Jason Chaffin
Clovis,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Equipment Operator
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sanger, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Monitored atmospheric conditions within a confined space using specialized equipment such as gas detectors, oxygen monitors.
- Adhered to all safety protocols when entering a confined space and before allowing personnel entry.
- Coordinated with supervisors on safety procedures and guidelines for entering a confined space.
- Developed emergency response plans for hazardous materials or medical emergencies that may occur while working in a confined space environment.
- Performed rescue operations including vertical rescues, rope systems, mechanical advantage systems and hauling systems.
- Trained personnel on proper use of personal protective equipment required when entering a confined space environment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machinery, including lubrication and cleaning.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined appropriate corrective action.
- Troubleshot, adjusted, repaired and tested a wide variety of industrial production machinery.
- Conducted tests on various mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Ordered parts for repairs or replacement as needed.
- Supervised other mechanics in the completion of their tasks.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Supervised the loading and unloading of construction materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols when operating complex machinery such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, skid steers.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures regarding the operation of engineering equipment.
- Provided support to engineers during testing or research projects involving the operation of engineering equipment.
- Operate and maintain various types of cranes, including mobile cranes and overhead cranes.
- Perform pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
- Safely lift, move, and position heavy materials and equipment according to project requirements.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including proper rigging techniques and signaling procedures.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on cranes to ensure optimal performance.
- Developed a strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations.
- I am a trained dam operator at Pine Flat Dam and can complete fully all reservoir computations, foundation pressure surveys, special drain surveys and deflection station surveys. I have efficiently moved and exercised all sluice slide gates and the radial crest gates to accurately meet all water demands made by the Kings River Water Association (KRWA).
- Understand and have worked with KRCD operators to meet all water demands, maintain appropriate dissolved oxygen levels and ensure the safe operations of the three penstock units located beneath Pine Flat Dam.
- I have communicated verbally & electronically with operators from the upper reservoirs to obtain crucial information regarding the status of Pine Flats potential inflows.
- Integrated technology to increase efficiency and real-time accountability of operational tasks.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various USACE programs.
- Monitored reservoir performance in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as shut downs due to unexpected outages.
- Operated cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery used in the power plant environment.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures at the facility.
- Reported incidents or hazardous conditions to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Followed all safety regulations related to working with hazardous materials in a power plant setting.
- Inspected electrical connections regularly to ensure they remained secure throughout operation.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Opened and closed valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down hydraulic sluice conduit gates & radial crest gates.
- Maintained project cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
- Identified and reported abnormalities to supervisor for timely corrective actions.
- Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
- Operated or maintained auxiliary equipment to supply water, fuel or auxiliary power.
- Inspected records or log book entries or communicated with USACE personnel to assess equipment operating status.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete using a variety of tools including trowels, floats and screeds.
- Operated power vibrators to compact concrete into place.
- Measured and cut reinforcing steel bars in order to reinforce the structure.
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Assisted in setting up formwork prior to pouring concrete.
- Applied hardening compounds to protect the surface from weathering and staining.
- Inspected work sites to ensure that all safety protocols were followed.
- Class A commercial drivers license holder.
- USACE government purchase card holder.
- Tested dissolved oxygen in evaporation ponds and recorded monthly data. The data would then be compiled into an annual report and submitted to the California Water Board.
Mixer/Loader
Grouleff Aviation
01.2009 - 09.2017
- Responsible for the mixing and loading of restricted use pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides into agricultural aircraft
- Five years of work experience under a FAA certified IA mechanic on Robinson R-44 helicopters and Air Tractor 502-U airplanes
- Basic understanding and knowledge of aerospace, airframes, powerplants and the maintenance/functions behind these two specific aircrafts
- Determined how much chemicals were mixed into 100-500 US gallon mix tanks and in what order the chemicals were mixed
- Maintained small engines, forklifts, boom trucks, half ton and one-ton pickup trucks
- Interpreted work orders that were attached with maps and transported designated chemicals, 3000 US gallons of water and tools to assigned fields
- Operated a vehicle of husbandry helicopter truck that was fitted with a landing pad, mix tank and freshwater tank that I helped build and design.
Education
Associate of Science - Physics
Clovis Community College
Clovis06-2026
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clovis Community College
Clovis, CA06-2026
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Clovis Community College
Clovis06-2026
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Clovis Community College
Clovis06-2025
Skills
- Creative
- Hard Working
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Excellent Reading/Writing Skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Project Safety
- Positive Attitude
- Problem Solver
- Job Planning
- Safety Procedures
- Routine Maintenance
- Electrical Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Time Management Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Professional Demeanor
Accomplishments
- I have completed level 1 of the US Army's leadership development program.
- Trusted US Government purchase card holder.
Certification
- Class A Drivers License
- Powered industrial truck Train-the-trainer certified & operator.
- Qualified Crane Operator with over 3 years of rigging experience & over a year of project specific crane operations.
- Trained by KRCD maintenance personnel on emergency procedures regarding penstock intakes.
- Certified confined space entrant/attendant & rescuer.
- Authorized Pine Flat Dam Operator.
Family
- Devoted father and husband.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Equipment Operator
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
09.2017 - Current
Mixer/Loader
Grouleff Aviation
01.2009 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Physics
Clovis Community College
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clovis Community College
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Clovis Community College
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Clovis Community College