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David Van Koningsveld

Natural Gas Specialist
Mount Juliet,TN

Summary

Experienced Gas Field Technician with over 18 years of experience in Natural Gas industry. Excellent reputation for innovative ways of resolving problems quickly and accurately, improving customer satisfaction, and always approaching each task with a relentless pursuit for safety. Creative and adept at training, and being able to simplify complex concepts to teach in understandable terms.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician

A.O. Smith Corporation
07.2024 - Current
  • Review project instructions for prototype water heaters with engineers.
  • Discuss project details and effectively communicate ideas with coworkers.
  • Build prototypes and test equipment per drawings
  • Operate pre-production test units according to ANSI/CSA safety standards.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab
  • Properly use and service all lab equipment (both test and prototype development).
  • Observe and record results relevant to testing and evaluation.

HSE Professional

Southeast Connections LLC
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proficient in new hire orientation and training functions.
  • Networked with multiple other internal and external departments to see a task completed fully and to the best possible outcome.
  • Audited multiple job sites daily with a dedication to ensuring workers and general public were operating in a safe manner, becoming very familiar with SafetyCulture iAuditor.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Showed myself to be adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Measurment and Regulation Technician

Southern California Gas Company
03.2020 - 05.2022

Advanced and highly technical field position, often performing work on gas facilities with major impact on singular large customers or multiple customers, including entire towns or service areas.

  • Inspected, installed, removed, changed, tested, adjusted, calibrated and performed field repairs on pressure recording gauges
  • Frequently used computers in measurement applications, proficient with Click Mobile as well as Microsoft Office programs, as well as MasterLink, TotalFlow, Eagle, and other electronic corrector devices
  • Analyzed the performance of pneumatic, mechanical or electronic measurement instruments, gas meters, regulators, and flow computers using meter test equipment, and various other types of instruments
  • Worked as a team to perform gas district regulator station inspections on high to medium pressure facilities, and performed routine maintenance changing internal and external components
  • Daily used hand tools such as wrenches and power tools to perform tasks
  • Performed routine gas maintenance: bypassing, meter changes, leak repairs, rebuilds, and modifications on large customer facilities or master meters such as restaurants, large commercial or residential, manufacturing, hospitals, shopping malls, industrial complexes, or mobile home parks
  • Maintained and repaired and ensured high pressure first stage gas regulation equipment was compliant with policy, at times reducing up to 950psi to standard inches water column delivery
  • Often worked with multiple other departments to perform work required on customer and/or company facilities, focusing on the best safe option to perform tasks, while minimizing impact on the customer, and streamlined setups with future ease of maintenance in mind

Energy Technician-Residential

Southern California Gas Company
10.2011 - 03.2020

Perform a range of independent skilled field activities, such as testing for leakage, and handling residential and some small commercial account activity, including appliance work.

  • Ensure customer understands and is satisfied with work completed.
  • Respond to and test for leakage in underground piping, houseline, and appliances at customers' premises.
  • Repair, rebuild, adjust, or install gas meter set assembly piping with mechanical pipe fittings and pipe wrenches, including "hot changes" with temporary gas supplies.
  • Work off-hour shifts, on calls, and overtime as needed.
  • Repair inoperative appliances, adjust appliances, and provide parts replacement.
  • Perform high bill investigations for residential and some small commercial customers.
  • Conduct carbon monoxide testing for residential and some small commercial customers.
  • Respond to emergency incidents and initiate appropriate action.
  • Extract information from and input data into computer system.

Meter Reader

Southern California Gas Company
04.2007 - 10.2011
  • Verified meter reads for accuracy with minimal errors.
  • Remained alert at all times while near the meter set assembly, and forwarded any abnormal operating conditions such as leaks to proper department.
  • Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
  • Trained and mentored incoming employees

Sales Associate

Hobby Shack, Inc
11.2005 - 06.2008
  • Assisted customers in trouble shooting failed components for radio controlled models.
  • Performed basic repairs and gave hands on instruction of repairs and replacement parts needed.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.

Ride Operator-Shift Manager

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
2002 - 03.2007
  • Managed 10-15 employees at multiple attractions, ensured proper timing of lunch and rest breaks, as well as accurate time sheet logs.
  • Assisted customers in entering and exiting rides safely, providing balance support and general directions.
  • Delivered information to visitors, including details of interest about facility, rules, policies and promotional events.
  • Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services.

Education

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Saugus High School
Santa Clarita, CA
08.1998 - 2002

Skills

Effective communicator

Assembling mechanical pipe fittings

Handling customer monies

Electrical circuitry

Hazard assessment

Time management

Excellent attention to detail

High, medium, and low pressure gas handling

Strong mechanical aptitude

Competent trainer

Red Cross certified CPR/1st aid instructor

Hobbies

  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and disassembly
  • Auto repair/small engine maintenance
  • Radio control vehicles/electronics

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

A.O. Smith Corporation
07.2024 - Current

HSE Professional

Southeast Connections LLC
06.2022 - 04.2024

Measurment and Regulation Technician

Southern California Gas Company
03.2020 - 05.2022

Energy Technician-Residential

Southern California Gas Company
10.2011 - 03.2020

Meter Reader

Southern California Gas Company
04.2007 - 10.2011

Sales Associate

Hobby Shack, Inc
11.2005 - 06.2008

College of The Canyons
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Saugus High School
08.1998 - 2002

Ride Operator-Shift Manager

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
2002 - 03.2007
David Van KoningsveldNatural Gas Specialist