Michael Luna
Ft. Worth,TX
Summary
Successful survey crew chief with over twenty-five years of civil, construction, pipeline and renewable energy projects. Proven ability to improve probability through effective budget control, crew management. Demonstrate a high level of motivation and enthusiasm in all aspects of projects. Excellent leadership skills- can communicate effectively with employees and motivate. them to perform at their best. Can get directions for the team hands on approach. Experienced in a broad range of survey equipment; Topcon, Timble, Leica, Sokkia, Carlson and Spectra. Established record of dependability and company loyalty
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Crew Chief
MPH
Houston , TX
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the proper operation of surveying equipment and techniques used during fieldwork activities.
- Identified sources of errors that might affect accuracy of survey results and took corrective action accordingly.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members on survey operations and methods.
- Established horizontal and vertical control points to ensure accuracy of survey results.
- Collaborated with other team members to develop plans for conducting complex surveys that involve multiple components.
Survey Crew Chief
TJ Inspection
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted construction and as-built surveys as well as ROW location
- Managed daily GPS/GIS operations for the FA18 Expansion project in North Texas, providing client with sound Postexperience
- Provided cross training survey development
- Was trained in utility inspection, coating and bell hole supervision
- Collaborated with other team members to develop plans for conducting complex surveys that involve multiple components.
Survey Crew Chief
Timmons Group
Plano, Texas
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed daily surveying operations including downloading and uploading all necessary daily data providing client with sound surveying experience
- Counseled crew member with the complexity of GPS , total station , robotic and level equipment, data collection and interpretation of aerial maps
- Encouraged cross training, and peer mentoring, and created team cohesion by involving entire crew in strategic planning and survey development
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the proper operation of surveying equipment and techniques used during fieldwork activities.
Survey Crew Chief
Table Rock Survey
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed daily surveying operations for the several lateral for the Gulf Coast Express in West Texas, providing client with sound surveying experience
- Encouraged cross training, and peer mentoring, and created team cohesion by involving entire crew in strategic planning and survey development
- Maintained records of all survey data collected in the field using appropriate software applications.
- Adhered strictly to quality assurance protocols when collecting data from assigned sites.
Survey Crew Chief
TRC SOLUTIONS
Houston, Texas
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed daily surveying operations for the P66 Mid-Stream project in South Texas, providing client with sound surveying experience
- Counseled crew member with the complexity of GPS equipment, data collection and interpretation of aerial maps
- Encouraged cross training, and peer mentoring, and created team cohesion by involving entire crew in strategic planning and survey development
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the proper operation of surveying equipment and techniques used during fieldwork activities.
- Coordinated communication between field crews and project managers regarding changes in scope or timeline for projects.
Survey Crew Chief
Wood Group Mustang
Houston, Texas
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed daily surveying operations for the Anadarko gathering systems in West Texas, providing client with sound surveying experience
- Counseled crew member with the complexity of GPS equipment, data collection and interpretation of aerial maps
- Encouraged cross training, and peer mentoring, and created team cohesion by involving entire crew in strategic planning and survey development
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the proper operation of surveying equipment and techniques used during fieldwork activities.
- Reviewed field survey data using calculator, computer and GPS equipment.
- Completed assessments, measuring boundaries and notable landmarks.
Survey Crew Chief
Audubon Field Solutions
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed daily surveying operations for the Lone Star project in Texas, providing client with sound surveying experience
- Counseled crew member with the complexity of GPS equipment, data collection and interpretation of aerial maps
- Encouraged cross training, and peer mentoring, and created team cohesion by involving entire crew in strategic planning and survey development
- Identified sources of errors that might affect accuracy of survey results and took corrective action accordingly.
- Operated a variety of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, GPS receivers.
Survey Crew Chief
Down Town Design Services
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Facilitated daily reports to discuss issues and monitor progress for each project, daily reports, expense reports
- Processed data and field notes
- Counseled crew member with the complexity of GPS equipment, data collection and interpreting aerial maps
- Preformed extensive fieldwork by using existing information from GLO maps, deeds, land aerials, and abstract surveys
- Operated a variety of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, GPS receivers.
- Maintained records of all survey data collected in the field using appropriate software applications.
Survey Crew Chief
Pegasus International Inc.- Universal Ensco Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Facilitated daily reports to discuss issues and monitor progress for each project, mileage log, daily reports, and expense reports
- Conducted daily safety meetings and reported to company on monthly basis to assure that all OSHA and company guidelines were met
- Counseled crew members at all land surveying levels and from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Provided technical guidance to crew members on survey operations and methods.
- Operated a variety of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, GPS receivers.
Survey Crew Chief
Mizell Land Surveying Inc.
Aledo, TX
01.1995 - 12.2009
- Knowledge of interpreting construction, architectural plans as well as Auto-Cad drawings
- Conducted deed and property research
- Consistently achieved profitable objectives by attending closely to clients’ needs and developing personable relationships with our clientele while generating repeat business
- Trained and motivated team members to excel in the field of Land Surveying and acted as a liaison with management
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the proper operation of surveying equipment and techniques used during fieldwork activities.
- Attended meetings with stakeholders involved in development projects being surveyed by crew.
- Operated a variety of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, GPS receivers.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members on survey operations and methods.
- Promoted safety procedures and precautionary measures with team working in harsh temperatures, rugged conditions and operating field equipment.
- Completed projects within specific timelines, typically exceeding client expectations.
Education
General Education Diploma -
TCJC Adult Education Center
12.2000
R. L Paschal High School
12.1989
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Land surveying
- Team Training
- Survey planning meetings
- Boundary determination
- Data Processing
- Safety Procedures
- As-Built Surveys
- Construction staking
- Survey equipment maintenance
- Total Station Operation
- GPS Technology
- Field Crew Management
- Data Collection
- Mathematical Calculations
- Relationship Building
Referencesavailable
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Timeline
Survey Crew Chief
MPH
12.2023 - 06.2024
Survey Crew Chief
TJ Inspection
01.2022 - 12.2023
Survey Crew Chief
Timmons Group
01.2020 - 12.2022
Survey Crew Chief
Table Rock Survey
01.2019 - 12.2020
Survey Crew Chief
TRC SOLUTIONS
01.2018 - 12.2019
Survey Crew Chief
Wood Group Mustang
01.2016 - 12.2017
Survey Crew Chief
Audubon Field Solutions
01.2015 - 12.2016
Survey Crew Chief
Down Town Design Services
01.2011 - 12.2015
Survey Crew Chief
Pegasus International Inc.- Universal Ensco Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2010
Survey Crew Chief
Mizell Land Surveying Inc.
01.1995 - 12.2009
General Education Diploma -
TCJC Adult Education Center
R. L Paschal High School
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