Arden Flores

Experienced utility mapping professional skilled in equipment operation, GPS navigation, and site safety to ensure accurate data recording and regulatory compliance. Adept at risk assessment and team coordination to maintain safe and efficient work environments. Focused on leveraging technical expertise and physical stamina to support operational excellence and project success.

I'm a self-motivated and deadline driven person who completes my work with accuracy and on a timely manner. My areas of strength includes creative problem solving, organization skills, detailed oriented and a quick learner. Working well as a team player or individually is also a strength of mine.

My military experiences has brought me to work with people lots of knowledge and some novice. Full success is always my goal Known for strong safety compliance, accuracy and reliability in high risk and night shift environments. Proven ability to work independently, support crews, and follow strict procedures while meeting tight deadlines are my strengths.

Underground Utility Assistant Locator - TCB Locating - Edmonton

(2022-11 - 2024-03)

• Working on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project, conducting inventory of materials used for a successful utility marking.
• Calibrated and maintained locating equipment to enhance detection accuracy, reducing the risk of utility damage and improving site safety protocols. Completing each days tasks as set out by the ground Disturbance Coordinator. Mark with lath and color coated according to protocols. Highlight of the job was conducting sweeps and the discovery of mystery utilities.

Underground Utility Assistant Locator - 3-D Line Locating - Nisku

(2019-11 - 2022-03)

• Calibrated and maintained locating equipment to ensure precise detection of underground utilities, reducing risk of accidental damage during excavation. Sweeping and marking buried utilities and staking with appropriate color coding, prepare all FHLA's attend all tailgate meetings, take inventories of materials used to accomplish tasks. Keep vehicle clean for inspections, this was a two man team. The highlight was always making the FLHA'S completing the tasks and working in multiple locations.

Survey Crew Chief Assistant - Midwest Surveys - Edmonton

(2017-09 - 2019-02)

• Make out daily FLHA's, Service the ATV's or UTV's , ensure to set up the base station according to Crew Chief's instructions, conduct inventory of laths, ribbons, and paints. Chart the route take to work site should incase of emergency to pass unto First Responders.

Tower Rigger/Labourer - JWP Project Management - Nisku

(2015-07 - 2017-07)

• Secured and adjusted structural components at height to maintain system integrity, contributing to uninterrupted operational reliability and enhanced site safety.
• Attend morning safety meetings to go over jobs for the day.
• Collect all tools needed for the job.
• inspect climbing equipment prior to climbing tower

Night Shift Lead Hand - Aevitas Inc - Edmonton

(2014-06 - 2016-08)

• Get my briefing from the Operational Manager, pass on relevant information to the crew of 7.
• Supervision was continuously done ensuring safety at all times.
• Tailgate meetings were conducted before our 4:30 PM shift to go over requirements.
• All tools for the shift were made accessible in the tool crib.
• Monitored equipment performance throughout the night shift to promptly address issues, ensuring consistent operational uptime and reducing unscheduled interruptions.
• Oil pumping, torch cutting, use of over head crane and packing transformer core for shipment need close supervision.

Senior Utility Locator Technician - Hawkeye Line Locators - Edmonton

(2006-03 - 2008-09)

• Get job summaries from dispatch, go over job with assistant.
• Utilities are marked and staked, sweeps are done to ensure all utilities are found and accounted for.
• Paper work are done and shared with the client and dispatch.
• Calibrated advanced detection equipment to accurately identify underground utilities, reducing project delays and preventing costly excavation errors.

Junior Utility Assistant Locator - Advanced Locating - Edmonton

(2005-06 - 2006-07)

• Assist the Lead Locator with staking, making laths with appropriate utility and color coded.
• Conduct inventories.
• Learning how to navigate to find different leases.
• Learn how to do paperwork and hand them in efficiently.

NAIT Edmonton (2012-05 - 2012-08)

GED - GED (1981-06 - 1986-06)