Curt Slackta
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Results-driven Chief Technician with expertise in managing technical operations and leading teams. Specializes in system analysis, troubleshooting, and project management to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards while driving team performance and supporting continuous professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technician
Farnsworth Group
Colorado Springs
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Conduct ALTA/NSPS Land Title, boundary, and topographic surveys for residential and commercial infrastructure development projects.
- Utilize GPS, Total Station, and data collectors to gather and process accurate field measurements.
- Execute UAV (drone) surveys and 3D scanning to provide comprehensive site data and visual representations.
- Interpreted construction plans to enable accurate staking and layout for development sites.
- Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure compliance of survey data with technical and regulatory standards.
- Organized and maintained detailed field notes for comprehensive project documentation.
Survey Party Chief
Matrix Design Group, Inc.
Colorado Springs
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Employed GPS technology to measure and map land features accurately, contributing to reliable survey outcomes.
- Analyzed and corrected survey data for errors and inconsistencies using advanced surveying techniques to ensure accuracy.
- Applied GIS software to analyze and map land features, enhancing project visualization and planning.
Surveyor/PE/Superintendent
Dwire Earthmoving
Colorado Springs
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed project plans and guidelines that facilitated successful project completion.
- Monitored project progress and identified potential risks, enabling proactive problem-solving to mitigate delays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve operational issues, enhancing project quality and efficiency.
- Operated heavy machinery to move earth and excavate sites with precision and accuracy.
- Monitored and adjusted machine settings to ensure optimal performance.
Surveyor/GPS Technician
Tezak Heavy Equipment
Cañon City
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Measured distances and angles using Total Station and robotic survey equipment to support project accuracy.
- Created detailed project plans in AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and precision for successful implementation.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure on-time completion.
Surveyor
Kirkland Construction
Rye
06.2010 - 09.2018
- Utilized global positioning systems (GPS) and geographic information systems (GIS) to map and measure terrain features accurately.
- Supervised and coordinated survey crews to ensure accurate data collection and maintain high quality standards.
- Utilized GPS-based navigation systems for precise earth movement and site excavation.
- Designed and supervised construction of bridges, roads, dams, and large-scale civil engineering projects to ensure structural integrity and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flint Northern
Flint, MI05-1998
Skills
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Boundary Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- Construction Layout
- As-Built Pipeline Surveys
- UAV Surveys
- Piping Systems Management
- Mining Safety Regulations
- GPS technology
- 3D scanning
- Construction management
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Operation Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Issue resolution
- Operational efficiency
- Documentation
- Field documentation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time management
- Time adherence
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Safety Equipment
- Commercial Vehicle Operation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Site layout planning
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- GIS software
- Project management
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- UAV surveys
References
- Wyatt Weiss, Matrix Design Group, wayatt.weiss@matrixdesigngroup.com, 303-809-8785
- John Stebbins, Matrix Design Group, john.stebbins@matrixdesigngroup.com, 303-909-7312
- Mike Olbert, Holcim (Previously Tezak), 303-945-6361
- Jace Kirkland, Siete, Jacekirkland@sieteinc.net, 719-252-9779
- Tim Provost, Holcim (Previously Tezak), 719-458-9921
- Josh Shipman, Par Pacific, 406-690-1229
Timeline
Chief Technician
Farnsworth Group
05.2024 - 12.2024
Survey Party Chief
Matrix Design Group, Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2024
Surveyor/PE/Superintendent
Dwire Earthmoving
11.2019 - 11.2022
Surveyor/GPS Technician
Tezak Heavy Equipment
09.2018 - 11.2019
Surveyor
Kirkland Construction
06.2010 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Flint Northern