Fortino Garcia
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Utility Worker
People's Gas
06.2015 - Current
- Performed labor-intensive tasks as a member of a distribution and service crew.
- Inspected natural gas appliances, meters, and regulators for safety and serviceability.
- Conducted leak surveys, inside safety inspections, valve inspections, meter reads, and meter turn-ons/offs.
- Responded to emergency gas leaks, ensuring the protection of life and property.
- Made emergency gas leaks safe, before making necessary repairs.
- Safely operated a backhoe while excavating and trenching underground utilities.
- Ensured excavations were safe and properly shored in accordance with regulations.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and optimize resource allocation.
- Oversaw daily operations, coordinating tasks efficiently to maximize team performance.
- Completed projects within deadlines by effectively allocating resources and prioritizing tasks.
- Trained new utility workers for faster integration into the team, increasing overall efficiency.
- Assisted with facility upgrades, contributing to a more modern and efficient working environment.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation was available when needed.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through strict adherence to industry guidelines, minimizing risk of penalties or sanctions.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
Training Chief/Drill Instructor/Military Police Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
05.2000 - 08.2014
- Conducted highly effective classroom sessions and hands-on training encompassing rules and regulations.
- Ensured training requirements were met and annual training was kept current for approximately 75 employees.
- Instructed life skills to over 350 recruits such as leadership, judgment, professionalism, time-management, and physical fitness.
- Practiced exceptional attention to detail by conducting regular uniform, hygiene, and cleanliness inspections.
Education
Gas Utility Worker Program
Dawson Technical Institute
Chicago, IL06.2015
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Team Supervision
- Piping Systems Maintenance
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Lead Utility Worker
People's Gas
06.2015 - Current
Training Chief/Drill Instructor/Military Police Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
05.2000 - 08.2014
Gas Utility Worker Program
Dawson Technical Institute
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