Jon Chullin
Project Engineer (TET V)
Berlin,MD
Summary
Adept at coordinating construction phases and ensuring compliance with Maryland SHA regulations, I excel in project management and effective communication, demonstrated during my tenure at Pennoni & Associates. Skilled in utilizing software like Sales Force and Microsoft Suite, I successfully converted over 11,000 customers to natural gas, showcasing my technical proficiency and customer service acumen. Proficient with 24 years of experience driving over 15+ projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Utility Inspector/ Relocation Specialist
Pennoni & Associates
07.2022 - Current
- Assist the District & Assistant District Utility Engineer on projects in Maryland SHA District 1.
- Maintain IDR's with current information on work being performed.
- Schedule pre construction meetings with Utility companies for future projects.
- Handle the issuing of Utility permits to Utility Companies
- On site inspections of work being performed for compliance and State of Maryland regulations are being met.
- Assist with Construction ADE on project Utility conflicts and relocations.
Field Coordinator/Relocation Specialist
Chesapeake Utilities
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Handle all aspects of underground installation of natural gas pipeline from approach mains to development mains and service installs.
- Installed 1250 natural gas services in eastern Sussex county in 2021.
- Work with contractors and company inspectors to ensure installation is to code and proper PPE is warn.
- Schedule pre construction meetings
- Performed site visits for potential and future field locations as part of expansion planning.
- Maintained records of receipts, orders, invoices, quotes, and financial transactions.
- Work with engineering for proper documentation and procedures for installation of underground systems.
- Work with marketing through salesforce on estimates and customer relations.
- Handle all customer and contractor related issues.
- Assist with engineering on design
- Data entry
Conversion Coordinator
Chesapeake Utilities
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Coordinated conversion of over 11,000 customers in Northern Worcester County Maryland over 5 years.
- Converted all of Worcester County Maryland from propane to natural gas including commercial and residential.
- Received and responded to customer requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
- Worked with contractors for scheduling and completion of propane to natural gas conversions.
- Scheduled thousands of customer site visits for converting to surveying appliances for equipment/parts change out to natural gas from propane.
- Coordinated with underground contractors to install valves and purging out underground propane lines to introduce natural gas into communities.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Service Technician
Chesapeake Utilities
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Made installation for gas service in accordance with applicable codes.
- Performed leak investigation/Gas checks and complete with proper documentation.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Collections
- Complete work orders properly.
- Meter Installation Residential/Commerical
Residential and Commercial Gas Technician
Eastern Shore Gas
11.2002 - 05.2013
- Installation of residential and commerical piping.
- Installation of underground pipeline and services
- Bulk Truck/ Propane delivery residential and commerical
- Line locating of underground lines.
- Installation of underground and above ground tanks to code.
- Meter reading
- Itron entry/Mapping
Education
High School Diploma -
Stephen Decatur High School
Berlin, MD05.1998
Skills
- Assist with the issuing of utility permits for all utility work within Maryland SHA and Del-Dot right away
- Coordinate all phases of construction in a timely manner that is consistent with and meet the customers expectations and company's
- Perform pre-construction meetings and also final inspection to ensure the project is complete according to plans specifications and any special provisions
- Instruct company personnel and outside contractors in safe and economical completion of assignments in a timely manner and ensure that all facets of the project are performed in accordance with all applicable standards, procedures, codes, and regulations
- Ensure that all project related issues are properly processed and documented
- Initiate and document necessary information to establish electronic and hard copy project folders that include estimates, bids, descriptions, expenditures, and as-builts
- Coordinate with internal inspectors to ensure that all projects are appropriately monitored
- Assists with lay-out, planning, and communication of project assignments with contractors, engineering, and operation's personnel
- Monitor contractor activity and ensure completed tasks meet or exceed requirements
- Review all project's as-built, drawings, and material list, service records, valve cards, and line markers for accuracy and completeness, forwarding submitted information to engineering for addition to company's system maps
- Reconcile projects to ensure adherence to budget and correct any errors with regards to charges and materials while noting necessary project changes
- Preform field evaluations and investigations of projects before they go to design and construction
- Computer skills with Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Sales Force, Microsoft Edge, Power Point, Smartsheet etc
- Report all projects under design and construction as requested
Certification
State of MD Gas Fitters License
- Class B CDL with Tanker, Airbrake endorsements
- Veriforce Qualified
- CTEP Certified Propane Distribution
- NFPA 58 and 54 trained
- CPR
- Fork lift Certified
- Pipeline Corrosion
- Smith Driving System
- State of Maryland Erosion and Sediment Control Certification Yellow Card
- State of Maryland Erosion and Sediment Control Certification White Card
- MARTCP Certification Asphalt Field Technician
- MARTCP Certification Soils & Aggregate Comp Field
- State of Maryland Traffic Manager Certification
Timeline
Lead Utility Inspector/ Relocation Specialist
Pennoni & Associates
07.2022 - Current
Field Coordinator/Relocation Specialist
Chesapeake Utilities
05.2020 - 07.2022
Conversion Coordinator
Chesapeake Utilities
02.2015 - 07.2020
Service Technician
Chesapeake Utilities
05.2013 - 02.2015
Residential and Commercial Gas Technician
Eastern Shore Gas
11.2002 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Stephen Decatur High School