Henry Surles
Columbia,USA
Summary
Results-driven operations professional with extensive experience in operating complex machinery and optimizing production processes. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues swiftly, leveraging technical expertise to enhance productivity and maintain operational efficiency.
Strong commitment to safety protocols fosters a secure and productive work environment, while effective collaboration with teams ensures alignment with organizational goals. Adaptable and resourceful, consistently meeting evolving demands through strategic problem-solving and workflow management skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Operator Production
SEFA Group
Lexington, SC
2026 - Current
- Conducted machinery operation to support continuous production processes.
- Operated machinery efficiently to meet production targets and ensure quality standards.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Landscaper
Self-employed
Columbia, SC
2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented customized landscaping plans to enhance residential and commercial properties.
- Operated lawn care equipment to maintain optimal landscape health and appearance.
- Provided consultation services, educating clients on plant selection and maintenance techniques.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service delivery.
Security Officer
Defender Security Services
Columbia, SC
2023 - 2026
- Monitored Richland School District Two premises to ensure safety and security of staff, students and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks and hazards.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, ensuring proper protocols were followed.
Technician III
Groundwater Environmental Services
Columbia, SC
01.2014 - 2016
- Oversaw comprehensive environmental sampling programs across multiple companies, supervising teams of 2 to 8 employees.
- Executed collection of soil and water samples across multiple locations in SC, NC, GA, and TN.
- Collect water samples in multi-state locations.
- Supervise 3 to 5 employees engaged in maintenance and repair.
- Oversaw clean-up operations for spills and contamination incidents.
- Oversaw operations of 2 to 3 employees at fuel terminals to ensure efficient workflow.
- Inspect environmental sites for companies in NC and SC.
Equipment Operator
Agviq Environmental Services
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the removal and abatement of military hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Provide clean-up and disposal relative to compliance regulations in MD, VA, NC, and TX.
- Assess waste site, determine the degree of hazards, and collect composite samples of hazardous materials for lab analysis.
- Notify the state agency of intent to remove hazardous waste material.
- Determine Personal Protective Equipment associated with the specific waste removal.
- Obtain all needed waste removal equipment and paper work.
- Ensure approval of all state, health and safety organizations, and other contractors and agencies, prior to starting work operations.
- Determine transportation and disposal methods.
- Adhere to all compliance regulations.
- Supervise asbestos abatement removal.
Industrial Technician II
CH2M Hill
Central, SC
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for daily operations to optimize process performance including the operation and maintenance of all equipment used on site.
- Ensured that the sampling procedures and treatment process were in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Backwashed sand filters and granular activated carbon units.
- Determined flow and differential pressure.
- Lab Duties: Calibrated pH meter, ran turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS).
- Observed variations in operating conditions and made adjustments to maintain process control.
- Maintained hourly reading and daily reports.
Education
High School -
Lakewood High School
Roseboro, NCSkills
- Team leadership
- Team Contributor
- Effective Communications
- Dedicated work ethic
- Problem Solving
- Goal-driven
- Effective organizational skills
- Effective time management
- Planning
- Creative
- Adaptable learner
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountable Decision Making
- Provides Training
- Implementation
- Technical Ability
- Task Oriented
- Effective multi-tasking
- Meeting Deadlines
- Shipping - Receiving
- Confident
- Driven individual
- Project Work
- Compliance
- Quality Control
- Inventory management
- Demonstrated knowledge
- Ability to organize work
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving resourcefulness
- Effective leader
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Certifications
Asbestos Abatement
Material Separation Screeners
Excavation Equipment
Front End Loader
Bob Cats
Trucks
Certification
- Asbestos Abatement
- Material Separation
- Screeners
- Excavation Equipment
- Front End Loaders
- Bob Cat
- Trucks
- Forklift
Timeline
Technician III
Groundwater Environmental Services
01.2014 - 2016
Equipment Operator
Agviq Environmental Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
Industrial Technician II
CH2M Hill
01.2010 - 01.2011
Product Operator Production
SEFA Group
2026 - Current
Landscaper
Self-employed
2020 - Current
Security Officer
Defender Security Services
2023 - 2026
High School -
Lakewood High School
Job Strengths
- Leadership
- Team Contributor
- Effective Communications
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem Solving
- Results Oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Planning
- Creative
- Quick Learner
- Analytical Thinking
- Accountable Decision Making
- Provides Training Implementation
- Technical Ability
- Task Oriented
- Multi-Task Ability
- Meeting Deadlines
- Shipping - Receiving
- Confident
- Self-Motivated
- Compliance
- Quality Control
- Warehouse-Inventory
Personal Information
Title: Environmental Services Technician and Equipment Operator
Training
- Supervision
- CPR
- PPE
- Hazwoper
- Lead Awareness