Manager Technician

**** ******* **** **** 225-***-****

Brusly, Louisiana Mobile 225-***-****

*.************@*****.***

M.DAVID WALLER, JR.

OBJECTIVE

To effectively use my experience, knowledge, and training to support the efforts of my company in high quality productivity.

EXPERIENCE

6/2007 – 8/2011 Department of Transportation Civil Engineering Technician III

Utilize a thorough knowledge and understanding of the department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the inspection of construction work and/or in the completion and /or processing of construction - related documents such as field diaries and partial and final estimates

Assist lead inspector with entering construction project data into appropriate computer database or application such as (ESTI, MATT, Site Manager, etc.)

Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the Project Engineer's Office and/or at construction sites

Serve as primary construction inspector in the area of specialization or certification

Determine sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verifies elevation/alignment work for surveys

Review haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume

Prepare work reports, estimates quantities, and perform necessary the mathematical calculations

Complete required training classes and participate in on-the-job training in performing construction inspection and completing necessary documentation and/or paperwork

Provide on-the-job training/mentoring to newer or lower level technicians and/or consultant personnel.

Conduct public relations by answering questions from the general public and business owners concerning the situations at hand such as traffic, road closures and etc.

Perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the Project Engineer's Office

Use computer skills to create templates for myself and other inspectors to use (providing more efficient field recording quantities)

3/2008 – 12/2010 Hydroflame Technologies, L.L.C. – Baton Rouge, LA Consulting Technician

Research and development

Electrical installations (conduit and direct hook-ups)

Assisting with machining parts

Building structures from schematics

Plumbing up piping

Carpentry

Recording test results

March 2005 – 2009 Lion’s Management & Productions, L.L.C. – Brusly, LA Small Business Owner

Marketing and Sales

Managing musicians and singers

Publishing web sites for different artists

Scheduling performances

Helping artists to copyright their material

10/2005 – 2/2006 Wackenhut Security/Federal Protective Services/FEMA

Armed Security Officer/Site Supervisor

Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Laurel, MS

Supervising day and night shift

Maintained order in the Disaster Recovery Center

Certified to Federal Protective Services (FPS) standards for 9mm Beretta, O/C Pepper Spray, ASP, cuffing techniques and use of force

A federal background check required for this assignment

4/2001 to 10/2005 Carrier Rental Systems – Geismar, LA Transportation Manager/ACE Coordinator/A/C Technician

Coordinating all outgoing and incoming equipment and trucks into the yard.

Utilized a thorough knowledge and understanding of company and D.O.T. procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the inspection of equipment and trucks.

Assured that all documentation and/or paperwork for equipment and trucks were in order and completed.

Reviewed all D.O.T. logs turned in from drivers and assured that they were in compliance. Retrieved permits for oversized loads and permits for out-of state travel for trucks and oversized loads. Scheduled all outgoing and incoming equipment and drivers.

Implimented the A.C.E. (Achieving Competitive Excellence) program at a branch office level.

Organized all technicians trucks to have equipment, parts, tools, and etc. located and labeled in the same place to allow a technician to use another technician's service vehicle and for more efficient usage.

Persuaded management personnel to allow me to organize their offices to become a more efficient environment for the task they were expected to complete.

Supervised the organizing of the branch warehouse and insured that everything was in compliance with A.C.E. standards required to pass my inspection audits.

Through on-the job training and electrical classes I took on my own I began not only inspecting the equipment but making adjustments needed to insure that the equipment was job ready prior to being shipped out again.

Handled set-ups and call outs.

Read plans to set up equipment for the plant's needs and read schematics when trouble- shooting to make repairs and/or adjustments.

9/2000 - 4/2001 AIMM Technologies, Inc. – Port Allen, LA Operations Manager

Managing all operations for the Louisiana office

Managing all sales of the Louisiana office

Handling all administrative duties of the Louisiana office

Assisting the Texas office on an as-needed basis

1/1999 - 9/2000 HydroChem Industrial Services – Gonzales, LA Field Supervisor/Safety and D.O.T. Coordinator

(Previously Valley Systems, Inc.)

Supervised multiple crews / jobs (i.e., unit shut downs, turnarounds and plant services).

Supervised the rig-up, operation and maintenance of all location equipment on various job-sites.

When required, performed hands-on operation of hydroblasting, hydrocutting, and / or vacuum service duties and training of such duties to crew leaders and technicians.

Interfaced with customer representatives regarding job setup and scope, ensured performance and that customer requirements were met or that they were exceeded.

Ensured all company policies and procedures were implemented at the job site.

Acted as the safety representative responsible for safety policies and procedures of both the company and the customer, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response and administrative functions.

Completed paperwork accurately and timely.

Ensured a high percentage of billable hours and high service quality on all jobs. Performed routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job. Reported to the branch manager or the designee and implemented procedures to obtain results specified by the branch manager / customer.

2/1997 – 1/1999 Valley Systems, Inc. – Gonzales, LA Operations Manager/Safety & ISO Coordinator

Assisted branch manager in all facets of branch operations and management

Implemented ISO 9000 at a branch level – for better quality services

Hired, trained, and evaluated all new employees

Handled contract specifications and billing with clients

Reviewed safety audits conducted in the field, making sure that the necessary corrections and repairs were made

Obtained Class B CDL with a Class X endorsement for driving D.O.T. vehicles to job sites when needed

7/1996 to 2/1997 Olsten Security Services – Baton Rouge, LA Field Supervisor

Supervised security officers in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas

Scheduled and tracked man hours

Evaluated and rated the performance of field officers

Served as a field officer in the absence of normally scheduled officers

8/1995 – 7/ 1996 West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office – Port Allen, LA Supervising Sheriff’s Deputy

Managed 3 deputies, 5 drivers, 2 cooks, and 90 inmates

Assisted the Operations Manager in selling potential customers on

the idea of using inmates to fulfill their work force needs

Monitored transportation of inmates to and from work

Ensured that everyone followed the policies and procedures of the Louisiana Probation and Parole Board

Reviewed all write-ups and held court when needed

Retrieved all escapees from all shifts

EDUCATION

Electrical and Instrumentation 150 June 2006 ABC, Inc. - Pelican Chapter Baton Rouge, LA

Electrical and Instrumentation 100 January 2005 ABC, Inc. - Pelican Chapter Baton Rouge, LA

Managing the use of force by Law Enforcement July 1996 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA

COMPUTER SKILLS

Site Manager, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

CERTIFICATIONS

State Certified - Structural Concrete Inspector/Technician

State Certified - PCC Paving Inspector/Technician

State Certified - Asphaltic Concrete Paving Inspector/Technician

State Certified - Embankment and Base Course Inspector/Technician

State Authorized - Density Tester

State Authorized - Nuclear Device Operator

State Authorized - Field Tester

ASTA Certified - Traffic Control Supervisor

Specialty Areas - PCC Technician and Asphalt Plant

Driver’s License - Class “B” Commercial

GBRIA/OSHA CARD, SECURITY PASSPORT and TWIC CARD: Current

Currently attending Classes at The Baton Rouge ABC Technical School for CSST (Construction Safety Specialist Technician)

References

Available upon request

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