benjamin vaught

Operated and maintained precision agricultural equipment

Raise funds for TTU from alumni & keep alumni updated

* Tested fixtures produced in Sparta plant for Underwriters Laboratories compliance * created and maintained test records * prepared orders for custom lighting department

* Worked on road construction project * assisted in installation of storm sewer, road base, pavement, curb, gutter, & sidewalks * equipment operator * assisted in resolving issues & disputes with landowners

* 264 million wastewater treatment facility upgrade (Baltimore City SC877) * mechanical process equipment/piping takeoff and procurement * drafted and suggested potential design changes for constructability, ease of operation, and value engineering * ensured materials were in accordance with contract drawings and specifications by monitoring and coordinating construction activities * generated, tracked, and distributed submittals and RFIs * processed vendor invoices and reconciled monthly subcontractor billings * assisted with startup activities

* Animal husbandry * hay & row-crop production * equipment maintenance * supervised & trained other employees * entrepreneurial vegetable crop production & sales * custom crop production * assisted in implementation of Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

* Assist in municipal water/wastewater design projects such as treatment plant work, pump stations, and distribution and collection systems * secure permitting * prepare plans and specifications * review and approve contractor submittals * participate in client meetings to define scope and resolve technical project issues * assist in developing project proposals * prepare construction cost estimates * water distribution system modeling (Bentley WaterCAD)

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, American Society of Civil Engineers, College Republicans