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Overview
Work History
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Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Carlos  Retana

Carlos Retana

Arlington,TX

Summary

Adept Survey Party Chief with a proven track record at Jacob's Engineering, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy through expert use of Trimble technology and critical thinking. Skilled in GPS surveying, topographic mapping, Alta surveys, boundary and metes and bound surveys I excel in fostering client satisfaction and maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Party Chief

Jacob's Engineering
08.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated adaptability through quick learning of new industry software applications, boosting overall productivity levels.
  • Reduced potential errors by performing regular equipment calibration checks and maintenance procedures.
  • Improved project efficiency by consistently updating survey data and maintaining accurate records.
  • Coordinated daily schedules to enhance efficiency of the survey party.
  • Performed boundary, topographic and traverse land surveys.
  • Resolved complex survey challenges through critical thinking skills applied to problem-solving techniques such as boundary analysis or topographic mapping adjustments.
  • Analyzed aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial or topographical data.
  • Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for accuracy.
  • Compared computations from field surveys against historical data and other documentation to determine accuracy of data.
  • I collect data with a Trimble Tsc5 and a Tsc7 data collector. I currently use a Trimble SX10 scanner, Trimble S7 robotic total station, Trimble R12 gps rovers, and a digital dini level for level loops.

Survey Party Chief

Proline Surveying
03.2006 - 03.2022
  • Established clear communication channels with clients, ensuring timely updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
  • Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols to ensure accident-free field operations.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction levels by delivering detailed and accurate survey analysis.

Rodman

Proline Surveying
02.2001 - 03.2006

Set up any equipment needed to complete task at hand. Marked correct boundary lines. Used machete to clear line of sight.

Skills

  • Total station operation Trimble SX10 and a S7 total station
  • Construction staking
  • Topographic mapping
  • GPS surveying/Trimble
  • Survey calculations with a Tsc5/Tsc7
  • Land surveying

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of TxDOT and DART projects.
  • Achieved completion of jobs through effectively helping with team collaboration
  • I have my osha 10 certificate of completion. Safety certificates from TxDOT and DART and I have been studying and will be taking the FAA part 107 drone license within the next couple of weeks.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Survey Party Chief

Jacob's Engineering
08.2022 - Current

Survey Party Chief

Proline Surveying
03.2006 - 03.2022

Rodman

Proline Surveying
02.2001 - 03.2006
Carlos Retana