Giovan Gilbert
Mineral Ridge,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer Aide /Draftsman
Youngstown Water Department
08.2008 - Current
- Worked in positions such as: Maintenance Man, Maintenance Helper, Dump truck driver, Machine Operator, Garage Man, Laborer, Engineer Aide/ Draftsman, Foreman, Superintendent of Meter, Superintendent of Construction
- Installed, repaired, and replaced water mains, hydrants, valves, services, and sample stations
- Inspected all new installation done by contractors in the Youngstown Water Departments service area to ensure proper procedures are followed and correct materials are being used
- Completed inspection reports
- Conducted pressure and flow test
- Answered and assisted customers that called the engineering department about high bills, low water pressure, high water pressure, leaks, and discolored or cloudy water
- Reviewed project plan drawings to verify the water mains and services are identified on the plans and the locations are accurate
- Worked with various engineering firms designing water main replacement projects on Wick Ave, Fifth Ave, Front St, Commerce St, and Meridian Rd where space is limited due to the number of active utilities in the right of way
- Coordinated valve replacements by Youngstown's water supplier MVSD on the systems vital 42-inch transmission lines
- Coordinated projects with other utility companies identifying any conflicts, helping minimize the possibility of disrupting any water service
- Located and marked all water department utilities in the right of way abiding by OUPS
- Updated all water department prints by means of drafting and AutoCAD
- Updated information and plotted valves, hydrants, and curb boxes on the departments GIS mapping system
- Used New World software to research account information and create work orders
- Installed water meters, touchpad readers, and mxu devices
- Attended pre-bid and preconstruction meetings
- Used older and modern locating including the Metrotech 810 VM and RD 8100 equipment to locate water mains and service lines
- Used Fisher and Subsurface ultrasonic leak detection to identify and pinpoint water leaks
- Maintained efficient communication with Chief Engineer
- Maintain an EPA Class II Water Distribution License
- Maintain a Fire Protection License issued by Ohio Department of Commerce.
Machine operator/ Foreman
Quality Bar
04.2000 - 08.2008
- Safely setup, operated and trained individuals on diverse machinery including saws, straighteners, bar turners, belt polishers, and grinders that were used to process round steel bar ranging in size from ¾ inch to 8 inch in diameter
- Safely operated and trained individuals on overhead cranes and forklifts in shipping and receiving department
- Completed daily production reports
- Planned, assigned, and directed work to maintain adequate production and meet shipping deadlines
- Conducted preventative maintenance such as greasing fittings, lubricating chains, rollers, and inspecting air and hydraulic lines for leaks
- Identified worn out parts that needed replaced to minimize the amount of equipment downtime
- Used and calibrated micrometers and laser mics daily to maintain proper size tolerances
- Inspected finished materials to ensure high quality and customer satisfaction
- Enforced plant safety policies such as lockout/tagout
- Implemented the use of personal protective equipment such as ear plugs and safety glasses to ensure employee safety.
Cashier/Assistant Manger
Cherol Market
02.1997 - 03.2010
- Managed everyday operations of a general grocery store
- Duties included but were not limited to training new employees, cashier, customer service, inventory management, deli counter operations, daily bank deposits and withdrawals.
Education
Certification - CDL-Class A
TDDS Technical Institute
Lake Milton, OH06.2008
Diploma - undefined
Struthers High School
Struthers, Ohio06.1999
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to lead others and manage crews
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- AutoCAD
- Process Improvement
- System Troubleshooting
- Project Planning
References
- Mike McNinch, Chief Engineer, Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, 1362 Salt Springs Rd, Mineral Ridge, OH, 44440, 330-272-7967
- Gene Leson, Director of Waste Water, Youngstown Waste Water, 725 Poland Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44502, 330-565-2629
- Daniel Blakely, Director, Portage County Water Resources, 8116 Infirmary Rd, Ravenna, OH, 44266, 330-506-0221
Timeline
Engineer Aide /Draftsman
Youngstown Water Department
08.2008 - Current
Machine operator/ Foreman
Quality Bar
04.2000 - 08.2008
Cashier/Assistant Manger
Cherol Market
02.1997 - 03.2010
Certification - CDL-Class A
TDDS Technical Institute
Diploma - undefined
Struthers High School
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