Josh Ritchie
Civil Engineering Technician
Orillia,ON
Summary
Proven QA Inspector and Survey Party Chief at Tulloch, adept in Quality Management Systems and strong time management. Streamlined QA documentation and project timelines, Effectively providing owners with the best product possible. Skilled in Microsoft Office and GPS technology, fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance with provincial standards through meticulous inspections and effective team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
QA Inspector
Tulloch
05.2024 - Current
- Bridge re-construction over the Ontario Northern Railway and Hwy 11 detour construction.
- Streamlined QA documentation by maintaining organized records of all inspections, tests, and findings.
- Performed detailed visual inspections of grading, drainage, granular base, hot mix paving, culvert replacements, and electrical work.
- Ensured compliance with provincial standards by diligently following inspection protocols.
- Facilitated open communication between production staff and quality assurance teams to foster a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common goals.
Survey Party Chief
Tulloch
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Surveying for various surveying projects including the Ontario line subway project being implemented by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx and is the largest single subway expansion in Toronto.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively prioritizing tasks and organizing daily schedules for the survey party.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication skills and professional demeanor, leading to repeat business opportunities.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing findings from surveys conducted, enabling informed decision-making processes for stakeholders involved in land development projects.
QA Surveyor
Tulloch
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Surveys for Quality Assurance (QA) during the construction phase of the Cote Gold Mining Project. These surveys included, but were not limited to, establishment of the Site Control Network, Excavation Permit support, Concrete survey verifications, Topographic and Volume surveys, Construction Layout and any other surveys that may be required during the life of the project.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure accurate information was incorporated into designs.
- Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
LiDAR Technician
Tulloch
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Municipal Data Model (MDM) project. Extracting road break lines and point features using MicroStation and TopoDOT tools which would be used to create a model of road topographic features for the City of Mississauga, Ontario.
QA Inspector
Tulloch
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Highway 17 from Sudbury, Ontario, East Junction of Regional Road 55 easterly 39.4 km to Hagar, Ontario. Highway reconstruction project included Grading, Drainage, Granular Base, Hot Mix Paving, and Electrical work.
- Performed detailed visual inspections.
- Ensured compliance with provincial standards by diligently following inspection protocols.
- Conducted thorough testing of raw materials to ensure their suitability for use in manufacturing high-quality products.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technician
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ON 09.2017 - 04.2019
Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic
St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON 09.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
- Strong time management skills and desire to learn
- Quality Management Systems
- Measurement techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Visual Inspection
- Experience using Total Station, GPS and Data Collectors
- Knowledge in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SDS/2
- Practical skills to deal with medical emergencies
- Customer Focused
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Motor Vehicle Safety Certificate (2024)
- Conflict De-Escalation Training (2024)
- Book 7 (Ontario Traffic Manual) Training (2023)
- Standard First Aid Blended Certificate (2023)
- CN CP Field Contractor Training (2022)
- Common Core Transcript (2022)
- Metrolinx Personal Track Safety Training (2022)
- Radiation Safety & TDG Portable Gauge License (2022)
- NORCAT Surface Miner Common Core (2022)
- WHMIS (2022)
- Fire Protection and Prevention Training (2022)
- COR Intro Health and Safety Performance Training (2022)
- Fall Prevention Awareness Training (2021)
- Mental Health Awareness Training (2021)
- Personal Protective Equipment Training (2021)
- Site Supervisor & Field Staff Hazard Analysis Training (2021)
- Health and Safety Awareness Training (2019)
- Confined Space Awareness Training (2019)
- Excavation and Trenches Training (2019)
- Working Around Heavy Equipment Training (2019)
Timeline
QA Inspector
Tulloch
05.2024 - Current
Survey Party Chief
Tulloch
10.2022 - 04.2024
QA Surveyor
Tulloch
04.2021 - 10.2022
LiDAR Technician
Tulloch
10.2020 - 04.2021
QA Inspector
Tulloch
05.2019 - 11.2020
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technician
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2017 - 04.2019
Diploma - Primary Care Paramedic
St. Lawrence College
09.2008 - 04.2011
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