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Jason Shelby

Crestview

Summary

I possess substantial experience in contract negotiation, compliance, and vendor management. I apply effective communication and organizational skills to facilitate the seamless execution of contracts. My track record demonstrates success in mitigating risks and nurturing robust client relationships. Furthermore, I have accumulated 14 years of experience in utility locating across various utility types.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Manager

Olameter
10.2024 - Current
  • - Established strong relationships with clients and vendors, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that drive success.

    - Proactively coordinated regular contract reviews to identify and seize opportunities for improvement and renegotiation.

    - Revolutionized contract management processes by implementing a centralized database system, significantly boosting efficiency.

    - Successfully negotiated contracts by rigorously reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms to secure favorable outcomes.

    - Vigilantly monitored contract performance to detect non-compliance and inadequate returns, swiftly organizing proactive resolutions.

    - Effectively onboarded and trained new staff, ensuring the team operated at peak efficiency and was well-prepared to handle the demands of simultaneous large-scale contracts.

    - Guaranteed timely and complete billing by meticulously documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.

    - Led and inspired employees to maximize productivity and engagement, fostering a dynamic work environment.

    - Delivered on multiple tasks within established timeframes, showcasing strong organizational skills.

    - Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and related issues, ensuring clear and precise communication.

    - Verified and submitted timekeeping information, facilitating accurate and efficient payroll processing.

    - Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and effectively, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.

    - Uploaded time records into the computer system and made necessary adjustments to maintain an accurate payroll database.

    - Created thorough new hire and termination documents for payroll, streamlining processes.

    - Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records, upholding the highest standards of integrity.

    - Analyzed maps and blueprints to accurately identify locations and sizes of underground utilities, enhancing project success.

    - Improved safety protocols by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines, mitigating risks.

    - Delivered comprehensive training to new employees on best practices for utility locating, ensuring a well-informed team.

    - Actively responded to emergencies involving illegal digging and excavation accidents, demonstrating quick decision-making.

    - Adapted seamlessly to various weather conditions and terrain challenges while completing assignments effectively.

    - Achieved improved efficiency through prompt responses to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.

    - Collaborated closely with construction crews to ensure safe excavation, preventing service disruptions and delays.

    - This contract is focused on gas locating, and we have also successfully located water and sewer lines.

Utility Worker

Olameter DPG
10.2023 - Current
  • - Participated in public awareness campaigns emphasizing the critical importance of contacting a line locator prior to commencing any digging or excavation projects.

    - Completed extensive training focused on industry best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality services in the identification and marking of utility lines.

    - Enhanced operational efficiency by accurately locating and marking underground utility lines for a variety of projects.

    - Accelerated project timelines by promptly addressing locate requests from contractors and homeowners.

    - Reduced potential for damage by providing clear and precise communication to construction crews regarding the locations of sensitive utility lines.

    - Exhibited adaptability by effectively employing various utility line detection methods and equipment tailored to the specific requirements of individual projects and unique site conditions.

    - Contributed to efficient route planning through comprehensive documentation of meter locations and access points.

    - Fostered professional relationships with clients during on-site visits, thereby enhancing the company’s positive image.

    - Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues pertaining to meter operations and data inconsistencies.

    - Verified meter accuracy against historical data and maintained detailed records documenting any discrepancies.

    - Attended safety meetings and actively engaged in safety awareness training and programs.

    - Improved the accuracy of meter readings by meticulously recording consumption data and conducting thorough cross-checks of readings.

    - Addressed inquiries regarding meter readings and effectively de-escalated situations related to tickets or other concerns.

    - Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client questions, resolving concerns, and elucidating the functionality of newly installed meters.

    - Minimized disruption to clients' daily activities through efficient and professional services during the installation or maintenance of water meters.

    - Decreased response times for service calls through effective scheduling and route optimization, thereby enhancing client satisfaction.

    - Reinforced customer confidence in billing accuracy through transparent communication regarding meter readings, usage trends, and necessary rate adjustments.

    - Streamlined workflow processes by implementing effective documentation procedures for job status updates and reporting requirements.

    - Maintained comprehensive and accurate records of all completed jobs, encompassing meter readings, repairs, replacements, and customer interactions.

