Brett Thomas
Civil Engineering Technologist
17 Chad St, Petawawa,ON
Summary
Trained as a Civil Engineering Technologist. Trusted to work independently while employed at Thurber Engineering's Oakville office.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advanced Laboratory Technologist
Thurber Engineering
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Helped develop the lab's testing program for triaxial and direct shear testing.
- Created Excel spreadsheets for advanced lab tests.
- Participated in the MTO advanced lab certification process.
Laboratory Supervisor
Thurber Engineering
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Ensured lab results were of high quality and completed on time.
- Maintained the lab's CCIL certification by passing their yearly inspection.
- Finalized and reviewed reports for lab tests.
- Created Excel spreadsheets for processing test data.
- Maintained inventory of supplies for lab and field staff.
Laboratory Technologist
Thurber Engineering
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed geotechnical lab tests conforming to ASTM and MTO standards.
- Increased output of consolidation tests by up to 4 per month.
- Trained new hires and delegated lab work to keep everyone busy.
- Maintained inventory of lab and field supplies.
Junior Project Coordinator
IDL Projects
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Ordered tools and materials for powerhouse crew.
- Assisted site supervisor and workers with interpreting design drawings.
- Reviewed construction crew's hours before submitting to payroll.
- Ensured pipe trench construction adhered to design drawings.
- Organized photos at each phase of construction.
Field and Laboratory Technologist
Thurber Engineering
05.2009 - 11.2012
- 19 months total experience; 12 of which were co-op placements.
- Managed a small lab at an iron mine on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
- Inspected pile foundations in Fort McMurray.
- Trained on geotechnical drill supervision.
Grocery Stocker
Loblaws
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly.
- Completed price-checks when requested.
- Stocked shelves while part of the night crew.
- Faced-up all the shelves before closing.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON 09.2008 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, ON 09.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Communicating with Clients
Critical Thinking
Strong Attention to Detail
Technical Reading & Writing
Organized & Disciplined
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Point Load Testing
UCS Testing
Slake Durability Testing
Triaxial Testing
Direct Shear Testing
Consolidation Testing
Soil Classification
Collaborating with Engineers
Pile Foundation Inspection
Geotechnical Drill Supervision
Hydrometer Analysis
Concrete Cylinder Strength
Timeline
Advanced Laboratory Technologist
Thurber Engineering
12.2021 - 01.2023
Laboratory Supervisor
Thurber Engineering
07.2018 - 12.2021
Laboratory Technologist
Thurber Engineering
10.2015 - 04.2017
Junior Project Coordinator
IDL Projects
03.2013 - 09.2013
Field and Laboratory Technologist
Thurber Engineering
05.2009 - 11.2012
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2008 - 04.2012
Grocery Stocker
Loblaws
01.2005 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Richmond Hill High School
09.2003 - 06.2007
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