Chespisal “Sal” Yin

6920 Armour Circle, Eastvale, California 92880

 

Cell: 951-818-9741                                                                                                                                  chespisal@gmail.com

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Experienced in GIS and AutoCAD for civil engineering, environmental, and architectural design. Seeking a position that incorporate my technical engineering experience and skills as a Senior CAD and GIS Technician supporting projects in terms of pre and post sales design and schematics, and further widen scope and professional network.

Summary of Qualifications:

A highly talented AutoCad Drafter and GIS Mapping with great deal of experience in preparing technical drawings of extraordinary excellence, some of which have been specially recognized by the state ministry of urban development and the state association of builders. Remarkable experience in preparing Construction Drawings, Grading Plans, Plan and Profiles, Land Plans, Boundary and ALTA Surveys; as well as in commercial, retail, and some residential projects with the knowledge of California Building Code, Title 24.

ü       Over 10 years of Solid AutoCad Drafting and 3 years of GIS mapping experience.

ü       Extensive Knowledge of Autodesk and GIS or graphics experience and LDD Land Desktop.

ü       Uncommon ability to manage multiple projects, meets deadlines, and works overtime.

ü       Great experience in residential design.

ü       Solid understanding of current Standards and California Building Codes, Title 24.

ü       Strong construction knowledge and excellent detailing skills.

ü       Uncommon ability to work on projects autonomously in a fun team environment.

ü       Strong ability to complete detailed documentation with speed and accuracy on large-scale commercial projects.

ü       Excellent ability to do manual drafting.

ü       Strong communication and team building skills.

ü       Civil Drafting experience pertaining to land development, subdivisions, grading, sewage, drainage, and topographic maps.

ü       Strong engineering background

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

Enviro Compliance Solutions (ECS), Inc., Tustin, CA - 2009 - 2014

Staff Engineer and Sr. AutoCAD/GIS Designer and Mapping

Responsibilities handled are:

·         Designed drawings of different assembly by using AutoCAD software.

·         Drafting of sites for remedial investigation of contaminated plume sites.

·         Developed drawings as per latest standards such as ASME and California Building Code, Title 24.

·         Helped junior drafter to solve their design related problems.

·         Prepared absolute and exact drawings and equipment drawings.

·         Provided drawings of different equipment on scheduled time.

·         Created CAD drawing based on requirement and other information.

·         Mapping storm water features such as catch basins, manholes, pipes, open ditches and retention basins.

·         Conducting field surveys using GPS to identify and validate storm water features.

·         GIS: Created drawings using ESRI ArcMap release 9.3. Created shape files and personal geo-databases. Edited shape files. Converted GIS entities to CAD and CAD to GIS. Conducting field surveys using GPS to identify and validate storm water features.

·         CAD: In addition to AutoCAD Map release 2008 Used AutoCAD Land Desktop Development and Civil 3D to create cut/fill profiles. Used Windows XP for file management. Created blocks and maintained block library. Set up drafting standards for office. Used Xrefs in paper space/model space.

·         Used both ESRI GIS, AutoCAD Map and Civil 3D to make cartographically impressive mapping presentations. Background in mechanical, structural, electrical and architectural drafting. Additional experience in Photoshop, MS Publisher MS Excel and MS Word. Creation of mark-ups & supervision of other drafters. Created drawings from specifications and contracts using manufacturers’ catalogs and engineers’ rough sketches and drawings of existing structures.

 

 

 

Insight Environmental Engineering and Construction Inc., Diamond Bar, CA - 2006 – 2009

Staff Engineer and Sr. AutoCAD Designer & GIS mapping

Responsibilities handled are:

·         Drafting for landslide repair and remediation.

·         Drafting for geotechnical investigation of sites.

·         Drafting of pressure and gravity piping systems, pipe and instrument diagrams (P&ID) and HVAC ducting. Sized ducting. Designed layout in small buildings with knowledge of California Building Code, Title 24.

·         Designed brackets, fasteners, and cable assemblies.

·         Developed drawings as per latest standards such as ASME.

