David Benter

• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
• Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
• Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Fostered positive relationships with businesses and regulatory bodies, facilitating smoother inspection processes.
• Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to address and rectify compliance issues identified during inspections.
• Coordinated with project managers to schedule inspections at critical phases, ensuring timely completion without delays.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes to ensure inspections were conducted in line with current laws.
• Reduced environmental impact with rigorous enforcement of environmental standards during site inspections.
• Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Supervised and managed of 20 employees
• Overseeing the daily activities of employees and craft personnel engaged in construction and maintenance support of activities
• Distribution of heavy equipment and non-mobile equipment used in the GPB Field
• Supervised personnel and ensured the implementation of AES Safety Policies and Procedures
• Project planning and coordination for Drilling Support, Wells Support, Roads and Pads, Remediation Management, and all groups that are in need of construction and maintenance support
• Active participant in safety meetings
• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities
• Strong organizational, planning and administrative skills
• Strong safety culture, good problem solving and decision making skills, understand risk management, and demonstrate a willingness to mentor employees in all safety processes

• Completed accurate documentation of delivery tickets, client signatures, and mileage logs for record-keeping purposes.
• Developed strong relationships with customers through punctual deliveries and consistent professionalism in interactions.
• Enhanced project efficiency by delivering ready-mix concrete to job sites in a timely manner.
• Consistently met or exceeded company expectations for productivity and customer satisfaction in the delivery of ready-mix concrete products.
• Calculated the sump and air content of concrete
• Performed thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, ensuring proper maintenance and reducing breakdowns.
• Contributed to the company''s reputation for excellent service by consistently providing prompt deliveries within specified timeframes.
• Displayed strong work ethic and dedication to job responsibilities, contributing to a positive team atmosphere and overall company success.

Operations Sergeant (Joint Base Elmendor-Richardson AK, Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

• Serve as the section chief for a 2,600 Soldier Engineer Brigade consisting of a military police battalion, airborne engineer battalion, and a combat sustainment support battalion
• Assist with planning and execution of department exercises, unit deployments, and redeployments
• Researched, coordinated and planned for receipt of two large-span bridge sections and bridging material from Afghanistan and eastern U.S. to facilitate bridge training
• Conducted combined training with Indian Army Major during exercise Yudh Abhyas in India, sharing knowledge of engineer operations and staff planning
• Supervised and ensured the completion of deployment pre-requisites for 53 personnel, resulting in 100% deployability; personally safeguarded all sensitive information and passports for soldiers

SR Observer Controller/Trainer (Fort Lewis WA, Nov 2007 – Sept 2011)

• Served as a Senior Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) for a multi-component Engineer Training Support Battalion, supporting the training of mobilized National Guard, Reserve, Navy, and Air Force units deploying to combat theaters in support of the Global War on Terrorism
• Saved over $100,000 in construction and labor costs during the development of a mock training village due to knowledge of effective heavy equipment operation
• Served as the only bridge OC/T (Observer Controller / Trainer) within the Northwestern United States capable of certifying military bridge units deploying to combat theaters
• Completed over 1,500 hours of accident-free construction operations with no accidents or injuries
• Mentored and developed 4 managers to be proficient as subject matter experts in construction tasks

Observer Controller/Trainer (Fort Lewis WA, Nov 2006 – Oct 2007)

• Served as Bridge Observer Controller/Trainer and Battalion School’s manager of a multi-component engineer training support battalion
• Mentored and provided technical and tactical expertise to platoon leaders
• Commended by the ROTC Commander of Warrior Forge 2007 for outstanding support and professionalism while providing medical aid to 600 cadets
• Maintained battalion schools program resulting in the scheduling, funding and completion of over 30 Army schools for the battalion
• Performed preventative maintenance checks and services on two tactical vehicles, one general service administration (GSA) vehicle and over 150 pieces of training related equipment

Platoon Sergeant, Section Leader & Bridge Inspector (Fort Polk LA, Sept 2002 – Oct 2006)

• Served in multiple roles in a corps level bridge company; responsible for the training, development, health and welfare of numerous managers and personnel
• Maintained and oversaw the operation of a variety of heavy equipment, including M916 Tractors, D7 Dozers, HYEX, M1977 common bridge transporters, MKII bridge erection boats, SEEs, 22.5 Ton ATEC Cranes, Skid Steer Loaders, HEMMT Fuellers, M923 5-Ton Cargo Trucks, M998 HMMWVs, ramp bays, interior bays, and M1076 trailers
• Expertly constructed a 300 meter bridge in two hours during Operation Mussayib
• Recognized as the best trainer in the platoon, and often assigned to teach the most difficult classes; successfully trained over 95% of soldiers in platoon on drivers training
• Supervised and led the construction of 500+ meters of causeway across the Tigris River
• Meticulously organized and instructed drivers training resulting in the licensing of 100% of the company prior to its deployment

Senior Boat Operator, Bridge Section Sergeant (Korea, June 2001 – Aug 2002)

• Served in the Army’s most-forward deployed corps level multi-role bridge company
• Responsible for the training, discipline, health and welfare of eight soldiers; implemented a rigorous physical training schedule resulting in an increase of the section’s average by 20 points
• Instructed a company-level Master Driver course, resulting in 100% trained soldiers, accident free
• Assisted in the training and qualification of 35 vehicle operators

Senior Boat Operator (Fort Polk LA, Oct 1999 – May 2001)

• Served as a Senior Boat Operator in a corps level multi-role bridge company, responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of 11 soldiers
• Oversaw the maintenance and operation of various boats and equipment
• Planned, organized, and instructed a Demolition Range, training 100% of the company

Section Sergeant & Bridge Crew Chief (Korea, Oct 1998 – Sept 1999)

• Chosen to serve as Section Sergeant over six other managers in the platoon; awarded the Division Coin for superb maintenance of a five-ton truck
• Selected as manager of the quarter for the 3rd quarter FY 99, for both company and battalion

Bridge Crew Chief, Boat Operator (Fort Hood TX, Nov 1996 – Oct 1998)

Boat Operator & Bridge Crew Member (Karlsruhe, Oct 1992 – Nov 1996)