CECIL COATES
Houston,TX
Summary
Dependable Party Chief bringing over 13+ years' experience and looking for challenging, long-term position. Offering strong civil background and good management skills. Collaborative with engineers, construction professionals, owners and department representatives.
Able to work in all types of weather conditions to complete accurate and efficient field surveys. Competent in using different equipment and complying with local regulations. Hardworking, responsible and punctual team player and always willing to learn something new everyday. Adept at evaluating utility constructions and required maintenance. Knowledgeable about reviewing documents, maintaining records, and evaluating quality and compliance under strict deadlines. Capable Utility Inspector experienced in using local and state codes to evaluate utility projects for safety, quality, and compliance. Driven and industrious with excellent project management and problem-solving abilities. Ready to offer many years' experience to a challenging new role with room for career growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Inspector
Workrise
Moore, SC
11.2024 - Current
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Participated in meetings with other stakeholders such as engineers, architects and local authorities concerning upcoming projects involving utilities systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to utilities systems failure or malfunctioning equipment.
- Ensured that all work performed by contractors is done according to applicable standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation pertaining to all inspections conducted as well as results obtained from them.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections to determine if corrective actions are needed.
- Completed inspections on utilities to assess safety and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure proper operation of all components within the system.
- Provided technical advice regarding design, installation, repairs, maintenance and upgrades of various utility systems.
- Assessed compliance or violations and reported findings.
- Inspected new construction sites for code compliance with regards to utilities systems.
- Reviewed permits, applications, and related records for each worksite.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
- Documented findings from inspections and reported them to management team.
Utility Inspector
Tailing LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Reviewed and inspected utility systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Analyzed data collected during inspections to determine if corrective actions are needed.
- Assisted in the development of inspection plans and procedures for various utility systems.
- Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Participated in meetings with other stakeholders such as engineers, architects and local authorities concerning upcoming projects involving utilities systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to utilities systems failure or malfunctioning equipment.
- Ensured that all work performed by contractors is done according to applicable standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation pertaining to all inspections conducted as well as results obtained from them.
Survey Party Chief
Landpoint
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Organized survey crew and equipment for field operations.
- Ensured accuracy of survey data by performing quality control checks on all surveys.
- Developed survey plans, established project benchmarks, and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted boundary surveys in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Operated total station, GPS receiver, and other surveying instruments to collect topographic data.
- Analyzed collected data to determine the position of points, lines, boundaries, elevations.
- Maintained daily records of work performed and materials used during survey projects.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
- Monitored progress of survey projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding surveying methods and procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in potentially hazardous conditions.
Party Chief
Gullett & Assoc Inc
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Delegated assignments and coordinated work of junior team members.
- Successfully led key Williams gas pipeline projects which resulted in positive outcome.
- Provided on site training.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Performed field surveys with equipment such as Trimble gps units Sokia and Topcon total stations.
- Performed field surveys with equipment such as Topcon and Spectra total stations.
Party Chief
South Texas Surveying Associates Inc.
Houston, TX
08.2006 - 12.2013
- Delegated assignments and coordinated work of junior team members.
- Completed and finalized diverse commercial and residential land surveys.
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Used manual field surveying techniques to complete accurate work.
- Provided on site training.
- Successfully led key projects for New mark homes and several other builders which resulted in a positive outcome.
- Performed field surveys with equipment such as Lieca gps and Sokia total stations.
Education
GED -
Step of Faith Christian Academy
Houston, TX1997
Skills
- Boundary surveying
- Mapping abilities
- Underground utilities
- Staking experience
- File transfer
- Trimble Geomatics Office knowledge
- Trimble Business Center knowledge
- Line locating with Verifier and Metro tech units
- Trimble base units R-10 and R-8 domes
- Mobile Jet pack for GPS units
- Construction inspection
- Pipeline inspection
- Utility locating
- Field reporting
- Surveying techniques
- Leak detection
- Damage prevention
Timeline
Utility Inspector
Workrise
11.2024 - Current
Utility Inspector
Tailing LLC
05.2023 - 11.2023
Survey Party Chief
Landpoint
04.2021 - 05.2023
Party Chief
Gullett & Assoc Inc
01.2014 - 01.2021
Party Chief
South Texas Surveying Associates Inc.
08.2006 - 12.2013
GED -
Step of Faith Christian Academy
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