Thomas Vigesaa
Luverne,United States
Summary
Carpenter by trade with over 14 years of Air Force civil engineering experience, from AutoCAD to concrete to door repair. Determined problem solver with a wide array of hands-on skills.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Specialist (Military)
Air Force Reserve
Minneapolis, MN
09.2019 - Current
- Trained to maintain Air Force facilities and to construct buildings from the ground up
- Experienced in welding and sheet metal production
Engineering Craftsman (Military)
Air Force Reserve
Minneapolis, MN
12.2013 - 09.2019
- Supervised and mentored Airmen, providing Civil Engineering insight and expertise from experience gained on Active Duty and the private sector
- Designed and oversaw small construction projects for Annual Tours
- Mentored and taught USAFA engineering cadets on the operations of Civil Engineering from an enlisted perspective
Construction Control Representative (Civilian)
934th Civil Engineer Squadron
Minneapolis, MN
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Contracting Officer Representative - Liaison between contractors and Contracting Officer
- Conducted site visits with potential bidders
- Managed and inspected projects from large-scale renovations to airfield concrete projects
- Designed projects from start to finish, utilizing GPS surveying and Civil 3D drafting
Survey Technician
Landform Professional Services
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Collected topographic data via GPS and Total Station for property and construction surveys
- Drafted civil site designs to include underground utilities, streets, sidewalks, buildings, and ALTA surveys involving property and legal descriptions.
Construction Inspector (Temporary)
State Of North Dakota
Bismarck, ND
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Ongoing seasonal state project
- Provided direct oversight of contractors performing activities related to abandon mine safety
- Recorded progress and coordinated operations of mitigating hazards related to underground voids and sinkholes which posed a risk to the public and livestock
- Identified active coal fires on public lands and directed contractors to excavate and extinguish burning coal veins that posed a risk to the landscape and wildlife
Engineering Assistant (Military)
US Air Force
Andrews Air Force Base, MD
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Performed a multitude of duties for base maintenance involving AutoCAD drafting, GIS, GPS surveying, materials testing, and Construction Management.
- Assistant facility manager
- Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Education
Personal Training
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN 01.2014 - 05.2014
Construction Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 09.2006 - Current
Exercise Science
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN 08.2004 - 04.2005
Skills
Construction
AutoCAD
Surveying
GIS
Maintenance and Repair
Project Management
Additional Information
- Base Honor Guard - Jan 2017-Nov 2019 - Proudly performed military honors for over 370 fallen veterans
- Awards & Decorations - Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Medal, USAF NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, Basic Military Training Honor Graduate, Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
Timeline
Structural Specialist (Military)
Air Force Reserve
09.2019 - Current
Construction Control Representative (Civilian)
934th Civil Engineer Squadron
07.2014 - 06.2019
Personal Training
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
01.2014 - 05.2014
Engineering Craftsman (Military)
Air Force Reserve
12.2013 - 09.2019
Survey Technician
Landform Professional Services
02.2013 - 11.2013
Construction Inspector (Temporary)
State Of North Dakota
09.2012 - 12.2012
Engineering Assistant (Military)
US Air Force
04.2007 - 08.2012
Construction Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
09.2006 - Current
Exercise Science
Concordia College
08.2004 - 04.2005