Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
First Responder Restoration
Languages
References
Timeline
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Gabriel Lopez

Lubbock,Tx

Summary

Hard working and strong communicative operations manager. In this industry I have more than 23 years of experience assisting crew members with power operations. I am devoted with my time and effort. I am a dedicated team player offering skills in management, safety, attention to detail and exceptional communication can be utilized. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization brand.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

King & George Utilities
Alvarado, TX
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Contributed to proposal and contract development, negotiations and meetings.

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Kiewit
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
  • Provided technical advice for resolving design problems and construction issues.
  • Inspected construction sites regularly to detect potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
  • Developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance and problem solving.
  • Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
  • Ensured that all subcontractors are in compliance with contract documents by conducting regular inspections of their workmanship.
  • Negotiated changes or modifications in contracts as needed during the course of a project.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding project status updates, budgeting concerns and timeline adjustments.
  • Coordinated material procurement processes with suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials at job sites.
  • Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
  • Assisted in preparing bids for new projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications and other documentation related to the project.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Power Standard
Andrews, Texas
03.2022 - 03.2023

*same as above

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Irby Construction
Richland, Mississippi
02.2022 - 03.2022

Was not able to work through contract due to jobsite being unsafe and no higher managment to look over safety guidelines to proceed with job.

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Pike Electric
Mount Airy, North Carolina
09.2021 - 01.2022

*

  • Assisted in preparing bids for new projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications and other documentation related to the project.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
  • Established procedures for completing projects within specified budgets and timelines.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
  • Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.

Superintendent

KV Power
Andrews, Texas
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
  • Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
  • Established procedures for completing projects within specified budgets and timelines.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.

Superintendent

Higher Power
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
09.2018 - 03.2021
  • Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Supervised staff including subcontractors and laborers on assigned projects.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

General Foreman

Power Secure
Odessa, Texas
08.2014 - 09.2018
  • Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
  • Reviewed estimates for labor costs, material costs, equipment costs.
  • Identified and corrected electrical malfunctions in industrial equipment.
  • Developed preventative maintenance programs for all electrical systems.
  • Inspected installations and repairs to ensure conformance with local building codes and standards.
  • Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
  • Ensured that all personnel onsite adhered to OSHA requirements regarding workplace safety.
  • Conducted regular meetings with employees to discuss any issues or problems related to their job duties.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by troubleshooting potential causes of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing projects.
  • Took ownership of crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.

Foreman

South East Power
Bastrop, Texas
01.2012 - 08.2014
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
  • Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
  • Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.

Lineman

Transmission and Distro Solutions LLC
Alexandria, Louisiana
06.2010 - 01.2012
  • Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
  • Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
  • Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
  • Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Replaced defective or burned out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices.
  • Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment prior to use.
  • Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
  • Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
  • Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
  • Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.

Lineman

AG Hill Power
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2008 - 06.2010
  • Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
  • Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.

Education

Sinton High School
Sinton, TX

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Organizational Management
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Decision-Making
  • Resource Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Training Oversight
  • Quality Standards
  • Key Decision Making

Certification

  • CDL
  • Barehand
  • Osha 10
  • Osha 30
  • Hot Stick
  • First AID/CPR
  • Distribution
  • Transmission

First Responder Restoration

Superintendent/Operations Manager

 Puerto Rico 

Riding in helicopter for disaster relief

Hurricane Maria 2018

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

  • Shane Huffman 817-771-5721
  • Brian Jones FCC McCurley 940-365-6500
  • Ben Nixon Operations Manager Oncor 682-404-9489
  • Jim Banna FCC 214-384-1077
  • Mario Mandolia Superintendant 956-802-1084

Timeline

Operations Manager

King & George Utilities
10.2023 - Current

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Kiewit
05.2023 - 10.2023

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Power Standard
03.2022 - 03.2023

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Irby Construction
02.2022 - 03.2022

Superintendent/Operations Manager

Pike Electric
09.2021 - 01.2022

Superintendent

KV Power
03.2021 - 08.2021

Superintendent

Higher Power
09.2018 - 03.2021

General Foreman

Power Secure
08.2014 - 09.2018

Foreman

South East Power
01.2012 - 08.2014

Lineman

Transmission and Distro Solutions LLC
06.2010 - 01.2012

Lineman

AG Hill Power
10.2008 - 06.2010

Sinton High School
Gabriel Lopez