Paul is a diligent technical specialist, with more than 12 years of diverse experience in construction, handling all aspects of the chemical grouting process. He has been involved in numerous and varied projects, providing him with an excellent understanding of specialty grouting applications for soil stabilization, concrete crack injection, void filling and water cut-off.
Paul is proficient in the operation of heavy machinery and a variety of other hand and power tools required to safely perform the assigned grouting work.
Paul has a team-centered approach, bringing his experience and knowledge of grouting techniques, equipment and materials to ensure the project execution follows established standards and customer requirements.
Work History
2014 to date |
Multiurethanes Ltd. - Mississauga, ON |
2000 - 2014 |
Grouting technician; maintenance technician; certified Forklift operator; employed by various construction, service, and retail companies - Mississauga, ON |
Paul Newman - Technical Specialist
Download Resume
Technical Skills
Diversified hands-on expertise in grouting solutions for the control of water inflows, restoration of concrete structures, crack injection and void filling
Understanding of grout material selection including grout formulations and application of concrete repair materials
Ability to adapt grouting techniques and equipment to accommodate difficult site conditions
Operation of grout mixing and pumping equipment for chemical grouting
Grouting equipment maintenance and repair
Specialties
Hands-on technical experience with cement and chemical grouting operations
Control of water inflows through leaking concrete structures, construction joints, expansion joints, and rock fissures
Water control applications for tunneling, utilities, and infrastructure projects
Chemical grouting
Cement grouting
Cellular grouting
Safety Certifications
Standard First Aid
Confined Space Entry
Fall Protection Awareness
Lift Truck Operator
Working at Heights
CN Rail
WHMIS
Paul Newman’s Projects
-
Cellular Grouting to Backfill Underground Casings
Greater Toronto Area, ONA utility contractor required a grouting solution to backfill underground casings and control ground water migration into an excavation site. -
Cement Grouting in LRT Construction Project
Toronto, ONPerformed microfine cement grouting and waterstop operations using polyurethane resins, and provided soil stabilization in cross passage tunnels along the road in a light rail transit (LRT) line construction project. -
Chemical Grouting to Stop Water Seepage into Utility Chamber
Guelph, ONEngaged in water stop project to seal joints in precast underground utility chamber where infiltration was inevitable due to a high-water table. -
Chemical Injection in a Residential House
Oakville, ONPerformed chemical injection of cracks and joints in a residential house's basement using polyurethanes resin. -
Crack Injection in Underground Parking
Richmond Hill, ONPerformed crack injection work in an underground parking garage using polyurethanes resins. -
Epoxy Injection in Canal Wall
Guelph, ONA restoration contractor refurbishing the canal and lock gates found a joint that required to be sealed from infiltration of water. The joint was filled with epoxy, forming a rigid barrier, preventing the infiltration of water into the canal wall. -
Fill stabilization around a manhole
Toronto, ONLoose fill surrounding a manhole structure required stabilization using crack injection to stabilize the fill prior to cutting through the structure wall. -
Leak sealing in a Wastewater Municipal Project
Pickering, ONProvided technical support for leak sealing work using Universal Resin at the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Project (SEC) for York and Durham Regions. -
Soil Stabilization Program for Utility Contractor
Toronto, ONAssisted a utility contractor in the implementation of a soil stabilization program when loose fill was encounter during excavation operations.
