James Davis
Manchester,KY
Summary
Experienced Engineering Technician with deep background in land surveying, reclamation compliance, and AutoCAD drafting. Skilled in field measurements, impoundment inspections, EPA Method 9, and drone operation, supporting safe, accurate work across mining and reclamation projects. Engineering Technician with extensive experience directing field crews, coordinating surveys, and supporting engineers on complex mining and reclamation projects. Known for accurate measurements, safety compliance, compaction testing, and inspection oversight, with a focus on timely execution and regulatory readiness.
Overview
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Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Bluegrass Natural Resources
Benham, KY
07.2023 - Current
- Supported engineers in site surveys, measurements, and installation readiness checks to ensure project compliance.
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Performed compaction testing to validate soil compliance with construction standards.
- Perform annual sediment structure inspections
- Certified impoundment inspector, performing inspections weekly
- Certified visible emissions evaluator EPA method 9 opacity
- Managed reclamation processes to restore land after mining activities.
- Direct land reclamation efforts, oversee backfield placement to meet post-mining regulatory requirements
- Operate drone in flight for coal stock inventory and other projects
Engineering Technician
Inmet Mining
Knoxville, Tennessee
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Supported reclamation crews in identifying and resolving outstanding issues on historical permits, enhancing compliance efforts.
- Directed field crews on task priorities and execution strategies to efficiently meet project deliverables.
- Collaborated with engineers to verify accuracy of specific safety requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Assisted engineers with site surveys, measurements, and readiness checks
- Conducted weekly inspections as a certified impoundment inspector
- Assessed sediment structures through detailed inspections
- Assessed visible emissions for compliance with EPA method 9 standards, contributing to environmental protection initiatives.
Engineering Technician
Blackjewel
Milton , VA
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw reclamation operations to restore environmental integrity and compliance
- Assisted engineers with surveys to ensure accurate data collection and project planning
- Conducted weekly inspections of impoundments as a certified inspector
- Performed annual sediment structure inspections
- Certified visible emissions evaluator EPA method 9 opacities
- Directed field crews on task priorities and execution strategies to achieve project goals
Engineering Technician
J W Resources
Pineville, KY
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted underground surveys, along with elevation surveys
- Performed surveying duties to gather information for the safe extraction of coal from underground, surface and high wall mining operations
- Conducted surveys to provide engineers with critical information on coal seams
- Surveyed coal stockpiles for monthly inventory assessment
- Certified impoundment inspector for safety compliance, performed inspections weekly
- Performed annual sediment structure inspections
- Conducted air quality assessments as certified visible emissions evaluator EPA method 9 opacities
Welding production Operator
Toyotetsu America
Somerset, Ky
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Operated Toyota parts production lines at Toyotetsu America.
- Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity on the production line.
- Transported materials between machines and conveyors to facilitate production flow. between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Checked production line conditions to maintain smooth operations and prevent delays. production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
Welding production Operator
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Georgetown, Ky
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Operated production equipment on Toyota-style assembly lines at Toyota
- Loaded raw materials into production machines to ensure efficient assembly processes. into machines for continuous line production.
- Adhered to safety procedures and plant standards to maintain a safe production environment.
Engineering Technician
TECO Coal Corporation
Hazard, Ky
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Utilized AutoCAD to create precise engineering designs for project execution
- Prepared detailed AutoCAD drawings to facilitate engineering and design processes
- Updated surface and subsurface architectural/geological maps in AutoCAD to ensure project accuracy
- Conducted underground surveys and elevation control using high-precision equipment
- Certified impoundment inspector, performed weekly inspections
- Performed annual sediment structure inspections
Engineering Technician
M3 Energy
Beverly, Kentucky
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted with technical drawing creation using AutoCAD software.
- Coordinated drawing revisions with engineers, designers, and project managers.
- Converted sketches, field notes, and specifications into technical drawings.
- Marked property lines and control points at project sites.
- Performed inspections on impoundments to verify structural integrity and safety., performed weekly inspections
- Performed annual sediment structure inspections
Engineering Technician
Century Coal
Beverly , Ky
06.2005 - 05.2009
- Conducted boundary surveys to establish property lines, ensuring precise land measurements for development projects.
- Performed underground surveys for entry alignment and elevation, supporting safe construction planning.
- Performed annual sediment structure inspections to assess environmental compliance and maintain regulatory standards.
Field Survey Technician
A & L Surveying & Engineering
London, Ky
08.2002 - 02.2005
- Conducted precision boundary surveys for private landowners
- Performed coordinate calculations and set legal property corners in accordance with state land surveying standards
- Collected field measurements using total station and survey equipment to ensure accurate survey results.
- Recorded boundary data for property and subdivision surveys, providing essential information for land development and ownership clarity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Manchester, KY06-1996
Skills
- AutoCAD drafting
- Land surveying
- Boundary surveys
- Elevation surveying
- Aerial surveying
- Compaction testing
- Reclamation compliance
- Impoundment inspections
- Sediment inspections
- Field measurements
- EPA Method 9
- Operations monitoring
Certification
- Certified underground miner
- Certified surface miner
- Certified surface foreman
- Certified surface instructor
- Certified impoundment inspector
- Certified impoundment instructor
- Certified method 9 opacity evaluator
- Certified nuclear density gage operator
- Certified DOT HAZMAT- Transport of portable nuclear gages
- Notary Public, state of Kentucky
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Bluegrass Natural Resources
07.2023 - Current
Engineering Technician
Inmet Mining
09.2019 - 07.2023
Engineering Technician
Blackjewel
10.2015 - 07.2019
Engineering Technician
J W Resources
10.2014 - 06.2015
Welding production Operator
Toyotetsu America
07.2014 - 10.2014
Welding production Operator
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
02.2014 - 07.2014
Engineering Technician
TECO Coal Corporation
10.2011 - 11.2012
Engineering Technician
M3 Energy
07.2010 - 07.2011
Engineering Technician
Century Coal
06.2005 - 05.2009
Field Survey Technician
A & L Surveying & Engineering
08.2002 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School