Daniel Beaver
Cocoa Beach,FL
Summary
Extremely motivated and energetic individual with a diverse set of skills/knowledge in various areas of heavy civil construction. Possess professional experience working as a product consultant, heavy equipment operator and GPS/Machine Control Technician. Where I have provided my field experience and support to multiple groups in executing assigned tasks and deadlines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Technology Specialist
SITECH NCFL
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Machine Control Technology Subject Matter Expert to the Space Coast/Central Florida Territory. Provided guidance to various Ring Power internal sales groups on the application and configurations of requested Trimble Machine Control Technology.
- Point of contact for numerous contractors in the state pertaining to machine control technology, site positioning technology. Coordinated technical repairs with the SITECH NCFL Operations Group, provided logistics to customers on receiving spare, loaner and replacement components.
- Provided training to customers of various sizes on utilizing Machine Control Technology, Trimble WorksManager, and Trimble WorksOS.
- Utilized Trimble Business Center and Topcon 3D Office for various low level items, such as converting models/localizations from Topcon to Trimble and vise versa.
- Offered extensive phone support in guiding customers through diagnosing machine control issues, site positioning issues, and executing project calibrations.
- Provided extensive training and support with Trimble Siteworks and to a lesser degree Trimble Access.
- Solved two critical issues with Trimble Earthworks, one being a tiltrotator not functioning for 6 months, extensive engineering diagnostics involved. Second being Trimble Earthworks w/ Tilt Bucket automatics non functioning, involved utilizing old contacts within the CTCT Group.
Machine Control Technology Manager
BRW Construction
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed and applied training curriculum pertaining to Topcon and Trimble Machine Control Technology.
- Instructing and training operators in utilizing Trimble Earthworks to be more efficient skilled operators.
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on GPS-related equipment. Report warrantied repairs to the appropriate equipment vendors.
- Performed topographic surveys and As-Builts.
- Maintained an up-to-date list of BRW assets associated with machine control to include daily locations, status reports, and assigned operators.
- Preparing reports of daily activities to share with management.
- Operated and maintained the Trimble WorksManager and Trimble WorksOS platforms.
Trade Superintendent and Trainer
Kokosing Construction
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided support and training of machine control/surveying technology to various projects located in multiple states
- Developed training curriculum & schedules concerning machine control systems, as well as survey rovers
- Instructed field technicians on utilizing CAT Electronic Technician, demonstrating how to take data on varying sensors to anticipate possible failures
- Provide specialized long-term training to field crews, providing guidance and mentoring to foremans, operators, and grade checkers
- Achieving increased morale, efficiency, and communication
- Provided training to individual operators in not only how to utilize all aspects of machine control systems, but also training becoming a more efficient/skilled operator
- Achieved through a mix of training documents, in-field training, as well as demonstrating how to perform tasks
- Developing new employees on the aspects of being a grade checker
- Instructed them on utilizing Trimble SCS900/Access/Siteworks in construction stakeout/layout
Marine Foreman
San Juan Construction
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Echo Pier Restoration project, a $51.5million project vital to Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Test Site
- Ensuring work plans/flow are executed in accordance with USACE EM385-1-1 QA
- Executing STA, JSA, assisting safety with developing Activity Hazard Analyses
- Executing pier demolition work plan, utilizing Excavators w/ required demo work tools
- Critical worker during template fabrication and execution of PDA densification test to demonstrate a new means and method to achieve required 80%
- Training the local Marshallese workforce in proper pre/post inspection of heavy equipment, proper/safe operation on heavy equipment
Freelance Consulting
Self
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided Freelance Modeling and Machine Control Consulting to various contractors located in various geographical locations
- Perform installation, diagnostics and repair of Topcon and Trimble grade control products, GPS/UTS/Laser/2D & 3D grade control
- Build and Digitize 3D models from engineered CAD drawings in both Trimble and Topcon formats for survey rovers & machine control systems
- Utilizing Trimble Business Center
Test & Validation Technologist
Caterpillar
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Alpha Team Member with Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT)
