Management

Army Veteran| Damage Prevention Specialist | Technician

Buried utility locator providing timely and accurate locating of buried utilities such as telephone, cable television and fiber. Working as part of a team to facilitate safe and effective digging practices around multiple types of buried utilities.  Daily contact with supervisors, crew homeowners and contractors discussing locating issues.  Reading and understanding utility provided maps/prints to assist identification of underground utilities.

 

Core Competence

Skilled in written and verbal communications	Multi –task and prioritize duties	Safety Policies/Guidelines
Knowledgeable with computers	Policy Compliance	Reliability
Customer Service	Team work and Collaboration	Communication

 

Experience

·   Utilize mapping tools, location information, and performed use of locating equipment to locate underground utilities: telephone, cable television and fiber optics.

·   Indicated utility locations through the utilization of paint, flags, and communication of other relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.

·   Utilize safety precautions when conducting manhole locates such as: warning signs, cones, protective barriers and another locator if work area in high traffic areas.

·   Verified field information regarding updates and corrections to contractors and management.

·   Responded to after-hour emergency, call-outs in accordance with the established rotation schedule.

·   Able to utilize Microsoft Suite products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

·   Maintain knowledge of, comply with and enforce company policies.

 

Employment History

Damage Preventative Specialist │March 03, 2015 to Present

Utility Line Locator

Use of laptop computer to receive documents and close out tickets.

Driving a vehicle to and from work sites; seasonal heat and cold or other weather conditions.

Operate varieties of electronic detection equipment to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.

Supportive Service Veteran Families | November 2014 to March 2015

SSVF Case Manager

Assisted 8 Veterans, and 2 Families that qualify for SSVF assistance.

Advised Veterans with Veteran Affairs benefits.

Kept detailed case notes on all Veterans, and kept in constant contact with each Veteran.

Bolthouse Farms | January 2013 to January 2014

Forklift Mechanic

Provided customer service and personal services to include: the customer needs, meeting quality standards or service, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Check to insure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers’ problems.

 

Brandt/NOV | June 2011 to November 2012

Service Technician

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Prepared reports for services rendered, tools used and time for billing purposes.

Develop and maintain EHS-related written programs/policies/procedures, including but not limited to: Lockout-Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Mobile Equipment, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Hearing Conservation, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Emergency Action Plan, Bloodborne Pathogens, Waste Management, and Spill Response.

 

Honeywell Incorporated | October 2009 to October 2010

Shipboard Mechanic

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Manage the development of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) for employee job training. Manages all JHA document control activities.             

United States Army | March 2002 to December 2008

Mechanic

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Develop a program of accountability for all levels of the organization

Powerhouse Engine Parts | March 1999 to March 2002

Office Clerk| Customer Service

Attended to 12-15 customers with service issues and provided customers with solutions utilizing online resources hand books.

Negotiated with companies directly with shipping, receiving, and ordering inventory to keep up with customer demands.

 

 

Military

 

United States Army | March 2003 - December 2008

Mobile Equipment Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Honorable Discharge

 

Education and Training

 

University of Phoenix | 2013 to Present | Business Management | Bakersfield, CA │ Receive my Bachelor’s degree in July 2016.

 

Currently taking OSHA 30-hour General Industry / Certified Environmental Specialist training