Misael Requena
Baytown,TX
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Utility Locator and Project Coordinator with a proven track record in ensuring job site safety, efficient communication, and precise utility mapping. Skilled in operating advanced locators (RD8000, VIVAX, 810) to identify underground utilities, minimizing utility strikes, and costly delays. Demonstrated expertise in job safety analysis (JSA) and risk management, successfully reducing on-site accidents, and ensuring compliance. Adept at leading teams, managing field data collection, and coordinating test hole excavations to confirm utility depths. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing project requirements, and the ability to resolve conflicts before they impact project timelines, or budgets. Committed to delivering high-quality results while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subsurface Utility Engineering 2 Technician
Cobb fendley & Associates Inc
Houston, TX
11.2019 - Current
- Efficient Communication & Project Coordination Managed daily communication by checking company emails and responding to project inquiries, ensuring swift resolution of questions related to completed projects.
Reviewed team calendar and project assignments, staying aligned with the supervisor's instructions and adapting quickly to changing project requirements, ensuring optimal task management.
- Job Safety & Risk Management Completed detailed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each project, identifying hazards and mitigating risks, significantly improving job site safety compliance and reducing on-site accidents.
Ensured thorough coordination with pipeline representatives before excavating on easements, preventing potential utility strikes and protecting both project timelines and community safety.
- Utility Location & Infrastructure MappingExpertly operated RD8000, VIVAX, and 810 locators to identify and accurately map underground utilities (gas, pipeline, CATV, electric, fiber, copper), reduction in utility strikes and minimizing costly delays.
Proactively detected cross-utility interference, preventing misidentification of utility lines and ensuring precise excavation, increase in project accuracy and overall client satisfaction.
- Vac Truck & Equipment Management Prepared and maintained the Vac Truck, ensuring all necessary tools for test hole excavations were ready, which improved operational efficiency and reduced preparation time.
Coordinated successful test hole operations, using the Vac Truck to probe up to 13 feet deep to confirm utility depths, improving data accuracy - Water & Sewer Line Probing Conducted precise water and sewer line probing on a daily basis, utilizing specialized equipment to ensure the accurate identification and depth of utilities, which decreased errors in utility mapping.
Tracked and documented all probing data, ensuring comprehensive field data sheets were completed daily, contributing to accurate project reporting and long-term client satisfaction.
- Leadership & Crew Management Led and managed crews on-site, providing guidance and direction to ensure tasks were completed on time and within safety standards, fostering a high-performance team that consistently met or exceeded project deadlines.
Took initiative to train new team members, sharing knowledge on utility locating techniques and safety protocols.
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability Demonstrated quick problem-solving skills by adapting to unexpected changes on-site, such as encountering unforeseen utilities or changes in project scope, ensuring projects continued smoothly and minimizing delays.
Successfully identified and resolved utility conflicts before excavation, preventing damage to critical infrastructure and avoiding potential project cost overruns.
- Field Data Collection & Reporting Completed and organized field data sheets at the end of each day, ensuring accurate documentation of utility locations and test hole information, which improved the quality and precision of project reports.
Surveyor Technician
Cobb Fendley & Associates inc
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Instrument Proficiency & Surveying
Utilized advanced surveying tools, including Nikon instruments and TSC3/TSC7, to perform detailed and accurate land surveys, and ensuring the reliability of survey data for engineering and construction projects.
- Advanced Surveying Technology & Data CollectionOperated the SX10 instrument for high-precision scanning of highways and streets, enabling the collection of comprehensive data for mapping, project planning, and design
Led the implementation of advanced scanning technologies, contributing to the successful delivery of complex mapping projects on time and within budget by enhancing the accuracy and depth of data gathered from street and highway scans.
- Elevation Management & Topographical Surveying Executed precise elevation runs, determining topographical variations with high accuracy to support engineering and construction projects, resulting in an enhanced understanding of site conditions.
Collected and analyzed elevation data, providing critical insights for civil engineers, contributing to a smoother project execution and minimizing delays related to incorrect topography.
- Utility Elevation Assessment & Infrastructure MappingConducted detailed surveys by opening manholes to obtain precise elevations for utilities such as stormwater and sanitary lines, ensuring the accurate mapping of underground infrastructure, which enhanced utility planning and infrastructure of surveyed areas.
Managed utility elevation assessments, ensuring accurate utility data collection and supporting informed decision-making in the construction of stormwater and sanitary systems, improving project alignment with utility placement standards.
