Thomas Nelson Burton

Experience

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  Toyota Motor Corporation

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Mechanical Engineer (Intern)

  •Carried out various trials to improve overall casting process. •Helped design and test a new head deck gauge for machined V8 engine blocks. •Improved the efficiency of the coordinate measuring machine by creating shorter point maps to decrease program time. •Created and implemented a new filing system for engine defects.

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  Various Schools & Universities

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Teacher

  •Taught English, algebra, physics, biology, chemistry, and Microsoft Excel•Taught in public and private schools, tutor centres, and a university•Taught in Singapore, Korea, Cambodia, and Vietnam•Taught all ages, from pre-school children to working-class adults

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  Meinhardt Group

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Geotechnical Engineer (Intern)

  •Carried out design of foundation and structural elements while complying with local requirements. •Built and analyzed geotechnical models using software such as PLAXIS 2D, RAPT, and AutoCAD.•Compiled results into reports for the clients.

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  Fugro

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

  •Served as an operator for Fugro's first Deep Drive system: a remote-controlled Cone Penetration Test (CPT) unit that pushes continuously using a coiled steel tube setup. Thus, it is able to enter dangerous areas, such as interdicted dams in Brasil.•Maintained the many systems of this remote-controlled rig, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, software, and wireless connectivity.•Supported projects around the Americas as an engineer - handling logistics of overseas shipments, preparing equipment, creating documents of procedures, etc. Show less •Foundation testing using Osterberg Cell (O-cell) technology. Testing was employed for a variety of high-rises, bridges, and subway stations across Asia.•Soil investigation as a Cone Penetration Test (CPT) operator. Methods include the standard CPT, as well as Seismic tests, installing piezometers, and retrieving undisturbed samples. Testing was employed primarily for the reclaimed land sections of Singapore (Changi Airport, Jurong Island, Tuas Megaport).•Geophysical investigations were used to determine depth of foundation elements and provide soil information to the client. Testing included magnetometry, ground penetrating radar (GPR), parallel seismic, electrical resistivity, shear wave velocity, etc.•Performed all aspects of the above works including pricing, proposals, project timelines, liaison with the client, operational logistics, field works, data analysis, and reporting.•Ensured the completed works met client specifications while complying with safety standards and local regulations. Show less

  • Project Engineer | CPT Operator

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Project Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2021