Brandon Gates
Redwood ,MS
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
US Army Corps of Engineers
Vicksburg, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing preventive measures.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Installed new parts and components such as lines, pipes and bracing.
- Expedited job completion times by utilizing specialized diagnostic tools to pinpoint root causes of system failures quickly.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
Land Surveying Technician/Hydrologic Technician
Dimco Inc
Vicksburg, MS
07 2022 - 06.2024
- 40+ hours worked per week
- Serve as a member of a survey party crew consisting of a party chief and two to four survey members for land and hydrographic surveying.
- Duties include working as a rod man for topographic, hydrographic and construction layout surveys for construction, river, harbor, flood control projects and private land
- Use GPS coordinates, and other vital information during day-to-day operations to assist in finding the locations of new points, relocation of old points and the establishment of ties.
- Use level rods, stadia boards and site rods at designated points for the purpose of establishing baseline, running levels, setting traverse points, giving line and taking cross sections
- Maintain, calibrate, and use a variety of manual and electronic devices to remotely acquire data
- Pull, off-load, load and operate a 30-foot enclosed workboat with twin outboardmotors to a variety of work locations around MS, LA, OK, and AR
- Independently operate the boat while taking hydrographic surveys
- Responsible for control and channel navigation procedures particular to navigating on inland waters which includes basic familiarity with varying river conditions and elements considered in the navigation process
- Assist in obtaining soundings and keep sounding notes when work is accomplished using a lead line
- Assist with the outline drawings for sounding layouts and cross sections
- Assist in the proper installation, dismantling, and storing of sounding equipment in the survey launches and survey trucks
- Assist in conducting hydrographic surveys such as single beam and multi beam with automated hydrographic survey systems including on-boardcomputers, data transmission equipment, data editing equipment and processes
- Assist in repairs, maintenance, and overhaul of machinery and equipment
- Installation and maintenance of stream gauges, rain gauges and data collection platforms (DCP) are part of the duties I assist the Lead in performing
- Assist with the collection of water level elevation, stream flow, precipitation, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, Ph, and conductivity data by satellite transmitting and record-only DCP’s(Data Collection Platforms)
- Obtain water levels and take discharge measurements at numerous gauge sites during high and low flow periods
- Perform stream flow velocity measurements utilizing the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler(ADCP) method and conventional method of flow meters
- Assist with utilizing ADCP to obtain riverbed profiles
- Interpret and analyze discharge data for accuracy and similarities with historical site/station data
- Survey water surface elevations for stage references, and set benchmarks for gauge reference points
- Assist with HYPACK software as it provides all of the tools necessary to complete the hydrographic, side scan and magnetometer survey requirements
- Assist in designing surveys, collecting data, apply corrections to soundings, remove outliers, plotfield sheets, export data to CAD, compute volume quantities, generate contours, create side scan mosaics and create/modify electronic charts
- Several of the projects included work for the Vicksburg District and Mat Sinking Unit while placing articulated concrete mattress
Oil Movements Operator
Ergon Refinery
Vicksburg, MS
01 2017 - 04.2022
- 60+ hours worked per week
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product
- Worked outside in all weather conditions
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects
- Maintained accurate documentation of daily operations, incidents, and equipment maintenance records for regulatory compliance
- Operated forklift and small crane to cast and move product
- Coordinated with laboratory technicians to analyze samples promptly, enabling swift decision-making based on accurate data
- Participated in emergency response drills to ensure preparedness for potential incidents at the refinery site
- Maximized product yield with careful analysis of process streams and making necessary adjustments
- Managed inventories of raw materials, finished products, catalysts, chemicals, ensuring sufficient stock levels for uninterrupted operations
- Guided less experienced operators during critical tasks like unit start-ups or shutdowns providing invaluable expertise and experience for successful outcomes
- Supported plant startups and shutdowns, ensuring a smooth transition between operational states
- Provided training to new operators on standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation techniques
Laborer
Circle H Farms
Vicksburg, MS
02 2015 - 01 2017
- 40+ hours worked per week
- Operated variety of machinery such as front-end loaders, tractors, forklifts, bobcats, and dump trucks on an as needed basis to transport a variety of materials and equipment to specific locations in hard-to-reach areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Vicksburg, MS05.2012
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
US Army Corps of Engineers
06.2024 - Current
Land Surveying Technician/Hydrologic Technician
Dimco Inc
07 2022 - 06.2024
Oil Movements Operator
Ergon Refinery
01 2017 - 04.2022
Laborer
Circle H Farms
02 2015 - 01 2017
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School