Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Travis Himel

Carrollton

Summary

I am currently seeking employment with an organization that will allow me to effectively use my knowledge, skills, and certifications to not only enhance my own career growth, but to also improve the company. I have extensive knowledge in construction and concrete operation and inspection and would be an excellent candidate given my expertise.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Technician

PSI Intertek
09.2019 - Current
  • Mentor other technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Manage team performance by training, mentoring, and disciplining.
  • Plan, schedule, and delegate daily work to team of employees.
  • Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Perform and supervise a variety of testing.
  • Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results.

Senior Field Technician

D&S Engineering
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Performed various concrete, soil, drill shaft, and re-bar testing for roads, bridges, and schools in the local area.
  • September 2018 - became part of the West Texas Oil and Gas division to test concrete and soils in West Texas.
  • Managed the on-site laboratory.
  • Supervised two employees.

Senior Construction Inspector/Testing Manager

Alliance Geo Technical Group
02.2012 - 08.2017

US 75 Widening and Reconstruction - TX DOT & US 75/PGBT CEI - TX DOT

  • Performed inspections on construction related items including but not limited to, bridge structuring, MSE wall, concrete pavings, lime and cement treated sub grades, and SW3P items.
  • Completed daily activity records and reports.
  • Prepared timesheets through TXDOT Site Manager Program.
  • Performed material testing as needed.
  • Managed the on-site geotechnical lab.
  • Supervised 2-4 technicians at a time.

Senior Construction Inspector

Professional Service Industries
04.2011 - 02.2012

SH161 PGBT W.E. Segments A1, A2, A3, and B4

  • Performed inspections on all construction related items including but not limited to, bridge substructure, metal beam guard fences, traffic railing.
  • Performed inspections on all concrete paving items.
  • Precast beam placements and bridge decks.
  • Completed inspections on MSE wall systems to include drill shaft walls and traditional MSE structures.
  • Completed laboratory testing on field specimen.
  • Prepared daily activity records and reports.

Senior Construction Inspector

KBR
03.2009 - 04.2011

SH121 Northern Extension/121/75 Interchange - NTTA

  • Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
  • Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
  • Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Completed payments for all construction items.
  • Organized and maintained records relating to all construction items and projects.

Field Material Tester

Rone Engineering
05.2008 - 03.2009
  • Performed a multitude of tests required for the job including but not limited to: slump tests, air percentage tests, unit weight for concrete and moisture/density test of soils involved on SH121 NTTA Project and the Dart Project.

Education

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

High School Diploma -

Vandebilt Catholic High School
Houma, LA
06.2001

Skills

  • Able to work independently or in teams
  • Able to easily comprehend plans
  • Basic knowledge of computer skills
  • Dependable and motivated to work
  • Able to easily multitask
  • Proficient with TXDOT Site Manager Program

Certification

  • ACI Concrete Field Grade 1 Certification
  • TXDOT SB102 Certification
  • TXDOT Hazmat Certification


References

  • Lawrence Wilson - 817-899-7670
  • Steve Long - 682-229-3322
  • Matt Schlauch - 817-908-1981
  • Million Weldemariam - 214-869-2001

Timeline

Lead Technician

PSI Intertek
09.2019 - Current

Senior Field Technician

D&S Engineering
08.2017 - 08.2019

Senior Construction Inspector/Testing Manager

Alliance Geo Technical Group
02.2012 - 08.2017

Senior Construction Inspector

Professional Service Industries
04.2011 - 02.2012

Senior Construction Inspector

KBR
03.2009 - 04.2011

Field Material Tester

Rone Engineering
05.2008 - 03.2009

Nicholls State University

High School Diploma -

Vandebilt Catholic High School
Travis Himel