John Pepe
Malverne,NY
Summary
Instinctive leader, professional-minded employee. Trained in underground infrastructure construction, field safety OSHA 132 and OSHA 40 certified. Trained in construction inspection. Excels in positions of leadership. Fast learner, honest and dependable. Skilled musician proficient in Piano, music composition, sound design and audio engineering.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Inspector
H2M Architects & Engineers
09.2024 - Current
- Improved construction quality by conducting thorough inspections of building materials, methods, and structural integrity on projects involving water treatment plants for municipalities in Long Island, installation of water mains, drainage and sanitary systems at various sites, backflow prevention systems, and underground electrical systems.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Collaborated with construction teams to identify and resolve issues promptly, resulting in minimal delays and cost overruns.
- Enhanced project efficiency by maintaining accurate records of all inspection activities and findings.
- Investigated complaints, incidents, and accidents at work sites.
- Generated daily field reports containing all correspondence, photos of work performed, receipts for materials, documentation of measurements and project progress for each client.
- Clients include: Roslyn Water District, Garden City Water District, Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp., Bethpage Water District, Western Nassau Water District, Manhasset-Lakeville Water District, Great Neck Water District.
Field Safety Specialist
Premier Infrastructure & Energy
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of safety equipment and personal protective gear, recommending improvements as needed.
- Reduced incident rates by implementing effective safety policies and procedures.
- Performed risk assessments for various job tasks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential hazards.
- Increased compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and documentation of safety activities.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough field inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Improved employee safety awareness through comprehensive training programs and regular communication.
- Influenced positive behavioral change within workforce through motivational presentations that emphasized individual accountability for safe choices alongside collective responsibility.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies such as first aid kits or fire extinguishers while replacing outdated items promptly.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Collaborated with management to develop site-specific safety plans tailored to unique project needs.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide safety goals, aligning field operations with corporate objectives for continuous improvement in overall performance metrics.
Project Administrator
Premier Infrastructure & Energy
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Organized critical documentation for easy access and retrieval, increasing team productivity.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient workflows that reduced paperwork burdens.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective tracking systems.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Established strong relationships with internal departments such as finance and procurement for smooth collaboration in meeting project requirements.
- Assisted in the preparation of final project reports and presentations through thorough analysis of quantitative data and qualitative feedback.
- Monitored project progress closely, promptly addressing any deviations from the plan or schedule.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms to optimize project outcomes.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex financial issues for senior leadership.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and timelines to facilitate on-time project delivery.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Utility Damage Prevention Specialist
One Call Concepts Locating Services
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Reading underground utility blueprints and interpreting them for efficient planning of project specifications and scope of work
- Maintaining and driving a company vehicle to each project site
- Determining and marking the location of various underground utilities (electric, communication and water lines)
- Providing hands-on training for new hires of procedures and company policies
- Coordinating with contractors and utility companies on projects to determine their needs and how to efficiently complete work for each scenario
- Routing jobs throughout a provided territory to maximize production and efficiency.
- Keeping track of and maintaining equipment and inventory required for each project.
- Looked over proposed plans and project sites to coordinate layouts and site maps.
- Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
Utility Locate Technician Assistant
Consumer Markouts
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Worked part-time as an assistant for a private utility locator
- While on the job, learned about various underground utility systems and their construction, learned how to operate Ground Penetration Radar systems and camera snakes to locate underground piping and cables
- Was also responsible for maintaining all locating and excavating equipment.
Sales Assistant
Biener Audi
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked part-time as a Porter, delivering cars to and from other dealerships
- Was hired full-time in November and am currently the showroom sales assistant
- My responsibilities include shuttling cars to and from other lots, maintaining the line of test drive cars, keeping showroom cars charged, changing plates for new car pick-ups and general assistance with salespeople.
Service Assistant
Tesla
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsibilities include inventory and customer car intake, addressing customer concerns, finding solutions and scalable processes for increased service efficiency
- Organizing shop layouts
- Delivery and pickup of customer vehicles for service.
Utility Locating Technician
USIC
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsibilities included: Learning about underground infrastructure and construction
- Managing routes based on workload, time needed for each job and contractor requests
- Working on call 3-4 times per month (Starting from 5pm in the work day until 7am the next morning, 24 hours on weekends)
- Locating and marking out utilities including Natural Gas, Electric, Water, and Communications
- Independent driving of company vehicles to/from all work site locations; vehicles include standard service vehicles, as well as vans, SUV's
- Accomplishments: Over 10,000 markouts completed since hiring
- (Premier Utility Services was purchased by USIC and this job listing is a continuation of my work experience at Premier Utility Services.)
Damage Prevention Specialist
Premier Utility Services
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsibilities included: Learning about underground infrastructure and construction
- Managing routes based on workload, time needed for each job and contractor requests
- Working on call 3-4 times per month (Starting from 5pm in the work day until 7am the next morning, 24 hours on weekends)
- Locating and marking out utilities including Natural Gas, Electric, Water, and Communications
- Independent driving of company vehicles to/from all work site locations; vehicles include standard service vehicles, as well as vans, SUV's
- Accomplishments: Over 5,000 markouts completed since hiring, no damages on record at present.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sound Engineering
CCNY
New York, NYSome College (No Degree) - Studio Recording Technology
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYHigh School Diploma - Academic
Malverne Senior High School
Malverne, NY01.2012
Skills
- Construction Inspection
- OSHA 132 Certified
- OSHA 40 Certified
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Reporting
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Electrical Safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Skilled in Utility Damage Prevention
- Time Tracking
- Highly Skilled in Computer and IT
- Easily forms professional and mutually satisfying relationships with clients
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional (OSHA 132)
- Occupational Safety and Health Manager (48 Hrs)
- Occupational Safety and Health Specialist (44 Hrs)
- Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor (36 Hrs)
- Occupational Safety and Health Trainer (Train-the-Trainer) (36 Hrs)
- Safety Committee Chair (36 Hrs)
- Safety Committee Member (32 Hrs)
Timeline
Construction Inspector
H2M Architects & Engineers
09.2024 - Current
Field Safety Specialist
Premier Infrastructure & Energy
07.2023 - 09.2024
Project Administrator
Premier Infrastructure & Energy
03.2023 - 07.2023
Utility Damage Prevention Specialist
One Call Concepts Locating Services
11.2020 - 03.2023
Sales Assistant
Biener Audi
08.2019 - 01.2020
Service Assistant
Tesla
11.2017 - 04.2018
Utility Locate Technician Assistant
Consumer Markouts
03.2016 - 11.2022
Utility Locating Technician
USIC
02.2016 - 11.2017
Damage Prevention Specialist
Premier Utility Services
07.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma - Academic
Malverne Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sound Engineering
CCNY
Some College (No Degree) - Studio Recording Technology
Nassau Community College
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