Jonathan Faris
Benjamin,TX
Summary
. Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Storm Damage Assessor
Think Power Solutions
11.2021 - Current
- Provided detailed reports on assessed damages, enabling efficient allocation of resources for repairs and reconstruction projects.
- Enhanced damage assessment accuracy by conducting thorough site inspections and documenting findings.
- Supported disaster response efforts by quickly assessing damages to properties after natural disasters or catastrophic events.
- Promoted safety through the identification of potential hazards during the assessment process, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
- Kept current on insurance regulations, laws, policies and procedures.
General Manager/Director of Operations
North Texas Storage Containers
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Pump Mechanic/Electrical Technician
Lynn Electric Motor Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided emergency assistance when needed, offering rapid response times in urgent situations requiring immediate intervention from an experienced mechanic.
- Managed inventory effectively, tracking parts usage and ordering necessary components to maintain adequate stock levels for efficient service delivery.
- Reduced downtime with prompt troubleshooting and resolution of pump-related issues, keeping operations running smoothly.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to company guidelines and industry regulations while performing all tasks.
- Overhauled worn-out pumps using specialized tools, restoring them to peak operating condition while minimizing costs associated with replacement.
Owner/Operator
Faris & Associates
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Built and enhanced relationships with clients to boost revenue.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed organizational budget and finances.
- Maintained client records and information in customer database.
- Consulted with potential clients to determine how company could best meet needs.
- Managed financial functions such as operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Kept up-to-date on all regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
Civil Engineering Technician
US Army Corps of Engineers
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked collaboratively with contractors and engineers to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Contacted suppliers for quotes on project materials to determine best possible pricing.
- Interacted and effectively collaborated with engineers and land surveyors on infrastructure projects.
- Continually developed job skills and improved overall knowledge by attending seminars and trainings.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes.
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
District Manager
Red River Authority of Texas
09.2006 - 09.2018
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Performed water quality analysis testing and verification to ensure water was safe to drink.
- Collected samples to assess water quality, including tests for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Conducted laboratory and field tests to monitor water and investigate sources of pollution.
- Maintained control of equipment, supplies and vehicles used in water services.
- Followed applicable regulations, including EPA and OSHA to maintain safety of water and all personnel.
- Handled customers' emergency needs to resolve water problems and resulting damages.
- Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards.
- Managed water recovery and control services, including detecting leaks, tracing problems and testing flow.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Removed old, broken and unsafe water piping and fixtures with expert demolition skills.
- Measured out chemicals like ammonia and chlorine for use in disinfecting water.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
- Used SCADA system to maintain appropriate levels.
- Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
Utilty Foreman
Wichita Contractors
04.1999 - 09.2006
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Diagnosed and corrected equipment and machinery malfunctions.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Created holes and trenches for underground stormwater sewer infrastructure.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes.
Education
Water/Wastewater
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
Skills
- Labor relations
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Hiring and staffing
- Photographic documentation
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Data collection techniques
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Contractor supervision
Certification
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- Licensed Water Operator
- Licensed Wastewater Operator
- Licensed CSI - Customer Service Inspector
- Cross Connection Control
- Water Utility Safety
- Water Utility Management
- Water Laboratory
- Rigging-Signal Person-Mobile USACE
- Arc Flash NFPA 70E ICTC
- Confined Space OSHA 1910.146 USACE
- Electrical Competence School USACE-OSU
Timeline
General Manager/Director of Operations
North Texas Storage Containers
01.2023 - 06.2024
Pump Mechanic/Electrical Technician
Lynn Electric Motor Company
01.2022 - 01.2023
Storm Damage Assessor
Think Power Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Civil Engineering Technician
US Army Corps of Engineers
02.2019 - 02.2020
Owner/Operator
Faris & Associates
09.2018 - 01.2023
District Manager
Red River Authority of Texas
09.2006 - 09.2018
Utilty Foreman
Wichita Contractors
04.1999 - 09.2006
Water/Wastewater
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
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