R20 Mil
Mooinooi TSF 6B Mooinooi, Northwest
09/2021 –
01/2022
Samancor R15 Mil
FSS 8 TSF Buttress
Phase 1 & 2 South
and West flanks
Welkom, Free State
11/2021 –
02/2022
Harmony R10 Mil
Booysendal South
gate Penstock
Boschoek, Mpumalanga
02/2022 –
04/2022
Northam R20 Mil
SURVEYOR - FRASER ALEXANDER CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2019 – MAR 2021) Dwarsrivier stabilizing
buttress
Dwarsrivier, Mpumalanga
03/2021 –
03/2021
Assore R30 Mil
Marula TSF TD 2 Diphale, Limpopo
11/2019 –
03/2021
Impala Platinum R270 Mil
Khanyisa PCD Oggies, Mpumalanga
05/2019 –
08/2019
Wescoal R9 Mil
JUNIOR SURVEYOR – FRASER ALEXANDER (MAY 2018 – JAN 2021) Elikhulu TSF Phase 1 Evander, Mpumalanga
05/2018 –
11/2019
Pan African
Resources
R680 Mil
JUNIOR SURVEYOR - MSS ENGINEERING (JAN 2016 – May 2018) Detail survey of
existing WWTW and
roads for design
Tjakastad, Mpumalanga
10/2017 –
05/2018
Nathoo
Mbenyani
Engineers
R200 000
Locating Boundary
Beacons, detail
surveys and setting
out platforms and
building lines for
foundations
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Various property
owners
R50 000
Detail Survey of a
mountain face for
design of water
reticulation
iXopo, KwaZulu Natal
Nathoo
Mbenyani
Engineers
R100 000
Detail Surveys of
Existing vehicle
manufacturing
Buildings, roadways,
and services
Prospecton, KwaZulu Natal
01/2017 –
03/2017
Nathoo
Mbenyani
Engineers /
Toyota SA
R200 000
BUS RAPID TRANSIT
(BRT) GO! Durban
(subcontracting
surveyors)
KwaDabeka, KwaZulu Natal
05/2016 –
12/2016
Group 5 Coastal R100 Mil
Locating of boundary
beacons
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
01/2016 –
04/2016
Margate
Construction
R100 000
As-built road and
services surveys
St Michaels, KwaZulu Natal
Culvert Bridge design
and setting out
Bushy Vales,
KwaZulu Natal
Road design and
setting out
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Driveway Design and
Setting out
Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal
eMnambithi
Municipality
R20 000
Weigh Bridge, Access
Roads, and Platforms
Senekal, Free State
Nathoo
Mbenyani
Engineers
R48 Mil
Layouts of existing
buildings
Prospecton, KwaZulu Natal
Nathoo
Mbenyani
Engineers /
Toyota SA
R20 000
6
Bund wall Monitoring
Surveys
Chatsworth, KwaZulu Natal Grinaker LTA R30 000
SURVEYOR INSERVICE TRAINING-NATHOO MBENYANI ENGINEERS (JAN 2014 – JAN 2015)
Stafford’s Post
Interchange
Harding, KwaZulu Natal
01/2014 –
01/2015
SANRAL R150 Mil
Interests
Enthusiastic about learning new technology and software applications.
Enjoy building models using survey and design software.
Interested in investing and personal finance strategies.
Actively engage in fitness activities, including gym workouts and Parkrun event
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