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Chad Piazza-Covington

Lumberton,TX

Summary

Focused, dedicated, and hard-working Party Chief and Instrument Man. I have over 5 years of experience in both land and pipeline survey. Detail oriented team player that works quickly and efficiently to complete the project. Experienced with demonstrating accurate measurements and calculations in all surveying and quality control aspects. Successfully solved difficult problems that required adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Always open to suggestions from others and understand we are constantly learning in this line of work.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Survey Instrument Man

Morris P. Hebert, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow crew members for timely project delivery and accurate results.
  • Expedited project completion rates through diligent work ethic while consistently meeting deadlines set forth by management.
  • Expanded knowledge base through attendance at professional development workshops related to new technology advancements within the field of land surveying.
  • Safeguarded the integrity of survey data by diligently following established procedures and protocols.
  • Maintained a strong attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks throughout projects, ensuring consistency and accuracy in results.
  • Streamlined equipment setup process, minimizing downtime during field operations.
  • Contributed to team success by maintaining open communication channels with colleagues and supervisors.

Instrument Man

Bay Ltd.
09.2023 - 03.2024

Performed all aspects of Instrument Man duties, including performing assigned tasks requiring full working knowledge of all phases of pipeline construction from preliminary to as-built, power line right ways, also land survey.

Obeyed, understood and dictated all safety rules and regulations and make safety an integral part of each task performed.

Provided centerline and boundary survey in accordance with site procedures and tolerances.

Provided technical and operational direction to survey crew members and also helped to complete the daily tasks as needed.

Reported and recorded everything that was measured in the Leica software or any other devices that were leased out to me in a field book.

Responsible for submission of daily reports.

Corresponded with Project Manager, Field Supervisor, and Inspectors when needed.


Party Chief

Fluor, CC Polymers
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided high quality surveys
  • Used VX Series Trimble Instrument w/ TSC 7 data collector
  • Built and set-up equipment to design
  • Rework equipment off coordinates
  • Layout and Checkout to match others

Instrument Man

Shine And Johnston Surveying
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Identify and locate survey monumentation used to establish original patent lines.
  • Establish survey control for municipal contractors.
  • Perform construction stakeout
  • Stake multiple oil wells, well location, and pipelines
  • Use and application of Trimble equipment

Survey Rodman/Instrument Man

Fittz & Shipman
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Improved survey accuracy by meticulously recording measurements and notes during fieldwork.
  • Created photomosaics from multiple photographs, maintaining accurate scale between pictures.
  • Established survey control for 3D LiDAR drone surveys
  • Gathered topographic and ALTA survey data

Apprentice Electrician and Carpenter

Express Concrete And Rock
09.2018 - 02.2019

Armed Security Officer

Blue Line Protection Group, Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2018

Patrolman/Security Expert

United States Air Force, USAF
08.2012 - 12.2017

Education

No Degree - Applied Science

Community College of The Air Force
Colorado Springs, United States
2017

No Degree - Applied Science

Community College of The Air Force
San Antonio, United States
2015

Skills

  • Veteran
  • Current TWIC card (Exp 04/24/2029)
  • Proficient in operating systems, GPS equipment, and other surveying instruments
  • Interpreting engineering plan and blueprints
  • Works well Fast-Paced Environment
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Site layout
  • Exceptional Leadership
  • Superior time management
  • Microsoft Excel, Project
  • Land and Industrial Surveying experience
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Accurate Measurements
  • Quality Control
  • Proper Techniques

Timeline

Survey Instrument Man

Morris P. Hebert, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Instrument Man

Bay Ltd.
09.2023 - 03.2024

Party Chief

Fluor, CC Polymers
07.2023 - 09.2023

Instrument Man

Shine And Johnston Surveying
08.2022 - 07.2023

Survey Rodman/Instrument Man

Fittz & Shipman
03.2019 - 08.2022

Apprentice Electrician and Carpenter

Express Concrete And Rock
09.2018 - 02.2019

Armed Security Officer

Blue Line Protection Group, Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2018

Patrolman/Security Expert

United States Air Force, USAF
08.2012 - 12.2017

No Degree - Applied Science

Community College of The Air Force

No Degree - Applied Science

Community College of The Air Force
Chad Piazza-Covington