Kenneth Herrick
Schnabel Engineering
Richmond,VA
1
Certification
16
Years of experience
Supervised the Virginia Dept of Transportation concrete research laboratory for 8 years conducting concrete development, quality control and laboratory testing complimented by over 25 years of construction materials testing and inspection experience. Can manage multiple and diverse projects. Well organized, follows instructions and policy. Experienced with AASHTO, ASTM and VTM standards. Experienced with construction materials testing (concrete, rebar, structural steel, epoxy resin, soils, roofing and aggregate.)
Work History
Senior Engineering Technician I
1 Year 3 Months- Supervised concrete testing lab procedures, rock core testing and analysis, equipment maintenance and calibration; trained new technicians; conducted field concrete testing and soils lab analysis; report generation; communicated with project engineers; upheld Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory accreditation standards.
- Led team in executing complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented procedures for equipment maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency across projects.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in engineering methodologies.
Engineering Technician III
8 Years 7 Months- Acting supervisor for the Virginia Transportation Research Council's concrete research laboratory. Development, testing and quality control of project-specific concrete and mortar mixes for road and bridge overlays, structural members, culvert repair, and underwater placement. Conducted compliance testing of new industry-related products submitted by vendors. Management and training of laboratory staff and scheduling of mixing and testing. Maintenance of laboratory records and report generation. Field sampling and inspection of bridge deck and precast yard pours. Laboratory testing of concrete and structural steel specimens (compression, tensile strength of steel reinforcement, tensile strength of epoxy and weld bond strength.) Maintenance of the department SDS library, and mentoring new employees and University of Virginia engineering students.
Project Inspector
1 Year 7 Months- Virginia Department of Transportation road and interstate improvement contracts. Full-time inspection of warm-mix asphalt placement, pavement marking, latex slurry and chip surface treatments, and reporting using the VDOT 'Site Manager' software. Monitoring of project schedules, budgets and contract close-outs.
Engineering Technician
11 Months- Construction materials testing of pipe lines, waste water treatment facilities, subsurface geotechnical studies, and construction projects at Fort Lee and Fort A.P. Hill as part of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission.
Education
No Degree - Geologic Sciences
- Capstone Project: Field Camp. Geologic course study on sites in Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico.
- Primary Course Study: Mineralogy and geo-chemistry.
Associate of Science - Geologic Science and Physics
- Completed AP course in physics.
- Primary course study: Geology, physics, chemistry.
Skills
Management of project quality control and testing
following instructions and implementing policy
geology
sampling and testing of building materials (concrete
aggregate
soils
roofing
reinforcing steel.)
Interpretation of drawings and specifications
computer literacy monitoring of schedules and budgets
excellent report writing and client rapport.
Data collection and analysis
problem solving
critical thinking and mentoring and training of new personnel.
Field service supportt
Instrumentation calibration
Certification
ACI Field Inspector Level 1, exp. 2025, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Tech Level 1, exp. 2030, VDOT Concrete Batch Plant, exp. 2027, OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health
Conscientious, Analytical, Intuitive, Helpful
My interest for science and technology led to a natural fit into the geotechnical, construction and geologic disciplines. My employers respect my eagerness to learn, attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot on the fly as well as the mentoring of new personnel. Clients would often ask for me by name to be present on their projects. As my field experience increased my inspection duties expanded to roofing, landfill construction, asphalt and road refurbishment and specialty inspections such as building envelopes, bridge inspections, structural steel, roof leak and foundation failure investigations. I am a firm believer in continuing education to learn new skills that I can then bring to an employer thus expanding that firm's inventory of professional services.
Qualifications
I am experienced with managing, evaluating, sampling and testing road and bridge construction materials such as concrete, reinforcing steel, soils and aggregates as per AASHTO, ASTM and VTM. I have worked with previous employers to prepare labs for CCRL and ACOE inspections in Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. I am an excellent report writer using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to present test and field data to my employers and clients.
Timeline
Senior Engineering Technician I
Schnabel Engineering
08.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Engineering Technician III
Virginia Transportation Research Council
03.2015 - 10.2023Read More
Project Inspector
NXL Construction Services
03.2011 - 10.2012Read More
Engineering Technician
CTI Consultants, Inc.
04.2010 - 03.2011Read More
Wright State University
No Degree from Geologic Sciences
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Sinclair Community College
Associate of Science from Geologic Science and Physics
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