Chris Batrum
3045 Interlake Rd, Bradley ,CA
Summary
Adept at leading teams and managing projects to timely completion, my career at MGE Underground showcases a proven track record in heavy equipment operation and supervisory skills. Certified in OSHA 30 and CPR/first aid/AED, I excel in enhancing work efficiency and safety, significantly reducing incidents and ensuring quality standards are surpassed. I am motivated, hard working, and a team player...
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman/Superintendent
MGE Underground
07.2019 - Current
- Supervised/managed up to 10 field crews and projects at a time throughout the sate to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Monitored and approved daily and weekly time entries from employees for payroll.
- Acquired and scheduled equipment for use on projects.
- Assisted in estimating and bidding, building crew and equipment make up, material pricing and estimated durations.
- Assisted in field operations when needed
Construction Foreman
MGE Underground
10.2015 - Current
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
- Heavy equipment operation including but not limited to; Excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, reach lifts, smooth drum rollers, hydro excavators, 10 wheeler combination vehicles, and open cab trenchers.
- water main hot taps.
- Asphalt and concrete restoration.
- field engineering including but not limited to; Shoring, traffic control, pre-construction project assessments, and Change orders...
- Trenching, horizontal directional drilling, pneumatic boring, subsurface installations.
- successfully and profitably executed the installation of multiple underground communications systems, PG&E and private power, water mains and fire systems, hot taps and water servies, Gas mains and service installations, Setting and grounding of new PG&E Transformers and switches, with the job sites being restored to better conditions than upon arrival...
Lead Installer
Brads Overhead Doors
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Completed installation and remodels of residential and commercial overhead doors, and electric motors.
- Framed openings to accurate specifications.
- sliced and installed new low voltage electric wiring for operators.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
- Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.
- Mentored junior installers, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Established strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professionalism throughout the entire installation process.
Technician
Sierra Communications
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment, and cables.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Installed overhead and underground cable TV/telephone services, as well as in house wiring including wall fishing, post wiring, main line drop installations.
- Maintained a professional customer service reputation by communication and follow ups with each individual client.
- Completed and Filed paperwork, time and daily billings/sales with dispatch and area supervisor.
- Completed weekly inventory on assigned work vehicle.
- Debriefed area Supervisor at end of each day with work completed and weekly projections.
Mechanic
Batrums Marine Inc
06.2006 - 02.2009
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and impeller jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vessels.
- Serviced trailers and barrings and breaks to ensure vessel was safe for travel.
- Detailed boats previous to owners arrival for quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
- Lake tested boats to either identify the issues or certify proper operation after work completed
- Maintained storage and service yards by continuously monitoring the arrival of new customers and moving boats into designated areas determined by schedule...
Education
General Education
Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA06.2007
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation (Excavators,backhoes,Loaders,Hydro excavators,skid steers,rollers, reach lifts,trenchers HDD 922 )
- Class A Driver w/ Combinations, air breaks, and tankers endorsements
- OSHA 30 Certified
- CPR/first aid/AED certified
- Trench/excavation/shoring competent person certified
- Flagger and traffic safety Certified
- Sky Climber suspended scaffolding certified
- Asphalt and concrete restoration
- Pipe Fusing
- Leading teams
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking skills
Hobbies
Out side of work I am a family man with a passion for motorcycles, boats, classic cars, archery, camping, fishing and being outdoors with my wife and son...
Timeline
General Foreman/Superintendent
MGE Underground
07.2019 - Current
Construction Foreman
MGE Underground
10.2015 - Current
Lead Installer
Brads Overhead Doors
11.2012 - 08.2015
Technician
Sierra Communications
02.2009 - 01.2012
Mechanic
Batrums Marine Inc
06.2006 - 02.2009
General Education
Paso Robles High School
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