Focused and knowledgeable Natural Gas Mechanic and Journeyman Welder with over 10 years of experience. Skilled at working with Natural Gas Pipelines with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Mechanic
Pacific Gas And Electric
Sacramento, CA
01.2020 - Current
Operate main line valves and larger pressure control equipment.
Performs arc welding.
Performs hot tie-ins on larger diameter pipelines.
DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency
Records maintenance information, test results, material usage and repairs made.
Manage crews on emergency response, as well as scheduled work.
Operator qualified on Taping and plugging operations on all Mueller fittings up to 8in.
Does all task involved in natural gas emergency response, and routine distribution maintenance.
Qualified and operates mark and locate equipment, and leak survey equipment.
Maintains API 1104 butt and branch qualifications in low hydrogen, cellulose welding.
Does all complex steel pipe fitting for the department in the greater sacramento area.
Fabricates and installs meter manifolds.
Fabricates and installs large meter sets.
Worker
PGE
03.2022 - 04.2022
Journeyman Welder
Pacific Gas And Electric
Sacramento, CA
02.2012 - 03.2020
Install, repair, maintain, weld, fabricate and upgrade gas transmission and pipeline distribution piping.
Perform welding using various weld processes.
Perform welding in construction and maintenance of pipeline facilities using various hand tools such as but not limited to tape measures, protractors, levels, framing squares, straight edges, and power tools.
Lead and provide motivation and encourage safety and productivity among team members.
Maintain all tools and equipment.
Always adhering to safety standards and procedures.
Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Utility Worker
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
02.2011 - 02.2012
Hand excavated in a ergonomically safe manner.
Loaded and unloaded equipment, material, job site debris and maintained house keeping.
Contributed towards gas safety excellence goals by improving safety, and reliability.
Completed daily maintenance tasks in record time to maximize productivity.
Ran hydro vacs as well as other excavation equipment.
Drove all class A vehicles, which included, crew trucks, dump trucks, Hydrovac vehicles, and water trucks.
Meter Technician
Wellington Energy
Martinez, CA
02.2009 - 02.2011
Answered questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations regarding bills and other information.
Installed electric and gas smart meters.
Practiced all safety protocols, wearing all personal protective equipment at all times, and adhering to company standards in every situation.
Communicated with customers in a professional manner on a day to day basis.
Education
Communications
Weber State University
Ogden, UT
Associate of Arts -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
05.2007
Skills
Mathematical Calculations
Carbon Steel Welding
Hand Tool use
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Gas Flow Adjustments
Time Management
Welding techniques
Torch Selection
Attention to Detail
Managing, supervising, and training Apprentices
Expert pipe fitter
Accomplishments
Certified through the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, as a "Journeyman Welder"
Lake County Record Bee "Athlete of the Year"
1st team Junior College All American (Football)
Full Scholarship recipient to a Division One College football program