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Michael Klee

Summary

Diligent UAS Pilot/Survey Party Chief with solid foundation in surveying and land measurement. Proven track record of managing field operations and ensuring precision in data collection. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and effective communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Survey Party Chief

Encompass
06.2018 - 05.2025
    • Conducted lidar flights on a variety of solar, gas, and transmission line projects. Including structure photos, route surveys, and large acreage sites
    • Extensive experience in SUE Level-B underground utility locating and excavation
    • Proficiency with Trimble GPS, Trimble Robotic Total Station, and DJI software
    • Achieved time-sensitive deadlines consistently while managing multiple concurrent projects through diligent planning strategies focused on efficient task delegation within the survey party.
    • Resolved complex survey challenges through critical thinking skills applied to problem-solving techniques such as boundary analysis or topographic mapping adjustments.

Survey Technician

CEC-Civil Environmental Consultants
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Conducted initial surveys, established Limited of Disturbance (LOD), and finalized as-built documentation for mainline and gas regulating stations
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs and adapting to evolving industry standards within the profession efficiently.
  • Reduced errors in survey data by implementing rigorous verification procedures.

Survey Technician

SMC-Survey Mapping Consultants
06.2007 - 12.2009
  • Supported the Party Chief comprehensively in field operations, encompassing the proficient operation of survey equipment and vehicles
  • Preformed calibration and adjustments of survey instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability during field operations
  • Enhanced team productivity by consistently completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horseheads High School
Horseheads, NY
06-2006

Skills

  • Geodetic Surveying
  • Construction Staking
  • Topographic Mapping
  • Advanced GPS Data Collection
  • Boundary Surveying
  • UAS Pilot
  • SUE Level-B
  • Land Development

Certification

  • FAA 107
  • SUE Level-B 16 Hour Course
  • OSHA 40
  • Safe Lands/Safe Gulf

Timeline

Survey Party Chief

Encompass
06.2018 - 05.2025

Survey Technician

CEC-Civil Environmental Consultants
10.2014 - 07.2016

Survey Technician

SMC-Survey Mapping Consultants
06.2007 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Horseheads High School