Erika Esparza

• Combat engineer with 5+ years of experience providing demolition expertise providing demolition expertise and services to remove steel bridges, timber structures, and buildings for tunneling purposes. Extensive knowledge of construction and implementation of explosive charges, and adherence to local safety laws and practices.

Team Leader Combat Engineer, October 2022- Present

U.S. Army, Fort Riley, KS

• Conducted combat training for a team consisting of 10 combat engineers.
• Assited in the design and implementation of modernized training programs and schedules
• Facilitated demolition planning of various bridge designs
• Ensured adherence to Army safety laws at demolition sites.
• Compiled and documented explosives records in compliance with local and federal laws

Unites States Army, Fort Riley, KS

Junior Combat Engineer, December 2018- November

2019

• Cooperated in the development and improvement of operating procedures and tactics for armored vehicle-launched bridge machinery
• Planned, deployed, and monitored defensive explosive charges
• Assited in training 3 junior engineers in safe explosive disarmament practices
• Proven desire to excel demonstrated by being awarded a battalion coin administered by the Army Engineer Association in 2019
• Performed routine equipment and machinery audits, ensuring all necessary equipment was present and in proper working order.