Joel Puentez
Fresno,CA
Summary
Irrigation specialist with solid background working with Scada systems such as Toro Sentinel, Baseline, Wtaertronics and Rainmaster eagle plus. Diligent in organizing work assignments, coordinating resources and maintaining detailed, accurate records of every job. Detail-oriented with service-oriented nature. 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Specialist
City of Fresno
Fresno, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Installed, maintained, and repaired a variety of irrigation components such as pumps, pipes, filters, control valves, sprinklers, emitters and backflow preventers.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Inspected existing systems for needed repairs or upgrades.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in irrigation systems to identify problems with equipment or layout issues.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing lines, cleaning strainers and replacing nozzles or risers.
- Developed strategies for improving the efficiency of existing irrigation systems by adjusting spray patterns or adding additional zones or components.
- Maintain parks with scada systems just as baseline, watertronics, rainmaster eagle plus and toro sentinel irrigation systems
- Investigated complaints concerning malfunctioning equipment or poor performance from existing systems.
- Conducted site visits prior to installation in order to evaluate terrain features that may affect the design process.
- Trained personnel on proper operation and maintenance procedures for various types of irrigation equipment.
- Installing booster pumps for irrigation systems in parks.
- Repair/add-on mainlines in different systems that range from 1/2"-10" sch.40 and c900 pipe.
- Installing mechanical joints/sleeves and joint restraints on all sizes c900
- Installing cast iron flanged gate valves on all sizes c900
- installing different types of shut-off valves in existing system such as butterfly valve, ball valves and gate valves.
- Installing timers for irrigation that convert 120v to 24v.
- Troubleshooting irrigation timers tools such as underground wire locators, toner-pro tools and multimeters
- 811 my work location for any underground utillities before digging, tenching or excavating.
- operating equipment such as john deere front loaders, kubota/john deere mini excavators and toro dingo trenchers for trenching, excavating and back filling on job sites.
Electrician Helper
aap electric
Fresno, CA
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Installed outlets, switches, and circuit breakers according to code specifications.
- Used hand tools such as screwdrivers and pliers to install wiring or conduit.
- Organized materials for jobsites and transported them to work areas.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks by disposing off debris.
- Set up ladders and scaffolding when needed to access hard-to-reach places.
- Checked continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to understand the scope of work required.
- Pulled wires through conduits or other passageways using a wire puller tool.
- Installed junction boxes according to local building codes for support purposes.
- Cut openings in walls or floors for running conduit pipes using saws or drills.
- Connected cables from power sources to equipment using connectors, clamps.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting issues related to malfunctioning components.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Assisted electrician with preforming and completing main panel upgrades.
- Assisted electrician in installing sub panels.
- Assisted electrician in overhead service installation, 3 way, 4 way, single pole switch installation, receptacle installation; GFI and duplex.
- assisted electrician in rough work for new homes and apartment complexes: repair wiring, fixtures and equipment, install lighting, electrical outlets, circuit breakers, install ceiling fans and hook up appliances for power.
- Walk along side electrician and inspectors to understand national electric codes.
- Install supports and mount electrical panels.
- Install low voltage wiring for home automation systems in residential new construction.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
Solar Panel Installer
syntrol home improvements
Fresno, CA
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Completing various roof and ground mount solar systems for residential homes across the state of california.
- Properly flash all roof penetrations.
- Install railings and standoffs.
- Read and understand blueprints to complete jobs.
- Understand string configurations.
- Properly wire junction boxes.
- Properly connect and lay solar panels onto railing.
- Maintain a clean and safe work enviroment.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety standards set forth by OSHA.
- Assist electrician in preforming main panel ugrades for solar.
- Assist electrician tie in solar from inverters to main panels.
- Bend conduit for solar system.
- Replave breakers and run circuits.
Skills
- Decision making
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Attention to detail
- Operating machinery
- Basics of bending conduit
- Electrical Wiring
- Blueprint reading
- Low voltage
- Digging,trenching,excavating
- Safely operate hand tools
- Toro sentinel system
- Baseline irrigation system
- Watertronics system
- Rainmaster eagle plus system
- Pressure Regulation
- Sprinkler systems
- System Installation
Timeline
Irrigation Specialist
City of Fresno
01.2021 - Current
Electrician Helper
aap electric
08.2018 - 01.2021
Solar Panel Installer
syntrol home improvements
12.2015 - 01.2018