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Steve Silverwood

Calgary,AB

Summary

To advance in my career as a surveyor with a company that presents me with the opportunity for both learning and growth. References are available upon request.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Survey Party Chief

Mcelhanney
Calgary, AB
10.2019 - Current
  • Compiled information necessary to stake projects for construction using engineering plans.
  • Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation.
  • Reviewed and checked surface models by comparing control points on ground with field equipment readings.
  • Delivered extensive training to new employees on GPS software packages to promote effective use and overall productivity.
  • Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
  • Trained, mentored and assigned work to Sumner students and subordinate crew members.
  • Survey Calculations and Geotechnical Engineering Layout and Assessments.
  • Extensive knowledge of Trimble pipeline module and TSC 7 operations.
  • Project lead on multiple spreads. Capable of running multiple crews and organizing workload to keep up with project demands.


Jr Party Chief

Self-Employed
Calgary, AB
07.2018 - 10.2019
  • Flagging Pipeline ROW/Leases
  • Detail Surveys
  • Calculations
  • Sketches
  • Data submissions
  • Job Settings
  • Working knowledge of TSC 7

JR Party Chief/ Survey Assistant

Precision Geomatics
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Pipeline Integrity
  • Lease extensions
  • Pipeline Construction
  • ROW staking
  • Pipe Data
  • Weld Mapping
  • Lower-in
  • Tie-Ins
  • Sketches

Survey Assistant

Altus Geomatics
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Well sites and extensions
  • Preliminary, construction, and as-builts for pipelines
  • Pile layouts
  • Flagging and Staking Well sites and access roads
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Waterbody crossings and profiling
  • Pipe and Cable locating
  • Powerline profiling
  • Scouting with consultants on various options for projects
  • Commitment to safe work habits and procedures
  • Conventional surveying experience
  • Dedication for completing projects on time

Occasional Junior Party Chief

Imagineering Resources Ltd
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Set up and operate Trimble R8’s w/Tsc3 DC
  • As-built irrigation pipelines
  • Scouting, locating, and surveying best locations for sprinkler heads
  • Establishing elevation grids
  • Topographic surveys
  • Keeping accurate field notes

Land Survey Assistant

Universal Geomatics Solutions Corp
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Preparing Equipment and setting up
  • Staking boundaries, lines and points
  • Knowledge of Trimble GPS system
  • Legal and construction
  • Working lengthy hours to meet client deadlines
  • Scout pipelines and legal boundaries
  • Pipe and cable locating
  • Power line and water profiling / cross sectioning
  • Ability to adapt to the seasons and complications
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance
  • Knowledge of ATS system

Education

Survey Theory And Calculations

Northern Lakes College
Calgary, AB

High School Diploma -

Lord Beaverbrook
Calgary, AB
06.2003

Skills

  • Organizational Abilities
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Capable of working independently
  • Eager to learn and adapt to situations
  • Strong set of problem solving and analytical skills
  • Dedicated to tasks and deadlines
  • Eagerness to train Subordinates
  • Personable Leadership qualities

Certification


  • H2S
  • First Aid(BC First Aid too)
  • WHMIS 2015
  • Wildlife Awareness
  • UTV
  • CSTS 2020
  • PST
  • Ground Disturbance

Projects

Coastal GasLink


I've worked on all three portions of section 8(West, Central, and East). I started there in May 2021 and have spent more then a year out on the project. This is the hardest and most technically designed pipeline to ever be built on Canadian soil and most stringent environmental standards in which I have dealt with first hand. From Geotechnical Engineering to steep slope construction, I've gained a lot of valuable experience that a select few have. I was offered Lead position on Central and filled in for spread 8E lead in August while he was on vacation.


Keyera KAPS


Towards the end of 2021 I was offered lead position on Spread3 and 4A. I started in December running 4 crews and up to 10 crews for the rest of the project organizing and distributing the workload as I saw fit. All together it was 82 KM with a 16" and 12" lines. Most crews were green but made a point of training everybody on how to complete every task that would be asked of them. I also would go out to the field and contribute everyday to make sure we were always on their heels.


Summary


I've been doing primarily pipeline construction for 6 years now. Lots of variety and have been through 7 builds. I've also done a lot of preliminary pipeline detail surveys so I understand a lot of the ins and outs of the builds.

Timeline

Survey Party Chief

Mcelhanney
10.2019 - Current

Jr Party Chief

Self-Employed
07.2018 - 10.2019

JR Party Chief/ Survey Assistant

Precision Geomatics
10.2017 - 06.2018

Survey Assistant

Altus Geomatics
01.2017 - 10.2017

Occasional Junior Party Chief

Imagineering Resources Ltd
05.2016 - 01.2017

Land Survey Assistant

Universal Geomatics Solutions Corp
10.2014 - 03.2016

Survey Theory And Calculations

Northern Lakes College

High School Diploma -

Lord Beaverbrook
Steve Silverwood