Gretchen Lee

Excavator Helper/ Grade Tech

• Assisted in the excavation and debris removal, consistently enabling heavy equipment operators to maintain a pace 10% ahead of the project schedule.
• Prepared and maintained safe and effective trench lines for water, sewer, and electrical conduit, adhering to site-specific blueprints and safety protocols.
• Rapidly adjusted grade using tamper and specialized hand tools to meet rough and finish grade specifications.

Maintenance Helper Crystal River Energy Complex at the Nuclear Plant

• Mitigated site hazards and performed work safely at various elevations (up to 150 Feet) and ground level, consistently supported the facility FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention goals.
• Executed routine and specialized site maintenance duties within the secure zones of the Crystal River Energy Complex and maintained 100% adherence to all OSHA and facility-specific Standard Operating Procedure's (SOP's).
• Conducted cleanup near energized (which averaged 500 kV of electrical pressure used to efficiently send large amounts of power over long distances) and de-energized systems.

Pond Liner Technician

• Secured insulation and geosynthetic barrier materials for various water containment projects for retention ponds.
• Repositioned and manipulated liner square footage to manage slack, tension, and wrinkles ensuring subgrade was fully covered and prepared for seaming.
• Cut and fit liner material to exact contours, to prepare for the final welding and sealing process.
• Anchored the entire perimeter using sandbags and perimeter trenches which secured 100% of the liner edges, preventing wind uplift or shifting during final sealing.

Confined Space Attendant & Firewatch

• Vigilantly monitored and managed access for an average 10- 25 tradesmen working in high-hazard confined spaces per shift, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA.
• Maintained 100% accurate entry/exit logs and immediately alerted management to potential changes or non-compliance issues via end-of-shift Daily Reports, supporting multiple, incident-free confined space entries.
• Served as dedicated Fire Watch, immediately identifying and mitigating hazards like sparks, vapors, and excessive heat to prevent potential fires or explosions in the surrounding work area.

TWIC Port Worker

• Conducted stringent TWIC security inspections and Quality checks on tons of perishable produce daily in collaboration with USDA/ FDA standards, ensuring 100% compliance for incoming shipments.
• Streamlined dock operations by operating material handling equipment (pallet jack) to organize inventory and facilitate transition of approximately 50 palletized loads daily.
• Increased logistics production by efficiently managing shipping and receiving, including the safe loading and unloading of daily transport trucks.
• Operated a commercial baler to compress deposits (cardboard, plastics) into dense marketable bales contributing to facility cost savings.

• On-call travel to declared disaster site(s), attended briefings and training, and carried out mission in the US and territories.
• Supported homeowners in their recovery process by providing clear information on available assistance programs.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes to ensure accurate damage assessments.
• Utilized mapping software to create maps depicting locations where housing inspections took place.
• Reviewed and verified documentation including proof of occupancy, citizenship, ownership, and proof of insurance.
• Scheduled and inspected six or more inspections daily and documented damage sustained from natural disasters.
• Examined structural damage including roof issues and determined if damage was caused by the disaster or if it was preexisting.
• Assessed damage to dwelling and overall habitability of homes using ACE field software.
• Gathered interior and exterior photos of dwellings reflective of determination, uploaded results, and sent report to FEMA.

• Prevented a potential $25,000 rework cost for the client by observing and documenting that rebar spacing for a critical foundation pour was non-compliant with structural drawings before concrete placement, allowing the contractor to make immediate corrections.
• Reduced potential project delays by 48 hours by proactively reviewing the architectural specifications, identifying a discrepancy in the required concrete strength class for an elevator wall slab, and confirming the correct mix design before the concrete truck arrived on site.
• Avoided a two-day project delay by standardizing and aggregating multiple soil compaction test results immediately after collection, quickly flagging a significant trend of low density in one area, allowing the contractor to isolate and rework only the non-compliant zone.
• Saved the client 72 hours of project schedule delay by reporting a concrete cylinder strength failure and concurrently providing a clearly defined, actionable recommendation to initiate non-destructive testing on the structure, allowing for rapid re-assessment and minimizing the required waiting period.
• Maintained a zero-incident work record during employment duration, directly reducing the company’s exposure to insurance claims and worker’s compensation costs while contributing to a reputation for safe operations.
• Ensured 100% test reliability and avoided project work discontinuation by performing weekly calibrations and daily preventative maintenance on the nuclear density gauge, saving approximately $3000 - $10,000 in emergency repair/rental or purchase costs and averting any delays caused by equipment failure.

• Maintained detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
• Ensured sites were compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
• Analyzed blueprints and specifications for accuracy prior to starting construction projects. Collaborated through PM software including Bluebeam Revu and Procore with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other stakeholders in order to keep projects moving forward smoothly.
• Prioritized tasks according to importance so that deadlines could be met without sacrificing quality.
• Created detailed reports outlining each stage of a project’s development for review by senior management.
• Successfully managed large scale projects from start to finish, ensuring completion within budget.
• Organized meetings between contractors, superintendents, engineers, and clients regarding changes or modifications needed during a project’s development.
• Conducted regular site visits to assess progress and address any deficiencies or potential risks.

• Assisted in installation and assembly of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Interpreted and worked from digital and printed blueprints to accurately execute HVAC projects.
• Gained introductory skills in electrical systems.
• Coordinated with management through regular meetings, tracking deadlines and serving as timekeeper to maintain project timelines.