Ferdinand Silva
Engineering Surveyor
Midland,WA
Summary
CIVIL STATUS: Married DEPENDENT: One child TOTAL WORK EXPERIENCE: 18 years (13 years in the Gulf & Africa; 5 years in the Philippines) CAREER OBJECTIVE: To work in a decision making position in a leading global construction or related company. Comprehensive experience in the field of Construction and Survey. Work with Total Station Leica , Trimble, Sokkia & GPS Trimble, Sokkia & Levelling Instrument. Highly productive and responsible in completing project schedule time with quality. Excellent job supervision, expediting and coordination skill in survey. Fully acquainted with international specification and standard including SABIC & SABS. Health, Safety and Environmental oriented in the field of Industrial and Petrochemical Construction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Surveyor
Land Surveys
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted precise land surveys using advanced surveying instruments and software.
- Analyzed survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to develop detailed survey plans and methodologies.
- Mentored junior surveyors on best practices in data collection and analysis techniques.
Civil Surveyor
DAI NIPPON CONSTRUCTION TOKYO
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Setting out alignments for Abutments and Piers including Roads
- Monitor Excavation and filling materials as per design
- Survey Inspection and levelling before Concrete
- SITE SURVEYOR (Civil Structure)
- Daewoo E & C Qatar (E-ring J3 Underpass & Road Construction)
- Conducted land surveys using advanced surveying equipment and software.
- Analyzed survey data to prepare detailed reports and maps for project stakeholders.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and specifications.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in survey operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure precision in all surveying activities.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments.
FIELD SURVEYOR
Daewoo E&C
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Guided field crews on proper survey methods and techniques.
- Setting out of all alignments for J3 Underpass
- Monitor all excavation as per drawings & design
- Supervision of all structure as per survey & design Inspection
- Survey Reports for all the Pre & Post Concrete Structure, Roads Construction)
- Daewoo E & C Qatar (new Orbital Highway Project 4 & Bu thailah )
- Enhanced data accuracy by diligently performing field measurements and calculations for various survey projects.
- Maintained accurate records of survey data, notes, and sketches for future reference and potential use in legal disputes or boundary resolution cases.
- Delivered high-quality results by adhering to industry standards and best practices in all aspects of field surveying work.
- Implemented process improvements for efficient data collection methods.
- Conducted field measurements using total stations and GPS equipment.
Civil Surveyor
Daewoo E&C
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Scope of Project:
- Setting out alignments for roads and utilities
- Monitor filling materials as per drawings and design
- Levelling and Survey Reports inspection of every layer etc
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure survey data met project specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
CIVIL SURVEYOR
STEFANUTTI STOCKS Pty Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2015
- Stefanutti Stocks is one of leading South African engineering and construction groups
- PWH Survey specializes in surveying
- Scope of Project:
- Construction of Kusile Powerstation (Ogies, Mpumalanga Province )
- Construction of Silo, Blending Plant & Conveyor (Afrisam Roodepoort, Gauteng )
- Construction of Z- Mill 4 (Columbus Stainless - Middelburg, Mpumalanga Province )
- Construction of Furnace 3 and 4 etc (ASA METALS Dilokong – Polokwane, Limpopo )
- Construction of Majuba Powerstation Railway, Overpass & Underpass Bridge Project (Ermelo, Mpumalanga Province) Responsibilities:
- Closely monitoring on site regarding Survey and approval
- Survey layouts preparation as per drawings and plan
- Coordination of all involved subordinates in my field of area.
Civil Surveyor
DYWIDAG Saudi Arabia Company
01.2006 - 10.2007
- 033416302
- Email: dsa@dywidag.com.sa, A German based leading construction company in the field of Refinery & Petrochemical
- In HADEED STEEL PLANT And SHARQ 3rd expansion U & O project for Eastern Petrochemical Company, under Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), by Saudi Voist Alpine and Foster Wheeler Energy Limited Saudi Arabia
- Scope of Project:
- Construction of Conveyor Tunnel, Cable bridge, Pipe Rack, hotflare, Boom Stacker A and B, Dedusting Units, Sea Water Cooling Tower and CWT , Sub-station, Pipe Rack Foundations, Closed Cooling Water Tanks Foundation, FRP Piping 4 meter dia
- Responsibilities:
- Performed, organized and managed all technical activities including planning, scheduling and site supervision
- Monitored all construction materials required on site and produced survey reports
- Oversaw coordination of all involved subordinates in my survey field of area
- Produced daily accomplishment reports.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Zamboanga Ecozone Freeport and Authority
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Relocation of Penal Colony, Civil Construction of Commercial building for investors, drainage system, concrete fence, Road concreting and others
- Responsibilities:
- Supervision of entire force, planning and scheduling
- Monitoring of all civil works and survey.
Engineering Aide
City Engineer's Office
12.1999 - 12.2002
- Construction of Roads, Curve and Gutter, Drainage system, School Buildings and others
- Responsibilities:
- Performed, organized and managed all technical activities including planning, scheduling and site supervision
- Monitoring all construction materials required and survey on site.
Education
DATE - undefined
Ferdinand Dee Silva
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Western Mindanao State University
Professional Geodetic Engineer - undefined
2001
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Auto cad and Model maker
Timeline
Engineering Surveyor
Land Surveys
10.2023 - Current
Civil Surveyor
DAI NIPPON CONSTRUCTION TOKYO
01.2021 - 04.2023
FIELD SURVEYOR
Daewoo E&C
12.2017 - 08.2019
Civil Surveyor
Daewoo E&C
01.2016 - 08.2017
CIVIL SURVEYOR
STEFANUTTI STOCKS Pty Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2015
Civil Surveyor
DYWIDAG Saudi Arabia Company
01.2006 - 10.2007
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Zamboanga Ecozone Freeport and Authority
08.2003 - 12.2005
Engineering Aide
City Engineer's Office
12.1999 - 12.2002
DATE - undefined
Ferdinand Dee Silva
Bachelor of Science - Geodetic Engineering
Western Mindanao State University