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Steven Todd

Machine Control Engineer/Earthworks Engineer
Fauldhouse

Summary

Experienced Earthworks Engineer/Machine Control Engineer with just under 5 years of experience as a Civil Engineering professional. With an excellent reputation for resolving problems and working collaboratively with the entire construction team.

Dedicated to the Civil Engineering profession with history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the outcome of a project.

Extremely knowledgeable of all things related to Trimble Business Centre Software, with experience in operating, uploading and managing Trimble Worksmanager for all jobs my current employer has.

Experienced in preparing, producing and reporting quantities in relation to all things Earthworks, whether for Tender, Pre Construction, and live, current projects.

Possess vast knowledge in establishing site control, and setting up Trimble Base stations on site, ensuring accuracy is met, and connecting all type of Earthmoving machinery to the base station. Also, knowledgeable in the recalibration of dozer blades, and excavator buckets. Whether they require a simple calibrating due to blade, bucket or tooth wear, or if a new bucket type is required to be added.

Very experienced in producing all forms of models for construction use; Formation, Finished level, Borrow Pits, all forms of drainage, Pile mats and all other aspects of construction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Earthworks Engineer/Machine Control Engineer

Kilmac
Scotland
03.2024 - Current
  • Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
  • Delivered project presentations to clients and stakeholders to illustrate details and requirements.
  • Streamlined workflow by implementing efficient task management strategies.
  • Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
  • Created precise CAD models adhering strictly to industry standards.
  • Trained junior engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
  • Devised and implemented test procedures to verify GPS accuracy compliance and performance on site by creating a workflow for machine operators, effectively carrying out a machine operator version of an engineers resection.
  • Producing models for all stages of construction through Trimble Business Centre, and uploading these models via Trimble Worksmanager.
  • Very experienced in providing on site, and remote help for all our machine operators using the GPS on site. Ensuring that all problems or gaps in knowledge are fulfilled straight away to maximise productivity on site.
  • Experienced in producing quantities and ISO Heat Maps, as well as providing a breakdown of the strata as per an issued SI. Ensuring bulkage and shrinkage has been accounted for.
  • Solely responsible for all the site calibrations, and base station set ups for projects where Trimble Earthworks GPS will be utilised, ensuring accuracy within the set up and having all machinery connected to the base station
  • Experienced in carrying out topographical surveys before starting on site, ensuring noting any discrepancies from levels provided by the client. As well as keeping accurate records of the amount of material moved, excavated, imported etc as the works continue throughout the projects life cycle.

Site Engineer

Kilmac
Scotland
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for setting out all forms of aspects on site, experienced with Trimble Total Station and Trimble GPS Rover.
  • Responsible for the Trimble GPS Excavators on site.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Estimated labour and material requirements to enable accurate budget planning.
  • Delegated tasks and communicated deadlines to maintain good project progress.
  • Dealt with subcontractors negotiating favourable terms and conditions for contracts.

Site engineer

Farrans
Edinburgh
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for setting out and surveying Track, OLEs, Drainage and Ducting and reinstatement works.
  • Liaised with other members of site management and sub contractors in order to achieve targets.
  • Prepared, implemented and approved when appropriate, Inspection Test Records (ITR) ensuring that accurate and up to date records were maintained throughout the project.
  • Ensured that all subcontractors, visitors and all personnel coming into site were inducted and signed on to the appropriate RAMS
  • Ensured that all site activities were undertaken in compliance with SHEQ policies and procedures.
  • Maintained and issued various types of paperwork such as Permits, RAMS, Daily Briefings, ROSOs, Protection of Third Parties, Daily Diary, ITRs, Safety Observations, EMS and Toolbox Talks.
  • Involved with the planning and carrying out of the lookahead programme on site.
  • Brought in a subcontractor to carry out CCTV works of all drainage lines on the project, and was solely responsible for managing the works carried out.

Education

Highers & National 5s - Secondary Education

Whitburn Academy
Whitburn, West Lothian
08.2013 - 06.2019

Foundation Apprenticeship National Certificate - Civil Engineering

West Lothian College
Livingston, West Lothian
08.2017 - 06.2019

Graduate Apprentice BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
Currie, Edinburgh
09.2020 - Current

Higher National Certificate - Civil Engineering

West Lothian College
Livingston, West Lothian
08.2019 - 06.2020

Skills

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Timeline

Earthworks Engineer/Machine Control Engineer

Kilmac
03.2024 - Current

Site Engineer

Kilmac
09.2023 - 03.2024

Site engineer

Farrans
03.2021 - 09.2023

Graduate Apprentice BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
09.2020 - Current

Higher National Certificate - Civil Engineering

West Lothian College
08.2019 - 06.2020

Foundation Apprenticeship National Certificate - Civil Engineering

West Lothian College
08.2017 - 06.2019

Highers & National 5s - Secondary Education

Whitburn Academy
08.2013 - 06.2019
Steven ToddMachine Control Engineer/Earthworks Engineer