Carlos Batres

As a Natural Gas Construction Supervisor, I am responsible for the planning and management of construction-related activities in a cost-effective manner, in compliance with USDOT/PHMSA, state and local codes, and other legal and contractual requirements.

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• I work with other business units within WGL to achieve the design, planning, construction, and installation of projects consistent with the Company's and business unit's goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• I approve field changes and authorize/approve all contractor invoices, and check field paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct daily field inspections for each contractor on pipe installations, damage prevention, and pipeline safety. To follow all compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and standards of all replacement and system expansion construction activities to achieve a safe and reliable delivery of gas service to customers.

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Verify with contractor the accuracy of required documents prior to the start of the project, including Washington DC DDOT occupancy permits, construction permits, as well as making sure their One Call Miss Utility Ticket is valid and all utilities are marked and clear before proceeding with excavations.

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• Utilize the Work Management System (WMS) and other Company systems and records to access, enter, evaluate and audit data, and extract information and reports.

Work with Washington Gas customers and work with the public on replacing gas mains in neighborhoods or replacing their vintage service lines.

Managing several projects throughout DC. Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget by meeting cost targets and justifying any cost variances.

• Work independently and with a Washington Gas Construction Supervisor on a daily basis.
  Plan, manage, and schedule with construction supervisors for Gas Replacement program, such as VA Save and DC Project Pipes.
  Project Planning with site builders on new business projects.
  
• Schedule with homeowners for underground maintenance replacement.
  Coordinate job-site meetings with City, State, VDOT, and DDOT.

Assist crews with equipment, material, and supplies needed to get the job done. Complete assignments while working under tight deadlines, and with minimal or no supervision.

Call 811 when crew encounter discrepancies with utility marks not being correct or being mismarked, to prevent damage to unmarked utilities.

Extracting data from DTOPS (D.C. Transportation Online Permitting) to build job jackets for 10 construction crews as well as going out to jobs site to make sure Miss Utility one call tickets were marked and ready to be worked and excavated.

WMIS/ARM - check permit status, released/pending work, retrieval of work orders.
Maintain up-to-date, track, and organize charts for current and upcoming projects.
Coordinate and request work orders, permits, and permit renewals.

Prepare and submit documents to Vendors: Williams Meter, Diamond, Insight, and drilling, etc.
Assist in translating English/Spanish for field workers and homeowners.