Deke Veeder
Summary
Skilled Crew Chief with almost a decade of experience within the geospatial sector, with background history in field surveying, GIS Mapping, SUE practices including EM and GPR designation, hydro-vac services and structural concrete investigation. Well versed in the civil construction sector, along with damage prevention and civil engineering practices. Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance in demanding, high stress situations with no room for error. Main focus always on the contractor / client safety and creating that connection with clients to establish long term relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Operations Crew Chief
5280 Locates LLC
Denver, CO
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Field Operations Foreman for new start up company based along the Front Range with operations within the InterMountain Region and Eastern Plains.
- Day to Day involvement with Field Staff, Client Relations, Scheduling, Documentation and Reporting
- Primaryily Responsible for training and advising field staff on the following services, EM and GPR services, Concrete Scanning and Coring/Sawing, Sewer Camera Mainline and Lateral Inspection Services, GIS and Utility Mapping Services
SUE Crew Chief
Allen & Company
Winter Garden, FL
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Crew Chief within a newely created SUE department.
- Employ all quality levels of SUE within the field, including EM utility designation, GPR practice, and utilizing vacuum excavation equipment to perform soft dig clearance / visualization holes.
- Survey / GPS all related fieldwork to create maps / line work to be implemented into CADD files. Equipment used and maintained included robotic total stations, base /net, and standard GPS using various data collectors and systems.
- Held responsible for day to day activities, safety, planning, and mobilization of crews and equipment around the central Florida region for a variety of clientele, including construction, engineering, theme parks, DOT, state agencies, energy sector, etc.
SUE Analyst
McKim & Creed Inc.
Orlando, FL
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Day to day oversight and management of SUE field crew. Responsible for effective utility detection using EM, GPR, Sonde Locating, and other means to generate detailed maps and plans across Central and Southern Florida.
- Use of multiple vacuum excavation equipment, including trucks, tow trailers, and air compressors. Responsible for safe operation, maintenance, and transport throughout the state.
- Concrete and Asphalt road coring for utilities under hard surfaces, included full operation and repair work back to original condition, including full and safe use of MOT training.
- SUE Suvey Services including full topo and boundary services including property corners, building dimensions, roadways, linework and waterways.
Project Manager
GPRS
SLC / DFW
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Project manager in one of the largest markets for the company in DFW, internal transfer to start up market in SLC
- Job coordination, scheduling, AP processing, and Business Development part of the daily work process
- Field work including utility locating, UST investigation, GPR, concrete scanning and analysis, GPS mapping and CAD development along with daily reports and documentation
Education
Biological Technology
SUNY at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYHigh School Diploma -
Schalmont High School
Schenectady, NY2008
Skills
- Operations management / Training and development
- Intense organizational skills
- Extensive business travel through the entire US, Canada, and Mexico
- FAA-107 Remote Drone Pilot # 4605315
- OSHA 10 & 30 Certified
- NULCA EM / GPR Certified
Timeline
Field Operations Crew Chief
5280 Locates LLC
07.2022 - 01.2024
SUE Crew Chief
Allen & Company
09.2020 - 06.2022
SUE Analyst
McKim & Creed Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Project Manager
GPRS
02.2019 - 09.2019
Biological Technology
SUNY at Cobleskill
High School Diploma -
Schalmont High School
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