Christopher Flippin
Water Management
Haltom City,Texas
Summary
- Achieved successful installation, repair, and maintenance of underground water, sewer, and drainage systems through effective crew leadership.,Implemented safety meetings and hands-on training to cultivate a strong culture of safety awareness and ensure regulatory compliance.,Optimized daily work activities by assigning tasks and monitoring progress to consistently meet project deadlines and maintain quality standards.,Enhanced operational efficiency by training others on heavy machinery including excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, dozers, and rollers.,Delivered precise pipe installations by skillfully reading and interpreting blueprints for measurement and alignment.,Maintained system integrity and prevented leaks or blockages by ensuring correct pipe connections, slopes, and grades.,Streamlined workflow and addressed on-site challenges through collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and team members.,Enhanced customer satisfaction and system reliability by investigating and resolving water service and quality issues.,Improved field operations efficiency through effective inventory management of materials, tools, and equipment.,Ensured compliance with safety protocols and building codes through diligent site inspections and quality checks.,Strengthened team skills by mentoring new crew members on equipment operation, trenching, and pipe-laying techniques.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Crew lead
City of Haltom City
Haltom City, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised and led crews in the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground water, sewer, and drainage systems. Conducted safety meetings and hands-on training to ensure a strong culture of safety awareness and regulatory compliance. Planned daily work activities, assigned tasks, and monitored progress to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Operated and trained others on heavy machinery including excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, dozers, and rollers. Read and interpret blueprints to measure, mark, and align pipe installation according to project specifications. Ensure proper pipe connections, slopes, and grades to maintain system integrity and prevent leaks or blockages. Collaborated with engineers, supervisors, and team members to coordinate workflow and resolve on-site challenges. Investigated and resolved water service or quality issues to maintain customer satisfaction and system reliability. Managed inventory of materials, tools, and equipment to ensure efficient field operations. Performed site inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with safety protocols and building codes. Mentored new crew members on best practices in equipment operation, trenching, and pipe-laying techniques.
Equipment Operator
Stanley's Highway Development
Mathias, West Virginia
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards to keep materials moving. Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finished work. Used Bulldozers, scrapers, graders, loaders, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized them according to need. Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading, and tamping asphalt. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Roadside Technician
Daniel and Sons Roadside Tire Repair
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications. On-call service technician-emergency roadside tire repair. Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes. Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
Engineer
United States Army
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed safe and efficient demolition of assault/obstacles. Assessed risk of hazardous materials, developed plans for safe removal, and communicated frequently with commanding officers and team leaders. Identified and minimized work risks and hazards. Trained and the use of tear gas and explosives. Employed, fired, and recovered anti-personnel, anti-tank mines, and IED and EFP.
Education
License - Water/wastewater/stormwater
American Water College
Valley Mills, TXSkills
Asset Management
Water System Management
Wastewater System Management
Street Management
Stormwater System Management
Fleet and Equipment Management
Regulatory Compliance
Community and Stakeholder Outreach
Certification
- Rules and Regulations for backflow Prevention
- Wastewater II License
- Work Zone Traffic Control/Qualified Flagger
- Pump and Motor Maintenance
- Work Zone Construction Site Safety
- Surface Water Production I
- Surface Water Production II
- Asbestos Certified Worker
- Basic Water Works Operation
- CDL (Commercial Driver License)
- Basic Wastewater
- Confined Space Safety
- Wastewater Treatment
- Excavation Safety
- Water Distribution
- Waste Water Collection
- Water/Wastewater Utility Safety
- Water Laboratory
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- Chlorinator Maintenance
- Backflow Prevention (BPAT)
Additional Information
- United States Army Veteran
- I have acquired the necessary requirements for my Water Distribution C, I just have to test.
Timeline
Construction Crew lead
City of Haltom City
01.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator
Stanley's Highway Development
01.2017 - 01.2020
Roadside Technician
Daniel and Sons Roadside Tire Repair
01.2008 - 01.2011
Engineer
United States Army
01.2005 - 01.2008
License - Water/wastewater/stormwater
American Water College