Christopher Marquez
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in software development, system administration, and technical support. Demonstrates strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions in dynamic environments. Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
CodeRED
La Porte, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained emergency notification systems to ensure effective communication.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs according to manufacturer specifications.
- Responded promptly to service requests to guarantee timely customer support.
- Maintained comprehensive records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed.
- Installed new appliances, wiring, and machinery in residences with defective equipment.
- Replaced defective components to restore system functionality.
- Assisted in software updates to improve system performance and reliability.
- Adjusted wiring, piping, and tubing to complete installation and repair tasks.
Technician
United Safety Shutdown
Deer Park, Texas
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Initiates JSA’s and obtains, reads, understands and enforces safe work permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits.
- Obtains and reviews entire permit at job site, identifying any mistakes and ensuring that any mistakes are corrected.
- Sets up the job per procedures for work being performed.
- Knows who to contact in case of emergency and where the nearest eyewash and safety showers are located.
- Ensures that proper equipment needed for job is in place. (e.g. vest, meters, radios, air horn, barricade tape or breathing air barricades and tags; fire extinguisher, charged water hose with nozzle, horn, fire blankets or burlap to cover drains, PPE).
- Ensures that all workers have on the PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) specified on the permit.
- Maintains visual and/or radio communication with crew.
- Observes work conditions and maintains awareness of anything that could endanger the workers.
- Conducts job completion routine and completes all documentation per procedure.
- Gathers equipment and notifies customer that job is complete.
- General housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned.
- Maintain and check for readings on low pressure air system. (Compressor tech)
Hole Watch safety
Onpoint Industrial
05.2016 - 2018
- Initiates JSA’s and obtains, reads, understands and enforces safe work permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits.
- Obtains and reviews entire permit at job site, identifying any mistakes and ensuring that any mistakes are corrected.
- Sets up the job per procedures for work being performed.
- Knows who to contact in case of emergency and where the nearest eyewash and safety showers are located.
- Ensures that proper equipment needed for job is in place. (e.g. vest, meters, radios, air horn, barricade tape or breathing air barricades and tags; fire extinguisher, charged water hose with nozzle, horn, fire blankets or burlap to cover drains, PPE).
- Ensures that all workers have on the PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) specified on the permit.
- Maintains visual and/or radio communication with crew.
- Observes work conditions and maintains awareness of anything that could endanger the workers.
- Conducts job completion routine and completes all documentation per procedure.
- Gathers equipment and notifies customer that job is complete.
- General housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned.
Carpenter
Star Cooling Tower
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Removal of and proper disposal of Cooling Tower fill and D.E. filament.
- Uninstall and Install structor lumber.
- Uninstall and Install structural hardware.
- Abide by all Osha safety requirements.
- Inspections of all fall protection, lanyards, D- rings, harnesses.
LoneStar Traffic & Safety Traffic Control
08.2016 - 04.2016
- Set up and maintain lane closures for road work being done.
- Divert traffic safely into to new, temporary traffic patterns.
- Work for various vendors involves moving and setting up in different locations based on project assigned to.
- Work is done at night to minimize traffic impact.
- Follow safety practices required by vendors to insure no accidents or injuries occur in work zone.
Transcore
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Set up and maintain lane closures for road work being done.
- Divert traffic safely into to new, temporary traffic patterns.
- Work for various vendors involves moving and setting up in different locations based on project assigned to.
- Work is done at night to minimize traffic impact.
- Follow safety practices required by vendors and Transcore to insure no accidents or injuries occur in work zone.
Service/Shop/Retail Manager
Pep Boys
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Promoted into role from Assistant/Retail Service Manager.
- 80% of role was working as the Service Manager/Writer.
- Business mix – 40% fleet; 60% - individual customers.
- Managed fleet clients’ service and scheduling. Worked with local fleet customers to insure work done correct and client was satisfied.
- Created marketing materials and partnered with local business to distribute flyers/coupons to their customers (pizza shops, restaurants, local schools/colleges).
- Supervised a Master Technician and up to 6 mechanics and another service writer at any given time.
- Managed/Assigned work flow and directed mechanics in conjunction with the Master Mechanic.
- Insure proper parts were ordered and delivered timely to enable Technicians to complete customer repairs accurately and on time.
- Face to face customer interaction with customers daily.
- Managed inventory, shipping and receiving for the store.
- Completed Pep Boys Leader Management Program.
Automotive General Manager
A-n-A Automotive (Firestone)
Houston, TX
11.2009 - 01.2013
- Promoted into role from Assistant/Retail Service Manager.
- 80% of role was working as the Service Manager/Writer.
- Managed fleet clients’ service and scheduling. Worked with local fleet customers to insure work done correct and client was satisfied.
- Created marketing materials and partnered with local business to distribute flyers/coupons to their customers (pizza shops, restaurants, local schools/colleges).
- Supervised a Master Technician and up to 6 mechanics and another service writer at any given time.
- Managed/Assigned work flow and directed mechanics in conjunction with the Master Mechanic.
- Insure proper parts were ordered and delivered timely to enable Technicians to complete customer repairs accurately and on time.
- Face to face customer interaction with customers daily.
- Managed inventory, shipping and receiving for the store.
Sales and Warehouse Personnel
Texsun Pools & Spa
Houston, TX
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Experienced in lead generation, prospecting, and cold calling.
- Established and Enhanced client relations through various projects.
- Rated consistently as a top performer.
State Inspector
Louetta Automotive
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Experienced certified state inspector.
- Specializing in electrical, brakes and engine diagnosis.
- Knowledgeable in golf cart maintenance.
Education
Certified Automotive Tech - Basic Automotive Service Technology
North Harris College
01.2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Solving
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Client Communication
- Customer service
- Customer relationship management
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Technical training
- Schematic reading
- Information tracking
- Data analysis
- Network administration
- Project management
- OSHA compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Issue resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- 30 Hour OSHA Safety & Health
- TWIC
- ASE Certified - Diagnostics
- State Inspector Certification
- ASE Certified – Diagnostics, Brakes & Chassis, 01/01/01
- 100 csst
- 30 hour osha outreach construction
- 40 hour hazwoper
- Safeland
- Safegulf
- Permit writing
Timeline
Technician
CodeRED
08.2024 - Current
Technician
United Safety Shutdown
08.2018 - 06.2024
LoneStar Traffic & Safety Traffic Control
08.2016 - 04.2016
Hole Watch safety
Onpoint Industrial
05.2016 - 2018
Carpenter
Star Cooling Tower
03.2016 - 05.2016
Transcore
06.2015 - 12.2015
Service/Shop/Retail Manager
Pep Boys
01.2013 - 06.2015
Automotive General Manager
A-n-A Automotive (Firestone)
11.2009 - 01.2013
Sales and Warehouse Personnel
Texsun Pools & Spa
02.2009 - 11.2009
State Inspector
Louetta Automotive
01.2006 - 01.2008
Certified Automotive Tech - Basic Automotive Service Technology
North Harris College