Elmer Mejia

• Located underground utilities prior to drilling activities.
• Executed utility location surveys for underground infrastructure to ensure accurate identification and mapping.
• Operated advanced locating equipment to identify utility lines accurately.
• Collaborated with project teams to ensure safe excavation practices.
• Inspected properties in order to verify boundary lines, assess topographical features and record measurements accurately.
• Conducted site assessments to identify drilling locations and potential hazards.
• Partnered with project managers to create efficient drilling plans and logistics, enhancing project coordination.
• Monitored drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues during drilling operations.
• Conducted maintenance on field equipment, including mud pumps, motors, and compressors, to ensure optimal operational performance.
• Operated directional drills to ensure accurate placement of boreholes according to plans provided by engineers or clients.
• Provided guidance to crews on safe operating practices during drilling operations.
• Managed rig move and drilling operations.
• Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
• Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
• Climbed poles and entered tunnels, buildings, trenches or manholes to accomplish various job tasks.

Performed restoration activities on job sites to ensure project completion.

Placed manholes, hand holes and splice points.

• Operated horizontal directional drilling equipment to successfully install pipes according to project specifications.
• Monitored drilling progress and adjusted parameters to enhance drilling accuracy and efficiency.
• Identified and exposed existing utilities to secure safe bore path for pipe installation.
• Operated Vermeer 10X15,23X30,20X22,23DR,40DR
• Operated Ditch Witch JT9,JT20,AT30
• Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
• Maintenance and general upkeep on machinery.
• Utilized excavator for various digging and job operations.
• Pulled fiber into existing and installed pipe.
• Assisted in site preparation and equipment mobilization for projects.
• Operated support vehicles such as vacuum trucks for the removal of spoils from excavation sites.
• Assisted with the development of pullback plans, reaming plans, fluid management plans, and safety plans.