Kenneth R. Gearhart
9212 Camino Villa Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 376-5952
OBJECTIVE
To gain more practical experience in the field of residential and commercial inspections.
CERTIFICATIONS FDOT– Concrete Field Inspector
CTQP – Earthwork Level 1
CTQP – Asphalt Level 1
Grade I Concrete Field Testing Certification (ACI)
Radiation Safety Certification
ICC – Residential Building Inspector
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007-2009 MC Squared, Inc. (Tampa, FL)
Senior Technician
Lead senior technician responsible for duties in the field and laboratory such as threshold and pile inspections. Also conducted inspections of concrete and steel. Monitored installation of stone columns. Projects included water treatment plants and schools.
2006-2007 HSA Engineers & Scientists (Tampa, FL)
Building Inspector/Technician
Lead Residential Building Inspector at a large, multi-million dollar commercial development in Marco Island, FL. Performed inspections on structural components from threshold to completion of structure. Duties included generating reports, keeping inspection documentation on all the structures and assisting the engineer of record. Also, utilized Florida Building Code in the inspections.
2005-2006 ATC Associates Inc. (Tampa, FL)
Building Inspector
Lead Residential Building Inspector at a large, multi-million dollar residential development in South Tampa, FL and lead Residential Building Inspector for high-rise residential building in downtown Tampa, FL. Performed inspections on structural components from threshold to completion of structure. Duties included generating reports, keeping inspection documentation on all the structures and assisting the engineer of record. Also, utilized Florida Building Code in the inspections.
2004-2005 Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Tampa, FL)
Engineering Technician
Obtained two years of DOT certified experience while performing earthwork construction inspection and density compaction testing at U.S. Highway 27 and Interstate I-4 for Florida Department of Transportation. Also, performed density testing for PCL Construction Company at The Crosstown Expressway.
2002-2004 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. (Tampa, FL)
Engineering Technician
Tested concrete and performed soil compaction tests. Monitored asphalt/concrete placement, grouting of sinkholes and pile driving. Inspected reinforcement bars. Laboratory duties included concrete compression testing, performing proctors and various asphalt tests. Also performed post tensioning on prestressed cables.
Faulkenburg Jail – Tampa, FL – Engineering Technician responsible for all soil compaction tests on utilities, structural areas, and roadways. Cast concrete cylinders for compressive strength testing. Performed welding, roofing, and paint millage inspections.
Idlewild Baptist Church – Tampa, FL - Engineering Technician responsible for all soil compaction tests on utilities, structural areas, and roadways. Cast concrete cylinders for compressive strength testing.
Interstate 4 from U.S. 27 to Kathleen Road – Polk County, FL – DOT certified engineering technician responsible for quality control on the project. Responsibilities included earthwork, embankment, mechanical stabilized earth walls, storm water pipe and roadway soil compaction testing.
Skypoint – Downtown Tampa, FL - Threshold Inspector responsible for all threshold compliance with current plans and specifications for the 33 story building.
Grandview Condominiums – DowntownTampa, FL – Threshold inspector responsibe for all threshold compliance with current plans and specifications for the 23 story building. Also performed post-tensioning inspection for the slab.
The Sage – Downtown St. Petersburg, FL – Threshold Inspector for the 12 story residential building including a parking garage. Ensured compliance with current plans and specifications.
Pasco County Schools – Pasco County, FL – Threshold Inspector for various schools in Pasco County, FL.
Marco Island – Naples, FL – Building Inspector responsible for threshold inspections, steel inspections and civil/site inspections for the 15 story building.
Faulkenburg Road Wastewater Treatment Plant – Tampa, FL - Lead Engineering Technician for the construction materials testing of the water treatment plant expansion. Tests included making concrete compression specimens, soil compaction testing and QA/QC for the job site.
St. Marys Wastewater Treatment Plant – St. Marys, GA – Inspector for the expansion that doubled the plant’s capacity. Responsibilities included seismographic monitoring, monitored the installation of the stone column piles.
Georgia Power – Cartersville, GA – QA/QC for grout remediation of all bridge bents on the north and south bridges.
EDUCATION
B.S. Psychology, University of Texas (1982)
B.S. Business, University of Texas (1982)
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