- Prime consultant tuning Caterpillar/Trimble integrated & aftermarket 2D/3D grade control products
- Executed validation tests to document performance of tuned grade control products
- Developed test plans, as well as tuned Caterpillars 2D slope assist work tool
- Assisted marketing with developing a platform to showcase the benefits of slope assist
- Https://youtu.be/lw0-hn0rI
Expert Operator
Caterpillar Proving Grounds
11.2011 - 04.2015
- Experimental Heavy Equipment Operator at Caterpillars Peoria Proving Grounds
- Construction/Equipment SME to various engineering groups within PPG as well as the Technical Center in Mossville IL in the development of Tier 4 Final machines
- Tasked with performing demonstrations/equipment instruction for a multitude of people with varying levels of HEO experience, including senior management/board of directors
- Assisted in designing/implementing productivity with the track type tractor group against various competitors
Operator Specialist
Prince Construction
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Excavator, motorgrader, and bulldozer operator on the FDOT I275 project
- Tasked with mainline construction & excavation of 6 retention ponds on the I275 project
- Ensured embankment material was being utilized from the correct stages
- Daily setup of Trimble base stations, calibration of grade control machines (GPS/UTS), site calibration, as well as diagnostics and repair when required
Bulldozer Specialist
Hubbard Construction Group
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Primarily a bulldozer specialist, grading and constructing various projects ranging from $30 to $180million
- Developed a deep understanding of reading complex engineered design plans, mobilizing equipment and manpower
- Utilization of Topcon GPS System5 & 3DMC2, LPS, and sonic systems
- Given foreman status on many occasions when required due to my deep understanding of projects
Lead Operator/Foreman
Earth Trades Inc
08.2008 - 05.2008
- Lead operator and foreman on Disney's Kidani Village Project at Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Responsible for accurate reporting of production, worker hours, materials/logistics, and machine maintenance on this time and materials contract
- Daily collaboration meetings with Disney Imagineering, general contractor, and various subcontractors
Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Site Contractors
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Started employment as a laborer, promoted to heavy equipment operator by Ted Hunter after 6 months
- Took the initiative to stay after work and teach myself how to operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment
- Supervised the import of various aggregates/fills to projects, ensuring quantities were reported daily to comply with quality control standards
- Utilized bulldozers, front end loaders, ATDs, motorgraders, and excavators to cut elevations to grade, install utilities, and spread various aggregates
Education
No Degree - Trimble Business Center 60hr
Dirt Prep Solutions
Fabick CAT02.2018
MARINE SPECIALIST 3 - Volvo Penta Diesel Tech, Mercruiser, PWC I/II
MARINE MECHANICS INSTITUTE
ORLANDO, FL06.2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
RIDGWAY AREA HIGH SCHOOL
RIDGWAY, PA06.2001
Skills
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- Topcon 3D Office, Magnet
- Trimble Business Center
- Trimble WorksManagerWorksOS
- Trimble Siteworks Access
- Trimble Earthworks (all configs)
- Topcon 3DMC2/3D MAX (GPS/LPS)
- CAT ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN
- CAT HEO LICENSED CAN DIAGNOSTICS
- CERTIFIED CAT OPERATOR
- Site design plans understanding
References
- Derrick Dixon | Surveyor J. Malever Construction | 407-600-9474
- Shane Brewer, Owner | Brewer Paving and Site Development | 321-917-9326
- Howard Sheare | Site Foreman | Orange County Landfill | 407-956-9986
- Scott Starkweather | Heavy Equipment Sales | Ring Power Orlando | 407-319-7621
- Carleigh Lenard | Project Engineer | Great Lakes Dredge and Dock | 616-706-9171
- Christian Vasquez | Foreman | JMHC Orlando | 407-840-8078
- Junie | Surveyor | Wal-Rose Site Development | 407-415-5306
Awards
Caterpillar One Team Award, 11/01/14 | Award for great attitude and attention to detail in the development of Track Type Tractors Systems.
Timeline
Construction Technology Specialist
SITECH NCFL
11.2021 - 11.2024
Machine Control Technology Manager
BRW Construction
04.2021 - 09.2021
Trade Superintendent and Trainer
Kokosing Construction
09.2019 - 09.2020
Marine Foreman
San Juan Construction
10.2018 - 09.2019
Freelance Consulting
Self
01.2017 - 10.2018
Test & Validation Technologist
Caterpillar
04.2015 - 01.2017
Expert Operator
Caterpillar Proving Grounds
11.2011 - 04.2015
Operator Specialist
Prince Construction
04.2011 - 11.2011
Lead Operator/Foreman
Earth Trades Inc
08.2008 - 05.2008
Bulldozer Specialist
Hubbard Construction Group
05.2008 - 04.2011
Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Site Contractors
08.2003 - 08.2007
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
RIDGWAY AREA HIGH SCHOOL
No Degree - Trimble Business Center 60hr
Dirt Prep Solutions
MARINE SPECIALIST 3 - Volvo Penta Diesel Tech, Mercruiser, PWC I/II
MARINE MECHANICS INSTITUTE
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