Linda Souder
Independence
Summary
Adept Engineering Technician with a proven track record at UES for project safety, and quality. Leveraged strong leadership exceeding quality standards. Skilled in equipment calibration and quality assurance, consistently delivering projects on time and within specifications.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technician II
UES
04.2014 - Current
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines,
- Showcased strong attention to detail.
- Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
- Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Inspector
Kansas Department of Transportation
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping supervisor understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
Laboratory Technician
Ash Grove Cement Company
10.2003 - 04.2009
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Senior Inspector
Missouri Department of Transportation
06.1993 - 03.2003
- Contributed to the development of customized inspection checklists, ensuring all relevant criteria were considered during each project evaluation.
- Served as an expert resource for junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and technical knowledge.
- Minimized project delays with proactive coordination between engineering, construction, procurement, operations personnel during inspections processes.
- Mitigated potential risks by regularly updating inspection procedures in response to changing regulations and industry advancements.
Education
None - Engineering
UCM
Warrenburg MOHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Orrick High-school
Orrick, MO05.1986
Skills
- Strong leader
- Quality control
- Mechanical aptitude
- Deadline management
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
- Materials testing
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment inspection
- Quality control and assurance
Certification
ICC soils
KDOT - soils, aggregate, basic inspection
MODOT - soils, aggregate, basic inspection, ASG, HMA, Field Density
ACI - level 1
Timeline
Engineering Technician II
UES
04.2014 - Current
Inspector
Kansas Department of Transportation
01.2011 - 04.2014
Laboratory Technician
Ash Grove Cement Company
10.2003 - 04.2009
Senior Inspector
Missouri Department of Transportation
06.1993 - 03.2003
None - Engineering
UCM
High School Diploma - General Studies
Orrick High-school
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