Elizabeth Ann Mendez
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Diligent self starter with proven ability to lead technical teams in complex projects. Developed and implemented troubleshooting procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced downtime. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and team management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician
Arizona Department of Transportation
01.2022 - Current
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Recognized as a top performer among peers due to outstanding productivity levels and commitment to excellence.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized workflow for enhanced productivity by streamlining processes and providing technical guidance to team members.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Established strong relationships with clients by consistently providing high-quality service and addressing concerns promptly.
Transportation Construction Technician 3
Tr. Construction Tech 3
06.2011 - Current
- Schedule inspections and perform technical test, complete samples, and document assigned production results. Review technical problem add procedures and make recommendations to superiors for resolutions. Complete all calculations and test results enter all documentation into Pen 5 records. Construction inspection plans review working closely with Contractor Supervision providing Standard Specification requirements to ensure compliance.
- Transportation Construction Technician 2 at the I-10 Prince Road Widening of Freeway and improvements to Prince Road. Worked closely with, ADOT Consultants at Inspection of Drill Shaft placement Wet/Dry excavation. Superstructure Bridge Deck inspection of reinforced steel placement, sample of materials and completed concrete placement. ACI concrete testing, documentation of methods, procedures as required by federal, state and local standards.
- I-10 Ina Road Ti. Assigned to all ATTI certified inspection and technical test provide samples of aggregates, soils. Made recommendations to IT department for the new Pen 5 System that collects data on the tested materials in the field. Adapted to changes of the work schedule and conditions also changes to plans/specifications.
- Aravaipa Bridge Improvements: Inspection of the removal and replacement of the bridge over Arizona Water Way. ADEQ inspection Federal requirements in an active river with protected species. This required training and certification for the project, monthly inspection and document all changes to log books.
- Palo Parado/I-19 Bridge Improvements: Asphaltic Concrete placement of the I-19 North and Southbound. Sample Asphalt, document placement, schedule test sequence and direct Mill operations. Inspection of the Striping and Signs Traffic control devices per ATSSA Certified Traffic control plan.
Concrete Supervisor
Pulice Construction / Granite Construction
07.1996 - 10.2010
- Direct the production of the day. Assign duties to employees, skilled concrete finisher and laborer staff. Pour concrete from Abutment footing to the Pier Caps and completed Superstructure bridge decks. Placements of metal or wood forms secure and inspect with the Adot inspection staff. Placement of the reinforced steel per plans drawings for retaining walls to footings. Labor work for all phases of construction for roadway to sidewalks, wheel chair ramps, excavation to the concrete pour and finish product.
Education
GED -
Duncan Unified Schools
Duncan, AZ05-1982
No Degree - Academics : Technical Education
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA08-1993
Skills
- Testing and repair
- Diagnostic testing
- Safety compliance
- Detailed schematic comprehension
- Product testing
- Material testing
- OSHA compliance
- Product Inspections
- Project Support ACI Certified ATTI Certified
Timeline
Lead Technician
Arizona Department of Transportation
01.2022 - Current
Transportation Construction Technician 3
Tr. Construction Tech 3
06.2011 - Current
Concrete Supervisor
Pulice Construction / Granite Construction
07.1996 - 10.2010
GED -
Duncan Unified Schools
No Degree - Academics : Technical Education
De Anza College
Section name
References: Pulice Construction and Granite Construction upon request.
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