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Jonathan J Tso

Shiprock,NM.

Summary

  • Experienced and accomplished construction, facilities safety, and management professional, offering over 15 years of well-rounded managerial and administrative supervisory experience in construction, oil and gas, electricity generation, public administration, and safety industry, combined with proven management, problem solving, and organizational skills. Background includes the development of, and strict adherence to, budgets, schedules, and cost controls; interaction with local code enforcement officials; field operations management; procurement of materials and labor; OSHA safety compliance, and quality assurance. I am aiming to leverage this considerable experience and efficiency expertise into a supervisory and/or safety management role. Professional Qualifications
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of site safety practices and regulations
  • Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Strong monitoring of personnel to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Effective implementation of cost controls and project budget adherence
  • Ability to make presentation on Health & Safety in the workplace.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Supervisor II

Navajo Nation - DALTCS
Window Rock, AZ
06.2018 - Current
  • Supervise and coordinate daily operations of 15 senior centers.
  • Assure program responsibilities are in compliance with program objectives, contractual agreements, and health and safety regulations.
  • Supervise and manage a work force of 44 personnel; (professional and technical staff), including selection, training, establish performance criteria, and performance evaluations.
  • Identify staffing levels and employee development requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and communicate customer service policies and procedures to improve service delivery and ensure all staff maintain a positive, customer focused attitude.
  • Ensure compliance with budgetary limitations; provide accounting and expenditure control for program budget; negotiate with federal and state funding agencies in securing federal and state grants and funds.
  • Administer external fund agreements, including terms and condition of agreements; develop and implement internal control mechanisms, procedures, and guidelines to maintain program compliance and accountability; coordinate with various government agencies engaged in similar program activities.
  • Develop and administer personnel, budget, and procurement which support and directly affect the operation of the overall program.
  • Compile and input data to funding source for contract compliance.
  • Establish and maintain good public relations with tribal, county, and state officials.
  • Maintain and reconcile accounts receivables/general ledger to the FMIS monthly.
  • Administer human resource policies and procedures relative to transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, and disciplinary actions.

Supervisor/Facility Safety Officer

Navajo Nation - Navajo Head Start
Window Rock, AZ
04.2013 - 05.2018
  • Supervised and managed a work force of 38 personnel; (professional and technical staff), including selection, training, establish performance criteria, and performance evaluations.
  • Identify staffing levels and employee development requirements.
  • Provided clear direction and leadership to manage Navajo Head Start Facilities and Maintenance Safety Program.
  • Supervised and manage skilled journeyman level carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and equipment operators to maintain and make repairs such as, roofing, flooring, drywall, remolding, new windows and doors, plumbing, electrical, HVAC etc.
  • Inspect, review, evaluate facilities, work environments meet and adhere to laws and regulations to assure health and safety of children, staff, parents and public.
  • Inspection of facilities, develop the scope of work, create material list for maintenance and repairs.
  • Managed and schedule teams, to ensure project completion.
  • Assured team had adequate tools and materials necessary to complete project on time.
  • Conduct on-site safety inspection and safety training.
  • In coordination with HR/Labor Relations team, managed the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Conduct safety trainings to children and their families, and the public.
  • Maintain a rapport with Superintendent, liaising with staff to develop and implement safety plans to eliminate workplace hazards, to prevent injury, including, biological, chemical hazards.
  • Develop and implement safety program for safe; workspace, air quality, ergonomic equipment to reduce fatigue and increase worker comfort.
  • Served as key contact person in charge during emergency situations.
  • Review and analyze workplace injuries, accidents.
  • Identify hazards and recommend remedial action plans to reduce or eliminate risk.
  • Administer human resource policies and procedures relative to transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, and disciplinary actions.

Supervisor

Navajo Nation - Navajo Election Administration
Window Rock, AZ
01.2000 - 10.2014
  • Ensure effective and efficient daily operations of the election administration.
  • Administer, implement, and enforce the Navajo Election Code.
  • Make Board and Administration policy decisions.
  • Establish rules and regulations, interpret the Election Code consistent with Navajo Nation laws.
  • Obtain and maintain uniformity in the application of the Election Code and operation of the Election Office.
  • Develop and submit separate annual budget for the Board and the Election Administration to include devising and managing a revolving account.
  • Coordinate with the county, state, and federal election agencies to carry out the duties and responsibilities set out in the Election Code.

Supervisor/Project Engineer Manager

Elkhorn Const. COLO
Bayfield, CO
07.2007 - 11.2011
  • Responsible for on-site supervision and management of wastewater re-injection pump construction and installation projects, from ground up to completion.
  • Review plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
  • Performed construction site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
  • Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules.
  • Conduct on-site safety training, safety assessment/evaluation of workers, equipment, and work environment.
  • Conducted weekly production and operation contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Reviewed and investigated Proposed Change Order Requests (PCOR).
  • Managed the right of way, easement, and dedication processes.
  • Educated general contractor, personnel on the quality standards throughout the construction process.
  • Submitted all project closeout documents in accordance with the contract.
  • Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety top priority.

