Preston is an accomplished technical specialist with more than 7 years of hands-on construction experience. He has joined our grouting team with a strong desire to learn and achieve professional qualifications in the construction industry.
As part of his versatile skill set, Preston is proficient in the implementation of grouting techniques for concrete crack injection operations and water cut-off operations; capable of working safely in extreme weather and difficult site locations. He also assists the technical crew with injection and mixing equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Preston possesses the ability to self-motivate and prioritize activities based on project requirements to ensure efficiency, high quality of work, and a safe working environment while meeting customers’ expectations.
Work History
2017 to date |
Multiurethanes Ltd. – Mississauga, ON
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2014 – 2017 |
Quality Control Inspector, Mevotech – Toronto, ON
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2010 – 2014 |
General Labourer, Various construction companies – Greater Toronto Area, ON |
Preston Thompson - Technical Specialist
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Technical Skills
Diversified hands-on expertise in grouting solutions for the control of water inflows, restoration of concrete structures, crack injection and void filling
Operational knowledge of grout mixing and pumping equipment for chemical injection and cement grouting applications
Understanding of grout material selection including grout formulations and the use of performance-enhancing additives
Training of contractor personnel for grouting procedures, techniques, materials and equipment
Grouting equipment servicing and repair combined with on-site troubleshooting experience
Knowledge of waterproofing materials application and installation
Specialties
Chemical crack injection of parking garages, building foundations, retaining walls, and bridge abutments/wing walls using flexible resin
Control of water inflows through leaking concrete structures, construction joints, expansion joints and rock fissures
Concrete crack injection, concrete repair, utility manhole sealing, soil stabilization, and inflow water stop.
Water control applications for tunneling, heavy civil and infrastructure projects
Hands-on technical experience with cement and chemical grouting operations
Chemical grouting
Cement grouting
Safety Certifications
Standard First Aid with CPR
Confined Space Awareness
Aerial Lift Training
Working at Heights
Worker Health and Safety Awareness
GO-Safe Railway/GO Transit Contractor
WHMIS
Preston Thompson’s Projects
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Cement Grouting to Fill Voids in Tunnel Cross Passage
Toronto, ONPerformed cement grout injection to fill voids and to stop water infiltration around the cross passage section in a tunnel. -
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 Mechanical Room
Guelph, ONA building restoration contractor experienced water leakage into the mechanical room. Polyurethane resin was injected to fill the holes, forming a semi-rigid foam barrier and preventing further water leakage. -
Chemical Injection in Underground Parking Garage
Burlington, ONPerformed chemical grout injection to seal cracks in concrete, preventing infiltration of water through the foundation walls. -
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. -
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.
