David Eng
Yellowknife,NWT
Summary
Skilled Surveyor knowledgeable about equipment operation, computer-aided mapping and use of historical data. Accomplished in laser/lidar scanning for as-built drawings, accident recreation and terrain movement evaluation. Over 11 years experience in construction, mine & land surveying for commercial, industrial and government projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Party Chief
Nahanni Construction
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct mapping, quantity & layout surveys, Drill rig layout, lineups and borehole surveys, use Seasnake & CMS ( carlson) scanner to determine BH stability , vertical depth of stope voids & feature changes, Underground drone surveys using (Exyn), Underground control layout, provide prints, doing calculations off Civil 3D plans, using Leica GPS and Robotic Total Station
- Resolved discrepancies in existing survey records by conducting retracement studies and collaborating closely with other professionals involved in the project.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular safety meetings, equipment inspections, and adhering to industry standards.
Party Chief
True North Surveys
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Drill rig layout, lineups, Gyro surveys for boreholes, 3d scans through boreholes to voids, produce and edit videos of boreholes & cavity voids ( old UG stopes and arsenic chambers)
Party Chief
Turning Point Surveys
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Manage crews doing construction surveys on the Suncor Fort Hills site, some examples were mapping, layout, volumes
- Increased client satisfaction by providing clear and concise project reports, complete with survey results, analysis, and recommendations.
Party Chief
Sub-Arctic Geomatics
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Manage a survey crew on construction, mining and legal survey projects, while following our company & the clients safety requirements for covid-19 protocols, communicate with client on a daily basis for new updates, operate various types of equipment, perform layout calculations from drawings, maintain survey log notes, coding, drill lineup, borehole surveys and 3d scans of voids through the boreholes
- Mentoring new employees interested in the career
- Drone Flight surveys
- Leica gear used exclusively.
Party Chief
Foresite Geomatics
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Lead a survey crew on a variety of different construction projects , setting out dig limits, layout new buildings sites, perform stock pile surveys on the Suncor lease
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for field crews, enhancing overall team performance and consistency in delivering quality work.
- Supported accurate land development planning by providing precise topographic surveys for engineers and architects.
- Mentor new employees.
Instrument Man 2, Party Chief
BBE
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Assist and lead a survey crew through a variety of construction requirements presented by foremen in the area we were working in, work in a safe manner, operate Trimble survey equipment
- Areas: North Dyke, North Dam, Central Dam, South Dam, South Dyke, Power House Intake Drill and Blast, Tailrace, Service Bay parking area, Spillway
Party Chief
Balchen and Kulchycki Legal Surveys
07.2012 - 04.2016
- Manage a crew through a variety of legal and non-legal survey situations, follow all client safety requirements, communicate with clients and potential clients, operate Trimble survey equipment, calculations, proper notes and coding
- Areas: Western and Northern Manitoba
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for field crews, enhancing overall team performance and consistency in delivering quality work.
Survey Assistant
Focus
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Gathered essential geographical information utilizing advanced GPS technology, ensuring precise mapping results for clients'' needs.
- Demonstrated a commitment to safety by adhering to industry standards and company regulations during all field operations.
- Supported senior surveyors in producing high-quality deliverables for clients.
Education
Self teaching with online aid -
Graduate - Civil Engineering & Geomatics Technologist
Red River College
11.2013
Small & Large Business Management
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04.1995
Economics -
University of Winnipeg
04.1994
Skills
- Total Station Operation
- Construction staking
- Topographic mapping
- Survey calculations
- commercial drone & lidar missions
- conducting 1st order control checks
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Instrument Calibration
- Self-directed mindset
Certification
- Level 1 CPR and First Aid, 20
- H2S Training, 19
- Bear Awareness, 17
- Advanced RPAS Drone License, 20
- Underground Locate Tech 1, 20
- Exyn Drone Pilot, 23
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Party Chief
Nahanni Construction
08.2022 - Current
Party Chief
True North Surveys
06.2022 - 08.2022
Party Chief
Turning Point Surveys
03.2022 - 06.2022
Party Chief
Sub-Arctic Geomatics
10.2019 - 03.2022
Party Chief
Foresite Geomatics
04.2019 - 10.2019
Instrument Man 2, Party Chief
BBE
04.2016 - 04.2019
Party Chief
Balchen and Kulchycki Legal Surveys
07.2012 - 04.2016
Survey Assistant
Focus
05.2011 - 08.2011
Self teaching with online aid -
Graduate - Civil Engineering & Geomatics Technologist
Red River College
Small & Large Business Management
University of Manitoba
Economics -
University of Winnipeg
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