James Williams
Summary
Detail-oriented field surveyor, knowledgeable and well trained in boundary, pipeline, and construction surveying principles. Hardworking, dedicated to completing high-quality, efficient work on all projects. Successful at maintaining multiple projects with little supervision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survey Party Chief
Encompass Services
Rocky Mount, VA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- As-Built of creek and stream bores along Leg-I of MVP 42" pipeline project.
- Produced detailed maps showing locations of pipeline and topographical features.
- Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans
- Used Trimble GPS Base and Rover with TSC7 equipment to complete field surveys.
Survey Party Chief
Thompson Engineering
Port Sulphur, LA, Plaquemines Parish LNG
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Layout surveys of concrete foundations and bolts for LNG process Equipment, As-Built surveys to ensure accurate location.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular safety meetings, equipment inspections, and adhering to industry standards.
- Improved project efficiency by coordinating with field crews and managing daily survey activities.
- Maintained strong client relationships through clear communication, timely progress updates, and addressing concerns promptly.
Dredge Land Surveyor
Weeks Marine inc.
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Conducted topographic surveys to assist in the design of infrastructure improvements.
- Used Hi-Pac and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data for daily reports
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments of dredged material.
- Collaborated with civil engineers, architects, and construction teams to ensure accurate project execution.
Survey Crew Chief
Morrison Surveying Inc.
Sulphur, LA
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Conducted thorough research on property boundaries prior to beginning surveys to minimize potential legal disputes or conflicts with landowners.
- Met all project milestones and deadlines, completing projects within, or above client specifications.
- Streamlined daily tasks for improved productivity with proactive delegation and clear expectations.
- Monitored safety protocols during fieldwork to reduce the risk of accidents or injuries among crew members.
- Coordinated with engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure seamless integration of survey data into project designs.
- Enhanced survey accuracy by implementing advanced field data collection techniques and equipment.
- Managed field crew of two staff, delegating tasks and directing team members on data collection.
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
- Applied training and mathematical abilities to calculate heights, depths and relative positions of terrain.
Crew Chief
Accu-Line Surveying
07.2006 - 09.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of fieldwork and crew performing fieldwork
- Take care of and ensure all equipment was in working order
- Ensure all field work was complete and accurate
- Prepare legible and detailed field note
- Process data collected in field for drafting department
- Manage multiple projects at once with multiple crew
- Process all data for QC reports.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Dequincy High School
DeQuincy, LA05.1998
Skills
- Construction staking, as-built
- GPS and Robotic Total Station Surveying
- Total Station Operation
- Topographic Surveying amd Mapping
- Land surveying
- Alta Surveys
- Route surveying (pipeline,road,utility)
- Utility Locating
- Data Collection
- Geodetic Control
- Hydrographic Surveys
- Field Crew Management and Leadership
- Troubleshooting skills
- Property Research
- Survey calculations
- Project Management
- Data Compilation
- Drafting skills
Certification
- NCCER Certification, 05/01/06, Present
- Louisiana Driver's License, 08/01/21, 07/01/26, E
Additional Information
I have 17 plus year experience in land surveying. My experience ranges from boundary, topo, road construction, pipeline, oil and gas, heavy civil construction, construction staking, grade staking, ALTA surveys, and control surveys. Most of my experience is with Trimble equipment and software, I do have experience operating Leica and Top-con instruments and data collectors as well.
Assessments
- Workplace safety, Proficient, 04/01/23, Using safe practices at work
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 08/01/22, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
- Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Proficient, 08/01/22, Responding to challenging team situations at work
- Working with MS Word documents, Proficient, 07/01/22, Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques
- Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 07/01/22, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Work motivation, Proficient, 04/01/23, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 04/01/23, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Survey Party Chief
Encompass Services
09.2023 - 12.2023
Survey Party Chief
Thompson Engineering
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dredge Land Surveyor
Weeks Marine inc.
08.2022 - 04.2023
Survey Crew Chief
Morrison Surveying Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2021
Crew Chief
Accu-Line Surveying
07.2006 - 09.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Dequincy High School