Edward Gopal
Papatoetoe,Auckland
Summary
Experienced Locate Technician with comprehensive knowledge of utility locate techniques and damage prevention. Familiarity with operating locating equipment to identify underground utilities, consistently achieving accuracy in mark-out procedures. Strong emphasis on safety protocols, reducing potential risks, and contributing to efficient project completion. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients to resolve issues and drive progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Locate Technician
Lead Alliance
Auckland, Auckland
10.2021 - Current
- Locates for Site Team, Liasion with site Supervisor, Engineers, Project Managers, Geotech Team
- Downloading of B4U Dig Plans, Walkover around site extent to visualized all above ground and Overhead assets indicators(e.g Manholes, Overhead lines, Valves, Hydrants, etc) Locating all underground services as per plan using frequencies suitable for a successful locate, GPR Scanning areas to find non metallic services
- GPS - Mapping
- Before a site is assigned I do investigation on services (service location) than take data on my rover for future reference when an excavation work is carried out on new sites
- For GEOTECH Team
- GPR scan area and give clearance to the team for soil investigation
- Electrical Testing and Tagging
- Responsible for all site office appliance and tools Test and Tagging
- Interpreted survey plans, maps, diagrams, blueprints, photographs and other records for accurate locates.
- Operated and maintained locating equipment to identify underground utility locations.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Located underground utilities prior to work being completed.
- Followed safety protocols while working in hazardous environments, including confined spaces and near live power sources.
- Performed geophysical surveys, used ground penetrating radar to detect subsurface anomalies.
- Filled out daily paperwork based on locations and findings for delivery to professionals.
- Identified and sketched locations of utility lines and marked areas of existing utilities for future usage.
- Used electromagnetic induction equipment to locate metallic pipes and cables beneath the surface.
- Utilized radio detection technology devices to accurately pinpoint the position of non-metallic pipes and cables.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors or other personnel regarding progress updates on current projects.
- Searched for underground utilities in various weather conditions and notified supervisor of field issues.
- Coordinated closely with construction crews involved in excavation projects to ensure that all necessary precautions were taken.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Reported any discrepancies between actual findings during a locate operation versus what was expected by consulting documents.
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using equipment.
- Ensured that all documentation related to locates was properly completed and filed according to established procedures.
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate utility information to excavators and other appropriate personnel.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Underground Utility Locator/GPR Technician
Subsurface Detection
Auckland, Auckland
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Locating for Clients, liaising with clients
- General locating of all underground services which includes water, storm water, Sanitary Sewer, Telecom, Power, Fibre, SBT, Gas (MP/IP)
- Using of Duct snake rod for fibre if possible Empty ducts, and storm water or other service inside a duct we couldn't trace with EMI above ground.
- Identified and sketched locations of utility lines and marked areas of existing utilities for future usage.
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using equipment.
- Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
- Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Some knowledge of GPS mapping
Underground Utility Locator / Traffic Controller (lv 1)
UML
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Located underground utilities for vision
- Worked in locating HV/LV power lines, chorus, Gas, water, storm water and sewer
- Did marking with appropriate colour code for each utilities, (pwr- flu orange, chorus - purple, gas - yellow, water-blue, sewer - white, storm water - white)
- Directed traffic away from areas where work is being conducted near roads or highways.
Underground Utility locator
Sen Ventures Ltd
, New Zealand
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Located underground utilities for vision
- Worked in locating HV/LV power lines, chorus, Gas, water, storm water and sewer
- Did marking with appropriate colour code for each utilities, (pwr- flu orange, chorus - purple, gas - yellow, water-blue, sewer - white, storm water - white)
- Scanning with Ditchwitch GPR for Storm water, water and other unused utilities underground and marking with white
Education
Certificate -
Business Admin
Diploma -
Accounting
Skills
- Underground utility locating
- Ground penetrating radar
- GPS mapping
- Electrical testing
- Construction coordination
- Data documentation
- Customer service
- Safety protocol adherence
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Electromagnetic equipment proficiency
- Excavation support services
- Documentation and reporting
- Leadership qualities
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Active listening
- Field data collection
- Accurate marking methods
- Underground facility identification
- GIS software
- GPS technology
- Decision-making capacity
- Blueprint and map reading
- Utility locating expertise
- Traffic control
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Fiber optic cable locating
- Water and sewer line locating
- Results-driven approach
- Ethical conduct and integrity
- Public safety awareness
- Hazardous materials handling
- Color coding standards
- Sketching
- First aid training
- Valid driver's license
- Safety management
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking capacity
- Written and verbal communication
Accomplishments
- Certificate in Business Admin
- Diploma in Accounting
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Limited
Hindi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Service Locate Technician
Lead Alliance
10.2021 - Current
Underground Utility Locator/GPR Technician
Subsurface Detection
09.2019 - 10.2020
Underground Utility Locator / Traffic Controller (lv 1)
UML
05.2019 - 08.2019
Underground Utility locator
Sen Ventures Ltd
03.2018 - 08.2018
Certificate -
Business Admin
Diploma -
Accounting
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