Colin Crooke

• Onsite field services including but not limited to quality control of ready mix prior to job site.
• Placement of truck coordination on site as needed.
• Meeting with customers onsite answering any questions pertaining to placement quality etc.
• Obtain samples from concrete placement from point of discharge checking for slump, entrained air, unit weight if required.
• Assist ready mix trucks onsite with regards to area of placement coordinating with contractor.
• Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.

• Oversaw procedures of quarry and sand mine personal for obtaining and splitting fine and course aggregates materials in accordance with NCDOT guidelines and specifications
• Field inspections of highway guard rail placement checking galvanized materials for proper thickness.
• Field inspections for precast pipe at precast plants including but limited to pipe, as well as bridge decking and bulb T girders.
• Onsite inspection of rebar placement for bridge decking and concrete placement.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.

• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
• Onsite inspections for Type 3, 4, and Bulb T girders measuring for accuracy according to drawing specifications noting and repairing any deficiencies.
• Operating and batching concrete as needed backing up batch plant operator if required.
• Obtaining concrete samples from placement and breaking in accordance to specifications.

Managed day to day operation of ready mix plant including but not limited to batching, answering phones, dispatching trucks, scheduling drivers for following according to customers required times of deliveries.

Performed daily inspections of trucks, plant in accordance with regulations and did monthly inventories also .

Took inventory of materials on site ordering what was needed for production.

• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
• Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
• Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.

On site testing of concrete, soil and asphalt placement.

Site testing in building structures for fireproofing placement testing for density, thickness obtaining samples.

Over saw placement of soils prior to surcharge pad placement prior to construction of WalMart, Lowes Home Improvement Centres or Target Stores.

Onsite field testing and monitoring of timber pile placement for military housing prior to observation and testing of structural fill placement.

• Completed quality assurance reviews and final inspections.
• Mentored junior technicians to develop their skills and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Performed quality control checks and final reviews.
• Assisted engineers with complex problem-solving tasks, contributing to more efficient project completion times.
• Collaborated with customers to gather requirements, provide project updates, and develop successful resolutions to diverse problems.
• Updated skills and knowledge in the field by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and training programs, maintaining a competitive edge as a Senior Engineering Technician.