Cole Gentry
Royse City
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Superintendent with a proven track record in construction supervision and maintenance in the public sector. Expertise in project management and team leadership, delivering large and small-scale projects on time and within budget while promoting operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Superintendent
North Texas Municipal Water District
Wylie, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Managed project timelines and resource allocation for mechanical/weld upgrades and installations.
- Conducted regular inspections to assess system performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Led maintenance and repair of mechanical and pipeline systems to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
- Successfully completed large-scale mechanical/weld projects within budget constraints and tight deadlines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of complex mechanical/weld projects.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with staff, and management.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Construction Inspector
North Texas Municipal Water District
Wylie, TX
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Conducted thorough inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with contractors and engineers to address discrepancies and implement corrective measures promptly.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to verify adherence to municipal guidelines and requirements.
- Documented inspection findings in detailed reports, highlighting non-conformance issues for timely resolution.
- Coordinated with citizen stakeholders and property owners to minimize inconvenience.
- Oversaw the construction of large pipeline projects, meter/valve vaults, and facilities
Welder
North Texas Municipal Water District
Wylie, TX
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Assessed and repair large and small pipeline joints, fittings and connections.
- Responded to emergency shutdowns in coordination with multiple departments
- Fabricated miscellaneous needs of each department, including stairwells, metal bins and pipe sections
- Performed Tig, Mig, and Stick weld repairs to assets and equipment
- Worked as a 6 member weld team in a high demand trade, supporting all of NTMWD customers and departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05-2026
Associate of Arts - Basics
Richland College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Construction supervision
- Piping systems
- Scheduling coordination
- Procurement in Public Sector
- Cooperative Contracts and Interlocal Agreements
- Maintenance planning
- Predictive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
- Asset management
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Intro To National Incident Management System Training -2022
- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Training -2022
- Intro into Incident Command Training - 2022
- Basic Wastewater Operations Training - 2026
- Basic Water Works Training - 2025
- Leadership Essentials Training - 2025
- Confined Space Training - 2025
- CCO Certified Signal Rigger - 2022
- CCO Certified Service Truck Operator - 2022
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR - 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Mechanical Superintendent
North Texas Municipal Water District
01.2021 - Current
Construction Inspector
North Texas Municipal Water District
04.2016 - 01.2021
Welder
North Texas Municipal Water District
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Tarleton State University
Associate of Arts - Basics
Richland College