CHRISTOPHER HETZER

• Minimized equipment downtime to improve overall operating efficiency and output.
• Utilized power and hand tools to repair or replace defective parts and equipment to facilitate improved reliability.
• Was responsible for repair and maintenance at 32 Pacific Pride commercial fueling stations in state of Oregon. I managed a crew of four technicians and 1 cleanup person.
• Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic

This was my first job in the commercial fueling industry after getting out of school, I started out as a service technician responsible for the repair and maintenance at 15 Pacific Pride stations in the Portland area.

From 1992 until 2000 I repaired several types of equipment from tank monitors (TLS-350s), Card Readers made by Petrovend and STPs Red Jacket, and FE Petro.

In 2000 I was promoted to Operations manager in charge of all 35 Pacific Pride stations in Oregon, and 17 in the Los Angeles area. The new promotion made me in charge of every aspect of our commercial fueling business in the two states.

• Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
• Assisted team members with fueling equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss
• Efficiently troubleshot and repaired [Type] equipment to cut company costs and maximize productivity
• Facilitated maintenance team training procedures to align with company standards
• Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance