Andrew is currently the Area Manager for the Vibra-Tech South Carolina office. He is responsible for all day-to-day operations including client development, field work, pre and post-blast inspections, damage claim investigations, public relations, project bids and cost analysis. Andrew works directly with clients to generate proposals from leads and subsequently manage their projects.
Education:
- BS – Geology, St. Cloud State University, 2012
Continuing Education:
- Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Training 30 CFR Part 46
Professional Background:
Andrew has served as the Area Manager of the South Carolina office since 2016. He started at Vibra-Tech, Inc. in 2016 as a Field Technician in the South Carolina office moving quickly into the role of Area Manager. Andrew regularly provides on-site vibration monitoring, database management, pre and post-blast inspections in residential and commercial environments, and vibration-related damage claim investigations for blasting contractors, general contractors, explosive companies and insurance companies. Prior to joining Vibra-Tech, Andrew served as a Lead Wellsite Geologist for Selman & Associates in Northeast, Pennsylvania.
Professional Experience:
Palmetto Rock Services – Duke Energy Oconee Nuclear Plant, Seneca, SC
Performed vibration monitoring during construction blasting activities
Palmetto Rock Services, Duke Energy – Mayo Plant, Roxboro, NC
Performed vibration monitoring during construction blasting activities
Palmetto Rock Services, Progress Energy Cape Fear Plant, Moncure, NC
Performed pre-blast inspections prior to construction blasting activities and vibration monitoring during construction blasting activities
Sanders Utility, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department Projects, NC
Performed pre-blast inspections prior to construction blasting activities and vibration monitoring during construction blasting activities, damage claim investigations
Palmetto Rock Services, Charlotte Metro Project, Charlotte, NC
Performed mid-blast inspections, vibration monitoring, and crack monitoring during construction blasting activities
Oscar Renda/Johnson Brothers JV, Myrtle Morehead Stormwater Improvement, Charlotte, NC
Performed pre-blast inspections prior to construction blasting activities and vibration monitoring during adjacent construction blasting activities, damage claim investigations