    - Collaborated with Olameter DPG to locate gas and electric utilities, while also traveling nationwide to provide training to new technicians on the reading and installation of water and electric meters.Supported public awareness campaigns about the importance of contacting a line locator before digging or excavating projects.
  • Completed extensive training on industry best practices, ensuring high-quality service delivery when locating utility lines.
  • Improved efficiency by accurately locating and marking underground utility lines for various projects.
  • Expedited project timelines by quickly responding to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
  • Mitigated damage risk by providing clear communication to construction crews regarding the location of sensitive utility lines.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively utilizing various utility line detection methods and equipment based on specific project requirements or unique site conditions.
  • Supported efficient route planning with thorough documentation of meter locations and access points.
  • Maintained professional relationships with clients while performing on-site visits, fostering a positive company image.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues related to meters and data discrepancies.
  • Checked the accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
  • Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness training and programs.
  • Improved meter reading accuracy by diligently recording consumption data and cross-checking readings.
  • Answered questions regarding meter readings and de-escalated situations regarding tickets or other information.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by answering questions, addressing concerns, and explaining the functionality of newly installed meters to clients.
  • Minimized disruptions to clients' daily routines with efficient, professional service when installing or servicing water meters.
  • Decreased response time for service calls through effective scheduling and route planning, increasing client satisfaction.
  • Boosted customer confidence in billing accuracy through clear communication regarding meter readings, usage trends, and rate adjustments as necessary.
  • Streamlined workflow processes through the implementation of efficient documentation procedures for job status updates and reporting requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of all completed jobs, including meter readings, repairs, replacements, and customer interactions.
  • With Olameter DPG, I located gas and electric utilities, traveled the country to train and teach new technicians how to read and install water and electric meters.

Lead Locate Technician

GoPro Utilities
02.2017 - 10.2023
  • Minimized utility damages by conducting thorough research before initiating any excavation activities.
  • Enhanced the company's reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for locates accuracy, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
  • Ensured proper equipment functionality through routine inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance measures.
  • Demonstrated versatility by working effectively across various industries, including telecommunications, electrical distribution systems, natural gas pipelines, and water mains infrastructure projects requiring precise locates expertise.
  • Enhanced utility accuracy by conducting underground utility locating tasks.
  • Supported emergency response efforts by being available on-call to locate utilities quickly and accurately during urgent situations.
  • Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
  • Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
  • Actively responded to emergencies- Reduced utility damages by conducting comprehensive research prior to the initiation of any excavation activities.
    - Bolstered the company's reputation by consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics related to locate accuracy, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
    - Ensured optimal equipment functionality through regular inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance protocols.
    - Demonstrated adaptability by effectively collaborating across diverse industries, including telecommunications, electrical distribution systems, natural gas pipelines, and water mains infrastructure projects requiring precise locating expertise.
    - Enhanced utility accuracy by executing underground utility locating tasks with diligence and precision.
    - Contributed to emergency response efforts by maintaining on-call availability to swiftly and accurately locate utilities during urgent situations.
    - Documented utility sites and delineated lines with paint and flags for the identification of excavation personnel.
    - Operated outdoors in adverse conditions to fulfill utility location requirements within established timelines.
    - Proactively responded to emergencies involving illegal digging and excavation incidents.
    - Performed work on both de-energized and energized lines.
    - Played a key role in the training and hiring of all new technicians.
    - Conducted locating of AT&T underground utilities, including copper, fiber, and ducts. pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Trained and hired all new technicians.
  • Located At&t underground utilities, including copper, fiber, and ducts.

Lead Locate Technician

USIC Locating Services
03.2011 - 02.2017
  • Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
  • Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
  • Supported emergency response efforts by being available on-call to locate utilities quickly and accurately during urgent situations.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
  • Located telecomm, copper, fiber, ducts,- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to fulfill utility location requirements within the expected timeframes.
    - Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags to ensure proper identification by excavation personnel.
    - Supported emergency response efforts by being on-call to quickly and accurately locate utilities during urgent situations.
    - Handled both de-energized and energized lines.
    - Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify the locations and sizes of underground utilities.
    - Located telecommunications, copper, fiber optics, ducts, as well as gas, CTV, and electric utilities. as well as gas, CTV, and electric.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Legal compliance
  • Dispute resolution
  • Damage prevention
  • Construction site experience
  • Utility marking
  • First aid training
  • Safety measures and policies
  • Safety awareness
  • Safety procedures
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical troubleshooting

Timeline

Contract Manager

Olameter
10.2024 - Current

Utility Worker

Olameter DPG
10.2023 - Current

Lead Locate Technician

GoPro Utilities
02.2017 - 10.2023

Lead Locate Technician

USIC Locating Services
03.2011 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Arkansas State University

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