Pipe Layer, Operator- Industrial
Tri-county
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Rotary Laser Setup & Operation: Expertly set up and calibrated rotary lasers to ensure precise leveling for excavation, grading, and construction tasks, improving project accuracy .
- Water Truck Operation: Operated water trucks efficiently for dust control, maintaining optimal site conditions, reducing environmental hazards and enhancing worksite safety and efficiency. Improved dust control measures.
- Survey Assistance & Layout Collaboration: Partnered with survey teams to define layout parameters for excavation, which led to a reduction in rework by ensuring proper alignment from the start.
- Grade Verification & Monitoring: Utilized advanced surveying tools to verify and ensure accurate grades on projects, reducing deviations and meeting project specifications with minimal delays. Enhanced grade accuracy, leading to fewer costly corrections during later construction phases.
- Pipe Representative Communication: Coordinated and communicated effectively with pipe representatives, resolving technical issues promptly and streamlining the installation process on construction projects, reducing project timelines through improved coordination.
- General Labor Support: Assisted in various general labor tasks such as material handling, equipment maintenance, and site cleanup, demonstrating versatility and contributing to the completion projects on time and within budget.
- Instrument Maintenance: Managed and maintained construction instruments, ensuring tools remained in optimal working condition, fewer equipment-related delays and ensuring accurate measurements throughout all phases of construction.
- Safety Protocol Enforcement & Hazard Mitigation: Actively identified safety hazards and enforced site safety protocols, reducing accidents and contributing to a safer work environment for the team. Implemented corrective measures that led to the successful completion of projects with zero safety violations.
- Team Collaboration: Fostered strong working relationships with project stakeholders, including survey teams, construction crews, and management, ensuring seamless collaboration and contributing to the successful completion of projects on time and under budget.
Pipe Layer, Operador
Curry's Construction
Highland, TX
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Grade Running & Pipe Alignment: Expertly ran grades to ensure precise alignment of pipes and infrastructure, achieving compliance with project specifications. Reduced rework by implementing proactive quality control measures, ensuring alignment accuracy from the start.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Operated a wide range of heavy machinery, including excavators, backhoes, and trenchers, contributing to the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated a thorough understanding of equipment functionality, which increased operational efficiency and minimized equipment downtime.
- Inspection Coordination & Compliance: Served as the primary point of contact for inspections, ensuring all installations met regulatory standards and project specifications. Led inspections, addressing inquiries and implementing adjustments that resulted in a pass rate on first inspections, speeding up project timelines.
- Concrete Box Grounding & Installation: Expertly prepared and grounded concrete boxes, establishing solid foundations for pipelines and associated structures. Successfully completed the grounding of concrete boxes, ensuring long-lasting stability and compliance with project design requirements.
- General Labor & Site Support: Provided general labor support, including site cleanup, material handling, and assisting in various construction phases. Played a pivotal role in maintaining a clean, organized site,
- Material Management & Coordination: Oversaw material orders and coordinated timely deliveries from suppliers, ensuring the availability of necessary resources for uninterrupted project progress. Reduced material shortages and optimized inventory management.
- Safety Adherence & Hazard Mitigation: Actively enforced safety protocols, prioritizing team wellbeing and creating a secure working environment. Identified and mitigated potential hazards, reducing worksite incidents and ensuring that all projects were completed with zero safety violations.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership: Fostered a collaborative team environment by maintaining open communication and a proactive attitude. Worked seamlessly with project managers, engineers, and laborers to achieve common goals, contributing to the timely completion of projects and strengthening team cohesion.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High School
Houston, TX01.2016
Skills
- Surveying techniques
- Field documentation
- Developing relationships
- Heavy equipment operation
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Marketing Sales
- Schematics
- Industrial maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Analysis skills
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mechanic experience
- Electrical wiring
- Data collection
- Inspection coordination
- Power Tools and Equipment
Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Basic Plus
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- TWIC Card
- ARSC Basic Orientation Plus
- Class D
Timeline
Subsurface Utility Engineering 2 Technician
Cobb fendley & Associates Inc
11.2019 - Current
Surveyor Technician
Cobb Fendley & Associates inc
11.2018 - 11.2019
Pipe Layer, Operator- Industrial
Tri-county
03.2017 - 12.2018
Pipe Layer, Operador
Curry's Construction
02.2017 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High School
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