Tucker Toelke, EIT

Experience

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  Gonzaga University

  Aug 2013 - May 2017

  -Manufactured parts for student organizations and the University.-Supervised less experienced students.-Promoted safety in the facility.-Operated machinery such as CNC plasma cutters, lathes, mills, welders, etc. Gonzaga University Athletic Department-Setup and tear down facilities for all of Gonzaga's NCAA Division I athletic events.-Manage game time operations to ensure the safety of athletes and spectators.-Control the scoreboard and statistical data systems.-Instruct new hires on the mechanics of daily operations within Gonzaga's Athletic Department.

  • Machine Shop Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2017

  • Facilities Supervisor

    Aug 2013 - May 2016
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  Michels Corporation

  May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Michels Pipeline Construction - Carried out administrative duties for the construction of the 1,172 mile, 30 inch diameter, Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). - Analyzed budgets, daily progress, and negotiated with client and various sub-contractors. - Traveled extensively to various parts of the pipeline in South Dakota and Iowa. Michels Directional Crossings-Assisted in the design ,construction, and administrative tasks for a 4038', 48" Direct Pipe Installation.-Bid jobs and wrote job submittals for international pipeline crossings in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.-Negotiated with Local Operator and Labor Unions. -Wrote a technical analysis explaining theoretical water usage volumes for the Direct Pipe method.

  • Project Management Intern

    May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Project Management Intern

    May 2015 - Aug 2016
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  Michels Corporation

  May 2017 - now

  -Design, reconnaissance, preconstruction planning, & execution of Direct Pipe® and Horizontal Directional Drilling projects.-Predesign & feasibility for trenchless crossings including route geometry and geotechnical analysis.-Engineering & project controls for horizontal directional drilling projects. -Engineering & project controls for 36”, 42”, & 48” Direct Pipe® installations (300, 500, & 750-tonne pipe thrusters). -Liaison between project operations, general contractors, engineering, and clients.-Design-build, bid-build construction in the United States, Canada, & Caribbean.-Land-land, land-subsea, subsea-subsea trenchless installations. Various types of infrastructure. -Counsel for HDD pullback & Direct Pipe® over-bend design & execution.-Analysis of downhole tooling, micro-tunnel boring machine capabilities, and cutter head tooling. -Advocate for the continuous advancement of safety and environmental stewardship across the industry. Show less

  • Alternative Delivery Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Trenchless Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Manager - Project Engineering and Controls

    Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Project Engineer, EIT

    May 2017 - Feb 2020