Safety Officer

Elkhorn Const. – Four Corners
Bloomfield, NM
06.2002 - 07.2007
  • Monitored and oversee all phase of new construction, expansion projects, on construction and installation of water injection pumps, below grade pit tanks, compressors and separators, pipes, launchers, and receivers.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable workplace, health, safety, EPA, OSHA, MSHA, codes and standards.
  • Monitor and assess hazardous and unsafe situations and develop measures to assure personnel safety.
  • Ensure Site Safety and Health Plan is prepared and implemented.
  • Document hazard analysis process, hazard identification, exposure assessment and controls.
  • Conducted daily tailgate safety meetings, random and scheduled safety inspections.
  • Prepared daily, weekly, monthly quarterly reports.
  • Monitored the safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel safety top priority.
  • Conduct employee performance evaluations, schedule employee development and training.
  • Design safety training program for safety awareness education.

Roads Supervisor

Forsythe & Associates
Tempe, AZ
08.1998 - 01.2000
  • Ensure operations meet all contractual performance measures.
  • Supervise all drivers and field supervisors.
  • Managing complementary ADA paratransit operations: driver schedules, accident reports, drug and alcohol program and management of passenger.
  • Plan, develop and administer customer service, and customer relations.
  • Ensure compliance of federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations pertaining to transit systems, including ADA legislation and drug testing.
  • Perform periodic safety, drug and alcohol, and paratransit service audits of subcontractors.
  • Ensure EPA, OSHA, DOT and CDL compliance.

District Manager

Apache County Roads Dept.
Chinle, AZ
04.1993 - 05.1998
  • Managed a team of 18 on constructing and maintaining roads, culverts, trenching and land clearing.
  • Established and enforced operating procedures and work standards that ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
  • Responsible for coordinating and assisting other public safety, governmental agencies, emergency services personnel and agencies during emergency crisis or disasters.
  • Create schedules and conduct payroll data, time sheets on a weekly basis.

Power Plant Mechanic

APS, Four Corners Power Plant
Fruitland, NM
06.1989 - 03.1993
  • Monitored and maintained facility equipment and machinery including pumps, valves, hydraulics, steam turbines and feed-water pumps as well as other equipment, to ensure safe and efficient equipment and facility operations.
  • Performed preventive and repair maintenance work and procedures on plant equipment in compliance with established company procedures.
  • Initiated and completed work-orders.
  • Troubleshoot equipment, diagnosed problems and repairs as required.
  • Find potential and recurring problems.
  • Operated welder, cutting torch, electrical/pneumatic power, manual hand tools.
  • Operated heavy equipment including loaders, backhoes, cranes, forklifts, and water trucks.
  • Knowledge in rigging, hoisting, and load bearing capabilities to be able to position, move and assemble equipment.
  • Read and understand prints, blueprints, and technical instructions for equipment.
  • Read, understand, and applied information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, pre-job briefings, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Red Mesa High School
Teec Nos Pos, AZ
05.1984

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics

Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
08.1986

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
08.1986

Skills

  • Monitor Health and Safety
  • Employee Supervision & Training
  • Budget Development & Control
  • Create Reports Detailing Health/Safety
  • Investigate Accidents & Injuries
  • Develop Strategies; Reduce Accidents/Injuries
  • Purchasing & Work Order Management
  • Safety & Compliance Management
  • Perform Risk Assessment
  • MS Office Suite Proficient
  • Accounting, MECHANIC
  • Accounts receivables, Meetings
  • ADA, MS Office Suite
  • AUTOMOTIVE, Office
  • Benefits, Windows
  • Budget Development, Order Management
  • Budget, Payroll
  • Customer relations, Personnel
  • Customer service, Plumbing
  • Delivery, Policies
  • Direction, Processes
  • Doors, Procurement
  • Drivers, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Forklifts, Promotion
  • Funds, Public relations
  • General ledger, Purchasing
  • Government, Quality
  • Grants, Rapport
  • Hand tools, Read
  • Human resource, Repairs
  • HR, Risk Assessment
  • HVAC, RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Hydraulics, Safety
  • Interpretation, Staffing
  • Labor Relations, Supervision
  • Leadership, Employee development
  • Machinery, Troubleshoot
  • Managing, WELDING
  • Employee Supervision, Welder
  • Materials

Timeline

Program Supervisor II

Navajo Nation - DALTCS
06.2018 - Current

Supervisor/Facility Safety Officer

Navajo Nation - Navajo Head Start
04.2013 - 05.2018

Supervisor/Project Engineer Manager

Elkhorn Const. COLO
07.2007 - 11.2011

Safety Officer

Elkhorn Const. – Four Corners
06.2002 - 07.2007

Supervisor

Navajo Nation - Navajo Election Administration
01.2000 - 10.2014

Roads Supervisor

Forsythe & Associates
08.1998 - 01.2000

District Manager

Apache County Roads Dept.
04.1993 - 05.1998

Power Plant Mechanic

APS, Four Corners Power Plant
06.1989 - 03.1993

High School Diploma -

Red Mesa High School

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics

Luna Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology

Luna Community College

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