Engineer Engineering
Resume:
Van Winn
Jacksonville, Florida 32244
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail and results oriented Geotechnical Engineer focused on consistently delivering sound solutions and achieving high productivity for Geotechnical Engineering projects. Committed to continually improving engineering work-flow with a proven track record of being a quick learner and applying skills to solve problems in Geotechnical Engineering.
EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
FDOT certified Field Aggregate Testing Technician and Aggregate Lab Testing Technician, 2002-2012
Aggregate Field Testing Technician, CTQP/UF, Gainesville, Florida, 2002
Aggregate Lab Testing Technician, CTQP/UF, Gainesville, Florida, 2002
Pile Driving Analyzer Users Day, Pile Dynamics Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, 1991
Hydraulic Conductivity seminar, Brainard Kilman/UF, Gainesville, Florida, 1991
MS Civil Engineering specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, West Virginia University, September 1981
BS Civil Engineering with major emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1979
JOB EXPERIENCE
February 1986 – November 2010
Ellis and Associates, Inc. – Jacksonville, Florida
Senior Soils Laboratory Engineer
Responsible for planning, directing and implementing all laboratory testing and related engineering functions for the Geotechnical Laboratory. Manages the laboratory and equipment to ensure compliance with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Construction Materials Engineering Council Inc. (CMEC), and the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) regulations. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of multiple projects assigned by combining overall technical and project management accountability.
Performs soil testing accurately and in timely manner as required for the Geotechnical projects including:
Natural Moisture Content Tests
Fine Content Tests
Atterberg Limits Tests
Organic Content Tests
Grain Size Analysis Tests
Hydrometer Analysis Tests
Calcium Carbonate Content Tests
Unconfined Compression Tests
Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) Triaxial Compression Tests
Consolidated Undrained (CU) Triaxial Compression Tests with Pore Pressure Measurements
Consolidated Drained (CD) Triaxial Compression Tests
One-Dimensional Consolidation Tests
Hydraulic Conductivity Tests with Back-Pressured Saturation
Van Winn
Performs field testing for Geotechnical projects including:
Operates Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) to collect data and determine the pile capacity, to evaluate and recommend the required pile length. Conducts PDA testing on concrete, steel, and timber piles for various projects throughout the States of Florida and Georgia.
Competent utilizing a WEAP Computer program to determine the suitability and driveability of pile hammers.
Performs the Dilatometer testing to determine the strength of subsurface soil for settlement analysis. Develops an Excel spreadsheet program to calculate settlement using the Dilatometer test data.
Proficient in utilizing computer application software including:
Visual Basic 6 - Develops computer programs in Geotechnical application using Visual Basic 6. Typical programs includes Elastic Settlement using Schmertmann Method, static pile capacity using cohesion and internal friction angle properties, and Log of Borings.
AutoCAD 2010 - Competent operating an AutoCAD workstation. Self-taught on how to use the AutoCAD 2010 in five video tutorial training courses. Develops a computer program to convert Logs of Boring data to a DXF file readable by AutoCAD to increase productivity.
Microsoft Office Products 2007 and 2010.
MathCAD 14.
January 1982 – February 1986
Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory – Regional Office in Jacksonville, Florida
Geotechnical Engineer
Responsible for planning and coordinating drilling for the Geotechnical projects. Stratifies soils and conducts soil testing as required for the projects. Evaluates the subsurface soil conditions and writes Geotechnical reports. Responsible for the asbestos inspection project and asbestos removal recommendations for over 150 public schools in Duval County, Florida.
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