·         Redesign of upgrading, removing and installing underground storage tanks, piping and dispensing systems for retail facilities.

·         Produced and updated overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, and topographic features on various base maps and at different scales.

·         Checked all layers of maps in order to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.

·         Monitored mapping work and the updated maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, and compliance with rules and regulations.

·         Researched resources such a survey maps and legal descriptions to verify property lines and to obtain information needed for mapping.

·         Identified and compiled database information to create maps in response to requests.

·         Analyzed contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data.

·         Served as liaison for clients, including determining database requirements, delivery of projects, editing project based on client’s notes.

·         Carried out all work instructions accurately and effectively.

 

 

Tait and Associates, Inc., Santa Ana, CA - 1994 – 2006

Staff Engineer and AutoCAD Drafter

Responsibilities handled are:

·         Performed general engineering design including the design of street, storm drain, sanitary sewer, public works and other engineering tasks.

·         Drafting and design of shoring for excavation sites Drafting of grading for sites, roads and parking lots. Drafting of sites for remedial investigation of contaminated sites.

·         Laid out preliminary and final engineering drawings for demolition plans, dimensional control plans, grading plans, utility plans, hydrology studies, drainage design, erosion control plans, and street/public utility improvement plans.

·         Responsible for building CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers.

·         Prepared plans, coordinated engineering, permitted submittal processing, bided and estimated.

·         Provided technical expertise and guidance in preparation and architecture of efficient datasets, layouts, work statements, drawings and delivery schedules.

·         Used GIS and AutoCAD in production of site and civil plans, building plans and elevations, finish schedules, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical plans; and handicap accessibility

·         Provided design review and improvements in interpreting and compliance with military drawing standards, to include; ASME, Global, and Contract Requirements.

·         Assisted in the development of design or design development drawings, develop base sheets and construction details for service station projects.

·         Negotiated with regulatory authorities to quickly obtain all necessary building and development permits.

·         Develop presentation drawings and coordinate drawings with other disciplines.

·         Produced contract documents under the direction of Project Manager.

·         Produced and coordinated architectural documents with Engineers and Architects.

·         Supported and assisted lead Architect in all phases of a project.

·         Design and development of fuel service stations and related commercial structures, including quick service restaurants, convenience stores, and car wash facilities.

·         Design standard buildings for multi-site commercial users and modifying standard plans and drawings for custom installations.

·         Familiarity with calculations, layout and sizing of HVAC and Plumbing projects.

·         Exceptional knowledge of the installation and commissioning of HVAC equipments.

·         Evaluated the engineering drawings and coordinated to install the required equipments.

 

 

·         Monitored the project and tracked the delivery of the materials to the site, ensured that the shipping schedule meet the project schedule.

·         Assisted the customer and reviewed the work, gathered the customer’s requirement and obtained a deadline for the project.

·         Organized the working of the project, procured the major items such as pumps and exhaust fans.

·         Remarkable ability to understand design codes and its specifications.

·         Coordination of all phases of HVAC projects from design through installation.  Including specifying equipment, calculating loads, ductwork and pipe sizing, selection of HVAC equipment including air handlers, pumps, boilers, computer rooms, chiller, cooling towers

California State University, Long Beach, CA – 1990 - 1992

Lab Assistant, School of Engineering Department of Engineering Technology - Assisted students with commands and techniques related to AutoCAD.  Maintained, troubleshoot and installed hardware and software for computer laboratory.  Assisted students, staff, and faculty.

 

EDUCATION

 

Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

Proficient with IBM PC and Macintosh computers.  GIS, AutoCAD (Version 2011), Microstation, MS-Windows 95-2000, MS-DOS, MS-Word, Primavera 3, MS-Excel, PowerPoint, and Surfer 9.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

Member, Society of Civil Engineers of America (SCEA) at CSULB

Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers of America (IIE) at CSULB.

CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZED TRAINING

40-Hour OSHA Training 2004

Annual 8-Hour OSHA Health and Safety Refresher

Certified Lead-Related Construction # 70785  ID # 15282