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Francisco Suarez

PORT LAND

Summary

Dynamic Utility Technician with a proven track record at the City of Portland Texas, excelling in water treatment and pump maintenance. Demonstrated strong teamwork and attention to detail, enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and quality control, significantly reducing downtime during critical utility system repairs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Technician

City of Portland Texas
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Maintained a safe working environment for staff members through adherence to workplace safety protocols during all tasks related to utilities management.
  • Monitored system operations to improve effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the utilities department by sharing best practices, learning from past mistakes, and implementing new technologies to enhance overall performance.
  • Installed, inspected and repaired [Type] pumps and [Type] piping systems.
  • Manually operated water utility filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems.
  • Fulfilled work orders to cut on and cut off service.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing utility systems malfunctions.
  • Played key role in emergency response teams, preparing for and reacting to extreme weather events to minimize impact on utility services.

Carpenter's Assistant

Private Owned
02.2020 - 11.2023
  • Resolved potential issues early on through proactive identification of potential problems at various stages of construction projects.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by assisting with the construction and remodeling of residential and commercial properties.
  • Acquired proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding building codes, interpreting technical specifications to complete assigned tasks effectively.
  • Provided quality assurance on finished products by carefully inspecting structures for imperfections or deviations from original plans.
  • Reduced errors by consistently double-checking measurements and cuts before finalizing installations or assemblies.

Education

Intermediate Certificate - Welding

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
12-2025

Skills

  • Water treatment
  • Site assessment
  • Power tools proficiency
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Hand tools expertise
  • Pump maintenance
  • Welding techniques
  • Utility connections and disconnections
  • Meeting attendance
  • Quality control measures

Certification

Welding 1 Certificate

Fork Lift Operator

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Utility Technician

City of Portland Texas
11.2023 - 11.2024

Carpenter's Assistant

Private Owned
02.2020 - 11.2023

Intermediate Certificate - Welding

Del Mar College