Lead engineering and estimating activities in Mid-Atlantic RegionProvide engineering site support for construction and quarry divisionsDevelop cost analyses and track progress of large scale projectsBuild 3D models of rock surfaces used to define projects' scope of workCoordinate field engineering and site survey activities with other engineers in region and superintendents Prepare and revise blasting activity permits and site specific blasting/safety plansPrepare and revise takeoffs to best match our customers' needs and project conditionsInterface with clients to determine bidding needsCommunicate with clients, land owners, utilities owners, and state/local authorities to provide engineered responses to concerns or project specific questionsCoordinate with blasting superintendents and project managers and provide engineering assistance as necessaryProvide eyes/boots on the ground approach to observe and correct safety issues on siteParticipate in monthly budget reviewsAssist with reviewing contracts and project submittals

Interface with clients to discuss specific needs for each project bidGenerate estimates using Carlson AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu from civil and architectural plan setsUsing knowledge of blasting, design average blast parameters for project bidding purposesBlast tracking using GPS to generate accurate diagrams and volumes for billings and job trackingWork with managers and finance to generate accurate cost to completes for large jobsSurvey job sites and quarries to create topographic and cut/fill mapsManage driller reports/hole logs to ensure accurate rock volumes are reportedCheck grades on site and stay abreast of progress and plan changesMonitor drilling/blasting activities to ensure proper elevation is achievedTrack and report weekly progress to meet client's deadlinesBecome expert on site plans and grading to assist with supervision and schedulingAssist Project Manager with progress reports, monthly billings, and change ordersIdentify potential risks/hazards on site and remedyTrain and impress upon new employees safety culture and site rules

Blaster training and obtain blasting license Blasting theory, layout, design, and timing Explosives knowledge and handling Seismograph theory, setup, and blasting complianceStem holes properly and assist as needed on shots to prevent fly-rock or miss-firesLearn how to drill using multiple types of drills in varying landscapes Driller training, theory, maintenance, and SOPDirect drills on a day to day basis to increase efficiency and have blasts ready on scheduleTrain/monitor new employees on proper techniques and procedures unique to drilling and blastingCreate drill logs to accurately track drill productions and rock quantitiesIdentify and report inefficiencies in the fieldWeekly safety review meetings to discuss issues on site

Travel to site and supervise/run logging operations at client's requestProcess and interpret data to create logsMaintain and service tools and truck to ensure qualityKnowledge of downhole conditions and geologyInterface between client, mud loggers, and rig supervisor for updates and logging parametersAssemble/repair explosives to support pump down perforating operations.Troubleshoot computer/logging systems during errorsVarious Wireline functions including winch operation, depth control, tension, data acquisition and tool response.

Worked with Decision Space Production Allocation by: Creating complex scenarios which simulate actual production situations Testing the application to find bugs Tracking allocated values to ensure proper functionality Creating excel sheets of tests and data for future automation of the testing process and to keep track of situations tested

Helped customers with purchases, assisted with deliveries, provided estimations and ideas for hardscaping and landscaping.

Lead crews to and while on job sites, managed an average of 60 jobs per week, operated business while boss was on vacation.