JULIO DAVALOS
El Centro,CA
Summary
Safety-focused field operations professional with experience in gas distribution construction and highway maintenance. Skilled in emergency response troubleshooting and regulatory compliance. Coordinates across state, city, and county agencies to maintain safe, reliable operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Technician - Distribution / Construction Technician
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
12.2021 - Current
- Investigate and repair gas leaks and atmospheric corrosion; locate and repair buried valves and perform preventive and restorative valve maintenance.
- Respond to emergency incidents, assess conditions, coordinate resources, and support safe repairs and service restoration.
- Supported main and service relocations, abandoned utilities, located and marked utilities, observed jobs, and patrolled pipelines to ensure safety and compliance.
- Executed large-scale industrial MSA projects, ensuring accurate work documentation, compliance records, and timely reporting.
- Coordinated with state, city, and county agencies and contractors, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate communication for project planning and execution.
- Operated pressure-control equipment and performed plastic joining methods.
Maintenance Worker
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 11
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Maintained safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and Caltrans standards; identified hazards and inspection concerns and took corrective action.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues and performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Enhanced site security and operational efficiency by identifying repair needs and promptly notifying management.
- Responded to emergency call-outs and on-call assignments, prioritizing tasks to consistently meet service goals and deadlines.
- Handled, transported, and disposed of new and recycled materials in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Recorded interactions with the traveling public, addressing requests, reported problems, and resolutions.
Sergeant / Noncommissioned Officer
United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Led, trained, mentored, and developed soldiers in demanding environments, enhancing their readiness, health, and welfare.
- Directed daily operations and mission planning while maintaining accountability for personnel, equipment, and resources.
- Promoted teamwork and discipline, fostering professional development and ensuring compliance with military standards and mission requirements.
- Applied sound judgment and effective decision-making, facilitating achievement of operational objectives.
Education
Human Services coursework
University of Phoenix
01-2016
Skills
- Gas distribution operations
- Leak Investigation
- Pipeline inspections
- Emergency management
- Emergency preparedness
- Utility identification
- Pressure-Control Equipment
- Plastic Joining
- Valve Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Regulatory adherence
- Stakeholder Coordination
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Army Commendation Medal (2 awards) | Army Achievement Medal
LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Southern California Gas Company
Management Assessment and Preparation Program (MAPP) | Participant
- Developing skills in employee engagement, coaching, communication, accountability, workforce development, and operational leadership.
SAFETY COMMITEE | Member
- Identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and potential health hazards.
US Soccer
E Licensed Coach | Youth Soccer
- Planned and conducted practices focused on skill building, teamwork, leadership, and player development across age groups and competitive levels.
Timeline
Energy Technician - Distribution / Construction Technician
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
12.2021 - Current
Maintenance Worker
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 11
01.2012 - 01.2021
Sergeant / Noncommissioned Officer
United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2004
Human Services coursework
University of Phoenix