Christopher Sifford
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Lead Service Technician and construction professional with close to 10 years of experience providing exceptional and strategic leadership and support to a variety of diverse personnel to consistently meet and exceed organizational deliverables and objectives. Adept at safety and compliance, programming and resolutions, as well as the installation of specific products and the operation of heavy equipment. Collaborative and engaging, with a proven track record of consistently performing all key performance indicators on time and within budget.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Spatco Energy Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on energy systems, adhering to safety standards and best practices.
- Assisted in onboarding new technicians by providing training on tools and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex system issues, enhancing service response time.
Owner & Operator
S&L Contracting LLC
10.2023 - 2024
- Improved customer service and satisfaction by 15%, reducing hours worked and therefore project costs without sacrificing quality in work completed.
- Support the completion of ground up installations of # of underground storage tanks, collaborating with # of employees to perform all executive functions and related tasks at the appropriate time.
- Work with petroleum dispensers, pumps, tank monitors, cash registers, and other equipment and products while complying with all internal and external regulations and standards.
- Maintain and ensure the safety of employees while troubleshooting of mechanical pumps with gasoline, diesel, and kerosene products for issues.
- Evaluate and resolve any and all issues concerning pipe leaks as well as any electrical issues or issues with dispensers and cash registers in a timely manner.
- Utilize a variety of heavy equipment to break concrete and monitor and grade work areas, confirming that all project stipulations and deliverables occur on time.
Petroleum Service Technician
SPATCO Energy Solutions/PetroSupply INC
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Broke concrete and graded # of work areas with a variety of heavy equipment, evaluating and determining the most effective equipment to use to prevent issues from occurring.
- Resolved all issues present proactively, including but not limited to pipe leaks, cash register malfunctions, dispensers, and electrical issues.
- Evaluated discrepancies present concerning mechanical and submersible pumps related to # of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene products.
- Collaborated with # of personnel to support the timely performance of the installation of # of underground storage tanks while working with petroleum dispensers, pumps, tank monitors, cash registers, and other products.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Branch Civil Inc.
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided operations management and oversight of # of employees, confirming that all necessary project components were completed within the appropriate time frame.
- Received two raises within a three-month period for exceptional work performed as well as timely support and innovation, consistently completing tasks before their deadlines without sacrificing quality in task performance.
- Proactively addressed and resolved any and all issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Evaluated reading grades how often, confirming compliance with all applicable standards and regulations while sustaining the safety of all employees.
- Operated bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, rollers, and excavators as well as Trimble GPS equipment.
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
12.2008 - 09.2014
- Oversaw inventory management, analyzing and forecasting organizational needs, ordering the appropriate amount of products to prevent gaps in essential objective performance and execution while mitigating excess costs and inventory present.
- Addressed and resolved concerns from offenders and staff members, facilitating a communicative and collaborative environment to ensure the well-being of all personnel.
- Supervised 1350 to 3600 offenders within the facility, facilitating the completion of each inmate’s schedule while enhancing the safety of all inmates, visitors, staff, and security personnel.
- Collaborated with # of staff members to execute operations management seamlessly, facilitating a cohesive and positive environment for all present.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Paul D. Camp Community College
GED - General Studies
Southampton High School
Skills
- Employee & Personnel Supervision, Operation Management, Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance, Customer Service & Satisfaction, Computer Networking, Mechanical Support, Communication & Collaboration, Compliance & Safety, Product Installation, Troubleshooting, Resolutions, Cash Management & Handling, Plumbing, Engineering, Programming Control Boards, Hydraulic Systems, Pumps, Electrical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Service Technician
Spatco Energy Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Owner & Operator
S&L Contracting LLC
10.2023 - 2024
Petroleum Service Technician
SPATCO Energy Solutions/PetroSupply INC
10.2017 - 10.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Branch Civil Inc.
09.2014 - 10.2017
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
12.2008 - 09.2014
Certificate - Welding
Paul D. Camp Community College
GED - General Studies
Southampton High School